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#AskPaulKirtley 65: Tips For Fires Under Tarps, More Bushcraft On TV, Typha Fibre Extraction

#AskPaulKirtley 65: Tips For Fires Under Tarps, More Bushcraft On TV, Typha Fibre Extraction

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In this episode of #AskPaulKirtley I answer questions on tips for having fires under tarps, will there or should there be more bushcraft on TV, what might the causes be of getting pumped forearms when making feathersticks, is there a best time of year to harvest wood for carving, and details of Typha fibre extraction.

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14 thoughts on “#AskPaulKirtley 65: Tips For Fires Under Tarps, More Bushcraft On TV, Typha Fibre Extraction”

  1. Andrew Gorman says:
    at 19:17

    Great episode Paul – good advice on fires/tarps, thx! one of your best yet I reckon.

    Reply
    1. Paul Kirtley says:
      at 02:12

      Thanks Andy. Glad you enjoyed it. Cheers, Paul

      Reply
  2. Marcel Lafond says:
    at 00:30

    Careful Paul. Carrion eaters looking at you (buzzard, kestrel). They may think you’re a starving, weary wanderer, leaning on a tree waiting to die, and they’re sizing up your bones for a meal.

    Reply
    1. Paul Kirtley says:
      at 02:12

      Good point Marcel. I think I’m safe from the kestrel as long as I don’t leave a trail of pee like a rodent does 🙂

      Still, I’ll be more careful of the buzzard next time though…

      Cheers,

      Paul

      Reply
  3. Peter Emerson says:
    at 03:17

    Thanks again for your informative episode
    Regards Peter Australia

    Reply
    1. Paul Kirtley says:
      at 19:30

      My pleasure Peter. Glad you enjoy these episodes. Warm regards, Paul

      Reply
  4. Peter Emerson says:
    at 03:20

    Thanks again for your informative episode
    Regards Peter Australia

    Reply
  5. Dave Howard (Howard 48) says:
    at 08:20

    Hi Paul, thanks for another great episode. Wondering now if making a Typha leaf blind for our newly fitted bathroom would be a good idea. With regard to the fires under tarps I am thinking that the height that the tarp is set at will determine how hot the tarp gets.
    All the best, Dave.

    Reply
    1. Paul Kirtley says:
      at 22:30

      Hi Dave, I look forward to seeing a photo of your Typha bathroom blind 🙂

      Warm regards,

      Paul

      Reply
  6. Antonius says:
    at 01:38

    Hi Paul. Been watching your content for a long time, but never subscribed to your channel on YouTube. Good you prompted me at the end there.

    This information about how to saw off a tree limb is new to me. You explain it briefly in the question regarding harvesting green wood for carving. Any chance of you providing a short video demo of that? Is this “bushcraft technique” the same as what an arborist or competent gardener would use?

    Reply
    1. Paul Kirtley says:
      at 22:28

      Hi Antonius, I can add a video of the technique to my long list of suggestions and see if the opportunity arises to film it. I wouldn’t necessarily classify it as a bushcraft technique, more one employed by anyone who wants to take care and be respectful, so yes would include use by arborists and gardeners.

      Warm regards,

      Paul

      Reply
  7. Mr Kevin B says:
    at 19:12

    Another GREAT episode! And more useful info. Love the videos, and please keep up the great work. Have a good one, and look forward to 65 coming in a few seconds! (I am a little behind in the viewing!) Many thanks. Kevin B

    Reply
    1. Paul Kirtley says:
      at 04:12

      Hi Kevin,

      Glad you enjoyed this one and are managing to catch up. 🙂

      Warm regards,

      Paul

      Reply
  8. Luke says:
    at 12:59

    Re fires under tarps: i think people underestimate just how good water is at absorbing heat. Yes you may get pinholes from sparks and embers, but a wet tarp is very unlikely to get warm enough to melt because the water on the outside will absorb heat far quicker thant the fabric ever could. As evidenced by the old magic trick of holding a lit match under a water balloon.

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