#AskPaulKirtley Paul Kirtley: Professional Outdoorsman
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Paul Kirtley is an award winning bushcraft instructor, mountain leader and outdoor guide. He owns and runs Frontier Bushcraft, a leading provider of bushcraft training and wilderness adventure travel. Paul writes the top-ranked blog on the net covering bushcraft, survival skills and outdoor life at http://paulkirtley.co.uk In this podcast, Paul answers your questions about wilderness bushcraft, survival skills and outdoor life. To submit a question, visit http://paulkirtley.co.uk/ask-paul-kirtley/
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#AskPaulKirtley 87 – Upgrading from Small Forest Axes, Lifespan of Bahco Laplanders and Dual-use Line for Repairs and Fishing
In this episode of #AskPaulKirtley I answer questions about why my podcasts play too fast, some thread for fixing gear and for use as fishing line, the expected lifespan of a Bahco Laplander saw and when to upgrade from a Gransfors Bruk Small Forest Axe?
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#AskPaulKirtley 86 – The Place For Machetes, Parangs and Larger Knives, Ferro Rod Material Choices, Alternative Knots to Square Lashings
In this episode of #AskPaulKirtley I answer your questions about collaborations with other bushcrafters, the place for larger knives, machetes and parangs, alternative knots to square lashings and what are the best materials to look for in a firesteel or ferro rod?
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#AskPaulKirtley 85 – Water Purification Systems for Journeys; Magnetic Declination and Compass Choice
In this episode of #AskPaulKirtley I answer questions about water purification for self-propelled journeys such as back-packing and bike-packing. I also answer a question about an often misunderstood or ignored area of navigation related to magnetic variation and the necessary compass adjustments...
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#AskPaulKirtley 84 – Forest Access, Wet Clothing and Kit, Tarps Lines At Head Height
In this episode of #AskPaulKirtley I answer questions about forest access and fire rules, how to deal with the issue of kit and clothing getting wet, and suggestions for setting up tarp lines at head height, along with some thoughts on knot repertoire....
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#AskPaulKirtley 83 – My Go-To Bivvy Bag, How To Gain Backpacking Fitness, Caring For Leather Boots
In this episode of #AskPaulKirtley I answer questions on getting fit for backpacking, keeping leather boots in good condition when out for a while, and which is my go-to bivvy bag.
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#AskPaulKirtley 82 – The Changes In My Bushcraft Philosophy, Rubbish Firesteels, and Book Writing
Answers to questions about whether I will ever write a book, why some ferro rods or firesteels don't work very well, and whether my bushcraft philosophy has changed over the years...
Customer Reviews
Kraken show
Kirtley knows his stuff - this podcast is extremely helpful and also fun to listen to!
Bushcraft expertise on your phone
Paul is a genuine bushcraft instructor with a wealth of knowledge to share, which he goes so generously on this show. Fantastic!