Episode 227 - Keeping Cool in Hot Weather
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are going to have a quick chat on some of the ways you can keep cool in this hot weather we have ...
Episode 226 - Kids Activities
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Talking about activities that you might be interested in for when you take your kids into the woods!...
Episode 225 - Developing a Safety Plan for You and Your Loved Ones
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How to make your family and friends comfortable with your hobby.
Episode 224 - (Mis)Adventures
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We will be sharing some stories of when things didn't go according to plan and how we handled th...
Episode 223 - Keeping You and Your Gear Clean and Dry
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chatting about some of the things you can do to keep yourself cleaner and dryer on your outings!
Episode 222 - Honing Your Knife Skills
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Talking about skills you can practice, blade designs, handle designs, and other aspects of knives! P...
Episode 221 - Fire Safety
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With everything going on here in Nova Scotia, we thought we would bring up the subject of fire safet...
Episode 220 - Fishing on the Trail
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chatting about some ideas and ways that you can get a little fishing in withing taking up all the ro...
Episode 219 - Luxury Items
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ben and I chatted about this, Steve brought up a local Facebook post that was pretty much asking the...
Episode 218 - Tick Borne Illnesses
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's that time of year again when the ticks are out in full force. One of our listeners has alre...
Episode 217 - Trolling Motors
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
By request, just a little chat on trolling motors. A bit different than a gas powered motor, there a...
Episode 216 - The Vehicles of Bushcraft
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Some choices, pros, cons and our opinions on what will get you where you want to go!
Episode 215 - How to find the perfect spot to camp
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With parks booking up on day one, rules on where to park and fear about where it's safe to park ...
Episode 214 - Bombproofing
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Making sure that once you setup camp, everything has a place, and knowing where it is. We didn't...
Episode 213 - Interview with Jonathan Conti
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As some of you will remember back on Episode 198 we did an episode called "When is it okay to ...
Episode 212 - The History of Survival Skills with Matthew Hunter
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We will be chatting with Matthew Hunter of the Legacy Wilderness Academy again tonight! Matthew wil...
Episode 211 - Camping Fuels
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are a lot of choices out there, so tonight we hope to shed some light on some of those choices...
Episode 210 - Defining the different types of camping
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A chat on the different types of camping/bushcrafting/etc, and trying to define them. If you are res...
Episode 209 - Matthew Hunter and the Legacy Wilderness Academy
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We will be chatting with Matthew Hunter of the Legacy Wilderness Academy. Chatting about who i...
Episode 208 - Interview with Red Sand Adventures
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You might recognize the name from previous podcasts! Tonight we have a chat with Danny a...
Episode 207 - Aluminum vs steel vs Titanium
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The good, the bad, the ugly. Our thoughts, and hopefully the information you need to decide wh...
Episode 206 - Guylines
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What to look for how to best set them up rubber shock lines. Alternate ideas, and more!
Episode 205 - Sharpening Methods
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Looking at some different ways to sharpen your knives/tools. Our thoughts, pros, cons, tips an...
Episode 204 - Crown Land Camping vs Park Camping
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We will be chatting about the pros and cons of both. Which is right for you?
Episode 203 - Saws vs Axes
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Whats your Favorite? Is either better than the other? Maintenance,safety, capabilities, limitations ...
Episode 202 - The Bushcrafters Forgotten friend; the Thread Injector (Sewing Machine)
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight we will be chatting about sewing machines! Not usually associated with Buschraft...
Episode 201 - What to Think About When Looking for Gear
12 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ben's getting settled in at his new location and has been helping some new Bushcrafters get re...
Episode 200 - ABA Highlights from the past 200 episodes!
05 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Little different tonight, as some of you may have noticed, this is our 200th episode! So...
Episode 199 - Cabin Camping!
28 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We will be chatting about when you are out cabin camping! How does your mindset change w...
Episode 198 - When is it okay to call for help?
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You folks probably seen the video I posted to the facebook page. That brought up some co...
Episode 197 - Bushcrafting with a Early Teen
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What you need to know about Bushcrafting with a early teenage girl
Episode 196 - Annual Christmas Gift Ideas!
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Some last minuet suggestions for gifts and stocking stufferes for that special bushcrafter in your l...
Episode 195 - Footwear
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight we chat about footwear! Also the first night that Ben was the host computer for broadc...
Episode 194 - Hot Tent Stoves
24 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ben has a new addition to his kit! Chatting about hot tent stoves! What to look fo...
Episode 193 - Pest Deterrents
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bugs, rodents and larger! We chat about some things you can do, whats worked for us, and suggestions...
Episode 192 - Open Chat!
10 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight we are going to be chatting a little bit about everything! Some things we wanted...
Episode 191 - Cold Weather Bedding
03 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Materials, advantages disadvantages, augments, upkeep, tips, tricks and more!
Episode 190 - Top 10 Recommended Websites for Buschrafting
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight we chat about our top 10 recommend bushcraft related websites. Info, DYI, storie...
Episode 189 - Car Camping
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Taking about the do's, don'ts, how to be comfortable, tips, tricks, suggestions, and more!
Episode 188 - What we Learned from the Storm
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ben unfortunately will not be joining the podcast tonight, however I latched onto Melissa to s...
Episode 187 - The science of firewood
06 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chatting about hardwood vs softwood, the best places to find good wood, preparing and much more!
Episode 186 - Thinning out your Bushcrafting gear
29 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ben goes solo as Robert digs himself out from Hurricane Fiona! Starting to get too much gear l...
Episode 185 - Bushcraft gear, Not just for the woods & camping risks after the storm
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bushcrafting gear can save you in a bind when a storm rolls through. With Hurricane Fion...
Episode 184 - Hunting safety and awareness
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight just a quick chat and a reminder that hunting season is just around the corner and som...
Episode 183 - How to plan for a unknown area and the site situation
08 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chatting about how to play for a stay in an area you have never been
Episode 182 - Drones and Bushcrafting
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We will be chatting about the use of drones when you go out on your adventures and what they b...
Episode 181 - Fire Making Tips
25 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight we chat about an old topic we haven't touched in awhile. Tips, tricks, thoughts and co...
Episode 180 - How to Feel Safe as a Solo Female Camper
18 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Recently we have been finding that there is a lot of questions on forums and such from (typica...
Episode 179 - Embracing the Adventure
11 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How to go into your outdoors experience with an "adventure mindset", which allows you to go wi...
Episode 178 - The Therapeutic Benefits of Nature
04 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa joins Robert tonight to talk about how being out in nature has therapeutic benefits th...
Episode 177 - Justifying the Cost
28 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How does the cost of buchrafting stack up against things like sports, crafts, makeup, etc
Episode 176 - The Tales of Firsts
21 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight, Melissa joins me as we have a chat about Firsts! First time camping, first primitive ...
Episode 175 - Is technology taking away or adding to the experience?
14 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is technology taking away or adding to the experience? Is it both? tonight we chat!
Episode 174 - Stealth Camping
07 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Will be chatting about our thoughts, ideas, gear, etc. Been seeing a lot of "Stealth Cam...
Episode 173 - Ben's Move is getting Close (Open Chat)
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ben is moving out west and the date is soon coming up. Just a little chat tonight about ...
Episode 172 - ABA's Ideal Survival Kit
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What do we think should be in the ideal survival kit? Keeping in mind we have to keep it...
Episode 171 Camping Basics
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you new to camping? Want to camp but just not sure how to start? Join Ben as he covers som...
Episode 170 - Vehicle Survival
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What to do if you break down while out banging around on the back roads and have to wait for help to...
Episode 169 - Future Challenges!
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We will be chatting about some of the challenges we would like to try this summer. The D...
Episode 168 - Solo Adventures
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we chat about getting out there on your own. Some thoughts, opinions, suggestions, s...
Episode 167 - Metalwork and Leatherwork
19 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight, special guest Jamie Harris gives us insight to metalworking and leatherworking!  ...
Episode 166 - Changes Coming?
12 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Some changes could be coming to ABA. What they are and how they cloud affect the show.
Episode 165 - Day Trip Adventures
05 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We will be chatting about some ideas for single day outings! Ideas, suggestions, stories and more!
Episode 164 - Reality TV and Bushcrafting
28 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A much requested topic tonight! Well kinda. Get out thoughts and opinions on Reality TV ...
Episode 163 - Sleeping Pads
14 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight we will be talking about sleeping pads! Options, thoughts, suggestions and more!
Episode 162 - Live Check list
14 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We are going to do a realtime/live checklist of our packs as if we are headed into the woods, and wh...
Episode 161 - Primitive Fire
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Unfortunately Ben will not be able to join us tonight, so I will be doing a quick episode on p...
Episode 160 - Minimum Equipment Shelters
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Spring is in the air, and more people will be getting out there. Ben and I chat about so...
Episode 159 - Health and Bushcraft
24 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chatting about health and fitness when it comes to bushcraft. Some things to keep in min...
Episode 158 - Hunting
17 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
tonight, our thoughts on hunting! Things we do, things we avoid, different types of hunt...
Episode 157 - Luxury Items
10 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What is some of the items we consider to be luxury Items? What are some of the things yo...
Episode 156 - Packs Pt 2
03 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
So we got cut off halfway through the podcast last week due to weather and a downed line, shor...
Episode 155 - Packs
24 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our feed was cut because of a downed line! Part 2 next week to finish off this topic! &n...
Episode 154 - Non-Camping Activities
17 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We have a little chat on some of the other things that you can do to bring you out to the wood...
Episode 153 - The Weird and Spooky
10 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight we change gears a little bit and have a chat/story time about some of the weird, stran...
Episode 152 - Winter Setups
03 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Seeing that we have so much snow out there, we will be chatting about winter setups. Tips, tri...
Episode 151 - Target Practice, an Excuse to Get Out
27 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Maybe you hunt, or just enjoy targets, but yet another great reason to get out!
Episode 150 - Ice Fishing
20 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight we have Gary on with us to chat about Ice Fishing! Gary's Channel https://www.youtube...
Episode 149 - Carving
13 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight we talk everything "carving". Getting started, ideas to work with, pans for the future...
Episode 148 - Goals For the new Year
06 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ben and Missy take to the mic with thoughts and goals for the new year!
Episode 147 - Cold Weather Cook Systems
30 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With the cold weather setting in, we are going to chat a little about how your cook system cou...
Episode 146 - Mental Health and a Happy Holidays
23 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Remember to take care of yourselves this time of year, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
Episode 145 - Volunteer opportunities for the Bushcrafter
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A little chat about some of the volunteer opportunities that you could look at as a buschrafter and ...
Episode 144 - Gear Maintenance
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you are new or starting out in buschraft we are going to be chatting a bit about how to mai...
Episode 143 - Christmas Gifts Ideas
02 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's that time of year again! If you are looking for some last minute ideas for that bus...
Episode 142 - Snow!
25 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We will be chatting about snow! Thing you can do with it, things it can do for you and t...
Episode 141 - Cold Weather Precautions
18 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chatting about some things to remember and do when you are out dealing with the cold weather.
Episode 140 - How much Food to take?
11 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight we talk a little bit on deciding on how much food you should take out on an adventure....
Episode 139 - Making Time (For the Woods)
04 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chatting about how to balance your life with time getting out.
Episode 138 - The Weekend
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Talking about out weekend outing and all the fun we had!
Episode 137 - Trail Tires
21 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We will be chatting about some of the things you might want to consider when choosing a tire f...
Episode 136 - Just Around the Corner
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The ABA outing is just around the corner, are you interested in joining us for a little get to...
Episode 135 - Cold weather camping
07 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With the cool weather coming, days getting shorter, and the leaves changing. What does cool we...
Episode 134 - Hunting Season is Upon us
30 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Its that time of year again. Hunters will be taking to the woods, whats some things you should...
Episode 133 - Bushcrafting for Kids
23 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We chat about some ideas to make bushcrafting a bit more interesting for kids! Maybe you...
Episode 132 - Bushcraft vs Survival
16 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Talking about Bushcraft vs survival. 2 similar topics that can be very different. Our th...
Episode 131 - Overlanding and Traditional Camping
09 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We will be chatting about Pros, cons, differences, similarities, thoughts, opinions and everything i...
Episode 130 - We got Interviewed!
02 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We were interviewed by Ben Holmes from https://www.cpoutdoorlife.co.uk/ We figured we would ch...
Episode 129 - Waterproofing
26 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chatting about waterproofing; dos, don'ts, ideas, and suggestions!
Episode 128 - Ticks, Still Going Strong
19 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight we are chatting ticks. Yes summer is winding down, but the ticks are still out a...