Ep.025: Innovation in the Outdoors with Brad Brooks | Argali Outdoors | Born Primitive Outdoor
Aron welcomes Brad Brooks from Argali Outdoors to the podcast.
Brad Brooks is the founder and CEO of Argali Outdoors, a company renowned for its commitment to producing high-quality, ultralight hunting gear designed for backcountry hunters. Under his leadership, Argali has developed a range of products, including knives, game bags, tents, and trekking poles, all crafted with durability and performance in mind. ​
Brooks is deeply passionate about the outdoors, often integrating his personal hunting and climbing experiences into the development of Argali's products. He emphasizes a "light and fast" approach to hunting, inspired by alpinist Mark Twight, which focuses on carrying only essential gear to enhance mobility and efficiency in the field. ​
Beyond his entrepreneurial endeavors, Brooks is an active hunter and climber, frequently sharing his adventures and insights through various platforms, including podcasts and interviews. His dedication to both his business and personal pursuits reflects a balanced approach to life and adventure.
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Ep.024: All things fly fishing with the legend Kelly Galloup | Galloup's Slide Inn | Born Primitive Outdoor
Aron welcomes fly fishing legend Kelly Galloup to the podcast. They talk flys, techniques, reading the river, trout behavior and pretty much everything fly fishing! Â Had a great time having Kelly on and look forward to catching up with him again down the line!
Kelly is a renowned figure in the fly fishing community, celebrated for his innovations in streamer fishing and fly design. Originally from Traverse City, Michigan, he owned and operated The Troutsman fly shop and guide service for two decades before relocating to Montana in 2001. There, he purchased The Slide Inn, a lodge situated along the Madison River, which has become a hub for anglers seeking expert guidance and quality equipment.
Galloup's influence extends beyond guiding and retail; he has authored significant works such as "Modern Streamers for Trophy Trout," co-written with Bob Linsenman, which revolutionized streamer fishing techniques. His fly patterns, including the "Sex Dungeon," "Barely Legal," "Peanut Envy," and "Zoo Cougar," are widely used and have earned him a cult-like following among fly fishing enthusiasts.
In addition to his writing and fly design, Galloup contributes to the industry as a rod and line designer for St. Croix rods and Airflo lines. He also serves as an editor-at-large for Fly Fisherman Magazine and hosts "Fly Fish TV with Kelly Galloup," where he shares his expertise and passion for fly fishing.
Galloup's dedication to the sport has been recognized with several accolades, including the Living Legend Award from Fly Fishers International in 2003 and the Charles E. Brooks Memorial Life Award in 2007. His ongoing commitment continues to inspire both novice and seasoned anglers worldwide.​
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Ep.023: Digiscoping with Eric Christensen & Rob Stephan | Kapture Gear
Aron welcomes Eric Christensen and Rob Stephan from Kapture Gear to the podcast. Â Western Hunt is a great place to meet people and find all kinds of new and innovative gear. Â That is were we met these two and found out about their new products from Kapture Gear. Â Kapture Gear solves some issues plaguing current digiscoping options on the market today, mainly the inability to utilize all the cameras modern day smart phones have. Â Not to mention their integrated mounts for the eyepieces.
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Ep.022: Favorite Products of 2025 | Aron Snyder | Born Primitive Outdoor
Aron goes over some of his favorite items from 2025 so far. Â From tents and sleeping bags, to eyewear and archery products, he hits some of the things he's found this year that he really likes. Â Be sure to like and subscribe to the podcast and YouTube channel to stay up to date on everything Aron Snyder and Born Primitive Outdoor.
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Ep. 021: What is the Born Primitive Academy | Kurt Gamache & Aron Snyder | Born Primitive Outdoor
Aron welcomes our good buddy Kurt Gamache to the podcast! Â Kurt is the Senior Operations & Logistics Manager for Born Primitive Tactical & Outdoor. Â He will also be Aron's partner in crime with much of the new Born Primitive Academy courses that will be occurring in the coming months and beyond. Â What is the Born Primitive Academy you might ask? It's a in-person and online learning curriculum, taught by those with real world and first hand experience and knowledge. Â From wilderness living, field craft and survival to land navigation, first aid, and stalking, the Born Primitive Academy will offer the most comprehensive learning experience the outdoor community has ever seen. Â Aron and Kurt go over some of the first courses that will be offered as well as some future endeavors. Â Be sure to like and subscribe to the Born Primitive Outdoor Podcast and leave us a review!
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