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Welcome to Episode 79 of #AskPaulKirtley, where I answer questions about about axe stones and keeping them in shape, using a parang in the boreal, quilts vs sleeping bags. demographics of bushcraft course participants, when to use the finer side of a sharpening stone, visiting North American bushcraft festivals and shows. At the beginning of the show there is an important announcement and part way through I also have a bit of a rant….
TIMESTAMPS:
20:17 Axe stones and keeping them in shape
25:45 Using a parang in the boreal (and a bit of a rant)
33:35 Quilts vs sleeping bags
40:56 Demographics of bushcraft course participants
48:16 When to use the finer side of a sharpening stone
52:50 Visiting North American bushcraft festivals and shows
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@daeholm 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Paul your instructional video with TA Outdoors was outstanding. More of that would be great.

@PaulKirtley 5 жыл бұрын

Noted. Thank you.

@Tom_Bee_ 5 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@TAOutdoors 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Paul, I think that's a wise decision. Can't tell you how many people have asked me about you uploading skills videos on your KZfaq channel. You have a wealth of information that I think the youtube community could really use! Hope all is going well, enjoyed this episode - Mike

@PaulKirtley 5 жыл бұрын

Cheers Mike :-)

@leftytracking1397 5 жыл бұрын

LMFAO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@Zedoutdoors 5 жыл бұрын

I've missed your rants ;) ~Peace~

@sguthrie 3 жыл бұрын

I came for the bushcraft content; Stayed for the rants

@eny68 5 жыл бұрын

Paul, it never ceases to amaze me how you fit in all you do for both paying and non paying disciples of your work and knowledge. There is a massive resource of your previous work available already and I totally get why you have chosen to rationalise your content provision the way you have. Thank you so much for all you do and the knowledge you share so consistently, it is of vast benefit, and testament to your hard work increasing knowledge of the wonderful outdoors and enjoyment of it. I am very much looking forward to the new changes. All the best.

@PaulKirtley 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words. I have a list of practical vids I'd like to make as long as my arm, so I need to start doing it.... I'm sure you'll like what I have in store. Warm regards, Paul

@Woodswalker1965 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Paul it seems like a good strategic move in combining a few formats. I love the audio podcasts and the audio version of #askpaulkirtley it makes my grass cutting bearable even enjoyable😀 I plugged your podcast in a recent overnight trip that I filmed for KZfaq, it's great for long solo evenings. I'm looking forward to more intensive KZfaq skills video as I consider you to be one of the best presenters and teachers. Your well rounded and erudite podcasts are a great education as well. Please keep up the great work! Wade

@PaulKirtley 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Wade, thanks for your comments and I'm glad I make the grass cutting more bearable :-) Thanks also for your kind words about my teaching/presenting. I'm glad it resonates with you. I also really appreciate you giving a shout out for my podcast. Thank you . Warm regards, Paul

@mattkiehne1954 5 жыл бұрын

Good luck with the changes you are making. Will continue to support your channels.

@ExpeditionJack 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Paul, I completely agree, it is the right decision to move AskPaulkirtley over to audio only. This would defo save you time to prioritise packaging and delivering the right content to the right audience. KZfaq has evolved into being a very visual storytelling platform, Look at primitive technology. I have a few ideas for you if you would like to hear them.

@PaulKirtley 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Jack. Thanks for your comments. Glad this makes sense to you. Happy to catch up with you and your ideas at some point definitely. Cheers, Paul

@gbjim124 5 жыл бұрын

Perfect solution PK and the right path for your podcasts. Please keep up the outstanding work. Jim

@libraman67 5 жыл бұрын

I only got into podcasts so I could listen to yours in the car Paul. Rationalising makes perfect sense. Thank you for all the fantastic content to date and I look forward to lots more to come! 😊

@downeastprimitiveskills7688 5 жыл бұрын

Nice change coming. I hold these to listen to in podcast form. Will also hold out video content.

@stephenzevetchin 2 жыл бұрын

Loving the review...again

@WELSBYROOTS 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for answering my question, I read the article on your blog as well. Great idea about cutting a stone in half.

@PaulKirtley 5 жыл бұрын

Always a pleasure Dave. :-)

@richardhunt920 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul.

@PaulKirtley 5 жыл бұрын

No worries Richard.

@grossolee 2 жыл бұрын

I understand this is an old video, but I'd like to say that, being Italian, and even if your English is clear and understandable, videos have got a great feature that podcasts haven't: subtitles. They can be very useful in certain circumstances, like when you cite some brand names or species of plants, for example. - Then, I totally agree about making videos about skills, even if this can look like giving away know-how for free, it also happens to be a very useful branding method. Paul, you have a skill that I don't see in other bushcraft teachers: a rare mix of confidence and clearness. Now I don't find other words to describe it. I follow many other channels, but they all lack of this sort of tidiness of speech and content delivery.

@grossolee 2 жыл бұрын

btw, I've just subscribed to your podcasts via Google. Again, the most understandable English ever heard.

@jonholmes1464 5 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to the new format. Especially if it’ll mean more practical videos on YT! Sounds like a positive step all round mate 👍

@PaulKirtley 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jon

@bigkhansen2150 5 жыл бұрын

" .. people making shit up" Brilliant! I do like a good rant followed by a good explanation. Greetings from Denmark

@andyhall3369 5 жыл бұрын

Good move Paul, Askpaulkirtley works well as just audio, then your skills videos on youtube are ideal. Especially liked your tarp setup & knots videos. Already subbed to both your podcasts & the youtube channel. Hope to come on a course eventually. Please do keep putting out so much good content.

@geographyinaction7814 5 жыл бұрын

Cheers, great decision.

@samclarke1495 5 жыл бұрын

I was wondering what stove you use while camping

@TheBushcraftPadawan 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Paul, I like the evolution of your thinking relating to your content marketing channels, makes a lot of sense. I'm also of course very happy to hear that your YT channel will feature more 'visual/skills' material in the fullness of time. "People making shit up" 🤣 Have you considered making your 80th and final 'dedicated' Ask Paul kirtley KZfaq video a 'KZfaq Premiere' potentially with many of your subscribers all online at the same time? Onwards and upwards!

@magnusnordstrom9594 3 жыл бұрын

Íve used a Jerven Fjällduken Hunter in conjunction with a down sleepingbag, sleeping under a tarp in -30 degree Celsius. It worked really well, it was warm and snuggly but it wasn´t fun to get up and get dressed in the morning.

@xCodeView 5 жыл бұрын

An exellent and very informative video as always Paul... All the very best Mike🌳🌳🌳

@PaulKirtley 5 жыл бұрын

Cheers Mike

@xCodeView 5 жыл бұрын

@@PaulKirtley Welcome Paul

@MountainWildKraft 5 жыл бұрын

Really looking forward to the visual skills videos. I agree: that move will likely increase your subs. Thanks for all of your hard work and dedication!

@PaulKirtley 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ben

@BeeOutdoors 5 жыл бұрын

Great video pal and the rant was also entertaining but true, I will share what I do cause I love doing it, the only thing I am confident enough to teach is enjoy what you do, respect nature, believe in yourself and steel with your eyes not your hands as everything you learn can never again be lost. Can’t wait for the next one buddy 👍👍

@PaulKirtley 5 жыл бұрын

That's good self-awareness. And there is nothing wrong with sharing your experiences and documenting your journey. That's valuable (and potentially entertaining) for other people, regardless of where you are at. All the best, Paul

@BeeOutdoors 5 жыл бұрын

Paul Kirtley thanks Paul 👍

@derstoffausdemderjoghurtis 4 жыл бұрын

I am so glad that the Bushcraft community is the way it is. Unbelievable that it isnt a cancerous fashostuffed corner of the internet.

@SublimatedIce 5 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear the KZfaq platform isn't working for your Q&A. I watch your video's in the morning on my smart tv; Sadly it looks like the only podcast app it supports is through google music and I can't find you on there :( Does anyone know if its possible to listen Paul on that platform?

@PaulKirtley 5 жыл бұрын

I don't know the answer to this but I'll look into it.

@sgedd1 5 жыл бұрын

It sounds like you've had a good think about where your content will be most effective and what is going to work best for you... And, the announcement that you will be bringing skills based videos to the channel is great news indeed! I very much look forward to them. Although Q&A videos don't seem to fit with YT's changing platform, I've noticed that podcast type interviews especially when filmed do ok... It's something you are already well versed at and might be worth considering in the future when the skills videos are bringing in new viewers.

@PaulKirtley 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Stuart. Yes, I've noticed that interviews definitely seem popular currently. Or even chunks of interviews (Joe Rogan et al do this a lot). But when I look at my analytics, all my skills videos and tips videos do much better than any #AskPaulKirtley. Indeed looking at other bushcraft related channels, the views on many videos run at 25-50% of their subscriber base. The views on APKs run at around 5-10% of my subscriber base. If 90% of my subs either don't want to see that content or YT is not showing it to them, then things need to be changed up so I can add more value on this platform. Audio podcasts have a different dynamic altogether and I can see the differences in how the same material is consumed across different platforms. But I will continue to monitor things and I will continue to experiment to see what works on my channel. Thanks for your thoughts and input. Cheers, Paul

@nogravitas1013 5 жыл бұрын

I write this comment with mixed feelings. I found your channel and content just a few weeks back and have been watching it a lot, learning a lot and filling some gaps i did not know were there after 25 years of outdoor activities, being a boy scout since a young boy myself. I absolutely understand your wish to consolidate your content, especially if the youtube channel with it's current content isn't the amount of attention it deserves. On the other hand i really like to see the people i listen to. But that's a personal thing and does not effect your content at all ofc. So please know, your face will be missed ;-) But i was very happy to hear that you will continue to create skill related videos. I like those the most to be honest. So as an end note, please know that content and videos have great value to and impact on me and i am sure others as well. Greetings from Germany !

@PaulKirtley 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your thoughts and feedback. I really appreciate it. I have made #AskPaulKirtley videos in this format for over 3 years and I really enjoy making them, from choosing the questions to sitting down in the woods with a coffee to answer them through to putting the videos together and publishing them (it's quite a simple format to edit), so I have been considering this decision for months as I'll be sad to see the format go. I do need, however, to get this channel working better and looking at the most popular content here (as confirmed by your comments), even though a core of my subscribers really do like the APKs the skills based videos are those that people like the most. If I had the time and resources to produce both, maybe I would continue but ultimately, if I want to do more videos that are not APK, I need to ditch the APKs as videos. You'll still see my face, just doing different things :-) Warm regards, Paul

@dazatherton5737 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Paul i have just subscribed to your Paulkirtley podcast, There’s loads on there that I’m looking forward to listening to, #askpaulkirtley is the only podcast I have ever listened to so onwards and upwards, I’m looking forward to more great content, hope all goes good :-) :-)

@GarethZoeWildcamps 5 жыл бұрын

We'll be sad to see it go off youtube Paul but understand what your saying and your right about producing more visual content instead, we suspect that would be far more engaging for viewers. We don't always comment on your vids but we're the sado's that sit there for an hour watching the screen lol. It would be good to see more of your trips too though, especially the canoe stuff as it's something we're getting prepped for next year ourselves. All the best from both of us and keep up the great work you do. Gareth&Zoe

@PaulKirtley 5 жыл бұрын

HI Gareth and Zoe. Thanks for your comments and feedback. Your suggestions and requests are noted. Thanks for your continued interest and support! Warm regards, Paul

@drbrown1970 5 жыл бұрын

I can endorse the one-day taster, which my wife and I did as a day without the kids. Spoons looked after us and we both really enjoyed it, recommended very much. And the podcast, great to listen to on the way to work, the recent one with Prof Kevin Brownlee was fascinating.

@PaulKirtley 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Russell, thanks. It's good to hear from and I'm happy you still have good memories from the course :-) I'm glad you enjoyed Podcast 33 already! There's more in the pipeline and the next episode will be out soon. Cheers, Paul

@redcanoe14 5 жыл бұрын

Hello Paul, I am new to your Channel and I am happy to be here. Yes, I think you have made some good decisions with how you can reach out to and share your adventures and skills with your audience. Yes, there are some very large Bushcraft Channels out there, I subscribe to a few. This is not necessarily indicative of superior educational value though, although it may be great entertainment. Your channel, in my opinion, is of very high quality content above casual entertainment. As you mentioned I have cut a Japanese Water Stone in half. Though when I am out in the forest I do sometimes use a disposable 2 grade grit nail file (my wife does not thank me for this), they cut very well though the water stones make a better job. I accidentally left a 'wet' water stone in my shed, it was below -25C and crumbled to pieces when I took it out in the spring. I continue to experiment with light axes with longer shafts in the Spruce, Birch, Aspen, Maple, Balsam Fir forest I live in, I rarely use a machete, or heavy knife for firewood gathering or limbing as it takes too much time to process wood. With regard to Northern Sami (I have some ancestors way back) the axe has little value because they harvest brush for small fires (Arctic Birch, Arctic Willows etc) so the Leuku type knife has more value (I have a couple of old Sami 'Leukus'). Thanks, WS

@Boreascorax 5 жыл бұрын

Another Bushcraft event in the US is the Puckerbrush Primitive Gathering in Columbia, Maine, July 19-21, 2019. Check us out under "events" at www.prfgca.org A search will reveal several related videos on youtube.

@chrismurnin722 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Paul, I've often wondered how you managed to find the time to share your content over so many platforms? I tend to switch between KZfaq and Castbox dependent on what I'm up to, but your right I do mainly listen. Big question though is what you are going to do with all your new found free time? 😁

@PaulKirtley 5 жыл бұрын

I'm going to fill it with making more videos of course Chris ;-)

@WELSBYROOTS 5 жыл бұрын

I enjoy the visual APK on youtube, but I think your making a smart move. It makes sense and I look forward to more skill based video's on this channel, your a natural teacher. Can't believe you came to canada and didn't visit, next time I'll put a pot of coffee on for ya lol

@PaulKirtley 5 жыл бұрын

Yes, I'll miss doing the APK vids as I enjoy putting them together but I'm also frustrated I'm not making enough practical vids. And there are only so many hours in a week... I'll be in Canada 10-14 June 2019 ;-) bushcraftsymposium.com/

@WELSBYROOTS 5 жыл бұрын

@@PaulKirtley it's totally understandable, I look forward to the axe sharpening video when you have time. Take care Brother!

@scottbainetwisted_keel_adv5821 5 жыл бұрын

Paul do you enjoy the terrain , forest and resources of the UK over say places like the US or Canada any better. Or any preference as far as camping and bushcraft in the world where would you pick ?

@PaulKirtley 5 жыл бұрын

I think one of the aspects of visiting different terrains in similar climatic zones is you see the similarities as well as appreciating the differences. There is certainly more room in Canada but a lot of the resources are similar to elsewhere in the northern temperate. Fundamentally, if you put me in a forest, I'm happy :-)

@christopherellis2663 5 жыл бұрын

Northern temperate forests are just that, the animals slightly differ on the various continents, but the basic skills and knowledge remain the same.

@samclarke1495 5 жыл бұрын

Hay I was working what you use for a stove while camping

@samclarke1495 5 жыл бұрын

I was wondering what

@wildbrigante9596 5 жыл бұрын

"People making shit up...... quite regressive" haha agreed Paul!

@PaulKirtley 5 жыл бұрын

:-)

@k956upg 5 жыл бұрын

Regarding sleeping bags I'd avoid down bags as they compress under you & lose almost all insulation under you so down should only go on top as its only good when it lofts up. Look at the sewing style as well as down moves about & if it's got side to side stitching all the filling can sit at your sides but not on top of your body so look for box stitching if the fill of a bag can move. Thermal bace layers are the smallest lightest way to way insulation & a wool hat or balaclava can really add.... Heat pads cost £1 ish & can last 12+ hours thus adding a load of heat.(back ache stick on pads type) Always carry a foil blanket as they are very good short term but they should be an outer layer as they don't breathe.

@leftytracking1397 5 жыл бұрын

Diver Dan - Interesting comments regarding the down bag . I have very expensive North Face down bags rated for -30 degrees Fahrenheit and shaking them out to get the loft during freezing rain , wind and snow can be a real pain . I started using a North Face bag using a "hollow fill" synthetic insulation rated for 20 degree and put it inside a "Fox Bag" which is used for SAR / search and rescue . The Fox Bag is made from heavy mylar and by itself reflects approximately 70 % of an occupants body heat . many people have never used a military body bag to use as a cover over sleeping bags and I totally recommend them . Sleeping bag cover and can be used as a hammock - floatation device and improvised back pack . ATB

@scottbainetwisted_keel_adv5821 5 жыл бұрын

Oh and I apologize for not saying Hey first just got excited about speaking with a legend. Hey Paul

@PaulKirtley 5 жыл бұрын

Hey! :-) No worries.

@neemancallender9092 5 жыл бұрын

i wish you the very best of luck in your new shift I would ask that in closing Ask Paul that you create some sort of reference or table of contents to find this superb material

@PaulKirtley 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Neeman, thank you and yes that's a good idea. The work has already largely been done by enthusiastic viewers/listeners and I will implement this index online after Episode 80 has aired. Thanks!

@neemancallender9092 5 жыл бұрын

Paul Kirtley good searchable material is the key to keeping this stuff alive

@bobbyson39 5 жыл бұрын

Great Cesar approves 👍

@dlbma30677 5 жыл бұрын

Wise decision

@scottbainetwisted_keel_adv5821 5 жыл бұрын

One more thing Paul. I have thought about something and I believe people do not even realize that they can reach you or interact with you. At first I didn't and thought you were si big you would not even have time for all that which I understood but I was wrong. You answer and talk to me on Instagram and KZfaq as well as the awesome pod cast. Me personally I would like to see the instructional platform bit I would also like to see you just go out camp use your skills and have a good time. You are the man you are up there with Mors and Ray so from time to time cut loose have a great time and we will be right there with you enjoying the adventure. Hooe that was ok I wasn't trying to per say tell you how to run your business just what I think would be awesome to see along with all you do all ready. Cheers peace and enjoy life to the fullest

@PaulKirtley 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Scott, it's good to hear from you here too. Thanks for commenting directly on this episode and in particular the changes afoot to realign my output somewhat. I appreciate your input and have noted your remarks with respect to the type of vids you'd like to see here. I appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts. It's useful. Thanks.

@scottbainetwisted_keel_adv5821 5 жыл бұрын

@@PaulKirtley I like all your videos Paul and if your ever back in the USA I am a member of and helped in the start of a bushcraft school here called the woodsrunner school of reliance. If you do just want to get away from the camera and have a good time with some good people we have gatherings in between Joshua's weeks he has classes. So we can keep a secret just message me in the back corner on the ole enter web and we will put you up and take care of ya. We do some good cooking people do not give hungry.

@Groglor 5 жыл бұрын

More skill based stuff sounds nice

@douglasnewlands47 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Paul, I think, for what it's worth, that you are making the right decision in going forward utilising podcast and sharing practical / visual content via KZfaq. I will continue to take in both. I'm no expert, but I believe that you appreciate the feedback. Best wishes and take care. D.

@PaulKirtley 5 жыл бұрын

I do appreciate the feedback. It's good to know how this all sits with people, regardless of the platform algorithms. Cheers, Paul

@thewimpycamper7692 5 жыл бұрын

Love this change. Makes a lot of sense and i am VERY excited to see the visual demonstrations of your skills, as you have so much knowledge! 😃👍 Thanks for putting out great content Paul!

@Ichinin 5 жыл бұрын

I'm gonna miss the random interruptions of British Airways flying over your youtube filming spot...

@PaulKirtley 5 жыл бұрын

Only the southern one. The northern one has the occasional RAF jet only :-)

@skyblue-df2od 5 жыл бұрын

no marketing expert but some people like the personable, approachable route that your youtube videos give peeps...all that is lost in audio alone atb

@thatvanthing2872 5 жыл бұрын

brilliant. really good news. the collaboration with mike at TAOutdoors was the perfect spring board for skills based content Paul. I for one cant wait. Are we going to see things along the lines of your online bushcraft course tutorials OR will more be trip reporting with some skills ala the Paul and Mike overnighter??

@RobertsBulgaria 5 жыл бұрын

The platform probably isn't working because in these kind of videos, you talk the talk, but don't walk the walk. I don't have time to listen to a Q&A for one hour so fast forwarded through this trying to find anything practical and interesting, I didn't. A Picture paints a thousand words and all of that. Sorry, I'm sure that you're a great Bushcrafter and a nice guy, but this kind of film does nothing for me.

@PaulKirtley 5 жыл бұрын

Exactly. And you are not alone. Thanks for your candid feedback. It's much appreciated.