Modern Outdoor Survival

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Modern Outdoor Survival

A wilderness skills and outdoor safety podcast about realistic and relevant survival skills in the outdoors, making best use of modern equipment and knowledge. Hosted by Richard Prideaux, an outdoors instructor with over a decade of experience leading groups and individuals in wild and remote places. For outdoor skills training courses and events visit https://outdoorprofessional.co.uk/

  1. 19/12/2024

    Sacrifice at Christmas : The Tragedy of Solomon Browne

    This is a different episode for us, but it's one we felt compelled to make.On 19th December 1981 a dramatic rescue played out on the English coast, involving a stricken cargo ship being driven towards a rocky shore by a storm. It's an important story of courage, skill, sacrifice and decisions that ultimately led to tragedy.Tonight is the anniversary of that incident, and in this episode we pull together the original radio transmissions to tell the story of the crews of the Union Star and the Solomon Browne. LinksBBC documentary on YouTubeBBC Sounds documentaryPenlee: The Loss of a Lifeboat - by Michael Sagar-Fenton

    47 min

  2. 14/05/2024

    57: Cold and Alone on the White River

    This is the story that we promised in the last episode - a tale of cold water, dogs in canoes and unexpected swimming. Also a tale of hypothermia, kit choice, decision making and reflecting on the circumstances prior and post. It features our friend (and previous podcast guest) Terry and his buddy 'Grizz', and took place a couple of months ago on the White River in Indiana, US. The story itself is in the main show, the aftershow is more of a conversation and informal sharing of opinions on how to do it better next time. This episode is a little different from what we have done before, and it's something of an experiment. We are looking for other stories to cover in a similar format - so if you have one yourself, or know of someone with a good story then please get in touch with Amy. Links – Join our patreon- https://patreon.com/originaloutdoorscontent - Training courses and more information https://outdoorprofessional.co.uk/ – Connect with Richard and Modern Outdoor Survival - https://originaloutdoors.co.uk/podcast/modern-outdoor-survival – Modern Outdoor Survival on Instagram - @modernoutdoorsurvival – Richard on Instagram and Twitter - @richprideaux – Original Outdoors on Instagram, Twitter - @OriginalOutdoor – Amy on Instagram and Twitter - @agreenoutdoors – Join our Discord Community - https://discord.gg/SqG9ghFuUR

    1h 1m

  3. 25/04/2024

    56: Wet Cold vs Dry Cold

    There are many elements which affect how cold you feel and how cold you actually are at the core, in this episode Richard talks about the subtle external factors which can have a big impact on our bodies in lower temperatures. We've covered hypothermia in previous episodes but the exact meaning of the term 'hypothermia factory' relates to the perfect mixture of cold and wet with some wind thrown in for good measure, the ideal conditions for pulling away the heat generated by your body. Links Warming - an episode about hypothermia and first aid with Adam Gent of Real First AidFabric - Layering systems to stay safe Outdoor Swimming SocietyWind chill calculatorsNational Weather ServiceNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Association– Subscribe to our Patreon – Connect with Richard and Modern Outdoor Survival – Modern Outdoor Survival on Instagram – Richard on Instagram and Twitter – Original Outdoors on Instagram, Twitter and Youtube – Amy on Instagram and Twitter – Join our Discord Community

    49 min

  4. 04/11/2023

    55: The Knoydart Gear Exchange

    Firstly, apologies for the change in audio quality partway through the episode. This episode is a little bit different, Richard was invited to go with Dave, Chris and Alistair for a multi-day hike on the Knoydart peninsula in Scotland. This peninsula on the West coast is surrounded by mountains, lochs and bogs. It is only accessible by boat, or by a 16-mile (26 km) walk through rough country, and the seven miles (11 km) of tarred road found in the small (population of 111) settlement of Inverie are not connected to the UK road system. The plan for the trip was to travel in to the peninsula by ferry from Mallaig, and then walk back to the vehicle left there over the course of 3 days, carrying everything which they would need for the journey. This recording is their after action report about the kit they took, decisions made and overall impressions. Links – Lighter Pack – Connect with Richard and Modern Outdoor Survival – Modern Outdoor Survival on Instagram – Richard on Instagram and Twitter – Original Outdoors on Instagram, Twitter and Youtube – Amy on Instagram and Twitter – Find out more about The Academy – Join our Discord Community – Our Patreon

    1h 20m

  5. 23/08/2023

    54: Alone UK watch along commentary

    The TV show 'Alone' has been a big hit worldwide and the American version has been going strong for 10 seasons now. This year is the first time that there has been a version produced by a British production company and featuring British contestants. So we have recorded a commentary for the first episode of the series. Richard Prideaux talks through the concept of this TV show, choice of location and shares some thoughts about how it is all put together. There are bear encounters, mishaps with tools and we wonder just how far away the production team really are..... To watch along go to : https://www.channel4.com/programmes/alone/on-demand/73983-001 If you are outside the UK then you will need a VPN (or to find it somewhere online) in order to watch. Links - Alone Press pack – Connect with Richard and Modern Outdoor Survival – Our Patreon – Join our Discord Community – Modern Outdoor Survival on Instagram – Richard on Instagram and Twitter – Original Outdoors on Instagram, Twitter and Youtube – Amy on Instagram and Twitter – Find out more about The Academy

    2h 7m

  6. 30/06/2023

    53: Embracing Discomfort and Training for the Worst

    We discuss the benefits of embracing discomfort and deliberately training in self-inflicted, less than perfect conditions. This method leads to increased resilience and a better understanding of how your body and mind will react if you encounter difficulties when you least expect it. As humans we tend to appreciate comfort in our lives, we function better when everything is just as we like it to be. This doesn't just relate to things like where we sleep and the clothes we wear but also maintaining our perfect temperature and not being in pain. However whenever we spend time pushing our boundaries outdoors we will inevitably end up in discomfort at some point and it can make or break your day. The good news is that you can train for periods of hardship and it will help you on the day when you are involuntarily put into that position. Take the slightly steeper route, carry just a bit of extra weight in your pack on a local trail, put yourself into hardship when it's safe to do so and learn how to keep your head ready for when it happens and you aren't expecting it. Links – Connect with Richard and Modern Outdoor Survival – Our Patreon – Join our Discord Community – Modern Outdoor Survival on Instagram – Richard on Instagram and Twitter – Original Outdoors on Instagram, Twitter and Youtube – Amy on Instagram and Twitter – Find out more about The Academy

    1h 4m

  7. 14/05/2023

    52: Big wall climbing, real-life survival and accidental comedy with Andy Kirkpatrick

    Richard Prideaux talks with Andy Kirkpatrick about all things big wall, winter expeditions and doing things the hard way. It's safe to say that Andy has made his way through life so far by pushing himself and deliberately pitting himself against his own barriers. From a young age he learned to climb and handle himself in the outdoors and progressed from there, teaching himself the ropework skills he would need to climb big walls like El Capitan. Since then Andy has become a well-known and award winning British climber, writer and speaker. This episode is a little bit different to usual but we really hope that you enjoy it, Andy has done a lot to talk about in his life and this only really covers the tip of the iceberg. Useful info: Chossy means loose, unstable, soft or very overgrown rock which can't really be trusted. Links Hamish Hamilton Whisperlite stove Andy's instagram Andy's website – Connect with Richard and Modern Outdoor Survival – Our Patreon – Join our Discord Community – Modern Outdoor Survival on Instagram – Richard on Instagram and Twitter – Original Outdoors on Instagram, Twitter and Youtube – Amy on Instagram and Twitter – Find out more about The Academy

    1h 46m

  8. 04/05/2023

    51: Q&A - Gear advice, time-travelling explorers and book recommendations

    Brief warning: This episode includes talk about menstrual products in relation to wound packing Richard answers questions from our patrons, discord members and audience with a backdrop of crackling campfire, interfering dogs and sheep several fields away.Topics include- luxury items on multi-day hikes, book recommendations, boot advice, a note about wound dressing, the technicalities of packing gear, time-travelling adventurers and coffee making over a fire. Links - Swedish 450km hiking trail - Meateater guide to wilderness skills and survival - Video which demonstrates the shape of a gunshot wound - Richard's fire kit - Our pour over coffee filter for camping – Our Patreon – Join our Discord Community – Connect with Richard and Modern Outdoor Survival – Modern Outdoor Survival on Instagram – Richard on Instagram and Twitter – Original Outdoors on Instagram, Twitter and Youtube – Amy on Instagram and Twitter – Find out more about The Academy

    2h 2m
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About

A wilderness skills and outdoor safety podcast about realistic and relevant survival skills in the outdoors, making best use of modern equipment and knowledge. Hosted by Richard Prideaux, an outdoors instructor with over a decade of experience leading groups and individuals in wild and remote places. For outdoor skills training courses and events visit https://outdoorprofessional.co.uk/

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  • Creator
    Outdoor Professional
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    59
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Outdoor Professional
  • Show Website
    Modern Outdoor Survival

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