This week we have a double interview special. Coming at you from the Morakniv Adventure in Sweden we spoke to Johan and Jacob Skullman and Dave Canterbury. We covered a range of topics including navigation, forest family and travel.

This week we caught up with Jamie Dakota of Howl Bushcraft. We talk canoeing and how it opens up new avenues. How to get the most out of short journeys, and buying your own boat.

We also talk about the benefits of building strength and stamina with your loadout. Preppers, Hammocks and all the usual ramblings!

This week we're debriefing after the Danish Outdoor Festival. We talk Spoon carving, the wonders of RedBull and lots of bowdrills.

The second half of the show was recorded on the last evening of the show with all the friends we worked with there

This week it's just Padraig and Joe in an old school meander of tangental topics. We talk about Joes recent Goal Zero Camp in the Mournes, modding kit, and the usual backpacks and knives peppering. We also have a talk about how we learn from others and what we teach each other.

An edited version of a much longer conversation we had at the recent Retro Outdoor Equipment camp this week. I am joined by Marcus östlin who builds axes at wetterlings in Sweden, as well as Toby Hobby of Redkite Leatherworks and Steve Armstrong of Retro Outdoor Equipment.

We speak about craft, knife making, Vikings, DNA and of course axes.

A bit of a rambling episode but I hope you enjoy the conversation.

This week we caught up with Alex Wander, AKA The Primitive Wanderer to discuss how he designs his knives and his bushcraft journey so far. We also talk about what the new season brings, and how different cultures see the world around them

This week we had the pleasure of talking to Zed Shah. Zed runs a very successful YouTube channel on all things bushcraft and outdoors. We talk about how to learn new skills, setting up your own channel and what it means to be an "expert". Joe also fills us in on his recent Italy trip and meeting Otzi the Iceman.

This week we are joined by our friend Toby Hobby of Red Kite Leather Works. We cover a host of topics in this one, but mainly we discuss what we consider to be staple pieces of gear. What to avoid when starting out and what should not be cheaped out on.

We also discuss cottage industries, making it as a solo craftsman, and a brief history of Wales!

You can see tobys work on his instagram and facebook, and purchase from his Etsy store.

https://www.instagram.com/redkiteleatherworks/?hl=en

https://www.facebook.com/RedKiteLeatherworks/

https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/RedKiteLeatherworks?fbclid=IwAR2B-rdj_pkVkInTNjfTjUn10zIBbMHvokgQD33r9Xsy0H7L1iHNSd7fZ8U

This week we speak about introducing basic navigation skills to our bushcraft and hiking. Primitive shelters, tents and we catch up with our good friend Steve Armstrong or Retro Outdoor Equipment

ESEE review written for Knives and Tools

https://www.knivesandtools.com/en/ct/esee-pr4-expert-review.htm

New issue of The Bushcraft Journal

https://view.joomag.com/the-bushcraft-journal/M0152704001506612206

This week we're coming to you with a slightly longer episode than usual. We have a little conversation about the older generations and the mysteries of the tools on a Swiss Army Knife.

We talk about the American Colonial era and the act of homesteading. We also talk about hard and soft crafts, in particular sewing and spoon carving, and how those skills translate into your bushcraft journey.

Finally, we look at the outrageous prices on some "signature" pieces of outdoor kit and what to avoid.