Atlantic Bushcraft Adventures Podcast

Episode 241 - Quilts vs Sleeping Bags

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A topic with a bit of debate. If you are doing some research in on this topic, be sure to give a listen and get out 2 cents on the subject! Which one ...

Episode 240 -The Perfect Escape

26 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What our ideal bug out location would be, and the factors that go into making that choice. What are some things that would matter to you? Join us toni...

Episode 239 - How much Rain is Too Much

19 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight Ben and I chat about when we pull the pull due to weather and some of the things that make the decision for us. What are your thoughts on this...

Episode 238 - Hiking in Bushcraft

12 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight we are chatting about hiking! Not so much the actual hobby/activity (though kinda), but more how we walk in and around the woods. Finding our ...

Episode 237 - Judging Weather

05 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Checking multiple forecasts, looking at historical data, understanding the signs like cloud formations and changes to barometric pressure, Jet stream ...

Episode 236 - Choosing the Gear to Pack

28 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How do you decide what you should bring on the trip? How do you pack it up once you decide? Ben and I chat about these topics and other ideas. If you...

Episode 235 - Camp Chairs

21 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and I go back to basics this week and have a chat on camp chairs! Some or the different types out there, our thoughts on them, pros and cons!

Episode 234 - Managing Stress in a Emergency

14 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How do you stay calm when everything around you is falling apart? Ben and I chat about some of the things we do, and some of the info that we have gat...

Episode 233 - Stealth Camping

07 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What is it? Whats out thoughts? Its that time of year when you can cut down on some of your gear and still sat out pretty comfortably, heres our take ...

Episode 232 - Our Changing Forest

31 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight Ben and I have a chat about how our forests are changing over time and what that could mean when it comes to Bushcrafting. Join us and let us ...

Episode 231 - Making things Work

24 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick fixes and items that serve many purposes.

Episode 230 - Back in the Saddle

17 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We are back from our 2 weeks off! Just chatting about what we did while we were gone, some updates, and just getting back into the groove of things!

Episode 229 - The journey or the Stay?

27 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How we pack for different types of trips and how some people are all about the destination and others the journey. Many of us are on the spectrum in t...

Episode 228 - Recent News Story Chat

20 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Chatting about the recent news story here in Canada about the 69-year-old Coquitlam woman with dementia who was found alive and well in a backyard aft...

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 been having lately. We will also be talking about ...

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 them. Might be some tips and tricks in there to keep...

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! Pretty much going back to basics, and chatting abou...

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 safety. Chatting about what's going on here, and wh...

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 room in your pack. everything from store bought, to ...

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 same thing, thinking it was meant to be! Chatting...

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 already been affected this year and caused him some re...

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 are some advantages to them and some things that ar...

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 a car. It's getting more difficulty to find a ...

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 coin the term, but we both practice the method, c...

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 call for help?" and we featured a story of a ...

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 will be leading us in a conversation on the history ...

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. Talking about uses, pros, cons, and anything tha...

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 researching a specific style/method then knowing what...

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 is is, what he does, some history on  bushcraf...

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 and get to know him a little better.  Be sure ...

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 whats right for you!

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 and tricks!

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 and more!

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 Buschrafting and often forgotten about, but can be your &nb...

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 ready for their adventures. Tonight we will chat &nb...

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 tonight we are going to do some highlights of how...

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 when your shelter is already taken care of? What ar...

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 conversation and questions on the subject. So tonigh...

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 life!

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 broadcasting, so of course there is a bit of a learning ...

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 for, what to avoid, setup, maintenance, and much mor...

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 from others!

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 to update on, others just some remarks.  Lot...

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, stories, and more! 1.) https://ripstopbytheroll.com 2.) ...

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 step in!  Tonight we will be talking about the...

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 laying around not being used?  Some suggestion...

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 Fiona rolling through this weekend, some food for thou...

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 some safety tips for heading out into the woods.

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 bring to the table.  Some pros, cons, our &nbs...

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 comments!

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 (typically) younger female bushcrafters asking for tips &...

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 with the flow no matter the obstacles and enjoy &nbs...

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 that goes past the exercise and cardio that you &nbs...

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 fire, first whatever! (in relation to  bushcr...

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 Camping" videos floating around as of late, and a few...

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 that, some of the struggles Ben is having with gea...

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 small enough people would carry it, and cost &nbs...

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 some of the basics to get you started.

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 arrive?

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 Dollar Store challenge, The lavvu challenge, 1 matc...

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, stories and more!

Episode 167 - Metalwork and Leatherwork

19 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight, special guest Jamie Harris gives us insight to metalworking and  leatherworking!  Jamie has operated Bluefish Knife & Tool fort...

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 and Bushcrafting!

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 who knows, maybe we will!

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 primitive fire; where to start, how to move  f...

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 some really basic shelters that are easy to setup.

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 mind, ideas for improvement and warning signs to watc...

Episode 158 - Hunting

17 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

tonight, our thoughts on hunting!  Things we do, things we avoid,  different types of hunting, what to look for, what to take and a whole &n...

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 you consider luxury items?  Some can cost nothi...

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, short story we lost internet :(  So picking it ba...

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!  Chatting about different packs and their purpo...

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 woods.  Geocaching, hiking, exploring, and more!

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, strange and down right spooky experience that we have &...

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, tricks, suggestions and questions.

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.com/channel/UCo4mZz2goFiRg46v5dRJ9Ng   Hook ...

Episode 149 - Carving

13 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight we talk everything "carving".  Getting started, ideas to work with, pans for the future, anything and everything!

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 could change or improve with the change in weather.

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 what they would offer you.

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 maintain some of your gear.  Even if you are a &...

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 bushcrafter in your life (or maybe yourself, ;) ) the...

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 things that it will stop you from doing.  The ...