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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.

Thank you so much for watching! I'm glad that it was useful info ☺

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That's a thought! I haven't seen dog rescue harnesses with this construction, but general dog carrying backpacks that allow this. Either would work in an emergency I am sure.

I wish I could react with a laughing face instead of a heart.

Great idea! I'll consider it 😄Thanks for watching!

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.

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!

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 👏🏽

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!

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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 😊

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.

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!

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.

He has done so much work for the greater good!

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 could see that being a huge annoyance! There are definitely downsides to this tent, and the rainfly has a few of them for sure.

That's awesome! I love their stainless steel version for daily use. Thanks for tuning in!

That's awesome! I hope you enjoy trike joring and I'm glad you joined us!

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!

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.

No, these are meant to be used in emergency situations and are not designed for daily use.

Honestly, same.

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.

An excellent alternative!

Which one?

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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 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.

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!

Thanks so much for listening! I hope you'll tune into future episodes as well 😀

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 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 😀

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.

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 😄

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!!

Thanks for watching! I'm so glad you found the content helpful 😃

I have used this when camping with my oldest dog, but he uses a sleeping mat and doesn't have direct contact with the floor. It isn't the strongest material, so depending on the dog, I could see it being an issue for durability.

@@theoutdoorminimalist Thank you. Do you have any other suggestion for a reasonably light tent for two people and a dog?

@@cetipi The Big Agnes Copper Spur (I think) is a bit more durable than the Nemo one and is a great UL tent option. If you're willing to carry a little more weight, it is worth looking into more durable options like those from Kelty or even Fjallraven, but there is a compromise with weight.

I love that! If you're someone who enjoys building fires and cooking with fire, this is a great stove option. I love your simmer innovation as well. What a great option! Happy camping (and cooking) 😄

Me too!!!!! You'll have to let me know what you think when you hear it 😀

Yes! Boots work well for many dogs, and my dogs do wear boots in the winter months occasionally. When it is hot, I do worry about them overheating. Dogs lose heat from their paws, and the boots can trap in the heat. I can see them being helpful with rocks and such, but my dogs do quite well without them, even on rocky terrain. Just like people, dogs have different needs as well! 😄

Great question! I use a fire-starting cube each time I use the wood pellets. I believe they sell some, but you can also buy them at most grocery stores.

Fire starting ? Cube, I’ve never saw that at any grocery in Nv, fire cubes, for stoves as fuel; you got a name of , item, How bout fire starting rope, black beard stuff, ok I’ll try rope,

@@ghq113 any natural fire starter like a cube, rope, or stick would work. Just google "natural fire starter," and a few options should pop up. I believe you can also order them directly from BioLite for use in their stoves.

Ha! So True! My dogs are one are of my life I don't seem to minimize anything 🤣