In this episode, Jay spends the entire episode digging into audience questions. We’re going to make this a regular occurrence so feel free to email questions for future episodes anytime.

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In this episode, Jay hangs out with Simon aka @backcountrybloodline and they talk about Simon’s background then get into some great bear hunting stories.

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0:00 – Intro

3:23 – Simon’s background

6:17 – Archery community in BC

10:55 – Simon’s first bear hunt

22:54 – Hunting with your kids

26:40 – Simon’s second bear hunt

36:18 – Simon’s third bear: shit gets western

49:06 – Spring bear hunting tips

In this episode, Jay dives into  the second half of his thorough post-hunt review of the gear he used on his recent solo mountain goat hunt in northern B.C. 

Gear Covered:

Sitka Blizzard GTX Gloves

Sitka Stormfront GTX Gloves

Zeiss Optics

AGC Bino Harness

La Sportiva Nepal GTX Boots

WHOOP

Black Diamond Trail Ergo Cork Trekking Poles

Kifaru Gunbearer

Thermarest z-lite foam pad

MSR Reactor

Black Diamond Revolt and New Revolt 350

Dyneema Cord

MSR Lightning Ascent Snowshoes

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01:26 – Training and diet update: discussion on periodization

11:08 – Sitka down clarification

12:08 – Sitka Blizzard GTX and Stormfront GTX

19:04 – Optics and AGC Bino Harness

23:10 – La Sportiva Nepal GTX Boots

24:39 – WHOOP

26:28 – Black Diamond Trail Ergo Cork Trekking Poles

28:46 – Kifaru Gunbearer

30:27 – Thermarest z-lite foam pad               

34:00 – MSR Reactor

35:23 – Black Diamond Revolt and New Revolt 350

37:37 – Dyneema Cord

40:20 – MSR Lightning Ascent Snowshoes

43:37 - Food

In this episode, Jay dives into a thorough post-hunt review of the gear he used on his recent solo mountain goat hunt in northern B.C.  In part 1 Jay goes over his pack, shelter, sleep system and all the clothes he took. 

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08:20 – Training and diet update

16:43 – Content creator of the week Connor Gabbot – IG: taluscreative

20:00 – Kifaru Fulcrum

22:51 – Rain cover

24:00 – Shelter and sleep system

41:06 – Clothing system

In this episode, Jay experiments with a new kind of podcast.  He took a field recorder with him on his latest adventure and tried to record a live hunt podcast as best he could.  Tune in to hear the results.

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In this episode, Jay shares his opinion on what the best rifle for under $1000 is.  He also dives into his strategy for prepping the last week before the hunt and gives some tips on how to load a backpack for an extended backcountry trip.

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0:00 – Intro

1:09 – Training & diet

5:02 – Gear corner: Blue kitchen sponge

7:03 – Prep tips the last week before a hunt

17:18 – Backpack loading tips

22:31 – Best rifle under $1000

In this episode, Jay discusses the importance of safety while solo hunting.  Some of the topics covered include bear safety, water purification, land nav, and communication tips.

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0:00 – Intro

1:03 – Training & diet – send in your goals!

2:39 – Gear corner:  Cotton carrier camera mount

5:48 – Meateater purchases yet another company

10:15 – Creator of the week:  Steven Drake

12:33 – Safety while solo hunting

12:56 – Why would anyone go hunting by themselves?

15:48 – Bear safety

26:38 – Sow and cubs story

33:53 – First-aid kits

37:25 – Communication

39:14 – Apps to have on your phone

44:45 – Mapping and land nav

47:10 – Walking in the woods

52:26 – Clothes and gear

56:06 – Water purification

57:01 – Planning your first trip and safety plans

1:05:06 – Game processing solo

1:07:48 – Sleeping solo in the mountains

1:09:10 – The solo hunting mindset

In this episode, Jay discusses why the little things matter too.  Most pack dump videos focus on the big-ticket items; shelters, clothing, boots etc.  Jay wanted to take some time and discuss all the little things you take on a hunt as well.  In addition, he covers his camera accessory bag and few other items of note.

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0:00 – Intro

1:37 – Update on the last podcast

9:38 – Training and diet update

15:57 – Possibles and accessories discussion

18:45 – OR insulated Nalgene holster

21:05 – Backpack rain fly

23:04 – Kill kit

29:27 – Camera accessories

42:24 – Possibles pouch

In this episode, Jay dives into a boot review comparing the Schnee's Baertooh versus the Lathrop & Sons Mountain Hunter.  Having logged well over 200 miles in each of these boots across several different mountain hunts Jay is able to dig into the details that separate these two footwear options.

In addition, this week Jay discusses how he has adapted his diet and training protocols now that the goat hunt is less than a month away.  In this week's gear corner Jay gives his thoughts on an innovative new lav mic from Tentacle, the Track E.

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0:00 – Intro

1:08 – New training protocol for the goat hunt

3:21 – Supplements and diet update

10:46 – Diet and training recap

12:17 – Gear Corner: Tentacle Track E Lav Mic

18:51 – My history with boots

21:27 – Morton’s Neuroma

25:50 – Boot sizing

29:53 – Boots I’ve owned

30:48 – Why I prefer leather boots

33:31 – Boots 101

42:45 – After market insoles

44:31 – Waterproofing leather boots

45:35 – Lathrop & Sons Mountain Hunter

55:26 – Schnee’s Beartooth 0g’s

In this episode, Jay compares the Hilleberg Akto and Soulto tents.  In less than 4 weeks Jay leaves on a solo backcountry hung and both these tents provide a different value proposition.  While the akto is lighter the soulo has more headroom.  After countless hours reading online reviews Jay decided the only sensible option was to buy both, set them up, and decide for himself.

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0:00 – Intro

6:29 – Thoughts after setting up both tents

10:29 – Inside the akto

15:37 – Inside the soulo

21:23 – Final decision