In this special edition of The Thrive Vodcast, No Middle Ground Mark and Chiam cut through the noise of modern Western hunting with zero fluff and zero filter.

Has Western hunting peaked, or has the rising costs and demand finally broken the system?

Do you run a 0° or 15° sleeping bag, and what are the real-world tradeoffs, and does it actually matter in the backcountry?

UV pens vs water filters, what does the science really say, and do we even trust "the science" anymore?

Solo hunting vs group hunting! Do you prefer soul-searching solitude or shared adventures?

Llamas vs pack goats: the capability, cost, and the reality!

No scripted takes.

Just opinions, hard lines, and real conversations.

Let's get to it.

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