BONUS: Should I Drive or Should I Fly for the Holidays?

In episode 53 of the Outdoor Minimalist podcast, we are answering a listener question. How do you talk about outdoor minimalism with friends and family who don’t know much about these topics or don’t agree with the ideas? First off, I love this question. Second, if you have a specific topic or question, please feel free to message me, email me, or submit an episode request on theoutdoorminimalist.com For most outdoor recreationists, the concepts in the outdoor minimalist book are ones that we can agree on. But when it comes to minimizing your environmental impact, it can reach into areas of our lives like the food we eat, the clothes we buy, and how we interact with nature in general. These things can require behavioral changes that not everyone in your life may be comfortable with or even willing to ever do. So, if that sounds like someone you know, how can you introduce these ideas in an approachable way and might stir up a constructive conversation? To help me with this episode, I am excited to have my older brother and audio editor, Alex, on the show. We will go over some different approaches to help introduce outdoor minimalism to people of all backgrounds and ways of life. INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/outdoor.minimalist.book/ WEBSITE: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/ ORDER THE BOOK: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/book YOUTUBE: @theoutdoorminimalist

26 Sep 202223min

In episode 52 of the Outdoor Minimalist Podcast, I answer listener questions! Some of your questions have expansive answers, so I couldn't go into great detail, but more resources are provided below. If you want to listen to just one question, reference the time stamp next to the questions. ORDER THE BOOK: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/book YOUTUBE: @theoutdoorminimalist 1. We have some unusable climbing ropes that I’m sure can be salvaged… ideas? (2:42) Ropes for Rescues CragDog Green Guru Sterling Rope Recycling Mammut Rope Recycling 2. Do bamboo things really break down faster if they’re sealed in a landfill? (6:01) 3. Cornstarch dog poop bags: my understanding is that these types of bags are only commercially compostable. Is it worth buying them for backyard composting? Also, do they break down in a landfill? (6:01) https://www.livescience.com/63597-compost-trash-in-landfills.html https://www.epa.gov/recycle/composting-home https://www.epa.gov/ghgemissions/overview-greenhouse-gases 4. What do you recommend for people teaching in person to use instead of those giant sticky note pads? (13:27) Forest Stewardship Council Information 5. Do you know of any companies that include sustainable gear for children? (18:26) 6. Can you talk more about the impact house cats have on the environment? I want to hear more about cats. (19:25) Invasive Predators and Biodiversity Loss American Bird Conservancy https://besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002%2Fpan3.10073 https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/moral-cost-of-cats-180960505/ Pet Food Industry Impacts Cat Poop Parasites (Live Science Article) T. gondii parasites 7. I’ve witnessed a lot of waste in the guiding industry. What tips do you have for guiding companies to uphold more responsible practice in the environments they are commercializing? (25:19)

5 Sep 202228min

In episode 51 of the Outdoor Minimalist podcast, we once again are talking about dogs. I know we have a lot of dog content on this show, and that is because bringing our pets outside has a huge impact on those local ecosystems. So, as responsible pet owners, it is helpful to have the right tools and knowledge when heading outside. For this specific episode, though, we are focusing more on the things that help set your dog up for success on the trail and the training tips that may help keep you, your dog, and the environment safe on your next hike. A part of preserving and enjoying outdoor spaces is respecting them, and while I love watching my dogs enjoy these natural spaces, some things, like staying on trails, help keep them open for public use, protect our pets, and preserve flora and fauna. So, to help break down some of the most important training tips you can have when hiking with dogs, I’d like to introduce Stephanie Rombough. Stephanie is the trainer and owner at Happy Hounds Dog Training in Edmonton, Alberta. Steph offers both obedience and behavioral training using force-free methods. Today we’re going to be talking about hiking with your dog, which Stephanie does all the time with her corgi/heeler cross, Nirah. INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/outdoor.minimalist.book/ WEBSITE: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/ ORDER THE BOOK: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/book YOUTUBE: @theoutdoorminimalist ------------------------- Use the code OUTDOORMINIMALIST for 10% off every Neo Bites order. HAPPY HOUNDS DOG TRAINING WEBSITE: https://happyhoundsdogtraining.ca/home INSTAGRAM: @happyhounds_dogtraining TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@happyhoundsdogtraining FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/HappyHoundsDogTraining.ca ------------------------- EPISODE RESOURCES 10 Tips for Hiking with Your Dog Guide to Reliable Recall K9 Sport Sack Fido Pro Emergency Dog Gear

29 Aug 202240min

To celebrate our 50th episode and the release of the Outdoor Minimalist book on September 1, 2022, here is an exclusive sneak peak into the book itself. Listen in and enjoy an audiobook style reading of the Outdoor Minimalist introduction. Read by Meg Carney. INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/outdoor.minimalist.book/ WEBSITE: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/ ORDER THE BOOK: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/book SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/listener-support YOUTUBE: @theoutdoorminimalist

22 Aug 202212min

In episode 49 of the Outdoor Minimalist podcast, we are building off last week’s episode. Now, both are stand-alone episodes, but if you haven’t already, I think you will likely get more out of this one if you listen to episode 48: can a company be 100% circular? So, in this episode, we are diving into the topic of sustainability transparency reports. These are essentially a yearly report card that a company puts out that overviews their environmental impact across a product's entire production and life cycle, from extraction to disposal. To help break this down a bit more, I had the pleasure of chatting with Jordi Beneyto-Ferre, the Senior Manager of Global Materials and Sustainability at Icebreaker, a VF company. Jordi has 13 years of experience in sportswear development and innovation within leading global brands (Puma, Adidas, icebreaker). Industrial engineer and industrial designer by trade. His vision is for the apparel industry to stop being part of the problem and become an active part of the solution. He envisions a world where petrochemical synthetics are no longer needed because there are much better natural and renewable alternatives that can deliver the same or better functionality. He wants a world where every garment can be traced back all the way to the place where the fiber was grown and to the people who were part of that journey. 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 ICEBREAKER WEBSITE: https://www.icebreaker.com/en-us/home INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/icebreakernz/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/icebreakerUS YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/user/icebreakernz 2021-22 TRANSPARENCY REPORT: https://www.icebreaker.com/en-us/transparency.html

15 Aug 202234min

In episode 48 of the Outdoor Minimalist podcast, we discuss what it means to have a circular product range as a company and how to get there. If you aren’t sure what a circular product range or a circular economy is, that’s okay; my guest Niclas Bornling overviews all of this and much more. Niclas is an international Swede that has lived and worked in France and the US, currently living in Portland, OR—married to an amazing woman from Portland and father of two boys. He has spent most of his career in the outdoor and sports industry. Together with sailing and skiing, one of his biggest passions is the concept of a brand and how this intangible thing can connect on an emotional level with people. He hates the word “consumer” and envies people who believe. One day he’ll start a blog, and it will be called ”I don’t know.” INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/outdoor.minimalist.book/ WEBSITE: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/ ORDER THE BOOK: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/book YOUTUBE: @theoutdoorminimalist ------------------------- Use the code OUTDOORMINIMALIST for 10% off every Neo Bites order. HOUDINI SPORTSWEAR https://houdinisportswear.com/en-us/sustainability INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/houdinisportswear/?hl=sv FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/HoudiniSportswear/ LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/houdini-sportswear/ YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClS4VifINvcgZpnyXU3S41Q

8 Aug 202240min

In episode 47 of the Outdoor Minimalist podcast, we get to talk about one of my favorite topics once again: dogs! We have covered a fair number of dog-related topics including trail etiquette, hiking with small dogs, and even the impacts of the pet food industry. So, in this episode, we discuss how other areas of the pet industry and pet parent consumption impacts the environment. To help give us some pointers on how to lessen the impacts of having a canine companion, I had the pleasure of chatting with Briahna Hendey, the creator of Boba the Sustainable Mutt. Briahna is an environmental social scientist who is passionate about bringing meaningful discussions of sustainable living to the dog community. Drawing upon her experiences working in the domains of sustainability, well-being, and conservation education in a zoo setting, Briahna hopes to spread the message that a fulfilling life with dogs needn’t compromise the environment. 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 BOBA THE SUSTAINABLE MUTT INSTAGRAM: @boba.the.sustainable.mutt ------------------------- EPISODES RESOURCES Tails of Connection Destination Trained

1 Aug 202244min

In episode 46 of the Outdoor Minimalist Podcast, we overview some common talking points a vegan and a hunter may encounter in a conversation together. Unlike most conversations or should I say debates between “carnivores” and vegans, my guest, Ben Paige, and I decided to frame the conversation surrounding our similarities instead of differences. That’s not to say that there weren’t things we don’t agree on, but instead of focusing on the areas in which we will never align, we wanted to take a closer look at the places we agree and can work better together for a collective good. Ben Paige is a Conservation Driven Marketer, that helps State Fish & Wildlife Agencies navigate the future and adopt modern marketing technologies like CRM’s and CDP’s coupled with Data Strategies, Marketing Automations, Attribution models and Customer Journey Builds to help create better relationships between people, state agencies and ultimately the resource. INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/outdoor.minimalist.book/ WEBSITE: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/ ORDER THE BOOK: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/book YOUTUBE: @theoutdoorminimalist ------------------------- Use the code OUTDOORMINIMALIST for 10% off every Neo Bites order. EPISODE RESOURCES Hunt to Eat: https://hunttoeat.com/ Fowl Front: https://www.fowlfront.com/podcast

25 Juli 202252min