Hi, above is the latest in the #AskPaulKirtley series. Make sure you check out the earlier episodes too, collected together in the following handly playlist - ua-cam.com/play/PLZd0Jw9pFXqWC0M1g73AGS49i7KtCK_v4.html
Really happy with my 2 courses, I love the Paul Kirtley method of teaching this information. Anything I learn on this topic from others, I can neatly fit into the PKirtley structure. Came across 16th century Japanese wooden and beeswax dentures - another useful use of wood! :)
Good advice on building up strength for a long, arduous hike. In anticipation of doing (most) of the South West Coastal Path, two months before I stated doing three 15 km hikes a week with my rucksack stuffed with 2ltr water bottles, starting at 8Kg and increasing the weight by 2Kg a week until I reached 18Kg, which I figured would cover the weight of everything I'd need to carry, plus a bit in reserve. Anyone who goes 'cold' into such a long slog as the SWCP, , and wants to be self sufficient the entire way, is just asking for trouble and injury. By the time I got to carrying 18Kg, It didn't feel that much more strenuous than 8Kg did weeks earlier.
Great to see you here again Always quality I also like the Snugpak SF bivi, the half zip makes getting out in the middle of the night much easier I had a half zip put into my sleeping bag liner for the same reason For winter use, the Alpkit Hulka XL is a very light weight 500g reasonably priced quality bivi It is cavernous Training I am training now for C2C I live in a mountain town at 800 m My basic hours walk is 250 m and 400 actual steps up My training walk is down to the vadi (steep sided valley) which again is 250m on a rocky trail Gone from 8 kg to 18 kg at a 8 km walk
Nice to see #AskPaulKirtley starting to make a more frequent appearance again. I like that you field questions about equipment but don't focus on it too much. For me, bushcraft is about identifying and working with natural resources although I do seem to have acquired lots of kit over the years... all the best, Andy
Paul, Your video while CxC skiing with the airline pilot,in Norway was really good. I want to know what coat you called the Mother-ship. Too many jackets on the market to get a fair comparison. My gig is I'm a big guy 250lbs,and 6' tall. My arms are longer than my inseam 36" and still cant touch my toes. All the coats have velcroe closures and they hang up on any of the fleece things and is totally annoying .Need a coat that is parka length, Big to help vent heat, hood , buttons in stead of velcroe, and Quiet not plastic that gets cold and noisy. I CxC ski and the sounds of the snow and skis is SO nice but the plastic trash bag sound will wake the dead. Any help on this or your ideas will really help. Thank you
Another good episode, interesting to hear your thoughts on bivvy bags, glad I’m not the only one with different bivvy bags for different types of trips.
Good timing i was just about to research bivvies after seeing my old one leak last month. About the backpacking fitness thing, every few days do atleast an hour walk with a dumbell weight inside haha! Was a postman for 27 years and ever had an issue backpacking but last 3 years its tougher going out and need to think about maintaining that strength and fitness, it's no longer taken for granted (plus I'm older hah!)
An odd question for another #AskPaulKirtley - As a long time professional outdoorsman, what watch(s) do you prefer? Since I retired, I haven't used a watch, but since I only bring my cell phone for emergencies (I keep it powered off), I'm looking for a sturdy outdoor watch. Love your work, thanks for all you do - it is very much appreciated!
Another great one Paul, good tips on backpack fitness, I did a route kit less (many years ago) timed it and then added pack weight (books) and then went to match my kit less time, Old injuries have caught up with me so peak bagging is out of the question, I think my first camping cook kit was carved from stone 😀 Looking forward to the spey with plenty of (prescription) drugs 😂 Please bring signed book, if you want to personalise it further feel free to add your own comments, Take care my friend. Nige ☕☕☕👍👍⛺
Hey Paul, I'm in the military and need to start training for mountain climbing. My unit is starting a company specifically for mountain operations. Only problem is I have back and knee injuries because the military issued gear sucks. I have better personal gear now, but I'm wondering if you have any specific recommendations for training for that kind of thing without injuring myself further. Really enjoyed the video and have only recently come across your channel. You have some excellent content. Thanks for putting it out there for all of us.
Find a way of cardio (stationary bike etc.) that you can do without pain and start easy and increase intensity over time. You’ll build up enough muscle to be pain free (most of the time) and when you’re at that point start jogging every morning around 20-30min. Start just with normal clothing and increase the intensity by using a small pack. If you can Jog with a pack you’ll be good on every military March etc.
@@max_fjellstorm That's great advice.I would also recommend for Adam to consider nordic walking as he will be able to engage upper body muscles too.Diet is also worth to look into in terms of helping i.e. reduce inflammation,grow muscle,bone and joint strength, flexibility, etc. But most important advice I can give to anyone is start taking cold showers.That is absolutely top level game changer.P.S. I'm not professional, of course seek doctor advice before.In the meantime search for Wim Hoff method on YT.
@@Smokdeel normally I’d agree. Diet and a lot more can be done. But the problem is, if you give someone 100s of advice he doesn’t know where to start. If he sticks to what I wrote he’ll be set up good enough for most military exercises. There are a lot of very unfit guys in the military today and they Manage it.
I've spent several years with terrible feet, after training with bad shoes for 12 months. One things solved it for me. • If you're able to walk off trail, then only exercise on that soft area. I can walk 15 hours à day in the backcountry for months. Zero pain, while any hard or moderate surfaces will do me in after a day of forced marching. Being picky about the ground you exercise on was the only way for me to get the miles down. For the back issue, I have no solution for you. Personally, I have experienced 11 immobilisations in the past decade. I solved it, but lightening the base weight to
Hey Mick. It depends on which sleeping bag I am using and whether it is just an overnight trip or longer but I usually use something a bit bigger such as my trusty Berghaus Vulcan, which I've also used for ski tours (without side pockets). Check out more on that kit load-out on the following post on my site - paulkirtley.co.uk/2015/equipment-for-a-ski-touring-adventure-in-norway/
I'm such a clumsy heavy-footed knobhead that I never get the chance to start a regular boot care regime before I put a rock or branch through them lmao
First: Paul, what do you use to trim your hair? Then: This is the first time I heard the term 'backpacking shape'. I must admit I used a lot of virtual reality to stay fit during Corona. And then I actually caught Covid-19 Delta. So my advice is: Get vaccinated. Covid might not kill you, but it's not exactly fun either.
@@GhostZero1111 Sorry to hear about your mother's stroke. You are right, it's not the right forum, though I stick with my opinion and looking at adverse severe effects of the major vaccinations, they are very low. You can read up the percentages yourself. Whereas actually Corona infection itself was proven to increase the chance of a stroke in risk candidates by about 1.4%. I didn't tell people what to do, I advised - out of my own experience - what I'd do. There were two nights where I thought I'd suffocate and I'm not even a major risk candidate. Whereas I must be very careful with vaccinations myself, which is the only reason I didn't get one. Anyway, all the best to your mother and yourself in the future.
@@GhostZero1111 That's fine. Many years ago I received a call at work and heard that a whole country away my mother - who planned to visit me the weekend - had died. There was no obvious cause, she was just dead. Not that many years ago, my fiancee died after long months of suffering from Malaria and a virus they were unable to identify. I have full understanding this makes us - rightfully - emotional and doubtful. Unfortunately - and I don't mean this as a joke - life and health sometimes are a risky game of chance and you can only do so much to protect yourself. So don't worry, I think I know the place you are in and there is no need to be sorry. None at all.
Hi, above is the latest in the #AskPaulKirtley series. Make sure you check out the earlier episodes too, collected together in the following handly playlist - ua-cam.com/play/PLZd0Jw9pFXqWC0M1g73AGS49i7KtCK_v4.html
Really happy with my 2 courses, I love the Paul Kirtley method of teaching this information. Anything I learn on this topic from others, I can neatly fit into the PKirtley structure. Came across 16th century Japanese wooden and beeswax dentures - another useful use of wood! :)
Good advice on building up strength for a long, arduous hike. In anticipation of doing (most) of the South West Coastal Path, two months before I stated doing three 15 km hikes a week with my rucksack stuffed with 2ltr water bottles, starting at 8Kg and increasing the weight by 2Kg a week until I reached 18Kg, which I figured would cover the weight of everything I'd need to carry, plus a bit in reserve. Anyone who goes 'cold' into such a long slog as the SWCP, , and wants to be self sufficient the entire way, is just asking for trouble and injury. By the time I got to carrying 18Kg, It didn't feel that much more strenuous than 8Kg did weeks earlier.
Great to see you here again
Always quality
I also like the Snugpak SF bivi, the half zip makes getting out in the middle of the night much easier
I had a half zip put into my sleeping bag liner for the same reason
For winter use, the Alpkit Hulka XL is a very light weight 500g reasonably priced quality bivi
It is cavernous
Training
I am training now for C2C
I live in a mountain town at 800 m
My basic hours walk is 250 m and 400 actual steps up
My training walk is down to the vadi (steep sided valley) which again is 250m on a rocky trail
Gone from 8 kg to 18 kg at a 8 km walk
Nice to see #AskPaulKirtley starting to make a more frequent appearance again. I like that you field questions about equipment but don't focus on it too much. For me, bushcraft is about identifying and working with natural resources although I do seem to have acquired lots of kit over the years... all the best, Andy
Didnt realise you came back Paul. Good to hear always.
Paul, Your video while CxC skiing with the airline pilot,in Norway was really good. I want to know what coat you called the Mother-ship. Too many jackets on the market to get a fair comparison. My gig is I'm a big guy 250lbs,and 6' tall. My arms are longer than my inseam 36" and still cant touch my toes. All the coats have velcroe closures and they hang up on any of the fleece things and is totally annoying .Need a coat that is parka length, Big to help vent heat, hood , buttons in stead of velcroe, and Quiet not plastic that gets cold and noisy.
I CxC ski and the sounds of the snow and skis is SO nice but the plastic trash bag sound will wake the dead. Any help on this or your ideas will really help. Thank you
Another good episode, interesting to hear your thoughts on bivvy bags, glad I’m not the only one with different bivvy bags for different types of trips.
Good timing i was just about to research bivvies after seeing my old one leak last month. About the backpacking fitness thing, every few days do atleast an hour walk with a dumbell weight inside haha! Was a postman for 27 years and ever had an issue backpacking but last 3 years its tougher going out and need to think about maintaining that strength and fitness, it's no longer taken for granted (plus I'm older hah!)
Nice sharing 👍
An odd question for another #AskPaulKirtley - As a long time professional outdoorsman, what watch(s) do you prefer? Since I retired, I haven't used a watch, but since I only bring my cell phone for emergencies (I keep it powered off), I'm looking for a sturdy outdoor watch. Love your work, thanks for all you do - it is very much appreciated!
Casio. Solar world timers are good.
Omega Seamaster or Rolli Submariner
Another great one Paul, good tips on backpack fitness, I did a route kit less (many years ago) timed it and then added pack weight (books) and then went to match my kit less time,
Old injuries have caught up with me so peak bagging is out of the question, I think my first camping cook kit was carved from stone 😀
Looking forward to the spey with plenty of (prescription) drugs 😂
Please bring signed book, if you want to personalise it further feel free to add your own comments,
Take care my friend.
Nige ☕☕☕👍👍⛺
Paul, what is your go-to Slayer album or track?
Reign In Blood. Obviously ;-)
Hey Paul, I'm in the military and need to start training for mountain climbing. My unit is starting a company specifically for mountain operations. Only problem is I have back and knee injuries because the military issued gear sucks. I have better personal gear now, but I'm wondering if you have any specific recommendations for training for that kind of thing without injuring myself further. Really enjoyed the video and have only recently come across your channel. You have some excellent content. Thanks for putting it out there for all of us.
Find a way of cardio (stationary bike etc.) that you can do without pain and start easy and increase intensity over time. You’ll build up enough muscle to be pain free (most of the time) and when you’re at that point start jogging every morning around 20-30min. Start just with normal clothing and increase the intensity by using a small pack. If you can Jog with a pack you’ll be good on every military March etc.
@@max_fjellstorm That's great advice.I would also recommend for Adam to consider nordic walking as he will be able to engage upper body muscles too.Diet is also worth to look into in terms of helping i.e. reduce inflammation,grow muscle,bone and joint strength, flexibility, etc. But most important advice I can give to anyone is start taking cold showers.That is absolutely top level game changer.P.S. I'm not professional, of course seek doctor advice before.In the meantime search for Wim Hoff method on YT.
@@Smokdeel normally I’d agree. Diet and a lot more can be done. But the problem is, if you give someone 100s of advice he doesn’t know where to start. If he sticks to what I wrote he’ll be set up good enough for most military exercises. There are a lot of very unfit guys in the military today and they Manage it.
@@max_fjellstorm That’s true 🖐🏻🤠
I've spent several years with terrible feet, after training with bad shoes for 12 months.
One things solved it for me.
• If you're able to walk off trail, then only exercise on that soft area. I can walk 15 hours à day in the backcountry for months. Zero pain, while any hard or moderate surfaces will do me in after a day of forced marching.
Being picky about the ground you exercise on was the only way for me to get the miles down.
For the back issue, I have no solution for you. Personally, I have experienced 11 immobilisations in the past decade. I solved it, but lightening the base weight to
Hi Paul do you use a bigger Bergen in winter for uk or still the sabre 45 with side pouches thx?
Hey Mick. It depends on which sleeping bag I am using and whether it is just an overnight trip or longer but I usually use something a bit bigger such as my trusty Berghaus Vulcan, which I've also used for ski tours (without side pockets). Check out more on that kit load-out on the following post on my site - paulkirtley.co.uk/2015/equipment-for-a-ski-touring-adventure-in-norway/
French army f1 for me Mick
I'm such a clumsy heavy-footed knobhead that I never get the chance to start a regular boot care regime before I put a rock or branch through them lmao
Snugpak do an XL bivvy bag
Yup, they do.
As far as I can tell, It's the same circumfrance, but longer, room for gear.
First: Paul, what do you use to trim your hair?
Then: This is the first time I heard the term 'backpacking shape'.
I must admit I used a lot of virtual reality to stay fit during Corona. And then I actually caught Covid-19 Delta.
So my advice is: Get vaccinated. Covid might not kill you, but it's not exactly fun either.
@@GhostZero1111 Sorry to hear about your mother's stroke. You are right, it's not the right forum, though I stick with my opinion and looking at adverse severe effects of the major vaccinations, they are very low. You can read up the percentages yourself.
Whereas actually Corona infection itself was proven to increase the chance of a stroke in risk candidates by about 1.4%.
I didn't tell people what to do, I advised - out of my own experience - what I'd do.
There were two nights where I thought I'd suffocate and I'm not even a major risk candidate.
Whereas I must be very careful with vaccinations myself, which is the only reason I didn't get one.
Anyway, all the best to your mother and yourself in the future.
@@GhostZero1111 That's fine. Many years ago I received a call at work and heard that a whole country away my mother - who planned to visit me the weekend - had died. There was no obvious cause, she was just dead.
Not that many years ago, my fiancee died after long months of suffering from Malaria and a virus they were unable to identify.
I have full understanding this makes us - rightfully - emotional and doubtful.
Unfortunately - and I don't mean this as a joke - life and health sometimes are a risky game of chance and you can only do so much to protect yourself.
So don't worry, I think I know the place you are in and there is no need to be sorry. None at all.
Again. It is a beautiful Forrest but, the Camera man should back up and cover a larger view … and we can see you better too. Thank you !!
Hi Paul, when you spoke about hill repeats this movie came straight to my mind. ;-)
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hill_(film)