Has My Bushcraft Philosophy Changed? Will I Write A Book? Are Some Ferro Rods Just Rubbish? | APK82

[@oresavic4654]

30:43 "it's like the mycelium of the fungi in the forest". You always find a good way to express your thoughts. I'm very glad you're back Paul. ☺️

[@PaulKirtley]

Thank you :-)

[@jchambers1191]

As always, you are such a breath of fresh air - Since the first time I watched your videos a couple years ago, you have always spoken so knowledgeably, professionally and sincerely that almost all other bushcrafting subject mater experts seem like children trying to get views. I'm so glad that you continued the #AskPaulKirtley series. Also, I thoroughly enjoyed your book, and my grandsons enjoy it even more. Well done, sir - thank you for sharing your knowledge and experiences!

[@runninblue9415]

You're approach to a KZbin video is actually quite refreshing and relaxing considering the knowledge density involved. A pleasant change from on-message ten minute gear reviews. Thanks 👍

[@vonsprague7913]

The older and hopefully more competent in life we get the more relaxed we should be. I find it allows me to be kinder and less judgemental which in turn makes me happier. Since you put so much of your expensively gained and hard won knowledge out for free I consider it only good manners to buy your book as an excellent reference guide.

[@PaulKirtley]

Thank you for your wise words and for your kind offer of purchasing my book. Warm regards, Paul

[@JustinBarbournlexplorer]

Great to see this back Paul. I've always loved the show. And congrats on the book I need to get a copy. A Newfoundland adventure is waiting for you when you're ready. All the best and safe adventures out there!

[@johnellis3930]

Just watched your presentation on stage at Great outdoors event. Superb info, outstanding delivery to those in the audience. You restore my faith in modern day humanity. Keep up the great work and teachings Paul.

[@JourneymanHandcraft]

Bushcraft is the mycelium of the outdoors 🔥🔥🔥 That realisation 🤩

[@duncanbrown7160]

We love the rambles (and the rants), it’s fantastic you are back producing new content. Can’t imagine how tough recent times have been for businesses which require travel and getting people together so it’s nice to see you with a smile on your face back in the woods!

[@PaulKirtley]

Cheers Duncan. Your positive words are much appreciated. :-)

[@feartheduck6664]

Good to watch you again. Watching you years ago, it was your technical skills that made me watch. They are excellent and I learnt volumes. You have grown to be more analytical yet relaxed and mature. Having the solid practical base, the knowledge that you do, mixed with your experiences, makes it more “realistic” in every sense. There are many messages in your “ramblings”, and they are all drawn from having lived it. Keep evolving!

[@Life-Outdoors-UK]

Great to see these back. You definitely seem much more chilled in this episode, that was good to see. I thought about saying something about staying dry under a tarp but I prefer this version of you to the rants. 🤣 For the record, I've never yet got wet due to rain and I sleep under a tarp way over 300 times a year. Thanks for everything you do, you should plug your stuff more.

[@nogravitas1013]

glad your back with more APK! more rambles please!

[@eriktaylor5704]

My bushcraft (originally scoutcraft growing up as a member of the Boy Scouts) philosophy has evolved from conquering the wild to appreciating the wild. I was brought up in scouting by good men, but many were trained in the military which colored their view of survival. I feel I’ve grown past the need to know I can subdue my surroundings. I simply want to work with and appreciate what nature has to offer.

[@kravist518]

A very well written book with concise instructions and clear pictures to show the techniques I am very happy to have this book in my woodcraft library

[@andyhall3369]

Thanks Paul, that was brilliant. Great to hear your thoughts. You called it a ramble at the end, but in a way it's just a more relaxed conversational style! On the podcast you're usually the interviewer rather than the interviewee. So it's cool just to hear you talking freely and sharing your ideas. Really chuffed there's going to be more to come, looking forward to it.

[@PaulKirtley]

Cheers Andy. I'm glad you appreciated the style as well as the content. Your feedback is much appreciated. Cheers, Paul

[@stevehems3078]

I'm not the person in the picture, I'm his wife and have just ordered your book with an inscription for him... he loves all your vid's, blogs and material and will be really made up when your fantastic looking book arrives in the post. I just hope he doesn't see this comment before it arrives.. lol.... Love Rae P.S. We have just watched you Tay River video whilst both on the bed... we both loved every minute of it, real shame that easterly wind called a holt to you both progressing up the Tay tidal estuary, perhaps another day!

[@hexequi]

Wow, I didn’t realize you wrote a book. I just ordered it. Greatly enjoy your channel. Keep up the great work you do!

[@arcticwolfoutdooradventure5426]

Great to see APK vids are back !

[@goyschak3832]

Yes! APK is back. Lovely!

[@BorisKarlovic]

Great episode. Glad you're coming back to a more regular upload.

[@WillliamChaverri]

One of the best Bushcraft related book I have, great presentation, materials, photos and information.

[@justindawson3428]

It may be strange but I like listening to you when you go on a rant, I think I get a deeper understanding/appreciation of who you are also some information that would not normally have been spoken about. On the subject of rants can you stay dry under a tarp?🤣😂

[@PaulKirtley]

Thanks Justin. I'm glad you appreciate the "raw thoughts" style. Apparently you can stay driest under a tarp by pitching near to Coober Pedy....

[@justindawson3428]

@@PaulKirtley 🤣

[@scubasteve9449]

Glad your back can’t wait to see your videos again.

[@PaulKirtley]

Thanks Steve. There are more to come too.

[@joeyt684]

Thrilled to have you doing your Q&A series again! Missed you. Sharing your gems in an easy to absorb teaching style My next project is to start a fire w/a bowdrill set. Is it best to use hardwood or softwood for the setup?

[@booooourns]

Welcome back Paul! Loving the new book - already practicing and incorporating a lot of new skills. There's so much content available online, but there's still something uniquely special about having a lovely hardcopy book to learn from and love.

[@PaulKirtley]

Hey Nat, thanks for your kind words. I'm glad to read you are already putting the contents of the book to good use. Cheers, Paul

[@johndorber6877]

On fire strikers, I bought a Bush Gear "Woodz" Fire Steel - Flint with Handmade Handle - Traditional Firesteel for Outdoor and Bushcraft Adventures (cut and paste from my Amazon orders list). I first got the concept of a fire striker from you and had never used one before, So far I have tried a home firekube that was powdered, Cotton wool and intend to try birch next. All worked with no problem.

[@PaulKirtley]

Great stuff John. I'm glad my materials have been useful to you. Please keep experimenting with what you can light with sparks. But please don't blame me if you turn into a pyromaniac ;-) Warm regards, Paul

[@johndorber6877]

@@PaulKirtley I just like to hear the sirens and see the flashing lights lol.

[@PaulKirtley]

Nice to be the centre of attention, eh? :-)

[@ncwolfwalker]

Great to see you back :). Really loved your philosophy on the wilderness, teaching and bugs in general , it really falls in line with my thinking as well.. though i still (will always) have much to learn, it's great to hear....and never stop rambling! there's much to be learned from it :)

[@PaulKirtley]

Thank you kindly! :-)

[@max_fjellstorm]

I love your new book Sir and I can only hope that you will write another book / Guide. I bought my own copy a while ago and got my cousin and my best friend each a copy as present

[@PaulKirtley]

Thank you very much Max. I really appreciate you sharing the book with others too. Thanks!

[@max_fjellstorm]

@@PaulKirtley I’d like to write a review in the German Bushcraft forum once I’m confident I can give a good opinion on it

[@nigelgregory4777]

Awesome production my friend, everything you do is first class, glad you are back., 👍👍☕☕☕

[@neanderthaloutdoors9202]

Nice to see you back Paul.

[@PaulKirtley]

Thanks!

[@sguthrie]

We love the rambles. Book just purchased on your site! I too struggled with ferro rods until I got a decent striker with a solid 90° edge. Big shower of sparks every time now

[@PaulKirtley]

Thanks Sam. Glad you like the rambles. The book had a maximum wordcoount though, so it was quite tightly written in the first place and an editor tightened it a little further. More APK rambles on their way, though.... As for the striker, a decent one really does make a big difference. Cheers, Paul

[@lewisward4359]

I find your presentations full of sound information with a calm, thoughtful, and respectful attitude. May you continue with your career in good health. I like the book even though I can do any wilderness bushcraft because of health issues. I do get out in my 19 acre woodlot and occasionally state parks and forests, but the deer ticks are problematic. Even have to wear treated clothing and do body checks at the end of the day

[@joeyt684]

Thank god for Permethrin!

[@neemancallender9092]

good to see you back well done on the book just ordered my copy I understand the complexity of writing a hands on educational book, as a retired technical writer for service documentation in hi-tech hardware

[@PaulKirtley]

Thanks Neeman. And good to hear from you too. More APKs coming..... Best, Paul

[@JB-oj7bq]

"One of the reasons has been Covid of course, that's caused all sorts of strains" 2:00 - I for one appreciate a good Covid pun when I hear one

[@PaulKirtley]

Unconscious Freudian Covid pun. I can't claim I did it consciously :-)

[@__cypher__]

@@PaulKirtley c'mon mate! Learn to smile 😁 and say ... Thank you.

[@BuckMckawtheotherone]

@@PaulKirtley see, you're just a natural!

[@richardjackson7894]

I appreciate the nuances you air via APK, just as much as your more 'crafted' content. Enjoying the book. Thanks for it all.

[@PaulKirtley]

Thank you Richard. I appreciate the feedback. Glad you are enjoying the book too. Warm regards, Paul

[@eturnerx]

Thanks for taking the time to do these. They're very informative.

[@PaulKirtley]

Glad you like them Emmanuel. Thanks for your feedback.

[@Kappe-im-Wald]

Hey Paul, great episode 👍 Really appreciated your opinions and thoughts. Just ordered your book, really looking forward to it 😀 Wanted to buy with a dedication from you, but the shipping costs even to germany were a little bit to much for me at the moment. Keep it up! Greetings from the "Bergisches Land" 🌲👋🌳

[@richlander5874]

I have criticised Paul in the past. I have to take it back and apologise, He comes across as a very honest man witch theses days is a rarity.

[@martinpaddock1982]

Hi Paul, I really enjoy your videos and demos I’ve seen at the Bushcraft show. Will you be there with your book on sale this year. Kind regards, Martin.

[@ReubenIB]

Absolutely love these. It has helped me so much with my knowledge. Thanks

[@Among-the-trees]

I'm for one enjoying the book, just wish I waited and got a signed copy. It is nice to see axes being the main focus, in a wilderness setting.

[@theom7476]

Great video Paul! Glad you're back with the ask Paul Kirtley videos! Does this mean we might get the next video in your lightening the load series? Great book too by the way

[@PaulKirtley]

Hey Theo, indeed it does. I have started pulling together the items I need for two more LTL videos. Thanks for your kind words about the book, both here and elsewhere. Cheers, Paul

[@sams568]

More an evolution than change? A natural progression? A layering effect? pulling back the layers as you go.

[@s.a.n.d.3.r]

My lmf-steel turns to dust, so I prefer matches and lighters.

[@DannyRiskit]

Welcome back! And I enjoy the long rambles and rants!

[@luisalmeida777]

Missed this! And as far as i'm concerned, please feel free to ramble!

[@keepcalmjsy]

I find that sometimes fresh cheaper Fire Steels come with a sort of coating (to protect them?). At the start they are hard to get a spark from, but a few extra hard strikes from a sharp knife spine then it removes some of that coating and then sparks do come a little easier. Agree with getting sparks easier from Light My Fire was a lot easier from the very start though.

[@PaulKirtley]

Yes, indeed that's true. I got the sense that the question was coming from the perspective of having scraped a lot on these steels already but still to no avail. Warm regards, Paul

[@robertohexsel3763]

the book is excellent indeed! Clear, concise, complete writing. Best buy, no doubt.

[@rcoleme]

Loving the book, great way of supporting so many on their learning journey.

[@lawrencemartin1113]

The book is excellent and I am so glad I own a copy. Many Thanks for your great work.

[@mikeinthewoods2193]

Thank you for this. As you Said watching a video you made some years back and comparing with your newer ones, you are more relaxed and laidback now.

[@PaulKirtley]

Thanks Mike. It's good to know you have noticed this too. Cheers, Paul

[@mikeinthewoods2193]

@@PaulKirtley You are welcome. Got your Book waiting at home so I havent got time reading it yet (on vacation right now). Judging from other people's reactions, its gonna be a treat. 😄

[@MegaDapperman]

Welcome back! You have been missed!

[@PaulKirtley]

Thank you David. That's kind of you to say.

[@MT-pi3ct]

Just waiting for delivery from FrontierBushcraft as this airs. Awesome

[@PaulKirtley]

Great! :-)

[@MT-pi3ct]

It would be nice to do a book on your travels in Ontario, Manitoba. Sort of detailing the mentality, train of thought and the circumstances that lead to different decisions. Thanks for the reply. All the best

[@robertstricker9154]

Giad to see you back, I like the Bayite ferro rods, they make several different sizes from small 1inch rods with 2 holes for necklaces and such, up to a 1/2"x 6"inch rods and there affordable, bugs are part of being outdoors when your outside your surrounded by bugs of one kind or another that's just life and you learn to deal with it or you'll go crazy because bug bites and stings are going to happen no matter what you do

[@PaulKirtley]

Thanks for your comments Robert. I'll check out the Bayite rods. Thanks for your recommendation. And yes, on bugs, I 100% agree. Cheers, Paul (edited for typo).

[@FredricMarch-jn5kk]

Keep em coming, always watch and learn

[@PaulKirtley]

Will do. Thank you Fredric.

[@TimIredale]

If people enjoy the book they should definitely check out the online course! Both your online and physical courses have pushed my skills and knowledge forward like no other resource. Like the book the courses are so well thought out and put together to get students up the learning curve fast and for them to keep learning. The information you provide is first class and is built on deep understand of the subject matter. Tim.

[@PaulKirtley]

Thank you Tim. Lot's of praise there and I'm so glad you have gained from all the different formats in which I have delivered material. Thank you. Cheers, Paul

[@bobbyson39]

Great to see you back on YT love the book and as always open and honest with your answers Cesar approves very much, book 2😜

[@PaulKirtley]

HAIL! :-)

[@derrymccourt6949]

Hi Paul, I have quite a lot of experience of wild camping etc in UK and Africa but I have recently moved to South East Asia and am now trekking and camping in the tropical rainforest aka Jungle. I wonder if you had any tips and skills to share with regard to this environment?

[@doctorbea]

I had no idea you had a book out. I ordered it on Amazon, while I listened to the video! Cheers from the US!

[@PaulKirtley]

Awesome! Thank you! Cheers!!

[@guitarnotator]

Hello Paul, I see your speaking at the great outdoor festival this year. What about the bushcraft show will you be attending there? I have to make up my mind which one to attend, but I think it's going to have to be the bushcraft show as ray mears is speaking, it's slightly cheaper and I get a 5 day camp there :)

[@PaulKirtley]

Hello, the Bushcraft Show didn't ask me to speak, so no I won't be speaking there unfortunately. The Great Outdoor Festival is the only speaking engagement I have in my schedule at the moment. Have fun whatever you decide! Cheers, Paul

[@christopherellis2663]

any hard sharp edge will get a spark from a ferrocium rod

[@alanbierhoff6831]

Thank you for doing this. I’m really enjoying your book.

[@PaulKirtley]

Thank you Alan. Thank you for purchasing my book too. Warm regards, Paul

[@davidthompson1504]

Just ordered my copy 👍

[@kidbach]

He's baaaaaaaccccckkkk! That book is way too nice looking. I like to take my self-reliant books out into the wilderness and throw them in the dirt, against trees and whatnot. It would be a bookshelf queen. When I get some extra money, I'll order a signed copy with the inscription: To Derrick, I have no idea why he never, ever bothered to Ask Paul Kirtley. 😉 I can't wait till the next exciting installment. Thanks for sharing.

[@PaulKirtley]

Thanks Derrick. The book does look nice but it's also pretty tough. Best of both worlds :-) I'll keep an eye out for your order.... Cheers, Paul

[@danharte6645]

It's the ticks that I really worry about due to the potential of getting lymes disease. Dog flea spray sprayed over the lower legs of my trousers and boots seem to do the trick so far

[@PaulKirtley]

Yes, I've had more ticks this year than the last five. I've either changed in flavour or there are more of them about. Lyme disease is an issue and it's sensible to take precautions. Warm regards, Paul

[@sheltermonkey6065]

You might want to consider women's tights (preferably in white) as a physical barrier if you are in a high-risk area.

[@pauldavies9360]

More rants!! Haha I enjoy them

[@mickr2731]

Bloody brilliant. Cheers Paul.

[@PaulKirtley]

Bloody thanks Mick :-) Cheers!

[@martingreen2018]

Hi Paul, had the great pleasure of doing some courses you ran when you were at Woodlore and have followed you on here ever since. Delighted to hear about the book. I wish you every success with it. Will it be available for E readers?

[@PaulKirtley]

Hi Martin, it's great to hear from you. Thanks for your warm words. I didn't sell the electronic rights to the work to the publisher of the physical book but I may yet do something in the electronic domain. A project for the winter months I think.... Warm regards, Paul

[@martingreen2018]

@@PaulKirtley and copy of book ordered!

[@windymi11er]

Hey dood. Great vid.

[@Nofixedabode859]

Hi Paul got your book on way for my birthday from my son so looking forward to that thx, question please what size zebra would you recommend fo 1 person, I notice on your courses they are 14 but saw you had 12 in one of your kit load outs thx?

[@PaulKirtley]

Hi Mick, 12 cm is sufficient for one person as long as you don't have an unusually large appetite. 14 cm is good for two people. Hope this helps. Enjoy the book, and your birthday! Warm regards, Paul

[@drewgriffiths3748]

Nice Plug , just purchased 👌

[@PaulKirtley]

Thans Drew. I'll get your book in the mail today.

[@WELSBYROOTS]

Im glad your back doing this brother and Im glad you finally wrote a book. I remember bugging you about it along time ago. Still waiting on Amazon to send me my copy!

[@PaulKirtley]

Hey Dave! Good to hear from you buddy. There is no reason Amazon should not have sent you your copy. The book has been out in the USA and Canada for a couple of months. Maybe give them a poke with a sharp stick... Cheers, Paul

[@WELSBYROOTS]

@@PaulKirtley Thank brother, Ill go use my new ax sharpening skills to make a good point on a sturdy stick!

[@sylvainbernaers]

no bullshit bushcraft. love it

[@denisapwoodsman]

Amazing always. Tysm Paul

[@PaulKirtley]

Glad you enjoyed it :-)

[@CommonCentsOutdoorsman]

You have a way with rants Paul 👍

[@PaulKirtley]

:-)

[@bertheemskerk3273]

Did you say Reeboks? Or read books?

[@PaulKirtley]

Yes. I don't know much about pancakes but.... ;-)

[@WorldSurvivalist]

The book looks 👌

[@PaulKirtley]

Thanks :-)

[@theoutdoortraditionalist]

Absolutely agree about your point re books, you can't beat the tactile feeling of one even thought the interweb has it's uses. Glad you gave it a hefty promotion in this #apk as you are right that it's a large tranche of your time dedicated to it's creation.

[@PaulKirtley]

Thank you Austin. Yes, books still have their place. But they take time to produce. So, I really won't have the opportunity to promote a book very often :-)

[@mikebradshaw1851]

So how do I not get wet? Lol just kidding love your content. First saw you on TA Outdoors, I immediately looked you up and been following as a wannabe bush crafter.

[@PaulKirtley]

Haha :-) Thanks for making me smile. And thanks for sticking with me after the TA Outdoors videos. I should be catching up with Mike at the Great Outdoors Festival this weekend actually.

[@danielcharbonneau222]

If someone wants the best Ferro Rod world wide look up Nathan4071 you won't be sorry.

[@PaulKirtley]

Thanks for the tip!

[@danielcharbonneau222]

@@PaulKirtley Glad to see you back.

[@pauldavies9360]

More rants!! Haha I enjoy them