The Practical Woodsman

Ep 21: The Tragedy of Wilderness Gear

Two-thousand-year-old seeds for extinct trees are growing. The truth and tragedy of wilderness gear. A true story about Ozzie, the eagle, and the snake. 
 
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Ep 20: Solar Powering Your Bug-Out Bag

All about solar chargers, solar panels, power banks, everything you need to take into consideration and be aware of. Different types, different styles. The ones that perform well and why, and the ones that perform poorly, and why. The proper way to use a solar charger and the wrong way. The absolute best portable solar charger on the market that I know of. Watch me test out several different types: Flexsolar 20W Solar Charger, Flexsolar 40W Solar Charger, BigBlue 28W Solar Charger, Libra 40W Solar Charger, various solar power banks. Building redundancies into your approach to things - expect gear to fail on you and plan accordingly.
 
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Ep 19: Classifying Wild Edibles (and Sissies)

Pokeweed, acorns, cattails, 'sours', mushrooms, fungi, and more! My two primary categories for wild edibles, and how to become comfortable with the idea of experimenting with them. Also, as The Practical Woodsman accumulates viewers, I've started noticing patterns in people, so I've started categorizing them as well! Let's see which one you fall into. 
 
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Ep 18: The Art of Doing Without

Getting by in the woods with less. The art of doing without. Distinguishing luxuries from true necessities. More talk about the fake, play-pretend 'bushcrafters' out there. The Bear Grylls Bullcrap Effect. What being out in real backcountry or wilderness really means. Learning to play the Cost/Benefit game. Leaving one reality for another. Stories about how I did so much with so little while growing up in the Appalachian woods. Surviving for real with wild edibles and even a goose egg. A big discussion about coffee in the woods. Learning to go without stools, chairs, stoves, sleeping pads and more. Mr. Princess-Poo and his pajamas, sleeping mask, and audiobooks. Using rum to power an alcohol stove.
 
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Ep 17: My 20 Most Terrifying Moments in the Woods

Haints, Boogers (Bigfoot), Ghosts, Animal Encounters, Medical Emergencies, Strangers & Weirdos, Unexplained events, Really disturbing murders. It's just you and me around the campfire on this episode and I want to tell you all about the most terrifying moments that I have experienced in my lifetime out in the woods, the backcountry, the natural world. 
 
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Ep 16: Old Ways Vs.The New

The old bushcraft gear and ways of doing things of the frontiersmen and woodsmen of times past, versus the new, modern, hippie backpacking gear and ways of doing things. A true story about Earl Shaffer, the first man to ever thru-hike the infamous Appalachian Trail: Walking With Spring. Cotton canvas army pup tents are a lot of fun, but they're heavy. Modern gear makes us weaker and softer. A true story about Jim Thorpe and the 1912 Olympics. My woodsman hero, and somebody you need to know more about: Simon Kenton. The best book I've ever read: The Frontiersmen by Allan W. Eckert. Shohei Ohtani and Babe Ruth. Duluth packs are purty, but not very practical. I'll give you a new appreciation for your Keen and Merrell Gore-tex boots. Maps vs. GPS. I introduce you to Emerson & Barley, my pups. Batteries vs. rechargeables, power banks and solar chargers. (Don't be carrying devices that require different battery types, or batteries that are not standard.) Don't alienate yourself, or block yourself, from experiencing a true intimacy with the natural world by using gear that prevents it. A hybrid system and approach is best.
 
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Ep 15: The Woods & LANTERNS

Lanterns are something I really enjoy taking with me into the woods. This is something relatively new for me, since I've gone without one for most of my life in the interest of keeping things as simple as possible. Over the years though, I've learned that the right lantern can justify its place in my pack. But not just any lantern will do! In this episode I discuss the pros and cons of traditional oil and candle lanterns compared to modern battery lanterns for the woodsman who is traveling on foot. I also get carried away palavering about some personal anecdotes.
 
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Lanterns shown in the video:
Feurerhand Baby Special Hurricane Lantern... https://a.co/d/02MMmVa
Walmart Camping Lantern... https://www.walmart.com/ip/Stansport-12-Hurricane-Lantern/21799095?athbdg=L1103&from=/search
UCO Original Candle Lantern... https://a.co/d/8ZUVfCo
Camping Lantern Rechargeable,... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C36TNR7F?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Outisan LED Camping Lantern... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C3CMCGGY?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
SICCOO LED Camping Lantern,... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6WQWN4F?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
PIMBTPE LED Camping Lantern... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C53R1W88?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Upgraded Camping Lights with 33FT... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C1S67XQF?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Camping Lantern Rechargeable,... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6KG2J7R?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Mini Collapsible Camping Lights... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BXRF6LDC?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Rechargeable LED Camping Lantern-... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BBZVF5MY?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Folding LED Camping Lantern... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C3QXWXQW?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Solar Power Camping Lantern, LED... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C4F8HJ18?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
KINGTOP Camping Lantern... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C4PBTG2G?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Camping Lantern Rechargeable,... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08T8VKHM3?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Freefolding Rechargeable LED... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BZSCXT6X?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
 
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Ep 14: Why Others Die in What You ”Would Have Survived”

The real killer out in the wilderness may not be Mother Nature, but rather Attitude. The story of Wall Street trader Ekaterina Matrosova and the White Mountains. A personal experience of my own of finding myself overwhelmed and in over my head. "Unknown unknowns". The reason I hate locator beacons. What I personally find most difficult when it comes to preparedness. A summary of my most recent excursion into the backcountry, all of the gear that pooped out on me, and how you can see that Adventure for yourself. 
 
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Ep 13: Feeling Out Your Topo Map

Topographical maps allow you to get a feel for the woods before you ever get out there. I try never to go into the woods without a couple of them. In this episode I talk about how I use topo maps to get a pretty accurate idea of of what it’s going to feel like in the backcountry long before my feet ever hit the trail.
 
Also, I tell the story of William H. Rankin, one of only two known people to ever survive passing straight down through a cumulonimbus storm cloud.
 
Finally, I give a puppy update.
 
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Ep 12: Tales & Gear for Summer. Poop Stories.

Let me show you what I have in my pack for an upcoming multi-day and night excursion in mountain backcountry wilderness. I give you an up-close and personal look at my handmade shoulder pouch for my water bottle & mug set, and I tell you why I had to resort to making my own.
 
An update about my recent litter of pups. My commentary on some recent positive reviews of the show. Lots of storytelling. Showing regard for water in the wild, and the time I almost drank a city guy's beard stubble. "Biodegradable" special soap for the woods is a gimmick. Grit & Grace. Poop stories and Grand Canyon. Demonstrations of reverence for the woods. If outdoor companies really cared about the environment, they wouldn't be encouraging everybody to get out in the wilderness. 
 
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Gear shown off: JXE JXO Camping Hatchet Carving Axe with Sheath (Amazon). Hillsound BTR 17" Stool for Ultralight Backpacking & Hiking (Amazon). PKS Mountain Lion high carbon steel belt knife (Pathfinder Knife Shop). Telescoping Tarp Poles Carbon Fiber Rods 2.1M set of 2 (Amazon). Backpack: Helicon-Tex Summit Backpack, Outback Line Coyote Brown (Amazon). Compass: Leabertee Multifunctional Zinc Alloy Classic Compass for Hiking, Camping (Amazon). Birch Burl Kuksa Cup from Switzerland (Etsy). BCB British Water Bottle and NATO Crusader Cup combo. Kettle: iBasingo/Boundless Voyage Titanium Kettle 1.4L (Amazon). DanMir Camping Sleeping Pad Ultralight (Amazon). Pop Can Stove: Crazy Power Portable Alcohol Stove (Amazon). Tent/Shelter: Luxe Hexpeak Tipi (2P) Ultralight Trekking Pole Tent. Flashlight: Milwaukee Brand. Headlamp: Petzl Tikka. 
 
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