181. Tips to Naturalize Your Yard from a 'Bad Naturalist' with Paula Whyman

When starting a new outdoor pursuit, should you buy your gear or rent it first? Is renting gear only for beginners? What kinds of outdoor gear should you rent, and which ones should you buy? In episode 7 of the Outdoor Minimalist podcast, Reet Singh, co-founder of TripOutside, and I explore questions like this as well as the pros and cons of renting vs. owning, mindset surrounding *having* to own gear, and the ins and outs of the outfitter industry. Reet gets stoked about mountain biking, scrambling mountains, backcountry camping, snowboarding, and introducing others to outdoor adventure. Where to find him: Trying new experiences, meditating, playing with your dog, mountain biking, and falling from stuff. Founded by Reet and his wife Julie, TripOutside helps people get outside and enjoy human-powered adventures. The platform provides outdoor inspiration for human-powered adventures and allows users to discover adventures, check availability across local outfitters, and easy online booking. INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/outdoor.minimalist.book/ WEBSITE: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/ ORDER THE BOOK: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/book YOUTUBE: @theoutdoorminimalist ---------------------------------- Lava Linens Discount Code for 15% off your next purchase: OUTDOORMINIMALIST TRIPOUTSIDE WEBSITE: https://www.tripoutside.com/ TRIPOUTSIDE INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/trip.outside/

25 Okt 202140min

In episode 6 of the Outdoor Minimalist Podcast, we get an inside look at the business practices of CNOC Outdoors, an environmentally focused business within the outdoor industry.  To help drive the conversation, Gilad Nachmani, the co-founder and general manager of CNOC Outdoors joins me. CNOC Outdoors is a small backpacking gear manufacturer in Portland, Oregon, focused on making innovative, durable and sustainable gear. INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/outdoor.minimalist.book/ WEBSITE: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/ ORDER THE BOOK: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/book YOUTUBE: @theoutdoorminimalist ----------------------------- Lava Linens Discount Code for 15% off your next purchase: OUTDOORMINIMALIST CNOC OUTDOORS WEBSITE: https://cnocoutdoors.com/ CNOC OUTDOORS INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/cnocoutdoors/ CNOC products are also available on Garage Grown Gear.

18 Okt 202133min

MYTH: Living a sustainable lifestyle is only for the elite and is too expensive. FACT: Living a sustainable lifestyle can save you money. In episode 5 of the Outdoor Minimalist Podcast, we are delving into finances and how they related to outdoor recreation and sustainable living. The R&D Financial Coaches, Rebecca and Dylan, are here to help me discuss saving money and bolstering your finances while living sustainably. Rebecca Brooks and Dylan Pollock, owners of R&D Financial Coaching, guide outdoor couples and people on their journey to Financial Freedom by helping them be better stewards of their money and align their finances with their values. INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/outdoor.minimalist.book/ WEBSITE: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/ ORDER THE BOOK: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/book YOUTUBE: @theoutdoorminimalist -------------------------- R&D FINANCIAL WEBSITE: https://www.radcoaches.com/blog/is-financial-coaching-right-for-you R&D FINANCIAL INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/radcoaches/ R&D FINANCIAL FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/radcoaches R&D FINANCIAL LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/r-d-financial-coaching/

11 Okt 202136min

The Outdoor Minimalist Podcast is here to share ideas for all sectors of the outdoor industry on how to minimize your impact. Based on the concepts in the book "Outdoor Minimalist: Waste Less Hiking, Camping, and Backpacking" written by Meg Carney. New episodes are released every Monday. ORDER THE BOOK: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/book INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/outdoor.minimalist.book/ WEBSITE: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/ YOUTUBE: @theoutdoorminimalist

4 Okt 20212min

What is outdoor minimalism? First and foremost, it is a lifestyle. It is a mindset shift that roots all of our outdoor recreation activities in minimalist philosophies. It is a way to combine minimalism, environmentalism, mindfulness, and essentialism and meld it into all of our outdoor pursuits. That's all easy to say, but how do you do it? To help you skip the learning curve I waded through, I wrote "Outdoor Minimalist: Waste Less Hiking, Camping, and Backpacking," your go-to handbook for how to lessen your impact as you play outside even before you hit the trail. The book is ideal for any outdoor enthusiast looking to enrich their experience and put these practices into place. The podcast then can be seen as an expansion of the book and a way to make the information more accessible through conversation. INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/outdoor.minimalist.book/ WEBSITE: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/ ORDER THE BOOK: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/book YOUTUBE: @theoutdoorminimalist

4 Okt 202116min

The 7R's of Outdoor Minimalist serve as the framework of these concepts and are the stepping stones to implementing Outdoor Minimalist pursuits into your life. The 7R's of Outdoor Minimalism include: Reduce Refuse Rethink Repair Rehome/Repurpose Remove Restore In episode 2 of the Outdoor Minimalist Podcast, I'm exploring the first three Rs: Reduce, Refuse, and Rethink. You'll learn how they differ from the original 3Rs you may be familiar with, how these Rs serve as the backbone of Outdoor Minimalism, and why they're important in any outdoor pursuit. INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/outdoor.minimalist.book/ WEBSITE: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/ ORDER THE BOOK: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/book YOUTUBE: @theoutdoorminimalist ------------------------------- EPISODE RESOURCES PATAGONIA COMMON THREADS INITIATIVE PATAGONIA 'DONT BUY THIS JACKET' AD HOW TO SAVE A PLANET: Is Your Carbon Footprint BS? SOURCES History.com - When Did Americans Start Recycling? NRDC.org - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. Most of All, Reduce. RecycleNation - The History of the Three R's

4 Okt 202119min

The 7R's of Outdoor Minimalist serve as the framework of these concepts and are the stepping stones to implementing Outdoor Minimalist pursuits into your life. The 7R's of Outdoor Minimalism include: Reduce Refuse Rethink Repair Rehome/Repurpose Remove Restore In episode 4 of the Outdoor Minimalist Podcast, I will be exploring the third R and the concept of Repair in the outdoor industry with the help of Rudy Glocker. Rudy Glocker is the founder of Burgeon Outdoor. Rudy founded Burgeon to create a better tomorrow for mountain communities such as Lincoln, NH where they are located. Burgeon accomplishes its mission by making its products locally and contributing 5% of its sales to environmental and community efforts. INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/outdoor.minimalist.book/ WEBSITE: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/ ORDER THE BOOK: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/book YOUTUBE: @theoutdoorminimalist ----------------------------- BURGEON OUTDOOR WEBSITE: https://www.burgeonoutdoor.com/ BURGEON OUTDOOR INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/burgeonoutdoor/ SOURCES McKinsey & Company - Fashion on Climate [episode statistics from the McKinsey & Company Report, not Greenpeace. I misspoke during the recording.] Greenpeace - Detox My Fashion

4 Okt 202148min

In episode 3 of the Outdoor Minimalist Podcast, I will be discussing how consumers and brands can take steps to identify more sustainable product materials. This is a big topic that I felt was best discussed with an industry expert like Mary Swanson. Mary is the CEO and a co-founder of Lava Linens. Together, she, her mom, Sheila, and sister, Caitlin, create durable, luxurious adventure towels powered by flax and hemp - two of Earth's most impressive fibers. Lava Linens' aim is to be as sustainable and responsible as possible - not succumbing to the pressures of fast fashion nor to the norms of the outdoor industry while still creating high-performing, valuable pieces of outdoor gear. INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/outdoor.minimalist.book/ WEBSITE: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/ ORDER THE BOOK: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/book YOUTUBE: @theoutdoorminimalist ---------------------------------- Get 15% off Lava Linens towels with the discount code OUTDOORMINIMALIST LAVA LINENS WEBSITE: https://shoplavalinens.com/ LAVA LINENS INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/lavalinens/

4 Okt 202147min