Nov 25, 2021
Some of our favorite guests from podcasts past join us to talk about what they're wishing for this year. Hannah Marcom and Sharenda Birts have tips and tricks galore -- like giving the gift of not having to learn from someone you're related to, or how exactly you can enjoy a latte in the field, frothed milk and all -- OR, could your HSA pay for those electronic Bluetooth earplugs you've always wanted? Get the scoop in our second annual holiday gifts episode. 'Tis the season to be merry, Artemis!
2:00 Our gift gurus: You might remember Hannah from earlier this year on the program, and long-time guest Sharenda, from WildHERness.org is back on the mic, too!
4:00 Outdoor apparel in the fitting room versus the field
6:00 On being an underbuyer of gear
8:00 WildHERness "Go Wild" event, where one participant left for snacks, returned with a roadkill squirrel and asked if they could field dress it #yeswecan!
11:00 Sound Gear Phantom ear buds - you hear the stuff you want (animals, audiobooks) and minimize what you don't want (firearms, crickets)
13:50 Also... you miiiight be able to get those ear plugs covered on your HSA plan #winning
14:00 On to base layers... confessions of a recovering merino wool purist
15:00 FORLOH for good-quality, synthetic base layers. Base layer tops and Base Layer Bottoms. Want more options? Check out Badlands tops and bottoms, too
17:00 Lightweight foldable shooting stick in the $30 range
20:00 Different sticks for different chicks. Think about what’s right for you.
23:00 Range-finding binos -- many different products, the Bushnell Fusion is one of the more affordable out there; the Vortex Fury is also a great set
28:00 Orvis Women's Ultralight Wading Boot with studs - a big step up from the Chacos/neoprene socks combo
30:00 A nice knife saves a lot of time on sharpening; Try a Havalon Talon Hunt set with blades you can swap out (plus, getting those blades out!)
37:00 Invest in yourself & your competence; take the bow course, buy a membership at the range -- those things add up
39:00 There's something to be said for learning from people you're not related to
44:00 "If I'm questioning if I can make that, I'm just not going to do it." Taking a good shot is more important than taking a shot
45:00 Wild rags for EVERYTHING
46:00 Flashback to the Kula Cloth: 3Ps with Anastasia Allison of Kula Cloth
48:00 The Ember, a battery-powered coffee cup that keeps your joe WARM
50:00 In the field, the CamelBak Mag Insulated Bottle will keep coffee hot for about six hours; And you've got to have a Stanley thermos (or 10)... "the original Yeti;" Lastly, the sexy thermos, Mossy Oak Camo Thermo.
52:00 Serious coffee in the field - try the Mukka; or the Jet Boil has a French press attachment
58:00 #coolertalk... wheels, bear locks, bottle opener, etc (the Otterbox cooler is Sharenda's fav)
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