A podcast raising awareness through conversation, information, and mindfulness regarding some of the most important environmental issues of our time. The goal of Outdoor Minimalist is to give outdoor enthusiasts and outdoor companies tools they can use to change their behavior when engaging in outdoor recreation to lower their overall environmental impact.
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Way too complicated for an emergency or in a storm.
Which one?
I've heard that they use a much slower satellite system compared to Garmin. Not sure how comfortable or safe I would feel knowing that the response could be slower.
I haven't found much a difference in delivery times between the two. For longer trips, I take my Garmin for mapping capabilities. Typically they both need a clear sky and a few minutes to get a message out. With phones allowing for SOS calls more now, I'm hopeful the times for any device in an emergency will improve.
Did you find it difficult actually drinking from the bottle, or does the water flow okay?
The water does flow very easily! I didn't have any issues, but like their straw filters, the flow will slow down when the filter needs to be replaced.
Thanks for the comparisons which is great to see side by side
I am SO glad you found it helpful!
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Thanks for having me on! Appreciate the opportunity to chat with you and answer all of your great questions about FISH!
Glad to have you! Thanks for sharing such valuable information with our audience!!
Everyone in this video is so CUTE!!!
Especially Piper! She's the best doggie model around!
Super useful video. I'm a vegetarian so I will opt for a synthetic sleeping bag or quilt. I also plan on 95% car camping in temps only around 40-70 at night. Thanks for the insight!
I'm so glad it was helpful!! A synthetic bag will be great for car camping adventures 😃 Which one are you thinking of getting?
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Thank you for watching! I'm glad you thought so!
This court is initiating a power grab. Checks and balances WAS there for a reason.
And we think our Votes count !
It really feels that way, doesn't it
@@theoutdoorminimalist Our politicians are completely captured, while our personal assets -slip through our grasping fingers.
@@theoutdoorminimalist Corporations have been running this country for years. Who do you think has given us the two clowns we have to choose from for president. Our vote doesn't count so why do it. My vote is no confidence.
Great informative review 👍 thank you 😊
Thank you so much for watching! I'm glad that it was useful info ☺
Outdoor! How are things?,that is top travel-have a good one!
Thank you for your input
Thanks for watching!
I don't think I'll be panicking in the Disco
I wish I could react with a laughing face instead of a heart.
Definitely add the the Nemo bags in the title, I believe it would help reach more people because the info was really useful 😉😄
Great idea! I'll consider it 😄Thanks for watching!
4:58 - yeah. My Jervenbag Extreme was pretty bulky. Was one of my regret purchases because its apparent the bag is more for skiers with pulks, mushers with dog sleds or snowmobile patrol units. Literally impossible to put inside or outside any kind of winter-hiking backpack.
2:26 - even vegans are kind of divided about down though. Like a lot of the environmentally-minded vegans are aware production of synthetic fills relies on destruction of wetlands (especially with Fort MucMurray oilsands), whereas you can get down jackets and sleeping bags second-hand from a garage sales
I do wish companies stop selling 600-fill down. They perform the same as synthetic and the meat-ducks don't have great lives compared to 900-fill geese that are not used in meat production. If we're going to have a conversation about utility of agricultural byproducts, I much rather have that go into pet foods considering the enormous environmental footprints of "human-grade" pet foods with no clinical evidence the ingredients make a difference in the health of our pets
If you want, I can forward an article about Finnish dog food production where they are having this massive issue where pet parents are demanding "human-grade" ingredients in dog food, yet at the same time fur-farms are being shut down and people don't want to scale back commercial livestock agriculture. Historically unwanted parts were used in pet food production, but then the byproducts got shifted to food for minks, foxes and raccoon-dogs when the paleo diet and gluten-free diet became a fad amongst health-conscious people and trickled down to pet parents.
Sorry for being weirdly nerdy about how 600-fill down from the meat-duck industry, which are not useful to anyone, spilling over into the outdoor industry. Companies get to sound "fancy" selling down jackets and down sleeping bags, while selling a product which is inferior to synthetic fill. It's wild.
@@ZaryaTheLaika Wow! That's fascinating. We just did an episode on the podcast about the creation of the Responsible Down Standard, so this is definitely of interest to me. I'd love to learn more about the dog food topic. I make my dog's food sometimes, but typically feed them Farmina as well. I know that dog food is creating a lot of issues across the world right now with how much meat it is using. Feel free to send me the article! I'm not sure if you can leave links in the comments but you can also email me on our website if that's easier.
I used to be SUPER opposed to down and wool as a vegan, but I have also kind of changed my tune. I use some down and wool materials now, especially with secondhand and recycled-down options. Sometimes, it is more about which material actually minimizes harm.
1:20 - my biggest problem with synthetic is they only last five years before losing their loft. But you will end up owning both synthetic and down if you do any kind of winter camping because the synthetic will wick moisture away from the down which prevents the down from freezing
I do quite a bit of winter and cold weather camping, so synthetics are a must sometimes. I am interested to see how the Nikwax treated down performs as well!
Down has a great affinity for moisture, both from external sources and body sources, sleeping bags can get wet from both sources, as much as 4# of moisture per 8 hrs sleep. Down needs to be aired out every chance one can get, which isn't optimal in say the Olympics with 12' of average rainfall. Both fills need constant management in sub-freezing conditions, Will Steger's Artic Expedition syntehtic17# bags weighed 52# after a few weeks from ice via body moisture. Folks subjected to these conditions should read up on VBL. Further there are many kinds of synthetic fills; chopped, laminate, continuous fiber and others, research is required. A wet down bag will always be heavier than its synthetic counterpart which can be wrung out if neither is frozen.
I like your video , used to live on the Sammamish plateau when I was younger LOVE Chelan so pristine. Your pup seems a bit tired btw 😂
He for sure was tired 😂 he’s 13 in that video so one of his last big trips with me! Chelan is an amazing lake! Hope you get out there soon 👏🏽
Any good ones for the dogs who have three legs because I want to buy one for my dog but all of them have four legs. Thank you
I am not sure! I would contact the Fido Pro team directly and see if they have any suggestions or if the standard harness would work for a three-legged dog. Sorry, I can't be more help!
Thank you for this information 🙏🙏
Thanks for listening!
I couldn't help but notice you used a camera to film this? Its probably using plastic and components? I noticed you're using a plastic clacker for filming in between takes on your other videos instead of using a more sustainable metal one? And you're wearing synthetic fiber clothing? And the rim of your glasses is plastic? I like the message you're trying to provide here its a good ...standard..but could you bulk up your sustainability score please? On a more serious note, I don't know if you've been following life straw since the mid 00's but they started off as a thing for people dying of thirst in very poor countries to be affordably produced and life saving. As a means of making more money to do more charity work (they also make giant pumps for larger villages and camps) they've started making things for more financially secure markets that have the expendable income to have concerns about things such as sustainability and different colors/materials. They were figuring out a way to help people dying from access to diseased water sources before bill gates started dumping money into solar water purifiers to donate to africa....
Plastic is a difficult material to escape! You are correct! Anyone could look around them at this moment and find plastic materials, which is why they’re important to avoid when possible 👏🏽 this is a systemic issues that companies have far more control over than consumers. I’m always open to suggestions for specifics people would like added to the sustainability scores! I also overview many of their other offerings and humanitarian efforts as well 😊
I bought this tent for my son for his birthday. It lasted just over a week. The wind tore it up. Snapped poles which went through the tent and fly. He now has to sleep out in the open for the next few days. Warranty is hopefully going to cover this wreck.
Whoa! That’s terrible. Nemo is really good at fulfilling the warranty but that definitely isn’t the quality you paid for. I hope they listen to your feedback and honor the warranty promptly!
@@theoutdoorminimalist Nemo covered it.
This is useless it’s cover protecting the sis button failed immediately / broke in two. Made almost of wax!!!! They refused to repair replace or replace the part without a $50 fee!!!! Terrible don’t buy
Wow! That's terrible! I've never had an issue with mine and have used it for over three years. I wonder if they changed the design or if there was some manufacturing error with yours? Either way, still horrible that their customer service or warranty wasn't more helpful. They shouldn't charge that much for a replacement part or repair!
You should have bought the available insurance
When something is broke. On arrival you shouldn’t need insurance. There is a legal point called implied warranty. Something like this is durable against normal handling for a limited time. The cover over the DOS button is badly made with an almost waxy plastic. Rarely used but you have to first look at the buttons underneath. I now have the Garmin which is more expensive but much more durable and easily to use and gives you more data and allows more messaging choices
@@ajkmsteph I'm glad you found a system that works for you!
Well, yeah, Eurohounds and short-haired Alaskan sled dogs still need to wear those parkas from Non-stop and Hurtta. Forgetting some other popular brands that you can pick in Nordic countries for sprinting sled dogs that have Salukis and German Short-haired Pointers in them.
There's also a Norwegian breed known as Greyster, a cross between greyhound or saluki with German Short-haired Pointers for sledding as well, I believe
I have seen those mixes! I'd love to have one for bikejoring in the future. And the jackets from Non-stop and Hurtta are AMAZING. I love GSPs so much but they need so much cold weather gear! haha
@theoutdoorminimalist Still trying to figure out if Zarya needs a sleeping bag and a parka for the Great Divide Trail thru-hike. Pavel didn't need one, but he definitely needed a rainjacket when he developed hot spots on his back where curled tail touched.
@@ZaryaTheLaika Does Zarya use a sleeping bag when you backpack already?
@theoutdoorminimalist Not really. But here's why I am pondering: GDTA says to pack for -5C, S&R says -7C and gear reviewers say -12C because not all manufacturers are honest about the difference between comfort ratings and emergency ratings (apparently EnlightenedEquipment is notorious for this). Doesn't really help we get +40C summers as well. Double-coated or not, most dogs don't handle huge temperature swings well.
Thank the lord for this man!
He has done so much work for the greater good!
Bravo to you Sir, for dedicating your life to justice and the right to health over profit. Shame on the greed. Bravo for your courage and commitment!!!
He is a hero and a champion for the people, that's for sure! Have you watched Dark Waters on Netflix? That is a fictionalized version of his lawsuit against DuPont. I highly recommend it!
I know it's petty, but 2 stakes per vestibule is a big no for me. I helped a friend set his up where we couldn't get stakes in the ground. Finding 2 more big rocks and trying to keep everything taught sucked. He ended up being flappy in the wind. This takes more stakes than some trekking pole tents. Serious design flaw by Nemo.
I could see that being a huge annoyance! There are definitely downsides to this tent, and the rainfly has a few of them for sure.
Thank you! Great review! Just got the stainless version!
That's awesome! I love their stainless steel version for daily use. Thanks for tuning in!
Great video. I have trained both of my working dogs, a now passed border collie gs female and now a female red dobie on direction. I use left and right as well. Lucy, my current girl responds to finger points and verbal tuts. I'm working on a trike joring rig right now. As a worn out endurance junkie, we both need our time outdoors. Glad I've joined your channel.
That's awesome! I hope you enjoy trike joring and I'm glad you joined us!
in the first minute theres two big mistakes. Polyester doesnt stretch like she said and the osmo fabric also has a coating that breaks down. I'd be careful trusting this channel
OSMO is made from recycled polyester and nylon yarns and backed (not coated) with a polyurethane coating for waterproofness. The blend of nylon and polyester isn't common in a tent fabric, and according to Nemo, it offers the best of both fabrics in terms of durability, weight, stretch, and water absorption. This makes it less likely to stretch when wet due to being a blend vs a mono fiber and all information in this video was obtained from Nemo Equipment. Hope that helps!
@@theoutdoorminimalist First of i dont want to hate on you or your channel, i just dont want people to be misinformed and so i stand by my comment. If you make a youtube video about a product and act as if you knew what you talk about, i personally think you should know of what youre talking about. But i highly rate your response, so i will give you a little more feedback. I just checked nemos website and found a description of the osmo fabric. They call the PU coating a coating, i wouldnt know what else it would be supposed to be... idk. To say that it doesnt break down is absurd and they dont even say that. A coating that doesnt break down close to the way polyurethane does is silicone on both sides. Its only real downside is the fact that it can not be seamtaped by machines. It is a well known fact that nylon sags when when and when under tension, polyester much less so. Nemo even says the same thing on their website: "Hydrophobicity, low water absorption, and low wet stretch are provided by the polyester yarns". So their fabric doesnt sag as much because they partly use polyester. It still absorbs much more moisture because its mainly nylon though. Another thing i want to say is that anyone should be careful with the type of pseudo scientific graphs on their website. They make bolt statements and compare their fabric of which they dont even tell you exactly what type of yarn they use to some other fabrics they just call existing tent fabric x. Does anyone think they compared against any polyester in terms of sag? Let alone a sil/sil poly? No, they compared their fabric with the worst nylons they could find. If they even made actual measurements. Its marketing just like every iphone is supposed to be 3x as powerful as the last... If there isnt a scientific study with all the details and methods listed it is 100% bullshit. Hope that helps!
Can you fit a 25 inch and 20 inch pad?
According to their specs it should work, but it works best if the sleeping pads are tapered at the end like a mummy bag and honestly it would be a snug fit with the interior dimensions.
Hi would u recommend using the fido pro for daily use?
No, these are meant to be used in emergency situations and are not designed for daily use.
I hate it here.
Honestly, same.
I had a Stone Glacier Solo with the KRuX frame and used the load shelf to sling the dog. I believe Seek Outside and a few other companies have fabric load-shelves meant to carry moose quarters out of the swamps
I know those backpacks are not "ultralight" in term of thru-hiking, but those backpacks are used in other categories of "ultralight": cinematography, packrafting, backcountry hunting, bikepacking, kayaking etc. You know hobbies or careers with extra gears that cannot be trimmed down for various reasons
@@ZaryaTheLaika This is such a good tip! I've never considered these as an option, but it makes so much sense.
@@theoutdoorminimalist No worries. If folks haven't talked about using their Kifaru for carrying their kids or hauling abandoned tires out of the woods during trail clean-ups or public land clean-ups, I wouldn't had have thought slinging a dog on there. Also grateful for David Chenault for expanding "ultralight" definition to include adjacent backpacking hobbies that are not thru-hikes.
I use rechargeable lithium ion battery's, works out a lot cheaper than single use.
An excellent alternative!
And with portable solar arrays you can keep the batteries charged
Pot and kettle i like pan i replaced for another from sea to summit
Which one?
@@theoutdoorminimalist alpha pan 10"
Great review, not a lot of people making videos about their newer model, only the older model without the charcoal filter. I just bought one to add as my daily carry. The possibility of where you can get fresh water with this are endless.
Thank you so much for watching and leaving this comment! I am glad you liked this review and that you decided to invest in one yourself! Enjoy ☺
Great Video, thank you. But what when there is heavy rain? The headsite of the tent is not fully covered with the rainfly, so it will get wet also on the inside when I eventually touch it during the sleep? Did you have some issue with that? Would be gratefull for an honest answer.
Great question! I should've included a bit more about the rainfly in the review. I haven't experienced too much of an issue with moisture in the tent, but I have only camped in this specific tent while it was raining a handful of times. I did notice some moisture if my sleeping pad pressed against the area not covered by the rainfly, but I think the primary goal with the current rainfly design is cutting weight.
@@theoutdoorminimalist Ok, thank you for your answer. I will be careful not touching this area too much in heavy rain. But great that you didn‘t have so much issue with moisture inside the tent. That sounds good. May be it´s also an issue of more airflow in the tent and less condensation that they cut this part of the rainfly.
Enjoyed listening to this. I recommend the book 'The Emperor Wears no Clothes' by Jack Herer. Hemp is a large solution to many of our materials needs. Hemp fuel, Hempcrete, hemp "plastics", low water usage for cultivation etc. Hemp is an answer to sustainability
I'm so glad you enjoyed this episode! Dave had some great insights and it is something that I don't think it talked about enough in the vanlife community. Thank you so much for listening! If you like to topic of hemp, then I think you'd love some of our earlier episodes on textiles!
The idea that you can impose your world view on humanity is borne of ignorance. You can't change human nature, you can only be an expression of it. Your world view is that of a child.
Thanks so much for listening! I hope you'll tune into future episodes as well 😀
Agree with theoutdoordogandhikinggirl. 50% is ridiculous. If that's what you tell people, than I am over with this channel. Poor dogs...that amount of weight....🤦
I understand why that seems ridiculous because IT IS for most dogs. In fact, for first-time backpacking trips, I'd recommend much less than 25% of their body weight because, like humans, dogs need to be conditioned to prevent injury and overexertion. It seems my delivery may have confused some viewers about which weight recommendation is appropriate for which types of dogs, so I appreciate the feedback. ☺ I will add, though, that working dogs and dogs specifically conditioned for trekking with heavy loads can fit within the higher 30-50% but that should be done responsibly and with great care. That's not the standard recommendation by any means.
I think 50% is absolutely a no-go, even for well trained dogs. It's way to much. Than 25% is really the max and totally for long distances.
I absolutely agree! Almost ALL dogs, especially standard house pets, should be carrying less than 25% of their body weight for safety reasons, which is stated in the video. I apologize if that was not clear in my delivery! I mention the 30-50% specific to working breeds and dogs conditioned to carry that amount of weight. That is not a standard recommendation for average dogs or hikers. I hope that clears that up 😀
how many times can you use the filtration device before it break down? Does constant use will make the filtration filter less gems etc?
Great question! The Versa Flow allows you to be able to backflush the filter, clearing out all of the particulate and increasing the lifespan of the filter. If you consistently backflush the filter you can use it almost indefinitely. But, technically speaking, the filter should last up to 100,000 gallons before needing to be replaced. If you notice the filtration speed slowing, that's a sign to backflush.
This is GOLD! You should have made this a full blown documentary! EVERYONE needs to hear this series!
I'm so glad you enjoy the content! It is a very important topic that deserves far more air time. And believe me... if we had the funding, we would make a full documentary! In the meantime, if you haven't seen it yet, I recommend the doc The Devil We Know or the feature film Dark Waters.
@@theoutdoorminimalist well you've done a great job! I'm about to listen to episode 3. And I'll definitely look into those! Thanks again!
@@PhilRuybal I'm so glad you've found the content helpful! If you have time, I'd love for you to share your thoughts in a review on Apple Podcasts so more listeners can find us 😄
Thanks for this episode! I just found this channel while looking up Fjallraven and PFAS and I'm shocked you don't have THOUSANDS of views on this video! Great work. New sub here!
WOW! Thanks for tuning into this episode! If you liked this, you'll love our new podcast titled Forever Chemicals. It is a deep dive into the PFS problem, specifically in the outdoor industry, and you'll have a chance to hear from a variety of other major brands.
@theoutdoorminimalist awesome! I did see that and those will be my next watches!
@@PhilRuybal Those are audio only, but definitely worth the listen!
@@theoutdoorminimalist definitely gonna listen!!
Shave your legs that's nasty.