Description
Welcome to Episode 94 of #AskPaulKirtley, where I answer questions about seasonal tweaks to bushcraft kit, lessons from early woodcraft pioneers, travelling with expensive gear, gaining access to privately-owned woodland and the realities of building a bushcraft career in 2026.
I also have news about my forthcoming new book, Core Bushcraft, which you can order here:
https://wildernessaxeskills.com/product/core-bushcraft-book/
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 – Welcome & overview
01:30 – Seasonal bushcraft kit tweaks
08:45 – Lessons from woodcraft pioneers
14:40 – Travelling with knives and axes
19:45 – Gaining access to woodland
27:00 – Bushcraft careers advice
46:00 – Closing thoughts & book update
LINKS MENTIONED:
Bushcraft camping outfit article https://paulkirtley.co.uk/2011/bushcraft-camping-equipment/
Previous #AskPaulKirtley episode on sleeping bags https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBLIj3TMNHQ
Lisa Fenton podcast episode https://paulkirtley.co.uk/2016/lisa-fenton-bushcraft-indigenous-knowledge-transmissions/
Article on gaining access to woodland https://paulkirtley.co.uk/2014/how-to-find-a-place-to-practice-bushcraft-skills-in-the-uk/
John Rhyder bushcraft NCFE certification courses https://woodcraftschool.co.uk/woodcraft-courses/bushcraft/
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#askpaulkirtley is your chance to ask Paul Kirtley questions about wilderness bushcraft, survival skills and outdoor life.
Ask Paul Kirtley is a regular Q&A show (also available as a podcast) with leading bushcraft instructor Paul Kirtley, founder of Frontier Bushcraft and author of Paul Kirtley's Blog.
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