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#AskPaulKirtley

Paul Kirtley: Professional Outdoorsman

Answers to your questions on wilderness bushcraft, survival skills and outdoor life

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39:25

#AskPaulKirtley 73 – Fire Hardening of Spears;...

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2018/05/29

I talk about tarps (yes again), fire hardening of spears and the potential for making them more brittle, froth in water after it has been through a Millbank bag or Brown bag, and my views on hunting within bushcraft…

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31:42

#AskPaulKirtley 72 – Big Birch Bark Sheets; Deer...

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2018/05/05

In this episode of #AskPaulKirtley I answer your questions about obtaining big sheets of birch bark, the benefit of identifying trees in bushcraft, bow drill polishing, deer carcass inspection and my favourite made items..

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36:14

#AskPaulKirtley 71 – Roycraft Packframes; Sharpening...

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2018/04/22

In this episode of #AskPaulKirtley, I answer listener questions about Roycraft packframes in bushcraft, how often you should sharpen your knife, oiling knives and bow drill woods moisture content.

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48:06

#AskPaulKirtley 70 – Real Survival With No Food;...

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2018/04/10

In this episode I answer questions on real survival with no food, the best areas for kayaking and wild camping in the UK, banking fires overnight, Combat Application Tourniquets (CAT) in first aid kits and Bow-drilling standing up...

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49:07

#AskPaulKirtley 69 – Surplus vs Non-Surplus Gear;...

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2018/03/31

I answer questions about Mediterranean bushcraft, water purification and desalination on a coastal creek trip, cleaning stainless steel water bottles and several inter-related questions on backpacking, backpacks and military surplus gear...

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49:28

#AskPaulKirtley 68 – Eureka moments with the Hadza?...

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2018/03/22

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....

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37:30

#AskPaulKirtley 67 – Too Many Layers? Bushcraft For...

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2018/03/18

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...

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54:07

#AskPaulKirtley 66: How To Reach The Northern Forest,...

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2018/03/13

In 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...

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40:01

#AskPaulKirtley 65: Tips For Fires Under Tarps, More...

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2018/02/23

In 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.

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37:15

#AskPaulKirtley 64: My Best Bushcraft Moments of...

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2018/02/16

In 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.,...

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37:23

#AskPaulKirtley 63: Water, Withies, Camp Routines,...

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2018/02/12

In 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…

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36:20

#AskPaulKirtley 62: Fires On Rock, Group Morale,...

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2018/02/02

The 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...

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45:47

#AskPaulKirtley 61: Birch Polypore Strops, Favourite...

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2017/12/27

In 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...

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#AskPaulKirtley Episode 60 – Technology In The Way Of...

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2017/11/03

In 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...

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46:39

#AskPaulKirtley Episode 59 – Calculating Hiking...

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2017/10/22

I 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...

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41:34

#AskPaulKirtley Episode 58 – Water Indicating Trees,...

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2017/08/30

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...

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1:00:53

#AskPaulKirtley Episode 57 – Working On Bushcraft...

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2017/08/11

In 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….

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#AskPaulKirtley Episode 56 – Fire Reflectors, Sleep...

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2017/08/04

In 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...

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28:03

#AskPaulKirtley Episode 55 – Longevity of Pathogenic...

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2017/06/30

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)....

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35:26

#AskPaulKirtley Episode 54 – Smoky Firewood, Hardened...

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2017/06/25

In 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...

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