#AskPaulKirtley 71 – Roycraft Packframes; Sharpening & Oiling Knives; Bow Drill Moisture Content
In this episode of #AskPaulKirtley, I answer listener questions about Roycraft packframes in bushcraft, how often you should sharpen your knife, oiling knives and bow drill woods moisture content. I also talk a little about the Helikon-Tex Patriot fleece jacket.
Watch #AskPaulKirtley
The video above is ad-free. If you particularly enjoy it, or gain value from it, consider buying me a coffee to help support the video hosting for these ad-free videos. Thanks!
#AskPaulKirtley videos are also available to view on my YouTube channel.
Listen To #AskPaulKirtley
Use the following controls to listen to the audio podcast right here or download the .mp3 to your device…
Links For This Episode of #AskPaulKirtley
How To Sharpen A Bushcraft Knife
Ballistol Universal Oil
Bow Drill – The Keys To Success
How To Watch #AskPaulKirtley On Other Platforms
The videos will be uploaded to my YouTube channel and embedded in the Facebook Page associated with this blog as well as embedded here on my blog.
How To Listen To #AskPaulKirtley On Other Platforms
Podcast RSS Feed: You can subscribe via the #AskPaulKirtley Podcast RSS Feed
iTunes: You can subscribe to #AskPaulKirtley via iTunes
Subscribe to #AskPaulKirtley on Player FM
Soundcloud: Follow me on here on Soundcloud
Leave A Comment…
Leave me a comment below. Let me know what you think of this episode. I read every one.
But remember if you want to ask a question for a future episode, don’t do this in the comments below, do it in one of the ways explained HERE.
Related Material On Paul Kirtley’s Blog:
Portable Sharpening Stones: Keeping Your Edge On The Trail
PK Podcast 022: Conversations From Bushcraftfestivalen
10 thoughts on “#AskPaulKirtley 71 – Roycraft Packframes; Sharpening & Oiling Knives; Bow Drill Moisture Content”
Thanks for insight again Paul, always interesting and informative.
Just as a light infantryman gonna put my 2c in on the roycraft frame as carrying heavy loads is basically 90% of my job. I would agree it’s cool and interesting for emergency situations or overnight camping but I would personally recommend people avoid hiking more than a couple k if they have any real weight in there. I learned the hard way that just “manning up” is not the way to have longevity in the outdoors. I believe looking after the most important (and irreplaceable) piece of kit you have should (your body) always be priority number 1 and if you’re not regularly carrying heavy loads you’re likely to put a fair amount of pressure on the spine if you’re caring more than say 20kg or so through the shoulders for long enough to get fatigued. The majority of the non combat medical retirements of my (now ex) colleagues has been due to too much weight with shitty packs (sometimes even with good onea) for too long and not enough preperation.
Thanks for the extra words of caution on pack weight and looking after your body. Much appreciated. Cheers, Paul
Of course. I’m sure you already had that all in mind but I felt like raising the point.
Anyway I appreciate your content and appreciate all the valuable info. Much of it has made field exercises much more comfortable for me.
No worries. I appreciate you adding to the discussion. I’m also happy my other materials have been useful to you.
Warm regards,
Paul
Hi Paul,
The rss feed to seem to have this episode in it yet?
Thanks.
OK I’ll look into it. Thanks Gav.
Hi Gav, this is now fixed.
Best, Paul
How is the wildlife where you’re from? I personally have a massive fear of bears here on the west coast which stops me from doing as much of this stuff that i’d love to eventually do haha. Do you ever think of that? How can I get over this? Haha. Cheers, Paul.
This is really informative & brilliant. Just phenomenal. Thanks a lot for your fantastic info. Keep up the great job.
I’m so glad you liked this so much. Thanks for the feedback Tiffany.