The Practical Woodsman
Education • Travel • Preparedness
The Practical Woodsman is a way to share love of the wilderness, as well as my observations, thinking, and approach to what folks today are calling 'bushcraft' and 'survival'. The focus is on what is practical, as well as pointing out certain things being demonstrated by 'bushcrafters' today that are not practical at all.
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A Tweak!

I appreciate everybody’s patience these past couple of months as I’ve been experimenting with different adjustments to The Practical Woodsman. For example, you’ve seen me introduce a new logo, and then you’ve seen various adjustments made to that logo.

Another new change I wanted to let all of you know - especially my Locals friends - is that I’m doing away with “Podcasts” and “Exclusives” and combining them into simply The Practical Woodsman Show. I think this will simplify things for everybody a lot.

Things were different back when I was offering an audio-version only of The Practical Woodsman and uploading to the podcast platforms. It made sense then for me to split up the two different show types of Podcasts and Exclusives, because I could save certain things for video and other things for discussions only. Now that I’m not doing any shows that are meant to be listened to only, there’s no longer any reason to continue splitting up my shows that way.

Along with this change, please know that I have changed the numbering system for my videos. All the videos that used to be “Podcasts” and “Exclusives” are now numbered in sequence together and simply called “Episodes”. So moving forward you’ll simply see The Practical Woodsman (Show) Ep. 122, Ep 123, Ep 124, and so forth. I’ve already gone back in time and made all of these changes, as well as update every single one of the thumbnail images of these videos.

I really think I’m nearing the end of any updates for this year - and hopefully for several years to come. I appreciate y’all being along for the ride!

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A Little Light

Out here, a little light goes a long way. You don't need to push back the whole night, just enough of it to see your next step.

— The Practical Woodsman

00:00:15
October 30, 2026
As long as we’re on the topic of kayaking…

This is something I can say I never experienced on the ol’ Shawnee Appalachy River.

00:00:39
October 24, 2026
Braving the Ol’ Shawnee Appalachy (Series Teaser)

First full chapter available now on YouTube & Rumble

00:01:53
October 30, 2026
Braving the Ol’ Shawnee Appalachy Pt 2: Ornery Gal

Braving the Ol' Shawnee Appalachy - Pt 2: Ornery Gal

Damp insulation won't keep you warm. Dry your layers whenever the sun gives you the chance, because the woods won't remind you before nightfall.

— The Practical Woodsman

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The view is the reward, but the climb is the lesson. Nobody ever learned anything standing at the overlook.

— The Practical Woodsman

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