I simply don't use the shotgun mic outdoors most of the time, it's just too busy on the camera, but I need something of decent quality cos some of my incantations are actually recorded live outdoors. I usually place some zoom recorders nearby and that does the trick, but when candidly speaking to the camera a clip in mic would be better, still sounds I need at least a medium range to make it work for me.
I've heard good reviews on "Instamic" but it's pricey :( so we´ll see