Primitive Camping & Bushcraft

Chris Speir
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Primitive Camping & Bushcraft is a weekly podcast hosted by Chris Speir, outdoorsman, author, and founder of the Primitive Camping & Bushcraft community. Each episode explores practical camping skills, bushcraft, gear that actually works, lessons learned from the field, stories from the campfire, and conversations inspired by thousands of outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you're building your first fire or refining decades of experience, this podcast is about learning, sharing knowledge, and enjoying life outdoors.

  1. 13 jul

    Batoning Wood: When It Makes Sense and When It Doesn't

    A simple question in the Primitive Camping & Bushcraft Facebook group opened up a much bigger discussion: Do you baton wood? Some people baton on nearly every trip. Others consider it knife abuse and believe an axe, hatchet, or saw is the better tool. Then there are those who say it all depends on the conditions. In this episode, Chris breaks down the different camps surrounding batoning and asks the more important question: What problem are you actually trying to solve? Topics discussed include: Why bushcrafters baton wood Getting to dry inner wood after rain Processing smaller kindling Preparing fuel for twig and biomass stoves Knife vs axe, hatchet, and folding saw Wet-weather fire preparation in South Mississippi Using bald cypress bark for fire starting Letting the fire process larger wood Choosing tools based on the trip When batoning becomes an unnecessary habit Capability versus wisdom Why good judgment matters more than internet bushcraft arguments Batoning is a useful skill when it solves a real problem. The woods do not care which camp you are in. What matters is whether you can use the tools and resources available to get the job done safely. Primitive Camping & Bushcraft by Chris Speir is available on Amazon and other major book retailers. Join the Primitive Camping & Bushcraft Facebook Group and follow Speir Outdoors on YouTube for more practical outdoor skills and discussions. Explore More from Primitive Camping & BushcraftAll my links, gear, community, and content in one spot:www.speiroutdoors.com Stay Connected:Join Primitive Camping & Bushcraft Facebook group:  www.facebook.com  📖 Book: Primitive Camping & Bushcraft ☕ Coffee: Primitive Camping Roast 🎙️ Podcast Episodes 🎥 YouTube Channel     Follow my Speir Outdoors Channels:Youtube - www.youtube.com/@speiroutdoorsFacebook - www.facebook.com Have questions or want to connect?📩 Email: admin@speiroutdoors.com

    Batoning Wood: When It Makes Sense and When It Doesn't

  2. 6 jul

    What Is the Point of Bushcraft If Modern Gear Works Better?

    In this episode of the Primitive Camping and Bushcraft Podcast, Chris responds to a question from the Facebook group: If modern backpacking gear is lighter, stronger, and more comfortable, what is the point of bushcraft? That question opened up a strong discussion. Some folks said bushcraft is about traditional skills. Others said modern gear should be used when it works better. Some treated bushcraft and survival like the same thing, while others made a hard line between the two. Chris breaks down those different camps and explains why bushcraft is not about rejecting modern equipment. It is about not becoming helpless without it. Topics covered in this episode include: Why modern gear has changed the way people camp The difference between camping, primitive camping, bushcraft, and survival Why knowledge weighs nothing How traditional skills give you more options in the woods Why bushcraft is not the same thing as survival The problem with buying gear just because someone online recommended it Why every trip should teach you something The meaning behind Mors Kochanski’s line: “The more you know, the less you carry” Why a Bic lighter is useful, but should not be your only plan How beginners should measure progress without comparing themselves to experts Why faith and preparation are not opposites Chris also brings the discussion back to Scripture, looking at Abram, Noah, Joseph, and David as examples of people who trusted God while still taking action, preparing, practicing, and walking forward with wisdom. The real answer is simple: bushcraft is not about suffering, showing off, or pretending modern gear does not exist. It is about building the knowledge and skill to handle yourself when equipment fails, plans change, and the woods start teaching hard lessons. Explore More from Primitive Camping & BushcraftAll my links, gear, community, and content in one spot:www.speiroutdoors.com Stay Connected:Join Primitive Camping & Bushcraft Facebook group:  www.facebook.com  📖 Book: Primitive Camping & Bushcraft ☕ Coffee: Primitive Camping Roast 🎙️ Podcast Episodes 🎥 YouTube Channel     Follow my Speir Outdoors Channels:Youtube - www.youtube.com/@speiroutdoorsFacebook - www.facebook.com Have questions or want to connect?📩 Email: admin@speiroutdoors.com

    What Is the Point of Bushcraft If Modern Gear Works Better?

  3. 29 jun

    The Backpack Debate: What 500 Comments Revealed

    In this episode, we dive into one of the most active discussions to hit the Primitive Camping & Bushcraft community in recent months. What started as a photo of a loaded backpack quickly turned into a deeper conversation about experience, comfort, preparedness, and the lessons learned from time spent outdoors. Topics discussed include: The four distinct groups that emerged from the discussion Ultralight hikers versus traditional backpackers Military rucking and mission-focused loadouts Bushcraft approaches to carrying gear Why every item in your pack has a cost The three pack system and how different trips require different tools Practical backpack loading principles Eliminating unnecessary gear Learning from experience instead of carrying fears The wisdom behind "The more you know, the less you carry" A biblical perspective on carrying unnecessary burdens How to evaluate and improve your loadout after every trip Whether you're preparing for your first overnight camp or refining a loadout built over decades, this episode offers practical insights for choosing the right gear and leaving behind what no longer serves a purpose. Explore More from Primitive Camping & BushcraftAll my links, gear, community, and content in one spot:www.speiroutdoors.com Stay Connected:Join Primitive Camping & Bushcraft Facebook group:  www.facebook.com  📖 Book: Primitive Camping & Bushcraft ☕ Coffee: Primitive Camping Roast 🎙️ Podcast Episodes 🎥 YouTube Channel     Follow my Speir Outdoors Channels:Youtube - www.youtube.com/@speiroutdoorsFacebook - www.facebook.com Have questions or want to connect?📩 Email: admin@speiroutdoors.com

    The Backpack Debate: What 500 Comments Revealed

  4. 22 jun

    Would You Build a Raised Bed for Camping?

    What are your thoughts on making a raised bed for camping? That simple question generated a lively discussion inside the Primitive Camping & Bushcraft Facebook Group and revealed something interesting. People weren't really debating the raised bed itself. They were debating comfort, effort, experience, age, skills, and what they want out of their time outdoors. In this episode, Chris shares the story behind a raised bed built during a camping trip years ago and explores the many viewpoints that came from the community discussion. Topics include: • The original raised bed photograph and camping trip • Raised beds versus hammocks • Sleeping off the ground • Insulation and staying warm • Cedar boughs, pine needles, and natural bedding • The reality of sleeping on cold ground • Comfort versus tradition • Age, injuries, and camping differently over time • Long-term camps versus overnight camps • Skills versus convenience • Leave No Trace considerations • Florida, Mississippi, and regional camping differences • The biblical story of Jacob and the stone pillow • Why good gear and good skills both solve problems • The importance of understanding the "why" behind outdoor techniques The biggest takeaway? The raised bed isn't the story. The problem it solves is the story. Join the discussion in the Primitive Camping & Bushcraft Facebook Group and let us know: Would you build a raised bed, or would you rather sleep in a hammock? Explore More from Primitive Camping & BushcraftAll my links, gear, community, and content in one spot:www.speiroutdoors.com Stay Connected:Join Primitive Camping & Bushcraft Facebook group:  www.facebook.com  📖 Book: Primitive Camping & Bushcraft ☕ Coffee: Primitive Camping Roast 🎙️ Podcast Episodes 🎥 YouTube Channel     Follow my Speir Outdoors Channels:Youtube - www.youtube.com/@speiroutdoorsFacebook - www.facebook.com Have questions or want to connect?📩 Email: admin@speiroutdoors.com

    Would You Build a Raised Bed for Camping?

  5. 15 jun

    Mosquito Control: What Actually Works?

    Mosquitoes have ruined more camping trips than bad weather, broken gear, and cold coffee combined. In this episode, Chris Speir discusses one of the most common problems faced by campers, hunters, fishermen, and bushcrafters: mosquito control. Drawing from years of experience in South Mississippi, Alaska, deer camps, and conversations from the Primitive Camping & Bushcraft Facebook group, Chris breaks down several methods people use to keep mosquitoes at bay. Topics include: • Why mosquitoes can ruin an otherwise perfect trip • Traditional methods including campfire smoke • Dog fennel and American beautyberry • DEET, Picaridin, and Permethrin • Head nets and protective clothing • Common mosquito myths and misconceptions • How Thermacell products work • Hunting with a Thermacell during bow season • The new Thermacell Backpacker model • Wind, setup time, and real-world limitations • Why good gear solves problems • Lessons learned from years outdoors The biggest takeaway? The gear is not the story. The problem it solves is the story. Join the discussion in the Primitive Camping & Bushcraft Facebook Group and let us know what mosquito control methods work best for you. Remember: "In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths." Proverbs 3:6 Explore More from Primitive Camping & BushcraftAll my links, gear, community, and content in one spot:www.speiroutdoors.com Stay Connected:Join Primitive Camping & Bushcraft Facebook group:  www.facebook.com  📖 Book: Primitive Camping & Bushcraft ☕ Coffee: Primitive Camping Roast 🎙️ Podcast Episodes 🎥 YouTube Channel     Follow my Speir Outdoors Channels:Youtube - www.youtube.com/@speiroutdoorsFacebook - www.facebook.com Have questions or want to connect?📩 Email: admin@speiroutdoors.com

    Mosquito Control: What Actually Works?

  6. 8 jun

    From Gimmick to Essential: Campers Share Their Favorites

    What piece of gear did you think was a gimmick until you actually tried it? That simple question generated a flood of responses inside the Primitive Camping & Bushcraft Facebook group. In this episode, Chris dives into the conversation and explores the common theme behind the answers. Topics discussed include: • Hammocks and better sleep • Camp pillows and comfort in camp • Trekking poles and reducing strain • Fire starters and the "cheating" debate • BIC lighters versus traditional fire methods • Thermacells and mosquito control • Grayl water filtration systems • Gorilla Tape and field repairs • P38 and P51 can openers • Why comfort is not a weakness • Primitive versus modern gear • The philosophy of solving problems outdoors The biggest takeaway? Good gear isn't the story. The problem it solves is the story. Join the conversation in the Primitive Camping & Bushcraft Facebook Group and let us know: What piece of gear did you think was a gimmick until you actually tried it? Remember: "In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths." Proverbs 3:6 Explore More from Primitive Camping & BushcraftAll my links, gear, community, and content in one spot:www.speiroutdoors.com Stay Connected:Join Primitive Camping & Bushcraft Facebook group:  www.facebook.com  📖 Book: Primitive Camping & Bushcraft ☕ Coffee: Primitive Camping Roast 🎙️ Podcast Episodes 🎥 YouTube Channel     Follow my Speir Outdoors Channels:Youtube - www.youtube.com/@speiroutdoorsFacebook - www.facebook.com Have questions or want to connect?📩 Email: admin@speiroutdoors.com

    From Gimmick to Essential: Campers Share Their Favorites

  7. 1 jun

    Are Hiking Chairs Worth Carrying? The Group Weighs In

    The Primitive Camping & Bushcraft Facebook group has been growing fast, and with that growth comes some great discussions. In this episode, I take a look at a recent post that sparked a lively debate about lightweight hiking chairs. Are they worth the weight? Are they an unnecessary luxury? Or are they one of those items that become more valuable the older we get? Explore More from Primitive Camping & BushcraftAll my links, gear, community, and content in one spot:www.speiroutdoors.com Stay Connected:Join Primitive Camping & Bushcraft Facebook group:  www.facebook.com  📖 Book: Primitive Camping & Bushcraft ☕ Coffee: Primitive Camping Roast 🎙️ Podcast Episodes 🎥 YouTube Channel     Follow my Speir Outdoors Channels:Youtube - www.youtube.com/@speiroutdoorsFacebook - www.facebook.com Have questions or want to connect?📩 Email: admin@speiroutdoors.com

    Are Hiking Chairs Worth Carrying? The Group Weighs In

  8. 26 jan

    Primitive Camping by Kayak

    In this episode of the Primitive Camping and Bushcraft Podcast, Chris Speir breaks down why kayaks are one of the most overlooked tools in primitive camping. This is not about extreme whitewater or stunt paddling. It is about using waterways the way people always have to move gear, reach remote camps, and think differently about access. Rivers and lakes become highways, and a kayak becomes a working tool rather than a toy. Chris shares real experience kayak camping on Black Creek in Mississippi and at Shepherd State Park, covering how kayak travel changes the way you plan routes, pack gear, and select campsites. He explains why kayak camping forces discipline, how it reshapes your gear choices, and why dry bags, load balance, and route planning matter. The episode also connects outdoor skills with stewardship, drawing a parallel between caring for your gear and Paul’s careful transport of resources in the book of Acts. Whether you paddle, hike, or drive in, the lesson is the same. Plan ahead. Secure your load. Carry what serves the mission. If you are interested in primitive camping, bushcraft, or finding new ways to reach quiet places off the beaten path, this episode will give you a practical framework for kayak based camping without fluff or hype. Explore More from Primitive Camping & BushcraftAll my links, gear, community, and content in one spot:www.speiroutdoors.com Stay Connected:Join Primitive Camping & Bushcraft Facebook group:  www.facebook.com  📖 Book: Primitive Camping & Bushcraft ☕ Coffee: Primitive Camping Roast 🎙️ Podcast Episodes 🎥 YouTube Channel     Follow my Speir Outdoors Channels:Youtube - www.youtube.com/@speiroutdoorsFacebook - www.facebook.com Have questions or want to connect?📩 Email: admin@speiroutdoors.com

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Primitive Camping & Bushcraft is a weekly podcast hosted by Chris Speir, outdoorsman, author, and founder of the Primitive Camping & Bushcraft community. Each episode explores practical camping skills, bushcraft, gear that actually works, lessons learned from the field, stories from the campfire, and conversations inspired by thousands of outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you're building your first fire or refining decades of experience, this podcast is about learning, sharing knowledge, and enjoying life outdoors.

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  • Maker
    Chris Speir
  • Jaren actief
    2024 - 2026
  • Afleveringen
    88
  • Beoordeling
    Veilig
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    © 2024 - 2026 Speiroutdoors LLC
  • Website van aflevering
    Primitive Camping & Bushcraft

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