Coming up on 10 years ago and found this useful. Thank you 👍

I have personally had 2 separate occasions where orange did or could have helped. Baco laplander ( Green ) feel out of my side pocket on cargo pants, luckily just happened to notice it on the ground I didn't even know it feel out. Mora Companion ( Orange ) came out of sheath while sliding down a embankment, I was able to find it Only because it was orange.

Thank you for this video. Very well done, plenty of great instruction.

Have you ever made or considered making videos of you going camping/backpacking. I enjoy your instructional videos but would also love seeing you in the field and enjoying yourself. I work indoors all day and constantly play camping videos in the background.

This is safe and effective --- unlike some other things we know. 34:30 this could be sawn with diametrically offset half cuts, then broken between the two adjacent trees, which would partly split it already, less sawing, less splitting.

on my own with no logisitical surport AS a foot note Cheers

Paul Always love what you do ....I moved to Canada aftter my military service with The Parachute Regiment Yes im one of those guys ...I continued in a security role .....However during my off time i worked on my Bushcraft skills in the bush of Canada ive Canoed the french river and many other lcations ......All im tryiny to say is the British Military did not teach me the skills i needed to adapt and survive in the Canadian wildnerness Cheers Mike

Not totally related to the video, but just crossed my mind that in the fare fare galaxy, long long time ago, when I was a kid, the knife was not survival tool, it was a part of the wardrobe, though not a fancy scandi bushcraft fix but a simple sturdy folder or small kitchen knife in a garden pipe sheeth. Good enough to cut down some sapling or scale a fish or turn rabbit into a meal. Survival tool was an axe and an axe only. Any trip to the woods overnight without the axe would be seen as frikish suicidal behavior, can be forgiven at summer, but at winter Mother Nature will definitely filter out the axeless heretics.

very informative. I have most of my pocket gear orange but now will get some more cordage for lanyards instead of my red ones. Thank you. How can I find out more about your classes?

Great content Paul!

I needed to hear this, thanks.

As a boy sou t in the late 60s we called these "Metal matches". They actually used to advertise them on TV.

I believe the laplander cuts in both directions. Push and pull.

My primary fire starter is fatwood and I have a ton, and a Bic lighter. Yes I have a ferro rod when all else fails.

I use a handled striker HSS that also serves a a woodscraper. It gives great control, but has the size of a small knife. Never found anything better though. And I tryed a lot.

I use a handled striker HSS that also serves a a woodscraper. It gives great control, but has the size of a small knife. Never found anything better though. And I tryed a lot.

I HAVE THIS KNIFE IN HIGH CARBON & STAINLESS STEEL !! LOVE BOTH!!!!👍👌🥰😎🤠🥳

All my homies love Paul Kirtley

Sounding a bit croaky at the start Mr Kirtley!... I trust you and yours had a splendid hogmanay with plenty of fine liquids and meats! ;-)All the best my friend

Welcome to my country! Chucked it down?... I bet it did! 🤣

In England You can't handle a ordinary knife, so what about an axe??? :) :) :)

lol

I could not agree more and embrace those things and you will get comfy outside. And it is much more enjoyable

Totally amazing that you can adlib for 40 minutes full of information well done!!

I couldn’t agree more!!!! There’s a reason I have been following you for years. Solid advice.

this is an interesting question of point of views. modern man is accustomed to a lot of things that make life very easy and when he goes outdoors he incorrectly concludes that being outdoors is uncomfortable. being outdoors used to be (and is) comfortable, we're just too spoiled. we have forgotten out ancestors' ways, this is why imho modern bushcraft is important.

Would rather be outdoors any weather being a retired shepherd and woodsman I don't like central heating great video

Dont forget the mosquitos. Will drive anyone insane.

More short rants please! Can't beat a Paul Kirtley rant :)

That's true and so many forget about it and spend so many for unnecessary equipment!

It may not reflect the heat back but it may stop the cold air from entering the area, aka a wind block which would work against your fire.

Much Agreed with You. !!!

Perfectly said.

Yeah, absolutely this. Tolerable physical conditions has to be the goal rather than comfort. Accepting and moving on is how you get to enjoy (e.g.) winter climbing. There’s no way to do that if all you want is comfort…

I find more discomfort away from nature

Wise words my old

What is the point of that flashy text? It's super distracting.

Couldn’t agree more. Putting up with those discomforts is such a small price to pay when you realise what you’ve gained by being out there. Also makes me appreciate that hot shower and comfy bed when I’m back home. 👍

Hi Paul, I hope you're well ,i think the sleeping side is fantastic. I love getting a fire going kettle, yes, the kirtly kettle .i like a bivi bag and good sleeping bag woolen hat some warm clothes and i can sleep for good few hours i like finding a nice wooded area good water source. I have never really feel the cold .it's having the right kit love it .

I've been saying for a while now that, as a species, we're too used to being comfortable. We need to get comfortable with the idea of being uncomfortable sometimes, just to remind ourselves what we're capable of; how tough and resilient we can be when we have to be. That might come across like I'm advocating some macho, David Goggins way of life, but we don't have to be that uncomfortable all of the time. Just often enough that when we find ourselves in an uncomfortable situation we have the experience and the mental fortitude to be able to adapt and thrive in those conditions.

Well said.

Totally overpriced. Its a name, not more.

Excellent video Paul.

Thanks as always Paul!

Hello! Very useful tips! This video got me to subscribe to your channel! Can you please tell me the name of the saw in the background? Thank you for your time!

Frosts 1/0. Was meant for woodworking or whittling, not bushcraft at the time.

Very nice and realistic carry. I particularly like the paracord bit. What about wristwatches?

Copying Ray Mears I see. Good technique should be passed on.

Bring a pencil sharpener for easy feather sticks

very comprehensive video and well explained 👍😉 Search for: Three backcountry axe techniques you should know