Primitive Camping & Bushcraft

Batoning Wood: When It Makes Sense and When It Doesn't

A simple question in the Primitive Camping & Bushcraft Facebook group opened up a much bigger discussion: Do you baton wood? Some people baton on nearly every trip. Othe

What Is the Point of Bushcraft If Modern Gear Works Better?

In this episode of the Primitive Camping and Bushcraft Podcast, Chris responds to a question from the Facebook group: If modern backpacking gear is lighter, stronger, and

The Backpack Debate: What 500 Comments Revealed

In this episode, we dive into one of the most active discussions to hit the Primitive Camping & Bushcraft community in recent months. What started as a photo of a loaded

Would You Build a Raised Bed for Camping?

What are your thoughts on making a raised bed for camping? That simple question generated a lively discussion inside the Primitive Camping & Bushcraft Facebook Group and

Mosquito Control: What Actually Works?

Mosquitoes have ruined more camping trips than bad weather, broken gear, and cold coffee combined. In this episode, Chris Speir discusses one of the most common problems

From Gimmick to Essential: Campers Share Their Favorites

What piece of gear did you think was a gimmick until you actually tried it? That simple question generated a flood of responses inside the Primitive Camping & Bushcraft

Are Hiking Chairs Worth Carrying? The Group Weighs In

The Primitive Camping & Bushcraft Facebook group has been growing fast, and with that growth comes some great discussions. In this episode, I take a look at a recent post

Primitive Camping by Kayak

In this episode of the Primitive Camping and Bushcraft Podcast, Chris Speir breaks down why kayaks are one of the most overlooked tools in primitive camping. This is not

Shelter Done Right

In this Fundamental Friday lesson we break down shelter from the inside out. Chris starts with clothing as your first layer of protection and how fabrics behave in heat,

Cold Nights Don’t Lie

This episode digs into a cold night that didn’t go the way it should have gone. A simple overnight trip with Dave turned into a long reminder that winter camping will exp

Fundamental Friday: Camp Lighting Systems

SHOW NOTES • This Fundamental Friday expands on Monday’s podcast and breaks down each lantern demonstrated on-camera. • Gear covered: Luci / BioLite solar lantern, LuminA

Solar, Inflatable, Rechargeable. The Camp Lights That Never Quit

Today’s conversation is all about practical lighting in camp. I walk through the lanterns I actually use, why each one has a job, and how they’ve held up in real weather,

Trusting the Compass When the Woods Get Thick

In this Fundamental Friday, Chris takes a baseplate compass and a USGS topo map into the Mississippi woods and walks a full mile to test how accurate a simple bearing can

Topographic Maps and Compass Skills Most Campers Overlook

In this episode of the Primitive Camping and Bushcraft Podcast, Chris shares a real story of getting turned around in the woods after losing his map five miles from the t

From Ember to Blaze: Lessons from the Bow Drill

check out the new Primitive Camping & Bushcraft App on mobile www.primitive-camping.com here is the link to the app: https://www.mobileapp.app/to/lHKdPm1?ref=mam In this

Is Your Fire Kit Missing These 5 Essential Bushcraft Tools?

Welcome back to Fundamental Fridays here on the Primitive Camping and Bushcraft Podcast! Today, we’re breaking down the Primitive Camping Fire Starter Kit — everything th

That time I forgot my light

In this episode we are sitting under the tarp at Camp What The Heck with the fire working in the background and talking about something small that becomes a big deal fast

Burning More Than Wood: How to Keep Your Energy in the Wild

Show notesToday’s focus: Backcountry calories, simple meal planning, and faith for “daily bread.” From the book: Primitive Camping & Bushcraft, p.182 (dehydrated/freeze-

Seasons Will Always Change, Will You Change With Them

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Camping Meal Experiment: Freeze-Dried Beef Stroganoff That Actually Tastes Amazing

Welcome back to the Primitive Camping & Bushcraft Podcast and another Fundamental Friday around the fire. Today Chris shares how he’s been creating his own freeze-dried m