#AskPaulKirtley Ep. 19 - Top 3 Bushcraft Areas, Natural Cordage Bow Drill, Beginner & Budget Axes

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Welcome to Episode 19 of #AskPaulKirtley, where I answer questions about bow drill consistency, bow drilling with natural cordage, winter tents, the top three areas of bushcraft to concentrate on, beginner and budget axes, alternatives to the Gransfors Bruk Small Forest Axe, what to do with your wallet, phone and passport while out in the field, and whether or not wearing your clothes in your sleeping bag stop it from working efficiently... [READ MORE BELOW]

TIMESTAMPS:

00:53 Introduction and chat about the special area where this episode of #AskPaulKirtley was filmed.

05:51 What three areas of bushcraft should I focus on initially?

16:31 Does wearing your clothes in your sleeping bag stop it from working efficiently?

22:48 What to do with passport, wallet & phone while out in the field?

28:07 Advice on bow drill with natural cordage

35:28 Does the majority of the power for bow drill come from the shoulder with the elbow still allowed to move a little? Plus how to achieve greater consistency with taking bow drill embers to flame.

41:30 How do you keep your fire dry if it starts raining or light a fire and protect it if it's already raining?

48:50 Back-up compasses, problems with metallic objects and compass care

53:18 Which tent is better for places like Alaska and Canada in the winter? The Snowtrekker or the Tentipi?

56:30 Axes for bushcraft beginners - are they essential? Is there a 'budget' axe you would recommend?

1:03:23 Which axe would you recommend for, say, a week in the woods, using it for the general gamut of bushcraft/woodland tasks (particularly as an alternative to the Gransfors Small Forest Axe)?

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