The Mindful Hunter Podcast

Looking for the best digiscoping adapter for your spotting scope? In this video, I put the Kapture Digiscoping Adapter head-to-head against the industry leader, the Ollin adapter. After six weeks of guiding bear hunts in British Columbia, I tested both products in real hunting conditions to see which one holds up when it matters most. We compare:  • Price  • Build quality & installation  • MagSafe accessory compatibility  • 5x iPhone lens support  • Field usability & reliability If you’re serious about filming your hunts, digiscoping wildlife, or capturing backcountry footage with your iPhone, this review will save you money, frustration, and missed shots. 👉 Which adapter do you trust — Ollin or Kapture? Drop your thoughts in the comments. 👍 Like, Share & Subscribe for more unbiased hunting gear reviews. 00:00 – Intro & Previous Digiscoping Review 00:20 – New Player on the Market: Kapture 01:10 – 6 Weeks of Field Testing in BC 02:05 – How Ollin Works 02:44 – How Kapture Works 03:50 – Price Comparison ($175 vs. $310) 05:00 – Adapter Compatibility & Installation 05:35 – Leaving Adapters On While Glassing 06:20 – Phone Install & MagSafe Compatibility 07:21 – Portrait vs. Landscape Mode 07:45 – The 5x iPhone Lens Advantage 09:50 – User Experience Scores 10:45 – Final Category Rankings (Dead Tie) 11:10 – What Really Matters: Field Experience 13:20 – Why Convenience Beats Features 16:40 – Design Flaws with Kapture’s Adapter 20:00 – Build Quality & Stability Issues 21:00 – Everyday Use with Bino Harness & Pockets 22:10 – Why Ollin Wins for Reliability 23:05 – Wrap Up & Final Verdict 23:50 – Support Mindful Hunter Reviews   Cards: 0:07 – Digiscoiping review   Jay Nichol [email protected] https://www.mindful-reviews.com/ https://www.mindfulhunter.com/ Forged In The Backcountry https://forgedinthebackcountry.com/   Merch https://www.mindfulhunter.com/shop   Newsletter https://www.mindfulhunter.com/contact   IG https://www.instagram.com/mindful_hunter/   Podcast https://www.mindfulhunter.com/podcast   Free Backcountry Nutrition Guide https://www.mindfulhunter.com/tools  

In this in-depth review of the 2025 Durston X-Mid 2 Solid, I take this ultralight trekking pole shelter into true mountain hunting terrain to find out whether it can handle real-world backcountry abuse. Wind, rain, poor ground conditions—you name it. No sponsor bias, no marketing fluff—just hard-earned experience and honest feedback. We cover everything from specs, setup, and weather resistance to real-time in-field performance and packability. I also break down whether this tent belongs in your hunting toolkit—or if it’s better left for more casual trips. 🔔 If you’re tired of gear reviews that feel like commercials, hit subscribe. This is the Mindful Hunter way: practical, honest, no-BS reviews to help you make smarter gear choices. 📌 Join the Community: https://www.mindfulreviews.com ⸻ 🕒 Timestamps / Chapters 00:00 – Intro from the Field (Hawaii Update) 00:38 – Initial Setup and Wind Prep Strategy 01:50 – Tent Design and Geometric Benefits 02:50 – Gear Testing and Scouting Trip Overview 03:45 – Guided Hunt Openings + Booking Info 04:14 – Tent Review Criteria Explained (11 Metrics) 05:22 – Weight, Price & Materials Deep Dive 06:05 – Weather Resistance and Rain Performance 06:54 – Condensation, Build Quality & Packability 07:58 – Setup Techniques and Pro Tips 09:18 – Small Footprint Trade-offs 10:10 – Real-World Interior Space Test 11:49 – Vestibules: One of the Tent’s Biggest Wins 13:20 – In-Field Footage 16:54 – Final Verdict & Use Case Recommendations 18:54 – Support Independent Reviews Jay Nichol [email protected] https://www.mindful-reviews.com/ https://www.mindfulhunter.com/ Forged In The Backcountry https://forgedinthebackcountry.com/   Merch https://www.mindfulhunter.com/shop   Newsletter https://www.mindfulhunter.com/contact   IG https://www.instagram.com/mindful_hunter/   Podcast https://www.mindfulhunter.com/podcast   Free Backcountry Nutrition Guide https://www.mindfulhunter.com/tools

Are you a bigger guy looking for the best ultralight sleeping pad that won’t bottom out on rocky ground or cold nights? In this in-depth comparison, I put the Thermarest NeoAir Xlite NXT and the Big Agnes Zoom UL head-to-head to find out which one truly delivers for tall and heavy hunters and backpackers. This review goes beyond marketing fluff. I field-tested both pads in real backcountry conditions, evaluated their warmth, comfort, durability, and packability, and broke down the specs in a way that actually matters when you’re over 6 feet tall and 200+ pounds. If you’re tired of vague reviews and want real answers from a mindful, no-BS perspective—this one’s for you. 0:00 – Intro 2:28 – Testing Protocol 3:17 – Spec Comparison Table 8:03 – Mindful Hunter Outfitting 8:51 – In-field Testing Footage 13:15 – Final Thoughts & Recommendations   Jay Nichol [email protected] https://www.mindful-reviews.com/ https://www.mindfulhunter.com/   Forged In The Backcountry https://forgedinthebackcountry.com/   Merch https://www.mindfulhunter.com/shop   Newsletter https://www.mindfulhunter.com/contact   IG https://www.instagram.com/mindful_hunter/   Podcast https://www.mindfulhunter.com/podcast   Free Backcountry Nutrition Guide https://www.mindfulhunter.com/tools    

Is the Sig Sauer Oscar 6 HDX Pro worth the hype? In this no-nonsense review, I take a deep dive into Sig’s latest image-stabilized spotting scope and stack it up against the competition in real-world hunting and glassing conditions. 📌 Chapters: 0:00 – Intro 3:09 – Limitations of digiscope footage for competitive reviews 4:45 – Mindful Hunter Outfitting updates 5:38 – 3-way Digiscope Analysis 12:29 – 3-way Category Scoring 15:50 – Conclusion & Recommendations 🧠 What You’ll Learn: • Real-world pros and cons of the Oscar 6 HDX Pro • Where it excels—and where it falls short • How it compares to other high-end stabilized spotters • Who should (and shouldn’t) invest in this optic 🎯 Whether you’re a backcountry hunter, long-range shooter, or glassing geek, this breakdown delivers the insights you need—no marketing fluff, just honest field-tested results. 📈 Support the Channel: Subscribe for weekly gear reviews and hunting content rooted in real-world experience and mindful critique.   Jay Nichol [email protected] https://www.mindful-reviews.com/ https://www.mindfulhunter.com/ Forged In The Backcountry https://forgedinthebackcountry.com/   Merch https://www.mindfulhunter.com/shop   Newsletter https://www.mindfulhunter.com/contact   IG https://www.instagram.com/mindful_hunter/   Podcast https://www.mindfulhunter.com/podcast   Free Backcountry Nutrition Guide https://www.mindfulhunter.com/tools

I sat down this week with my good friend Colton Bagnoli to discuss his personal experience with the recent trend of smaller cartridges for use on big game. We closed out with a good chat on some reloading basics as well.   Colton Bagnoli https://www.instagram.com/papwinkle/   Jay Nichol [email protected] https://www.mindful-reviews.com/ https://www.mindfulhunter.com/   Forged In The Backcountry https://forgedinthebackcountry.com/   Merch https://www.mindfulhunter.com/shop   Newsletter https://www.mindfulhunter.com/contact   IG https://www.instagram.com/mindful_hunter/   Podcast https://www.mindfulhunter.com/podcast   Free Backcountry Nutrition Guide https://www.mindfulhunter.com/tools