Primitive Camping & Bushcraft

Episode Overview:Recap of previous fire-related episodes: bow drill, fire kits, tinder, and fire-starting techniques.Introduction to fast fire-starting hacks using easily accessible materials.Fire-Sta...

17 Feb 202532min

Fire is one of the most important survival essentials, and having a reliable fire kit can make or break an outdoor adventure. In this episode, Chris Speir takes a deep dive into assembling the ultimat...

10 Feb 202528min

Episode Highlights:Introduction to the Bow Drill: Understanding what it is and how it worksDebunking Myths: Fire doesn’t come from rubbing sticks together—it comes from friction and heatBreaking Down ...

3 Feb 202534min

In this episode, Chris Speir discusses the critical skill of fire-starting for outdoor enthusiasts and survivalists. Starting from basic fire principles to advanced tools, Chris provides detailed revi...

27 Jan 202529min

Welcome to Season 2 of the Primitive Camping & Bushcraft Podcast with your host, Chris Speir! In this episode, we dive into the essentials of fire-building from the book Primitive Camping & Bushcraft....

21 Jan 20257min

Show NotesEpisode Highlights:Recap of water filtration topics covered in previous episodes.Deep dive into commercial water filtration systems:Squeeze filters: Features and use cases.Gravity filters: E...

9 Dec 202428min

Introduction:Chris shares the exciting news of his first grandson, Hudson, being born.Announcement of the holiday schedule: one more episode before the podcast breaks for the holiday season and resume...

2 Dec 202430min

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Why Chemical Disinfection?While not my preferred method, chemical disinfection is a reliable backup when you need to ensure water is safe to drink in the wilderness. ...

25 Nov 202425min