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#AskPaulKirtley 84 – Forest Access, Wet Clothing and Kit, Tarps Lines At Head Height

#AskPaulKirtley 84 – Forest Access, Wet Clothing and Kit, Tarps Lines At Head Height

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In this episode of #AskPaulKirtley I answer questions about forest access and fire rules, how to deal with kit and clothing getting wet, and suggestions for setting up tarp lines at head height, along with some thoughts on knot repertoire.

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#AskPaulKirtley 84 Timestamps

01:33 What are the legal regulations for operating a campfire in the UK? Is there a legal restriction for wheelchair users in the UK to enter the forest (like in Germany)?

04:05 What do you do when/if things go horribly awry and all your gear and clothes get wet? How do you dry various pieces of kit and what do you prioritise?

33:45 When putting up tarps, to get it at head height, which knots should be used? Are they the same as the Evenk hitch and taut tarp hitch used for setting personal tarps at chest height or are there better knots to be used for this?

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How To Tie An Adjustable Guyline Hitch
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2 thoughts on “#AskPaulKirtley 84 – Forest Access, Wet Clothing and Kit, Tarps Lines At Head Height”

  1. Marcel Lafond says:
    at 21:44

    Quality advice, Paul.
    Yes, more of the people who look for the freebees would do better if they actually spent a few dollars/quid/yen/kronas/ruples/whatever currency they own and take your online courses. I certainly have not regretted taking either of the courses available online. They are worth the money. They are an investment in our continuing bushcraft/survival experiences. And, they are rewarding to accomplish and review.

    Reply
    1. Paul Kirtley says:
      at 12:46

      Hi Marcel, thanks for your comments, and in particular your positive words about the paid courses. I’m glad you feel this way about them and, from my perspective, it has been great to have you involved in them, and being so engaged with the material. Seeing how you apply the lessons in your locale, what materials you use and your feedback has been useful for me in framing the course to other people too. Your questions are always useful too, for me to focus my thinking and expand my ways of explanation. Plus, you also contribute with information and experience, giving back to the course, and its members. Thank you for being part of it.

      Warm regards,

      Paul

      Reply

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