After many requests, I figured it was time for a trekking pole head-to-head review. In this video, I compared the Argali Guide X against the Black Diamond Alpine Ero Cork. Both of these poles have some great features but they also have some stark differences worth discussing. Let me know in the comments section below which poles you’d like to see next.

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4:23 – Pricing

4:58 – Weight

5:10 – Materials

11:00 – Grips

16:00 – Adjustability

17:13 – Vibration

18:58 – Weight Capacity

21:28 – Build Quality

22:03 – Locking Mechanisms

27:11 – Extras

29:40 – Packability

30:51 – Final Results and Thoughts

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Both the Sitka Ascent Pants and the Stone Glacier De Havilland Lite pants are great products that provide an excellent option for early-season pants. However, while they both do a good job they do so in different ways. During this field-tested review, I do my best to highlight what those differences are and share what circumstances I think each of these pieces would thrive in.

Part 1 – Core Lightweight vs Avro Synthetic https://youtu.be/VRmLGj4WR9Y

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Both the Sitka Ascent Pants and the Stone Glacier De Havilland Lite pants are great products that provide an excellent option for early-season pants. However, while they both do a good job they do so in different ways. During this field-tested review, I do my best to highlight what those differences are and share what circumstances I think each of these pieces would thrive in.

Part 1 – Core Lightweight vs Avro Synthetic https://youtu.be/VRmLGj4WR9Y

Part 2 – Cirque Lite vs. Ambient Hoody https://youtu.be/QDeBKNA4HBo

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0:00 – Intro

3:25 – Pricing

3:27 – Weight

4:09 – Materials

5:21 – Warmth

5:35 – Breathability

5:43 - Durability

7:05 – Fit

12:28 – Construction

13:21 – Features

18:34 – Options

19:09 – Packability

19:20 – Odor Resistance

19:57 – Raffle Details

21:18 – Final Results & Thoughts

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After multiple requests, I decided it was time for a 65mm spotting scope review. 65mm spotting scopes are arguably the most versatile size of spotter available. They are big enough to reach out a fair distance while still being light enough for most people's backcountry kit. In this review, I looked at the Maven CS.1A, Swarovski ATS, Leica Televid, Kowa Prominar, and Tract Toric. I analyzed all 5 spotting scopes across 25 different categories to do my best to derive a quantifiable winner based on as much evidence and as little opinion as possible. As always, this review is not sponsored and is as unbiased as possible. If you want to support this style of review please consider joining Mindful Reviews.

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0:00 – Intro

3:38 – Price

4:46 – Weight

7:06 – Length

7:57 – Angled & Straight

9:36 – Origin

10:30 – Descriptive Totals

10:56 – Warranty

12:58 – Hardware

14:49 – Build Quality

15:47 – Weather Resistance

17:55 – Frame Material

18:51 – Internal Purging

20:29 – Construction Totals

20:55 – Magnification

22:33 – Field of View at 1000 yards

25:20 – Glass Quality

29:44 – Glass Coatings

31:55 – Eye Relief

34:03 – Optics Totals

34:41 – Performance Class

36:25 – Operation Class

43:05 – Final Results

45:15 – Raffle Details

46:33 – Final Thoughts & Recommendations

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This review marks the second of four videos in my Sitka vs. Stone Glacier apparel series. Both the Sitka Ambient Hoody and the Stone Glacier Cirque Lite Jacket are great products that provide excellent dynamic insulation. However, while they both do a good job they do so in different ways. During this field-tested review, I do my best to highlight what those differences are and share what circumstances I think each of these pieces would thrive in.

Part 1 – Core Lightweight vs Avro Synthetic https://youtu.be/VRmLGj4WR9Y

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0:00 – Intro

1:12 – Raffle Details

2:51 – Dynamic Insulation

4:17 – Review Categories

5:23 – Pricing

5:55 – Weight

8:13 – Materials

11:37 – Warmth

12:59 – Breathability

13:57 – Durability

15:49 – Fit

18:41 – Construction

20:16 – Features

23:00 – Options

23:21 – Packability

24:29 – Odor Resistance

25:08 – Final Results & Recommendations

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Robby Denning is an absolute legend in the hunting world for his tenacity and focus when it comes to hunting big, mature, mule deer bucks. On top of that, Robby is probably one of the nicest guys you are ever going to meet. His values are grounded in his faith and his family, and it shows in his character. We had a great conversation and he was extremely generous with his knowledge and wisdom.

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This review kicks off the first of four videos in my Sitka vs. Stone Glacier apparel series. Both the Sitka Core Lightweight Hoody and the Stone Glacier Avro Hoody are great products that try to solve the issues your next-to-skin top base layer needs to solve. However, while they both do a good job delivering solutions to those problems they do so in different ways. During this field-tested review, I do my best to highlight what those differences are and share what circumstances I think each of these pieces would thrive in.

In addition, I am raffling off a complete 4-piece apparel kit from eight Sitka or Stone Glacier.

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0:00 – Intro

1:13 – 4 part series

2:03 – Raffle Details

5:02 – Disclaimer

6:23 – Review Categories

8:58 – Price

9:40 – Weight

10:16 – Materials

12:25 – Warmth

12:57 – Breathability

14:06 - Durability

15:34 – Fit & Feel

25:11 – Construction

28:40 - Features

29:15 – Options

32:25 – Packability

32:58 – Odor

34:19 – Final Results

34:43 – Final Thoughts

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Alright folks, I threw up a Q&A on IG during the drive home and got a ton of great questions about my successful archery elk hunt. I finally had some time to sit down and answer them all. I hope you enjoy!

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UNBROKEN - Becoming A Consistent Archery Elk Hunter (2023 archery elk hunting film)

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