Ben has recently purchased some new bikes for himself and kids to hit the trails. We talk about the research that went into the choice and his initial thoughts on what he decided on! Future 1 year check-in?

Tonight Ben and I chat about having a plan B in the back pocket. With the wildfires going on out West and another fire season ramping up here, what do you do if you come back from an adventure are are faced with an unexpected emergency? What can you do to try and medicate those risks?

My daughter Lily has been asking to come on the podcast ever since Ben did the episode with his daughter a fair while ago. It never worked out with Bed time and school, but summer Vaca is on so now we have a chance! Tonight Lily is going to join me, and we are going to look through her adventuring kit and talk a little bit about her adventures in t…

Tonight we are chatting about extreme heat and the outdoors. Both side of the country are abnormally hot for this time of year, so lets talk about it!

What are some of the things you should think about before taking your pet into the woods? We chat about some common things that are missed, our experiences, and some suggestions!

Where is a good place to get drinking water when you are out in the woods? What places should you avoid?

Tonight we are talking about wood Optics! Binoculars, monoculars, spotting scopes and more! Do have have something favorite that you bring into the woods with you?

Tonight we are doing a quick talk on some things you can do to increase your fitness and get you ready for your next adventure! Do you have something you do to keep you in shape? It's Men's Health month, so maybe a nudge in the right direction!

What we can do when things go wrong. How to vet camping buddies. When to bail if things feel wrong, and much more!

Tonight we talk about how to find and setup that perfect campsite!

The importance of research. How assumptions can lead to issues and having contingency when things go wrong or unexpectedly!

Tonight we interview Steve, a fellow YouTuber and Bushcrafter! We'll dive into what got him into Bushcrafting, and his journey into youtube!

Tonight Melissa joins the episode to chat about neurodiversity and nature!

Tonight by request we go over some of the equipment that we use personally for shooting videos, as well as some of the gear that other outdoors adventures use when shooting their videos. Hopefully we can answer some questions and give you a basic idea of what you need vs what you can get.

Looking to put something in your belly that tastes good and hits the spot? Tonight we chat just about that! Maybe you will even find a few gems of information for your next outing!

Tonight we will be chatting about some of the common myths that are still floating round today, not only from new bushcrafters, but experienced ones as well. What are some of the myths that you have heard, and what are your thoughts? Tonight we will be covering ours!

It's that time of year again when fire regulations are coming into effect and you might have some restrictions on when and where you can have a campfire. Tonight we'll be doing a quick review on some fire safety tips and on some alternatives that you can use to get some light and cook your food.

Tonight we ate talking about tough terrain! It's something that experienced and new bushcrafters alike have a tenancy to underestimate, so lets dive in and climb them obstacles!

Tonight we will be chatting about some options to get you out there on the water! Pros, cons, thoughts, ideas and suggestions from personal experience!

We are going to be chatting about paracord! Yes its very popular around the bushcrafting community, but is it really all its cracked up to be? We look at that tonight and give some advise, pros, cons and alternatives!

We will be chatting about some of our worst stories about bugs in the woods, and what you can do so that you don't get into the same situation!

We had a request to go over a scenario where someone becomes lost and the steps they would go through. We were given some supplies and asked to walk through the steps we would take, so hopefully we give some good information in case you ever find yourself in this predicament!

Tonight we are chatting about Bushcraft Etiquette. How to approach someone in the woods? Sharing a campsite? Or how far to go to setup your own? All questions we will look at!

Tonight we chat about Fears vs danger! When you are alone in the woods, there can be any number of things that can get your fear building, but are they actually dangerous?

Tonight we will be chatting about switching our thinking to spring. On one end of the country Ben is looking at droughts, and over here we could be looking at massive flooding once all this snow melts. Different trains of thought for 2 different extremes.

Tonight's episode is by request and in response to a question that was asked to us; "What is the best snow to use to build a shelter?" So on the heels of Canada's East coast "Snowmageddon" it seemed like a great topic to chat about!

Tonight we are talking about some of our favorite things to do while we are around camp. Making spoons, faces, tripods, tent pegs and more! Stop in and let us know what you do! You never know, maybe you will find something you like, or inspire someone to try something new!

Tonight we revisit an old topic. It's been awhile and some things have changed since the last time we talked about them, Ben has a new pair with a little bit of new tech that might interest others!

Tonight we talk about all the options you have to light up around your campsite! Some tips, tricks, thoughts and opinions. Join us and weight in!

tonight we chat about multi-tools! What makes a good one? Does brand matter? Whats our experiences with different types, and what do we recommend?Multi-Tool:https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0C2Y688Q8?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

We recently lost a good friend and bushcrafter who has been a major part of ABA since we started. Steve was an amazing individual who brought out the best in everyone that he was around. Join us tonight while we share some stories in honorable memory of a incredible fellow who left us way too soon....…

tonight Ben and I chat about repair kits! What do you need? What can you make in the bush? Lots of questions and hopefully some insight!

What do you consider camping? Where do you draw the line? Sharing some stories from out past to get you thinking today!

How do you balance space, heating, ventilation, protection of gear and a few other factors when you are building a shelter? Ben and I chat about that very subject tonight!

Tonight Ben and I have an open chat on Hot tenting. We give some tips, tricks, thoughts, and everything else related that we can think of! Be sure to stop in and drop your 2 cents!

A quick chat on cold weather fire to get everyone refreshed and ready for the winter, plus some Black Friday sales to keep in mind for some Christmas ideas!

Tonight we chat about some of the things we need to think about when making the switch from warm/cool weather to the cold weather of the winter.

Its that time of year again when hunting season is in full swing, so ABA is doing our yearly reminder on how to keep safe when you are in the woods.

A topic with a bit of debate. If you are doing some research in on this topic, be sure to give a listen and get out 2 cents on the subject! Which one to choose? Whats the best choice? Does it matter? Hopefully we shed a little light on all this and more!

What our ideal bug out location would be, and the factors that go into making that choice. What are some things that would matter to you? Join us tonight and share your thoughts!

Tonight Ben and I chat about when we pull the pull due to weather and some of the things that make the decision for us. What are your thoughts on this? What factors come into play that make you decide that its not worth it due to weather?

Tonight we are chatting about hiking! Not so much the actual hobby/activity (though kinda), but more how we walk in and around the woods. Finding our pace, adjusting our stride, using trekking poles and walking sticks, ect. Join us tonight at 9 AST! We welcome any hikers to hop on and share your tips and tricks!…

Checking multiple forecasts, looking at historical data, understanding the signs like cloud formations and changes to barometric pressure, Jet stream and weather patterns. Plus some old proverbs that we still use today!

How do you decide what you should bring on the trip? How do you pack it up once you decide? Ben and I chat about these topics and other ideas. If you are just getting into Bushcraft, we might have some golden nuggets of information! If you are a long time vet, then stop in and give your 2 cents!

Ben and I go back to basics this week and have a chat on camp chairs! Some or the different types out there, our thoughts on them, pros and cons!

How do you stay calm when everything around you is falling apart? Ben and I chat about some of the things we do, and some of the info that we have gathered from not only our Bushcrafting experience, but from our first responded backgrounds as well.

What is it? Whats out thoughts? Its that time of year when you can cut down on some of your gear and still sat out pretty comfortably, heres our take on stealth camping.

Tonight Ben and I have a chat about how our forests are changing over time and what that could mean when it comes to Bushcrafting. Join us and let us know your thought!

Quick fixes and items that serve many purposes.

We are back from our 2 weeks off! Just chatting about what we did while we were gone, some updates, and just getting back into the groove of things!