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The Paul Kirtley PodcastPaul Kirtley Podcast 59: Stephan Kesting on Life and Death in the SubarcticStephan Kesting, author of Perseverence: Life and Death in the Subarctic, joins me to discuss his gruelling 1,000 mile solo canoe expedition in remote northern Canada, including reflections on the risks, rewards, and personal insights gained along the way.2025-04-151h 33
The Paul Kirtley PodcastPaul Kirtley Podcast 58: Les Stroud On The Question Of BigfootLes Stroud, known to millions as Survivorman, joins me to talk about an area of backwoods lore and legend that has fascinated him for more than a decade: Bigfoot or Sasquatch.2024-12-231h 00
The Paul Kirtley PodcastPaul Kirtley Podcast 57: Mattias Norberg On The Art Of FireMattias Norberg, author of Konsten att Elda, "The Art Of Fire", a highly respected Swedish expert in fire-making and wilderness survival joins this episode of the Paul Kirtley Podcast.2024-09-301h 44
The Paul Kirtley PodcastPaul Kirtley Podcast 56: Craig Caudill on Nature Reliance, Good Woodsmanship and Traditional BushcraftCraig Caudill is Director and Lead Instructor of Nature Reliance School, based in Kentucky, USA. Craig has taught backcountry skills for many years. He's also a seasoned writer, to date being the author of eight books on backcountry skills and knowledge.2024-08-311h 52
Nature Reliance Podcast#128 World Renowned Bushcraft Instructor, Mr. Paul KirtleyYou don't want to miss this outstanding conversation with Mr. Paul Kirtley. I have admired Paul's work for many years, and it was a great pleasure chatting with him about his mentors, courses taught, and teaching/leadership insights. This one has a wealth of information from one of the most respected names in Bushcraft. The NRS Online Membership is THE best way to get the most up to date content for our followers: https://bit.ly/NRSONLINE The NRS Online Membership is THE best way to get the most up to date cont...2024-07-071h 25Nature Reliance Podcast#128 World Renowned Bushcraft Instructor, Mr. Paul KirtleyYou don't want to miss this outstanding conversation with Mr. Paul Kirtley. I have admired Paul's work for many years, and it was a great pleasure chatting with him about his mentors, courses taught, and teaching/leadership insights. This one has a wealth of information from one of the most respected names in Bushcraft. The NRS Online Membership is THE best way to get the most up to date content for our followers: https://bit.ly/NRSONLINE The NRS Online Membership is THE best way to get the most up to date cont...2024-07-071h 25
Retail Risk – PodcastNicholas Kirtley – EP147strong>Hosted by Paul Bessant, Founder, Retail Knowledge.
This week Paul talks to Nicholas Kirtley, Country Manager at ANZ at Riskified.2024-03-2000 min
The Paul Kirtley PodcastPaul Kirtley Podcast 55: John Rhyder - Woodsman, Naturalist, Educator and Senior TrackerJohn Rhyder is a naturalist, writer and highly experienced bushcraft educator. He was the instructor on the first bushcraft course I took. John is passionate about wildlife tracking and is certified as Senior Tracker under the Cybertracker system.2024-01-252h 09
The Paul Kirtley PodcastPaul Kirtley Podcast 54: Dave Holder, Wilderness Living Skills Instructor and TV Survival ConsultantDave Holder is a wilderness living skills instructor and wilderness guide based in Canada. He is also a TV survival consultant, being the lead survival and safety consultant on the Alone show on The History Channel. In this podcast episode we get into a wide-ranging conversation which should provide you with insights into long-term survival situations, psychological factors for success, skillsets required, equipment, nutrition and more.2022-12-222h 04
The Paul Kirtley PodcastPaul Kirtley Podcast 54: Dave Holder, Wilderness Living Skills Instructor and TV Survival ConsultantDave Holder is a wilderness living skills instructor and wilderness guide based in Canada. He is also a TV survival consultant, being the lead survival and safety consultant on the Alone show on The History Channel.2022-12-212h 04
Trial By FirePaul Kirtley: TBF Episode 58This week we're talking to Paul Kirtley. A man who needs no introduction, Paul has been one of the most prominent and outspoken voices in the Bushcraft scene for many years. We had the pleasure of bending his ear on some topics we've been thinking about such as the role of social media in bushcraft, being authentic about capturing your journey and how to improve your skills and learning.
Checkout out pauls talk at the last bushcraft symposium herehttps://youtu.be/t5X0QO5zw_o
His company, Frontier Bushcraft can be found herehttps://frontierbushcraft.com/
Info on the next...2022-06-091h 46The Paul Kirtley PodcastPaul Kirtley Podcast 53: Dr Theresa Emmerich Kamper On Traditional TanningTheresa Emmerich Kamper, PhD, Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Exeter and author of Determining Prehistoric Skin Processing Technologies, has over 25 years of experience in prehistoric skin tanning and clothing construction. She joins me on this podcast to talk in detail about traditional tanning, prehistoric skin processing, making clothing from skins and furs, and much more. I could probably have called this episode "Everything you wanted to know about tanning but were afraid to ask"....2021-07-302h 15
The Paul Kirtley PodcastPaul Kirtley Podcast 53: Dr Theresa Emmerich Kamper On Traditional TanningTheresa Emmerich Kamper, PhD., Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Exeter and author of Determining Prehistoric Skin Processing Technologies, has over 25 years of experience in prehistoric skin tanning and clothing construction.2021-07-302h 15
The Paul Kirtley PodcastPaul Kirtley Podcast 52: John Boe On His PTSD, Finding Solace In Nature And A Career In BushcraftA candid discussion with British military veteran John Boe, about his experiences suffering with PTSD, finding solace in the woods and transitioning to a successful second career as a bushcraft instructor.2021-04-171h 27
The intothesticks.life PodcastIn Conversation With... Paul KirtleyIn this episode I chat to Paul Kirtley - the incredibly knowledgeable bushcraft expert, instructor, guide, author and creator of Frontier Bushcraft.
As well as getting to know Paul a little better, we discuss the importance of getting outside, managing a business and life based around the great outdoors, the impact of social media and how it can be a useful tool for encouraging others to get outside and engage with the natural world around them.
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The Paul Kirtley PodcastPaul Kirtley Podcast 51: Cliff Jacobson - Skills Are More Important Than ThingsCliff Jacobson is one of North America’s most respected outdoors writers and wilderness canoe guides. He is an outdoor skills instructor and a professional outfitter and guide, a canoeing and camping consultant, and the author of more than a dozen top-selling books on canoeing and camping. In 2003 the American Canoe Association presented Cliff with the Legends of Paddling Award and inducted him into the ACA Hall of Fame. In 2009 Cliff was awarded the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award by the Boy Scouts of America. Canoeing, camping and sharing his experience has been a lifelong passion for Cliff. He seems to hav...2020-02-252h 30
The Paul Kirtley PodcastPaul Kirtley Podcast 50: Les Hiddins, The Bush Tucker ManMajor Les Hiddins became well known through his ABC TV series “The Bush Tucker Man”. In 1980 Les had received a Defence Fellowship to research survival in northern Australia and looked heavily into traditional bush foods, with the help and cooperation of Indigenous communities. His work was compiled and used by the Australian military in various forms, including the clever idea of “snack maps”. Les later included bush tucker information in his Bush Tucker Field guide, as well as Explore Wild Australia, and now on his Bush Tucker Man website. Major Hiddins was the principal author of the Australian Army’s military s...2020-02-131h 47
The Paul Kirtley PodcastPaul Kirtley Podcast 49: Gordon Dedman On Australian Bushcraft And SurvivalGordon Dedman is a former member of the Australian Army 1st Commando Regiment and is currently a survival instructor in NORFORCE, an Australian Army Regional Surveillance Unit, which conducts patrols in remote wilderness areas of northern Australia, working closely with Aboriginal communities. Gordon provides civilian training in Australia through his school Bushcraft Survival Australia. In addition, Gordon works seasonally as a tour guide in Kakadu National Park. In this podcast we discuss Gordon's experiences and work, and get into detail on bushcraft and survival in Australia.2020-01-152h 03
The Paul Kirtley PodcastPaul Kirtley Podcast 48: Bruce Zawalsky On Canadian Wilderness SurvivalBruce Zawalsky is a professional wilderness survival instructor and author, with over 25 years of experience as an outdoor educator. He teaches survival courses, wildlife and bear awareness courses as well as wilderness navigation. Here in PK Podcast 48, Bruce talks with me about all these subjects and more, which have much wider application than just in his native Canada...2019-10-222h 07
The Paul Kirtley PodcastPaul Kirtley Podcast 47: Tom Lutyens, Mors Kochanski, Lars Fält, Johan SkullmanIn 1995 Lars Fält organised a seminal survival instructors conference in northern Sweden. Tom Lutyens and Mors Kochanski were among the instructors. Johan Skullman was one of the students. Here they discuss the importance of that event....2019-09-2253 min
The Paul Kirtley PodcastPaul Kirtley Podcast 46: Kevin Callan, The Nicest Man On The Meanest LinkCanadian outdoor educator and author Kevin Callan joins me to talk about nature connection, preserving wilderness, healing yourself with time outdoors as well as undertaking the Meanest Link…2019-08-311h 58The Paul Kirtley PodcastPK Podcast 45: Tristan Gooley On Unlocking Nature’s Clues & SignsTristan Gooley, natural navigator and author, returns to the Paul Kirtley Podcast for a conversation centred on on becoming more attuned to the clues and signs surrounding you in nature, and finding the keys that help unlock these secrets...2019-08-151h 43
The Paul Kirtley PodcastPaul Kirtley Podcast 45: Tristan Gooley On Unlocking Nature's Clues And SignsTristan Gooley, natural navigator and author, returns to the Paul Kirtley Podcast for a conversation centred on on becoming more attuned to the clues and signs surrounding you in nature, and finding the keys that help unlock these secrets...2019-08-151h 43
Paul Kirtley's SoundcloudPaul Kirtley Podcast Episode 44: John Hudson, UK Military's Chief Survival InstructorJohn Hudson, Chief Instructor at the UK military’s Defence SERE Training Organisation talks about survival, survival training, survival psychology, TV survival shows and survival myths...2019-07-281h 43The Paul Kirtley PodcastPK Podcast 044: John Hudson, UK Military’s Chief Survival InstructorJohn Hudson, Chief Instructor at the UK military’s Defence SERE Training Organisation, joins me in conversation on the Paul Kirtley Podcast. Originally an RAF helicopter pilot and now the survival instructor responsible for training all the survival instructors in the UK military, John is the real deal when it comes to survival training and advice. In the civilian world John’s expertise has been called on for Discovery Channel TV show Dude You’re Screwed as well as other projects. He has laid down some key principles we can all apply to our lives in his book How To Surviv...2019-07-281h 43
The Paul Kirtley PodcastPaul Kirtley Podcast 44: John Hudson, UK Military's Chief Survival InstructorJohn Hudson, Chief Instructor at the UK military’s Defence SERE Training Organisation, joins me in conversation on the Paul Kirtley Podcast. Originally an RAF helicopter pilot and now the survival instructor responsible for training all the survival instructors in the UK military, John is the real deal when it comes to survival training and advice. In the civilian world John’s expertise has been called on for Discovery Channel TV show Dude You’re Screwed as well as other projects. He has laid down some key principles we can all apply to our lives in his book How To Sur...2019-07-281h 43
Paul Kirtley's SoundcloudPaul Kirtley Podcast Episode 43: North American Titans Of BushcraftA recording of one of the panel discussions from the 2019 Global Bushcraft Symposium. Gathered together on stage were Dr Andre-francois Bourbeau and Mors Kochanski from Canada and David Wescott and Dave Holladay from the USA. Chairing the panel was Les Stroud, a.k.a. Survivor Man.2019-07-101h 38
Paul Kirtley's SoundcloudPaul Kirtley Podcast Episode 42: Mors Kochanski, Bushcraft LegendMors Kochanski joins me for a conversation about wilderness living skills, bushcraft and survival. Mors explains his background in these subjects, going right back to his school days, along with learning from his mentor Tom Roycraft, through Mors’s own unique contributions and inventions , including the super-shelter. Along the way we cover a lot of fascinating ground….2019-07-101h 40
The Paul Kirtley PodcastPaul Kirtley Podcast 43: North American Titans Of BushcraftDavid Wescott, Dave Holladay, André-François Bourbeau and Mors Kochanski come together in a panel discussion chaired by Les Stroud (a.k.a. Survivorman) at the 2019 Global Bushcraft Symposium, Alberta, Canada. Recorded June 11th 2019.2019-06-271h 38
The Paul Kirtley PodcastPaul Kirtley Podcast 42: Mors Kochanski, Bushcraft LegendMors Kochanski joins me for a conversation about wilderness living skills, bushcraft and survival. Mors explains his background in these subjects, going right back to his school days, along with learning from his mentor Tom Roycraft, through Mors's own unique contributions and inventions , including the super-shelter. Along the way we cover a lot of fascinating ground....click to find out more and listen to this podcast...2019-06-271h 39
Paul Kirtley's SoundcloudPaul Kirtley Podcast Episode 41: Dave Canterbury on Re-enactment, Bushcraft & SurvivalDave Canterbury of the Pathfinder School joins me to talk re-enactment, bushcraft, survival, six-sigma, the five Cs of survivability, first aid kits, YouTube and a whole lot more…2019-06-261h 24
The Paul Kirtley PodcastPaul Kirtley Podcast 41: Dave Canterbury On Re-enactment, Bushcraft And SurvivalDave Canterbury of the Pathfinder School joins me to talk about his perspective on bushcraft, particularly the contrasts he sees between bushcraft in the UK and USA. We use his popular concept of the 5C’s of survivability as well as applying the Six Sigma concept to bushcraft/survival as jumping-off points for a wide-ranging conversation, including building a YouTube channel, writing books, putting your own spin on existing knowledge, re-invigorating old works, getting kids interested in the outdoors, prioritising what you learn, different ways of learning, immersion training, first aid kits and the differences between bushcraft and survival...2019-06-261h 24
Paul Kirtley's SoundcloudPaul Kirtley Podcast Episode 40: Miles IrvingMiles Irving, one of the UK’s most respected professional foragers joins me to talk wild foods, foraging, health and connecting with nature...2019-05-152h 25
Paul Kirtley's SoundcloudPaul Kirtley Podcast Episode 39: Q&AIn this Paul Kirtley Podcast I return to Q&A, answering listener questions on a range of topics - Is there an issue with collecting water from streams or ponds containing poisonous plant species such as hemlock water dropwort, Oenanthe crocata? What are the benefits or disadvantages to a woodland if it is being used for bushcraft? How many knives is too many knives? Is a belt knife and a pocket knife enough for a wilderness trip? How to sharpen spoon knives? How to tell the difference between birch species? What are the alternatives to birch bark for lighting fires...2019-05-121h 01
The Paul Kirtley PodcastPaul Kirtley Podcast 40: Miles Irving On Wild Foods, Foraging, Health And Connecting With NatureMiles Irving, is one of the foremost professional foragers in the UK, author of The Forager Handbook, founder and director of Forager Ltd and host of the WorldWild podcast. Miles’s interest in foraging goes back to his childhood but a chance conversation led to him turning this growing passion into a career. Miles was able to start supplying restaurants with foraged plants and this quickly expanded, ultimately leading to him to supplying well-known chefs and restaurants such as Jamie Oliver, Mark Hix, Heston Blumenthal and The Ivy. His company Forager Ltd has expanded to source nearly 500 wild ingredients an...2019-05-122h 25The Paul Kirtley PodcastPK Podcast 039: How Many Knives? Alternatives To Birch Bark; Sharpening Spoon Knives; Plant Toxins In Water; Bushcraft Benefits To Woodland.In this Paul Kirtley Podcast I return to Q&A, answering listener questions on a range of topics - Is there an issue with collecting water from streams or ponds containing poisonous plant species such as hemlock water dropwort, Oenanthe crocata? What are the benefits or disadvantages to a woodland if it is being used for bushcraft? How many knives is too many knives? Is a belt knife and a pocket knife enough for a wilderness trip? How to sharpen spoon knives? How to tell the difference between birch species? What are the alternatives to birch bark for lighting fires...2019-05-111h 01
The Paul Kirtley PodcastPaul Kirtley Podcast 39: How Many Knives? Alternatives To Birch Bark; Sharpening Spoon Knives; Plant Toxins In Water; Bushcraft Benefits To Woodland.In this Paul Kirtley Podcast I return to Q&A, answering listener questions on a range of topics - Is there an issue with collecting water from streams or ponds containing poisonous plant species such as hemlock water dropwort, Oenanthe crocata? What are the benefits or disadvantages to a woodland if it is being used for bushcraft? How many knives is too many knives? Is a belt knife and a pocket knife enough for a wilderness trip? How to sharpen spoon knives? How to tell the difference between birch species? What are the alternatives to birch bark for lighting...2019-05-111h 01
Paul Kirtley's SoundcloudPaul Kirtley Podcast Episode 38: Justin Barbour On Exploring Newfoundland And LabradorJustin Barbour, known as "The Newfoundland Explorer" joins me to talk about his extended wilderness trips in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, accompanied by his faithful dog, Saku.2019-03-112h 05The Paul Kirtley PodcastPK Podcast 038: Justin Barbour On Exploring The Wilderness Of Newfoundland And LabradorIn the Spring of 2017 Justin and his dog Saku set off on a a traverse of Newfoundland. Starting on snowshoes and hauling a sled, Justin switched to backpacking and pakrafting once the conditions allowed. 68 days and 700km later, Justin and Saku had crossed the island of Newfoundland from West to East, beginning on the Gulf of St Lawrence and ending up in Cape Broyle on the Atlantic Ocean. Justin joins me on Paul Kirtley Podcast episode 38 to talk about this and other adventures he's had in his native Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada...2019-03-112h 05
The Paul Kirtley PodcastPaul Kirtley Podcast 38: Justin Barbour On Exploring The Wilderness Of Newfoundland And LabradorIn the Spring of 2017 Justin and his dog Saku set off on a a traverse of Newfoundland. Starting on snowshoes and hauling a sled, Justin switched to backpacking and pakrafting once the conditions allowed. 68 days and 700km later, Justin and Saku had crossed the island of Newfoundland from West to East, beginning on the Gulf of St Lawrence and ending up in Cape Broyle on the Atlantic Ocean. Justin joins me on Paul Kirtley Podcast episode 38 to talk about this and other adventures he's had in his native Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada...2019-03-112h 05
Paul Kirtley's SoundcloudPaul Kirtley Podcast Episode 37: Dan Hume On His Quest For Traditional Fire TechniquesDan Hume, bushcraft instructor and author of The Art Of Fire: The Joy Of Tinder, Spark And Ember, discusses his travels in search of traditional fire techniques being applied and relied upon in remote areas to this day.2019-02-131h 22The Paul Kirtley PodcastPK Podcast 037: Dan Hume On His Quest For Traditional Fire SkillsDan Hume, bushcraft instructor and author of The Art Of Fire: The Joy Of Tinder, Spark And Ember guests on The Paul Kirtley Podcast to discuss his travels to remote places in search of traditional fire techniques being applied and relied upon to this day...2019-02-131h 22
The Paul Kirtley PodcastPaul Kirtley Podcast 37: Dan Hume On His Quest For Traditional Fire SkillsDan Hume, bushcraft instructor and author of The Art Of Fire: The Joy Of Tinder, Spark And Ember guests on The Paul Kirtley Podcast to discuss his travels to remote places in search of traditional fire techniques being applied and relied upon to this day...2019-02-131h 22The Paul Kirtley PodcastPK Podcast 036: Mors Kochanski And Jon McArthur On The Global Bushcraft SymposiumMors Kochanski and Jon McArthur join The Paul Kirtley Podcast to discuss the motivations behind, and the aims of, the Global Bushcraft Symposium. Along the way, Mors shares a few anecdotes too...2019-02-0340 min
The Paul Kirtley PodcastPaul Kirtley Podcast 36: Mors Kochanski And Jon McArthur On The Global Bushcraft SymposiumMors Kochanski and Jon McArthur join The Paul Kirtley Podcast to discuss the motivations behind, and the aims of, the Global Bushcraft Symposium. Along the way, Mors shares a few anecdotes too...2019-02-0340 min
Paul Kirtley's SoundcloudPaul Kirtley Podcast 36: Mors Kochanski And Jon McArthur On The Global Bushcraft SymposiumMors Kochanski and Jonathan McArthur join me to discuss the motivations behind, and the aims of, the Global Bushcraft Symposium. Along the way, More shares a few anecdotes too...2019-02-0340 min
#AskPaulKirtley#AskPaulKirtley 80 – Inspiration In Wild Places, Carrying A Lock Knife, Canoeing Bags, Wild Berry IDIn this episode of #AskPaulKirtley, I answer questions on what’s inspirational about wild places, carrying a lock knife for bushcraft, why use two bags for canoeing and a bit of tree and plant ID on some berries in Quebec.2019-01-0347 min
The Paul Kirtley PodcastPaul Kirtley Podcast 35: Anna Lewington On Adventures In Ethnobotany And The Bounty Of BirchesAnna Lewington, ethnobotanist and author, joins me to talk about adventures in the Peruvian Amazon, writing the seminal book Plants For People, being an inspiration for the Eden Project, being part of the BBC’s Rough Science series, reviving traditional rush crafts, documenting food plant festivals and her latest work, Birch, a new book that is a celebration of the practical and cultural importance of the birches...2018-12-022h 23
The Paul Kirtley PodcastPaul Kirtley Podcast 34: Lou Rudd On The Motivation To Traverse Antarctica Solo, Unsupported and UnaidedIn this episode I am joined by Louis Rudd, MBE. This interview with Lou was recorded in late October 2018, shortly before he departed for Chile and then onto Antarctica to attempt a solo, unsupported and unaided crossing of the Antarctic Continent via the South Pole. This means simply manhauling everything he needs for the trip, accepting no assistance and not using any aids such as kites to pull him along. It’ll be entirely under his own steam. This is a challenge no-one has previously successfully completed...2018-11-191h 20#AskPaulKirtley#AskPaulKirtley 79 – Sharpening Stones, Boreal Cutting Tools, Quilts vs Bags, A Small Rant Plus An Important AnnouncementIn this episode of #AskPaulKirtley I answer questions about axe stones and keeping them in shape, using a parang in the boreal, quilts vs sleeping bags. demographics of bushcraft course participants, when to use the finer side of a sharpening stone, visiting North American bushcraft festivals and shows. At the beginning of the show there is an important announcement and part way through I also have a bit of a rant….2018-11-121h 01
The Paul Kirtley PodcastPaul Kirtley Podcast 33: Kevin Brownlee on Indigenous Archaeology and Highlighting Native HeritageKevin Brownlee, Curator of Archaeology at the renowned Manitoba Museum, joins me to discuss indigenous archaeology and working with indigenous communities to raise awareness of ancient heritage and archaeology of the boreal forest and sub-arctic...2018-11-101h 48#AskPaulKirtley#AskPaulKirtley 78 – Fire Safety, Use Of Cottongrass, Shoe Placement While BivvyingIn this episode of #AskPaulKirtley I answer questions about campfire safety risk assessment, use of cottongrass and what to do with your shoes while bivvying...2018-09-3033 min
The Paul Kirtley PodcastPaul Kirtley Podcast 32: Lars Fält, Julia Kalthoff, Juha Rankinen and Jonas AlsBack in Sweden again. This podcast brings you interviews from the wonderful Bushcraftfestivalen, with Lars Fält, Julia Kalthoff, Juha Rankinen and Jonas Als. I also briefly catch up with Rupert Brown of Brown's Bushcraft to get his impressions of his first time at the event...2018-09-2956 min
The Paul Kirtley PodcastPaul Kirtley Podcast 31: Will Lord On His Passion For The PrehistoricWill Lord grew up on the land that holds Grimes Graves, a prehistoric flint mine in Norfolk. Will's parents were custodians of the land, which is an English Heritage site. During his formative years, Will was surrounded by flint-knapping and experimental archaeology. Flint-knapping, bow-making, hide-tanning and other stone age skills have continued to fascinate Will to this day. In this podcast interview, Will shares some of his passion for the skills and the era...2018-09-212h 08#AskPaulKirtley#AskPaulKirtley 77 – Moving From Survival To Bushcraft; Liner Entanglement; Fishing KitIn this episode of #AskPaulKirtley I answer your questions about expanding from survival skills to broader bushcraft skills, sleeping bag liners and entanglement, fishing as part of a bushcraft repertoire...
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Ticks on the increase. Tarp knots for limited hand mobility. Striking matches with your teeth.Did I have any 'eureka moments' with the Hadza, and do I still use any skills I learned from them? What to do about ticks being on the increase? Tarp knot recommendations for people with limited hand mobility. Striking matches with your teeth? I also answer a question about my camera gear for trips and how I manage it outdoors with respect to bad weather and potential submersion. Find out more about these in the latest #AskPaulKirtley....2018-03-2249 min#AskPaulKirtley#AskPaulKirtley 67 – Too Many Layers? Bushcraft For Young People. Fires In Deserts.I answer questions about too many layers, whether Bushcraft is an appropriate hobby for a 12-year-old, ideas for teaching simple bushcraft and camping skills to young people indoors during the winter, fires in deserts when you only have twigs, and my choice of music for the bush...2018-03-1837 min#AskPaulKirtley#AskPaulKirtley 66: How To Reach The Northern Forest, Generating Interest In Bushcraft, Multi-Purpose Bivvy BagsIn this episode, I answer questions about how to get to the Northern Forest, how to combat loneliness on wilderness trips, how to get people interested in bushcraft, the many purposes of a bivvy bag and share some thoughts on cooking sets for canoe trips...2018-03-1354 min#AskPaulKirtley#AskPaulKirtley 65: Tips For Fires Under Tarps, More Bushcraft On TV, Typha Fibre ExtractionIn this episode, I answer questions on tips for having fires under tarps, will there or should there be more bushcraft on TV, what might the causes be of getting pumped forearms when making feathersticks, is there a best time of year to harvest wood for carving, and details of Typha fibre extraction.2018-02-2340 min#AskPaulKirtley#AskPaulKirtley 64: My Best Bushcraft Moments of 2017, Introducing Kids To Canoe Camping, Bow Drill Material Selection, Match StorageIn this episode of #AskPaulKirtley I talk about my best bushcraft moment of 2017, some advice on introducing kids to canoe camping in Scotland, bow drill material selection troubleshooting, up-to-date alternatives to film canisters for match storage, some considerations for topping up a brown bag and sterilisation of billy cans, cups, etc.,...2018-02-1637 min#AskPaulKirtley#AskPaulKirtley 63: Water, Withies, Camp Routines, Compass Bubbles, Fire Saws & Edible Ant LarvaeIn this episode of #AskPaulKirtley, I answer questions about water purification protocols in areas where water is mostly clean to drink, how to use withies to create a tripod with canoe paddles, useful daily camp routines for personal admin and hygiene, the consequences of compass bubbles, an overview of the fire saw with bamboo, and whether ant larvae are edible…2018-02-1237 min#AskPaulKirtley#AskPaulKirtley 62: Fires On Rock, Group Morale, Dangers of Wood Smoke and The Differences Between Traditional Scouting and Modern BushcraftThe appropriateness of having campfires on rock, what to do when group morale is low, a recommended magnifying glass for lighting tinders, the dangers of exposure to woodsmoke from campfires and the differences between traditional Scouting and modern bushcraft...2018-02-0236 min#AskPaulKirtley#AskPaulKirtley 61: Birch Polypore Strops, Favourite Wild Edibles, Axe RepairsIn this episode of #AskPaulKirtley I answer questions about using birch polypore as a strop, the importance of reading the weather, which trees and plants to learn, what my favourite wild edibles are and running repairs on axes...2017-12-2745 minThe Paul Kirtley PodcastPK Podcast 025: Andy Chadderton Q&A – Deer Stalking, Ethics, Land Management, Rewilding, Advice To Beginners & MoreProfessional deer stalker and firearms instructor Andy Chadderton returns to The Paul Kirtley Podcast. The conversation Andy and I have in this podcast is based on questions submitted by listeners. In the wide-ranging discussion, we talk deer stalking, land management, rewilding, hunting ethics, firearms law, riflescopes, advice to beginners and more...2017-11-232h 16The Paul Kirtley PodcastPK Podcast 025: Andy Chadderton Q&A – Deer Stalking, Ethics, Land Management, Rewilding, Advice To Beginners & MoreProfessional deer stalker and firearms instructor Andy Chadderton returns to The Paul Kirtley Podcast. The conversation Andy and I have in this podcast is based on questions submitted by listeners. In the wide-ranging discussion, we talk deer stalking, land management, rewilding, hunting ethics, firearms law, riflescopes, advice to beginners and more...2017-11-232h 16#AskPaulKirtley#AskPaulKirtley Episode 60 – Technology In The Way Of Outdoor Experiences, Knife Rust Prevention, Slug Invasions and Camp Set-Up TimesIn this episode of #AskPaulKirtley, I answer questions about computer time and technology getting in the way of outdoor experiences, bushcraft knife rust prevention, duvet jackets, water filtration combined with other methods, the time necessary to set up camp, what to do about slug invasions and making your own trail mix...2017-11-031h 22#AskPaulKirtley#AskPaulKirtley Episode 59 – Calculating Hiking Speed, Relevant First Aid, Eating Ribwort Plantain Seeds, Avoiding MidgesI answer questions about camp seating if you can’t find a log nearby, the importance of first aid training and what to put into first aid kits, how to calculate how far you can hike plus keep track of your speed, storing compasses at home and in the field, tips for avoiding midges, identifying unusual growths on tree leaves and how to collect, process and eat ribwort plantain seeds...2017-10-2246 min#AskPaulKirtley#AskPaulKirtley Episode 58 – Water Indicating Trees, Campfire Burn Out, Axe Re-hafting, Winter Hot-tent Set-ups, Chimney Effects, Bow Drill Ember Failure.In this episode of my #AskPaulKirtley question and answer sessions, I answer your questions on water-indicating trees, encouraging campfires to burn out completely, axe re-hafting in the field, ideal winter hot-tent set ups, potential chimney effects of fire reflectors and bow drill ember failure...2017-08-3041 min#AskPaulKirtley#AskPaulKirtley Episode 57 – Working On Bushcraft Skills & Knowledge At Home, Fitness For Wilderness Expeditions, Fire Plough In The Northern Temperate, Wild Teas Beyond Nettlesn this episode of #AskPaulKirtley I answer questions about bad-tasting pine needle tea and toxic needled species of tree, working on bushcraft skills and knowledge indoors or at home, fire plough in the northern temperate zone, required fitness for my wilderness expeditions, easily identifiable plants for wild teas beyond nettles, how to learn to navigate at night and my opinion on Paramo clothing….2017-08-111h 00#AskPaulKirtley#AskPaulKirtley Episode 56 – Fire Reflectors, Sleep Rotation, Tarp Set-Ups & Kit Weight, Plants As Insect Repellents and Healing AgentsIn this episode of #AskPaulKirtley I answer questions about what plant can be used for a midge repellent, processing horse’s hoof fungus, tarp set-ups, kit weights and load outs, sleep rotation for fire watches, the efficacy of Platago major as a healing agent vs yarrow, as well as having a bit of a rant about fire reflectors...2017-08-041h 19#AskPaulKirtley#AskPaulKirtley Episode 55 – Longevity of Pathogenic Organisms, Magnifying Glass Specifications, Branches Dropping, Umbrellas, Resin Content in Bow-drills…In this episode, I answer questions about the longevity of pathogenic organisms in water containers, magnifying glass specifications for fire lighting, the dangers of branches dropping in woodland, umbrellas for bushcraft and camping, resin content in bow-drill materials, and shorts (yes, shorts)....2017-06-3028 min#AskPaulKirtley#AskPaulKirtley Episode 54 – Smoky Firewood, Hardened Hands, Evaporation For Water Purification, Iodine, Leatherworking and Bushcraft PhilosophyIn this episode of my Q&A show, I answer questions about surprisingly smoky firewood, clean clothes and hardened hands, water purification by evaporation, iodine for wounds and water, investing time in leatherworking skills, my philosophical starting point for bushcraft...2017-06-2535 min#AskPaulKirtley#AskPaulKirtley Episode 53 – LIVE at the 2017 Bushcraft ShowThis episode of #AskPaulKirtley was recorded in front of a live audience at the 2017 Bushcraft Show in Derbyshire, U.K. There was a wide range of questions from the audience, none of which were known to me before the session. It was fun to do and we got through a lot in the hour we had together...2017-06-021h 04#AskPaulKirtley#AskPaulKirtley Episode 52: Reshaping Pocket Knives, Canoe Boots, Guyline Attachment Knots, Stomach Problems On TripsIn this episode, I answer questions about changing boots on canoe trips, sharpening a knife with a secondary bevel, tidying up after harvesting dead, standing wood, knots for attaching guylines to tarps, billy can choices and handle clips, sickness and diarrhoea on a wilderness journey…2017-05-2600 min#AskPaulKirtley#AskPaulKirtley Episode 51 – Tarps & Canoes, Earning From Bushcraft Content, Dealing With Frowns, Veganism & Vegetarianism in BushcraftIn this episode of #AskPaulKirtley I answer more of your questions, this time tackling using a tarp with a canoe, earning from bushcraft content, sleeping bag liners and avoiding sweat, dealing with frowns, strides for walking, vegetarianism and veganism within bushcraft....2017-05-1957 min#AskPaulKirtley#AskPaulKirtley Episode 50 – Long Winter Evenings, Fire Safety, Stainless Pot Options, Dandelion Poisonous LookalikesIn this episode of #AskPaulKirtley, I answer questions about long winter evenings in camp, fire safety, when is safe to leave a fire, throwing coals into streams, billy cans vs other stainless pots, poisonous lookalikes to dandelions…2017-05-1444 min#AskPaulKirtley#AskPaulKirtley Episode 49 – Water Filters, Emergency Communications, Pignut Recipes & Being Useful On Canoe TripsIn this episode of #AskPaulKirtley I answer questions about my preferred water filters, comms on solo canoe trips, how to make yourself useful on a trip when everyone else is more experienced, is hydrophobic down worth the premium and pignut recipes…2017-04-1643 min#AskPaulKirtley#AskPaulKirtley Episode 48 – Bushcraft Instructing, Winter Wild Edibles, Uses Of Willow, Tool Sharpening and Bivvy Bag Use In The OpenI answer questions about how to get into bushcraft instructing, what causes foam in streams, recommendations for winter wild edibles, uses of willow, braces or suspenders, tool sharpening at home and on the trail, and zipped bivvy bag use in the open…2017-02-111h 02#AskPaulKirtley#AskPaulKirtley Episode 47: Optimal Tinder Bundle Airflow, Tooth Problems, Keeping Kit Dry, Bushcraft Training Advicen this episode of #AskPaulKirtley I answer questions on outfitting canoes, tooth problems on trips, finding wildlife while out wandering, saponins, chickweed and birch, blowing tinder bundles into flame (optimal positioning), keeping gear dry on hikes, bushcraft course advice, changing your ways and learning new things in bushcraft...2017-01-2454 min#AskPaulKirtley#AskPaulKirtley Episode 46: Bushcraft Events in 2017, Tinders For Flint & Steel, Shelter Roofs Holding Snow, Smocks vs Anoraks, Wild Camping (again)Bushcraft shows and events in 2017, tinders for flint and steel, shelter roof strong enough for snow, smocks vs anoraks with zips, woods for bushcraft activities in the UK, wild camping in North West England, being blinded by headlamps, foundational bushcraft knowledge as a long-term learning base...2017-01-0700 min#AskPaulKirtley#AskPaulKirtley Episode 45In this episode of #AskPaulKirtley I answer questions about bushcraft skills for a 9-year-old, leather belt kits over jackets, horse’s hoof fungus identification, tinder bundles and ember extenders, online bushcraft courses, bushcraft courses for Scout leaders, what makes a bushcraft knife a bushcraft knife, and a bit of inspiration…2017-01-0100 min#AskPaulKirtley#AskPaulKirtley Episode 44 – Choosing Companions For Trips, Food For Expeditions, Foraging For Calories, Hydration On Hikes, Tree and Plant ID Guidesn this episode of #AskPaulKirtley I answer questions about food for longer trips and expeditions, choosing expedition companions, foraging for calories, valuable lessons and learning from mistakes, tarp and bivvy for colder months, drinking while tramping in dry areas, tree and plant ID guides.2016-12-1700 min#AskPaulKirtley#AskPaulKirtley Episode 43 – Traditional Crafts In Modern Outdoor Trips, Cheaper Full-Tang Knives, Places To Camp In The WoodsIn this episode I answer questions on integrating traditional crafts into modern outdoor trips, how to stop people leaving rubbish at campsites, washing, cooking and camping in bear country, outdoor clothing sizes and where to buy, how young is too young for bushcraft, variations in basic bushcraft kit for the Rockies, cheaper full-tang knives, list of places to camp in the woods...2016-11-1800 min#AskPaulKirtley#AskPaulKirtley Episode 42 – Weird Encounters At Night, Drugs Tests, Predators and Wild EdiblesWeird encounters at night, drying clothes, drugs tests and foraging, bow drill notch details, predators and rewilding, carcinogenic campfires, learning more about wild edibles...2016-11-1300 min
Nature Aventure Survie : Le PodcastNAS Podcast 16 - Paul Kirtley 3/3Fin d'entretien avec Paul Kirtley de chez Frontier Bushcraft avec qui nous concluons sur la question du matériel minimal à emporter. Paul nous donnera quelques conseils pour les débutants et nous conseillera quelques livres pour découvrir le Bushcraft facilement.2016-03-0324 min
Nature Aventure Survie : le podcastS01E16 - Paul Kirtley (3/3) Pour celui qui s'intéresse au Bushcraft et qui maîtrise un minimum la langue de Shakespeare, Paul Kirtley s'impose comme une véritable référence du milieu. Cet instructeur britannique nous a fait l'immense plaisir de nous accorder une interview pour conclure la saison 1 du podcast.
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Retrouvez Paul Kirtley sur son blog : http://paulkirtley.co.uk
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--- Toutes mes ressources sont GRATUITES, pour me soutenir, vous pouvez simplement acheter mes livres à l'adresse...2016-02-0336 min#AskPaulKirtley#AskPaulKirtley Episode 16: eVent Jackets, Surplus Gear For Bushcraft, Year-Round Carbs, Fire & ReligionIn this episode of #AskPaulKirtley I answer questions on the breathability of eVent fabric, the utility of military surplus gear for bushcraft, fire management for first timers, gaining consistency with bow drill, and provide some thoughts on realistic year-round carbs foraging as well as getting a little philosophical towards the end.
What Is #AskPaulKirtley?
#AskPaulKirtley is my Q&A video and podcast series that aims to answer your questions about bushcraft, survival skills and outdoor life.
The idea here is partly to take the strain off my email inbox and get answers out to people in a more timely fashion.
...2015-12-0100 min#AskPaulKirtley#AskPaulKirtley Episode 13: Boots, EDC Kit, Bow-Drill Positions, Tracking, Bushcraft During Hunting Season, Powerless RefrigerationIn this episode of #AskPaulKirtley I answer questions about boots, EDC kit, preparing your equipment for outings, getting started with animal tracking, bushcraft during the hunting season, alternative bow-drill positions and ways of managing without refrigeration while camping.
What Is #AskPaulKirtley?
#AskPaulKirtley is my Q&A video and podcast series that aims to answer your questions about bushcraft, survival skills and outdoor life.
The idea here is partly to take the strain off my email inbox and get answers out to people in a more timely fashion.
Rather than send an answer to just that one person, I’d like ot...2015-10-2747 min#AskPaulKirtley#AskPaulKirtley Episode 12: Starting A Bushcraft School, Storing Bushcraft Knives, Burning Rubbish & Cooking Foraged StarchesIn this episode of #AskPaulKirtley, I answer questions on bushcraft qualifications and what you need to do to start a bushcraft company, where to store your bushcraft knife and firesteel so that they don’t corrode, burning rubbish in the campfire and cooking starches found in tuberous roots when foraging.
What Is #AskPaulKirtley?
#AskPaulKirtley is my Q&A video and podcast series that aims to answer your questions about bushcraft, survival skills and outdoor life.
The idea here is partly to take the strain off my email inbox and get answers out to people in a more timely fashion.
Rather th...2015-10-2035 min#AskPaulKirtley#AskPaulKirtley Episode 7: Roadkill, Advice to Aspiring Instructors, Compasses With Mirrors, A Herb Brainstorm and Snails!In epsisode 7 of #AskPaulKirtley I answer a request for advice on picking up roadkill deer, offer some thoughts for new or aspiring bushcraft instructors, explain what a mirror on a compass is for, scratch my head a bit while choosing 5 medicinal herbs and talk about edible snails and why they are not further up the bushcraft menu...
What Is #AskPaulKirtley?
#AskPaulKirtley is my Q&A video and podcast series that aims to answer your questions about bushcraft, survival skills and outdoor life.
The idea here is partly to take the strain off my email inbox and get answers out to...2015-08-1645 min