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Primitive Camping & Bushcraft

Chris Speir

66 episodes

2 days ago

The Primitive Camping & Bushcraft podcast, hosted by Chris Speir from Speiroutdoors, offers practical tips and insights to help outdoor enthusiasts enhance their wilderness skills. Each episode dives deep into topics from Chris's book, "Primitive Camping & Bushcraft," covering everything from essential gear and survival techniques to building a community of like-minded adventurers. Perfect for both seasoned pros and beginners, this podcast equips listeners with the knowledge they need to thrive in the great outdoors.

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The Primitive Camping & Bushcraft podcast, hosted by Chris Speir from Speiroutdoors, offers practical tips and insights to help outdoor enthusiasts enhance their wilderness skills. Each episode dives deep into topics from Chris's book, "Primitive Camping & Bushcraft," covering everything from essential gear and survival techniques to building a community of like-minded adventurers. Perfect for both seasoned pros and beginners, this podcast equips listeners with the knowledge they need to thrive in the great outdoors.

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Episodes (20/66)

Primitive Camping & Bushcraft

Primitive Camping Isn’t About Gear, It’s About Improvising

When gear breaks and plans fall apart, primitive camping reminds us that survival is about improvising, adapting, and practicing until it becomes second nature. True strength and contentment don’t come from perfect tools, but from learning to endure and trust Christ in every situation.

2 days ago

28 minutes 17 seconds

Primitive Camping & Bushcraft

Primitive Camp Dinner & Night Comforts | Bushcraft Cooking + Gear

In this episode of Fundamental Friday, Chris winds down a primitive camping day by cooking Spam in a skillet, cleaning up with hot water, and setting up camp lanterns for the night. From improvised pillows to versatile lights, this session highlights the small comforts that make roughing it enjoyable.

5 days ago

8 minutes 57 seconds

Primitive Camping & Bushcraft

Why You Wake Up Cold in a Hammock and How to Fix It

Chris shares the story of his first winter hammock camp where he woke up shaking from the dreaded hammock freeze and learned why convective cooling robs campers of their warmth. He breaks down the real fixes under quilts, pads, tarp strategy and closes with a reminder that true peace comes from the One who holds us.

1 week ago

28 minutes 8 seconds

Primitive Camping & Bushcraft

Setting Up Camp: Water Filtration, Sleeping Pad, and Dinner

In this Fundamental Friday episode, Chris demonstrates how to filter water with a gravity system, set up camp with a sleeping pad and wool blanket, and prepare dinner on a compact wood-burning stove. From clean water to sizzling Spam in a skillet, this video highlights how to balance survival essentials with comfort in the woods.

1 week ago

12 minutes 45 seconds

Primitive Camping & Bushcraft

From Clogged Filters to Rainwater: Bushcraft Water Tips

Chris shares a survival trip in the Mississippi heat where clogged water filters, dehydration, and a midnight rainstorm turned into hard-earned lessons in bushcraft. From practical skills like pre-filtering, boiling, and rainwater collection to reflections on what truly satisfies, this episode dives into both survival and deeper meaning.

2 weeks ago

34 minutes 6 seconds

Primitive Camping & Bushcraft

Scouting Camp, Collecting Water & Building a Lean-To (Step-by-Step)

Hike along as we spot natural insect repellent (American beautyberry), gather dry pine-straw tinder, collect and filter water, and choose a safe campsite away from widow-makers. Then I show exactly how to pitch a lean-to: setting a ridgeline with bank line, using a marlinspike toggle, tightening with a trucker’s hitch, and attaching the tarp with prusik loops and stakes.

2 weeks ago

18 minutes 30 seconds

Primitive Camping & Bushcraft

From Swiss Army to Custom Blades: A Knife Journey

Chris shares stories of his lifelong journey with knives, from his first Swiss Army blade to custom bushcraft tools that shaped his outdoor experiences. Alongside practical tips on knife safety, sharpening, and survival use, he reflects on Hebrews 4:12, drawing a powerful parallel between keeping a knife sharp and keeping faith sharp.

3 weeks ago

34 minutes 22 seconds

Primitive Camping & Bushcraft

Fire, Food, Shelter & More | Primitive Camping Gear Essentials

In this Fundamental Friday Video, Chris unpacks his entire Primitive Camping kit piece by piece, explaining what he carries, why it matters, and how it all fits together for a night in the woods. From fire-starting redundancy to cooking gear, water filtration, and even the comfort of a camp chair, this episode covers the foundation of a lengthy primitive camping trip.

3 weeks ago

14 minutes 27 seconds

Primitive Camping & Bushcraft

The Night My Lean To Faced the Storm

A storm tested my lean to shelter on the river and proved that real experience matters more than criticism. In this episode I share lessons from that night, what makes a shelter work, and why building on the right foundation of both wood and faith makes all the difference.

1 month ago

23 minutes 12 seconds

Primitive Camping & Bushcraft

Fundamental Friday Episode 2: Reviewing 2 Survival Kits for Bushcraft & Outdoors

In this Fundamental Friday episode, Chris breaks down two survival kits: the Entropy Survival Bag and the ESEE Survival Tin. Learn what gear is truly useful, what falls short, and how to build a kit that will actually hold up in the outdoors.

1 month ago

21 minutes 46 seconds

Primitive Camping & Bushcraft

The Quiet Truth of Camping Alone on the River

In this episode, Chris reflects on a listener’s comment about “getting too preachy” and shares why faith naturally flows into his outdoor life. From riverbank stillness to tending a morning fire, he shows how bushcraft lessons and Scripture, both teach us to prepare, listen, and find meaning in the quiet moments.

1 month ago

22 minutes 23 seconds

Primitive Camping & Bushcraft

The Fire Starter That Works Anywhere | Friday Skills Day Podcast

In this Friday Skills Day episode, I break down the All Weather Fire Starter and show how to get a reliable flame no matter the conditions. This is a hands-on, practical skill you can use in your own camp or survival setup.

1 month ago

10 minutes 16 seconds

Primitive Camping & Bushcraft

The cheap Hammock That Beats My $300 Ones

In this episode, I share my first-hand experience with the Mitzli hammock, a uniquely designed camping hammock that solves many of the common problems hammock campers face. From setup to comfort and durability, I break down why it’s now my official go-to gear for Speir Outdoors trips, and I close with a reminder of where real peace and safety come from.

1 month ago

26 minutes 54 seconds

Primitive Camping & Bushcraft

Primitive Camping Comfort: From Military Cots to Walmart Chairs

After a few weeks away dealing with personal and family challenges, I’m back at the fire to talk about camp comfort — from cots to chairs and how they can change your outdoor experience. Along the way, I share how these comforts parallel life’s seasons, drawing from James 1:2–4 about perseverance through trials.

1 month ago

29 minutes 17 seconds

Primitive Camping & Bushcraft

Why I’m Freeze Drying My Own Meals (And Not Chasing Trends Anymore)

After mentoring boys through Truth in Nature in the hills of North Georgia, Chris returns home with a deeper mission: to prepare real meals that matter. In this episode, he shares the launch of Primitive Camping Rations, why he's freeze-drying his own food, and how he's building a new YouTube channel: The Watchful Prepper to document the journey from scratch.

2 months ago

23 minutes 12 seconds

Primitive Camping & Bushcraft

Primitive Camping Q&A What Real Campers Are Talking About Right Now

In this episode of the Primitive Camping & Bushcraft Podcast, Chris dives into real-time conversations from the Primitive Camping and Bushcraft Facebook group, spotlighting member posts, gear debates, camp setups, and the importance of community learning. Blending field-tested wisdom, faith, and real talk, this episode is a laid-back yet deeply reflective fireside chat about making do with what you have, staying grounded in your gear and in grace.

2 months ago

33 minutes 20 seconds

Primitive Camping & Bushcraft

Don’t Let Gear Fail You: Simple Tools for Backwoods Repairs

In this episode of the Primitive Camping and Bushcraft Podcast, Chris dives into the essential gear every outdoorsman should carry for field repairs, from duct tape and zip ties to sail needles and floral wire. Whether you're mending a tarp, patching your boots, or improvising with what’s in your kit, this conversation equips you to handle unexpected breakdowns in the wild with confidence and skill.

3 months ago

28 minutes 55 seconds

Primitive Camping & Bushcraft

How to Preserve and Flavor Fish in the Wild (Bushcraft Style)

In this episode, Chris breaks down how to smoke fish in the field using nothing more than a fire, a few sticks, and some floral wire. Learn what woods to use, how to avoid ruining your meat with bad smoke, and why Magnolia might be your new favorite cooking wood.

3 months ago

29 minutes 21 seconds

Primitive Camping & Bushcraft

Primitive Pest Control: Real Mosquito Defense from the Campfire

Mosquitoes, ticks, red bugs, this isn’t your average camp chat. We’re talking real field-tested bug defense and how it ties straight into keeping your faith sharp and your walk strong.

3 months ago

39 minutes 43 seconds

Primitive Camping & Bushcraft

Soap in the Wild: Clean Hands, Clean Heart

In this episode, Chris breaks down how to stay clean in the woods, covering everything from DIY soap-making to clever ways to carry soap-impregnated paper. It’s a gritty, God-centered look at survival hygiene—and how cleansing the body and soul aren’t all that different.

3 months ago

21 minutes