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Live shows Wed Nights 8:30pm Atlantic Time. We chat about everything bushcraft and welcome/encourage interaction with our listeners!

Robert C / Ben G


    • May 8, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 314 EPISODES


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    Episode 314 - ABA Builds a Survival Kit!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 63:29


    Tonight we will be talking about the survival kits that we made in response to the episode that we did 2 weeks ago. Hopefully this shines a bit of light on the points that we were trying to make on the past episode, and gives you some things to think about for your next kit!https://www.amazon.ca/hz/wishlist/ls/383YUQTWDVUSF?ref_=wl_sharehttps://www.amazon.ca/hz/wishlist/ls/2RXRZPDVP5IXB?ref_=wl_share

    Episode 313 - Changing of the Seasons

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 29:59


    It's that time of year here in Canada where you are going to start switching out your "cold weather" for the "warm weather." Tonight we talk about some things to consider, how to deal with wind and more!

    Episode 312 - Pre-Made Survival Kits

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 61:31


    Tonight we will be talking about pre-made survival kits! Are they any good? Should you avoid them? All that and more! So join us tonight and weigh in with your thoughts!

    Episode 311 - Mental Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 46:02


    Join us tonight while we talk about mental health!

    Episode 310 - Knife Maintenance

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 49:18


    tonight we are chatting about how to take care of the Bushcrafter's best friend, then knife! Some things you can do to keep it up, how to bring them back and how to get one started for in the bush! We would love to hear your ideas and share them as well, so please join us!

    Episode 309 - International Trips

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 45:07


    Things to consider when travelling outside the country for your adventures! We had someone reach out to us with a question, and it was worth talking about! Ideas, suggestions, things to remember and so much more!

    Episode 308 - Contest Draw and our 6 year Anniversary!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 36:10


    Tonight we will be doing the draw for the giveaway of Stephen Kesting's new Book! 2 copies will be drawn for here tonight! We are also celebrating our 6 year anniversary! Time sure does fly!

    Episode 307 - Books for the Adventurer

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 35:06


    Tonight we talk about some more books that we recommend for your next sitting, or maybe even your next adventure!

    Episode 306 - Interview with Stephen Kesting

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 94:15


    Stephen Kesting; author, adventurer, jiu-jitsu practitioner, and firefighter. Tonight we will be interviewing Stephen about the release of his new book "Perseverance: Life and Death in the Subarctic" which details his adventure traveling an old trading route from Missinipe, Saskatchewan to Arviat, Nunavut. Join us for a chance to win a copy of his book for your own!https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1639368612/?coliid=I3TIBL5REEH24Y&colid=10MLZV11X5OWV&psc=1&ref_=list_c_wl_lv_ov_lig_dp_it

    Episode 305 - What to know before next week!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 30:27


    Tonight we are chatting about our upcoming interview with Stephan Kesting. Who is he, what hes done, and why hes coming on the podcast. We will also be giving details on special giveaway that will take place with the interview! Be sure to listen to get a glimpse into what to expect next week, and how to get your name in on the give away!https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1639368612/?coliid=I3TIBL5REEH24Y&colid=10MLZV11X5OWV&psc=1&ref_=list_c_wl_lv_ov_lig_dp_it

    Episode 304 - Attitude in the Woods and Update on Stephen Kesting

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2025 44:10


    What your attitude is when you go into the woods, and what it while you are there can define a lot of how your trip will go, and how you act when something goes astray. Tonight we chat about out thoughts, and an update on our upcoming guest to the show, Stephen Kesting! If you are interested in his upcoming book, you can check it out below!https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1639368612/?coliid=I3TIBL5REEH24Y&colid=10MLZV11X5OWV&psc=1&ref_=list_c_wl_lv_ov_lig_dp_it

    Episode 303 -Navigating at night "What to do, when you need to move"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 34:53


    Tonight we are going to be talking about what to do if you have to travel at night. Of course we all know that staying put is the best thing to do when its night, but what happens if something makes you move? What should you think about? What can you do? We'll give our experiences and some suggestions tonight!If you want to pre-order Stephan Kesting's new book "Perseverance: Life and Death in the Subarctic" Check out the link below!https://a.co/d/cgZQon8

    Episode 302 - Cold Weather Survival

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 44:36


    Tonight we are talking about what you need to do if you get wet when you are out in the cold. Having a plan and acting quickly could save your life! Be sure to pop in tonight and maybe gain a few tips and tricks that you might not have thought of!

    Episode 301 - Managing Expectations & Bushcrafting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 44:06


    Tonight we are chatting about expectations when you are in the bush! Yours, your group's, your gear's, the weather and the topography! All these things and more might just not add up to what you expected. Here's some things to keep in mind for your next trip!

    Episode 300 - Small Watercraft Selection

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025 44:32


    Tonight we talk about how to decide what whatever craft would work best for you! Are you looking at boats? Not sure what you need or want? Then tonight's episode is for you!

    Episode 299 - Tarps! (part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2025 43:26


    Part 2 of our talk on tarps. What to look for in a tarp, setups, how to maintain them and how to put them away.

    Episode 298 - Tarps! (part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2025 36:05


    Welcome back from the holidays everyone! Tonight we are going to be talking about tarps! Materials, what to look for, what to avoid, and just some of our personal experiences!

    Episode 297 - Seasons Greeting, Happy Holiday's, Merry Christmas!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 14:57


    Tonight Ben and I just want to wish everyone the very best this time of year! Plus we talk about our plan for the next 2 weeks!

    Episode 296 - Protection from the Ground

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 31:33


    Ground tarps, mattress, sit pads and more!. Why it's important to you how to improvise when you need to!

    Episode 295 - Travelling in Snow

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2024 34:54


    It's that time of year again! Snow is starting to fall as temperatures fall. What are some things you should keep in mind? Is there anything you should avoid? Tonight we chat about these questions and more!

    Episode 294 - Christmas Gift Ideas!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2024 71:49


    Tonight Ben and I will be chatting about Christmas gift ideas for the bushcrafter in your life!

    Episode 293 - Bug Out Bags, not just for prepping!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 34:32


    Tonight we are going to be chatting about bug out bags! Generally when you think this term, you think prepping, but its not only just for that! It's not a bad idea to have a bag (or two) ready to go, just in case something comes up.

    Episode 292 - How I equip my motorcycle for an adventure

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 24:48


    A quick solo podcast on how Ben equips his motorcycle for a off the beaten trail adventure

    Episode 291 - Vehicle Upgrades for Bushcrating

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2024 37:51


    Are you interested in upgrading your vehicle to get your further into the bush? Tonight we will chat about our thoughts for where to start, what can wait, and our own personal experiences!

    Episode 290 - Clothing for the Woods

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 46:44


    tonight we are talking a bit about what clothing to wear in the woods. Whats our favorite? What do we look for? What do we avoid?

    Episode 289 -The Cell phone, Buschrafter's Best friend?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2024 38:48


    Tonight we are talking about cell phones and what they mean to bushcrafting. What can you do with yours? What are the limitations that you should be aware of?

    Episode 288 - Acclimating New Pets to Buschraft

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2024 38:03


    Tonight we are going to be chatting about how you acclimate a new pet into the great outdoors to have some adventures with! Ben has a new fur family member, so we will be discussing his plans and giving some advise!

    Episode 287 - Bushcrafting Recipes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2024 40:14


    tonight Ben and I chat about some recipes and food ideas that you can take with you out into the bush. Did any of them sound tasty? Whats your favorite recipe when you go out?

    Episode 286 - MRE's, are they Worth it?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2024 24:47


    Tonight I will be doing a quick episode on MRE's. Ben is unable to join us tonight, so its a great night for a quick response to a listener's question "Are MRE's worth buying to take in the woods?" I give my thoughts on the subject based on my experiences with a few different types that I have tried in the past.

    Episode 285 - The Joys of Fall

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2024 33:24


    We are coming back into the best time of year to be out in the woods! Great temps, no bugs, cool nights, what more could you ask for?

    Episode 284 - Overcoming Adversity

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2024 48:38


    Tonight Ben and I talk about how regardless of what is going on in your life, mindset and determination are the key factors in keeping you enjoying what you want to do.

    Episode 283 - Power management

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2024 36:42


    With exceedingly more battery powered devices what do we need and how do we manage it

    Episode 282 - TheDriftingSpore & Sylvotherapy

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2024 34:42


    Tonight Steve will be back on the show and talking about Sylvotherapy. You had questions, and Steve will be answering the most asked!

    Episode 281 - Gear testing

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2024 34:04


    Tonight we are going to be talking about some of the gear we have been testing and researching, and what our process is while we do it! Will also be slipping in a few sneak peeks at some of the upcoming videos that will be hitting the channel!

    Episode 280 - Keeping it Fresh

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 30:04


    How to keep it interesting. I was recently asked "Don't I get bored just camping all the time?" This episode is to answer that question! Maybe more towards the new comers or as a recommendation to your friends that might have asked you the same question :P

    Episode 279 - New Rides and Some Insight

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 33:26


    Ben has recently purchased some new bikes for himself and kids to hit the trails. We talk about the research that went into the choice and his initial thoughts on what he decided on! Future 1 year check-in?

    Episode 278 - Emergency Preparedness

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 32:05


    Tonight Ben and I chat about having a plan B in the back pocket. With the wildfires going on out West and another fire season ramping up here, what do you do if you come back from an adventure are are faced with an unexpected emergency? What can you do to try and medicate those risks?

    Episode 277 - Special guest Lily takes to the Mic!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2024 22:46


    My daughter Lily has been asking to come on the podcast ever since Ben did the episode with his daughter a fair while ago. It never worked out with Bed time and school, but summer Vaca is on so now we have a chance! Tonight Lily is going to join me, and we are going to look through her adventuring kit and talk a little bit about her adventures in the woods with me

    Episode 276 - Extreme Heat

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2024 31:10


    Tonight we are chatting about extreme heat and the outdoors. Both side of the country are abnormally hot for this time of year, so lets talk about it!

    Episode 275 - Considerations for Pets

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2024 34:12


    What are some of the things you should think about before taking your pet into the woods? We chat about some common things that are missed, our experiences, and some suggestions!

    Episode 274 - Water Sources

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2024 26:41


    Where is a good place to get drinking water when you are out in the woods? What places should you avoid?

    Episode 273 - Optics!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 40:03


    Tonight we are talking about wood Optics! Binoculars, monoculars, spotting scopes and more! Do have have something favorite that you bring into the woods with you?

    Episode 272 - Bushcrafting Fitness

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2024 47:13


    Tonight we are doing a quick talk on some things you can do to increase your fitness and get you ready for your next adventure! Do you have something you do to keep you in shape? It's Men's Health month, so maybe a nudge in the right direction!

    Episode 271 - Safety nets

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2024 62:35


    What we can do when things go wrong. How to vet camping buddies. When to bail if things feel wrong, and much more!

    Episode 270 - Setting Up Camp

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2024 50:44


    Tonight we talk about how to find and setup that perfect campsite!

    Episode 269 - Learning the Rules in a New Area

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2024 38:48


    The importance of research. How assumptions can lead to issues and having contingency when things go wrong or unexpectedly!

    Episode 268 - Interview with theDriftingSpore

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2024 69:39


    Tonight we interview Steve, a fellow YouTuber and Bushcrafter! We'll dive into what got him into Bushcrafting, and his journey into youtube!

    Episode 267 - Neurodiversity and Nature

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2024 41:42


    Tonight Melissa joins the episode to chat about neurodiversity and nature!

    Episode 266 - Listener Request (Camera Gear)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2024 62:58


    Tonight by request we go over some of the equipment that we use personally for shooting videos, as well as some of the gear that other outdoors adventures use when shooting their videos. Hopefully we can answer some questions and give you a basic idea of what you need vs what you can get.

    Episode 265 - Quick Food Ideas

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2024 42:59


    Looking to put something in your belly that tastes good and hits the spot? Tonight we chat just about that! Maybe you will even find a few gems of information for your next outing!

    Episode 264 - Myths of the Woods

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2024 63:23


    Tonight we will be chatting about some of the common myths that are still floating round today, not only from new bushcrafters, but experienced ones as well. What are some of the myths that you have heard, and what are your thoughts? Tonight we will be covering ours!

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