Primitive Camping & Bushcraft

In this episode of the Primitive Camping and Bushcraft Podcast, host Chris Speir dives deep into the essential topic of shelter. Chris explains the importance of shelter in outdoor survival, comparin…

In this episode of the Primitive Camping and Bushcraft Podcast, host Chris Speir is joined by the outdoor enthusiast and content creator behind Woodsbound Outdoors. Together, they dive deep into the …

Show Notes:

• Introduction: Chris celebrates reaching the end of the gear section from Primitive Camping & Bushcraft (pages 70-75) and previews the upcoming shelter section.
• Main Discussion:
  • Miscellaneous…

• Introduction: Welcome back to the Primitive Camping and Bushcraft Podcast, hosted by Chris Speir, covering the basics of food while camping. Chris emphasizes the importance of calories as energy, esp…

• Introduction: Welcome back to the Primitive Camping and Bushcraft Podcast, hosted by Chris Speir, guiding listeners through vital outdoor skills. In this episode, the focus is on water filtration and…

Show Notes:

• Introduction: Chris welcomes listeners back and introduces the topic of outdoor cooking gear.
• Main Discussion:
  • Importance of killing harmful biological pathogens when cooking outdoors.
  • Overvi…

Overview:
In this episode, Chris delves into the significance of metal containers in outdoor survival. He highlights why single-wall metal containers are essential for boiling water, cooking, and othe…

Overview:
This episode focuses on shelter as a critical component of outdoor survival and comfort, particularly when camping in primitive conditions. Chris walks listeners through various shelter-buil…

Show Notes:

Introduction:

• Welcome and introduction by Chris Speir.
• Brief overview of the episode's focus on cordage.

Importance of Cordage:

• Definition and significance of cordage (string or rope) in campi…

• Introduction: Chris welcomes listeners and introduces the topic of essential cutting tools for camping.
• Discussion Points:
  • Importance of Cutting Tools: Overview of why cutting tools are crucial in camp…

Introduction:

• Host: Chris Speir
• Welcome to the Primitive Camping and Bushcraft Podcast
• Today's topic: Knives, the most crucial tool next to a metal pot for any outdoor adventure

Key Points Discussed:

Type…

Introduction:

• Host: Chris Speir
• Topic: Best cooking methods for camping
• Book: "Primitive Camping and Bushcraft"
• Facebook group: Primitive Camping and Bushcraft

Cooking Essentials:

• Importance of cooking for…

Welcome and Introduction

• Welcome back to the Primitive Camping and Bushcraft Podcast with Chris Speir, your guide to enjoying the great outdoors.
• Today's focus: How do you prepare your food before head…

Welcome back to the Primitive Camping and Bushcraft Podcast with your host, Chris Speir. This week, we dive into one of the most critical aspects of wilderness survival: water management. Whether you…

• Introduction to the episode and personal experience with needing a fire to prevent hypothermia.
• Explanation of the fire triangle: heat, fuel, and oxygen.
• Importance of tinder, kindling, and fuel in bui…

Welcome to the Primitive Camping and Bushcraft Podcast. Have you ever been caught in a sudden downpour or a chilly night without adequate shelter? I have, and it is not an experience that I'd recomme…

Introduction to Gear Essentials

• Gear selection is crucial for any camping trip, especially for primitive camping. The right gear not only enhances your experience but also ensures your safety and comf…

Episode #2: The Concept of Primitive Camping

In this episode of Primitive Camping & Bushcraft, host Chris Speir explores the concept of primitive camping, highlighting its essence, benefits, and chall…

Introduction

• Host: Chris Speir
• Focus on equipping listeners with knowledge and skills for primitive camping and bushcraft.

Book Overview

• The podcast follows the content of Chris's book, "Primitive Campin…