Orion Aon of @foragecolorado joins Kevin Estela in this week's podcast. Orion works in the forestry industry, teaches foraging classes including how to mushroom hunt, and is a hunter/fisherman/outdoorsman. Orion and Kevin have discuss various topics including common plant myths, building your own fishing rods, what to do while visiting Colorado and more. Sponsors and Affiliates: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BioProtein Technology⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Code "Fieldcraft" for $30 off the BioPro+ HGH...

Zachary Hanson, author of Turning Feral, joins Kevin Estela in this week's podcast. Hanson left the comfort of the corporate world to live in a remote town in Idaho where he took up hunting and trapping. Hanson and Estela discuss some of the technical aspects of commercial trapping, the odds of fighting 100 kids, the role of the beaver in American history, how to minimize scent, and much more. Follow Hanson on Instagram at @letmedielearning. Sponsors and...

In this week's podcast, Kurt Gamache from Born Primitive Outdoor and Kevin Estela from Fieldcraft survival discuss best practices with outdoor clothing, the lessons Gamache learned hunting and how they applied to his military career, game cleaning, ballistics and more. Gamache is the Director of Operations for Born Primitive Outdoor and formerly special operations. Find Born Primitive on the web www.bornprimitiveoutdoor.com and on instagram at @bornprimitiveoutdoor and Kurt at...

Garrett Aida is CEO of Dark Energy and  joins Fieldcraft Survival's Kevin Estela in this week's podcast. Garrett travels internationally on a regular basis, gets his adrenaline fix speed riding, and creates energy solutions for the outdoorsman and adventurer. The two have known one another for many years and recently hung out at the Western Hunt Expo in SLC. For more information about Dark Energy, check them out on the web at www.darkenergy.com and Instagram at @darkenergytech Sponsors and...

Jason Marks of Team Easties joins Kevin Estela in this week's podcast about signaling, search and rescue, and the tools needed to be found in emergencies. Marks runs Team Easties and his signal panel is currently in use by backcountry panels, select military, search and rescue personnel, and outdoorsmen. The two discuss military pathfinders, how to use visual signals and codes, and the development of his ELAM panel. Follow him online at www.teameasties.com or on IG at...

Kyle Cooper, also known as Backcountry Adv Moto, is a respected expert in adventure motorcycling. With a background in the military and law enforcement, he founded Backcountry Adv Moto in 2016 to share his passion for outdoor exploration on motorcycles. Through his company and social media presence, Kyle offers valuable resources such as "how to" guides, ride videos, and gear reviews, earning the trust of adventure motorcycle enthusiasts. His expertise in living off a motorcycle in the...

Dan Brokos from Lead Faucet Tactical and Beretta USA joins Fieldcraft Survival's Kevin Estela in this week's podcast. Retired as a Sgt. Major from the U.S. Army after 27  years with considerable time in special operations including the Commanders In-Extremis Force, Brokos went on to run Range 37 at Ft. Bragg and become a leading CQB instructor. The two discuss his military career, physical fitness, advice for dating/relationships, and the current state of affairs in the US. Follow Dan at...

IPDA and IPSC Competitive Pistol Shooting Grand Master and World Champion Simon "JJ" Racaza joins Fieldcraft Survival's Kevin Estela in this week's podcast. Racaza "grew up with firearms" and is now a Beretta-sponsored athlete. He is a former federal law enforcement officer and has appeared on the History Channel's Top Shot series. The two discuss tips on becoming efficient as a shooter, favorite firearms, and current interests. Follow JJ at @jjracaza on Instagram...

This is the 12th episode of Coffee and Questions hosted by Kevin Estela. In this episode, he addresses how to store firearms at home, good rifles for east-coast deer hunting, the bear attack scene in the Revenant, preferred red dots for pistols, camping in national parks, folding saws, meth gators and more. Sponsors and Affiliates: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BioProtein Technology⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Code "Fieldcraft" for $30 off the BioPro+ HGH Product ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wolf21⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Code "FCS20"...

Former Game Warden Lt. John Nores, Jr. joins Kevin Estela in this week's podcast. The two discuss his book, Hidden War, as well as Marijuana Enforcement Teams, what to do when you encounter a grow site, the extent of drug operations in the lower 48, and more. This is the 2nd appearance of Nores on the podcast.  Sponsors and Affiliates: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BioProtein Technology⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Code "Fieldcraft" for $30 off the BioPro+ HGH Product ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wolf21⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Code "FCS20"...

Amanda Kimiko boasts a background as a veteran, endurance athlete, and two-time cancer survivor. Following her seven-year military tenure, marked by surgeries and a grueling 16 months of chemotherapy, she achieved feats like conquering 30 of Washington’s tallest peaks and taking on Ironman and ultramarathon challenges. Currently, she's earned a spot in the Ironman World Championships and is preparing to race in the Leadville 100 to support First Descents, a charity assisting young adults...

In this week's podcast, Kevin Estela describes the 10 essential needs and why you should pack to them instead of loading out 10 essential items. He breaks down the contents of his backpack and explains how the items carried for courses tie into the 10 essential needs he wrote about in his book, 101 Skills You Need to Survive in the Woods. Sponsors and Affiliates: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BioProtein Technology⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Code "Fieldcraft" for $30 off the BioPro+ HGH...

Todd Peters spent 26 years as a Navy SEAL and was a survival instructor on Kodiak Island, Alaska for part of his career. In this week's podcast, Kevin Estela connects with him and the two discuss Peters' early life, his career with the SEAL teams, lessons learned from the Alaskan winter, the key to a healthy marriage, and most importantly, faith in God. Sponsors and Affiliates: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BioProtein Technology⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Code "Fieldcraft" for $30 off the BioPro+ HGH...

This episode of the Fieldcraft Survival Podcast revolves around the concept of traveling and Kevin Estela gives his take on everything from checking firearms to preplanning taxi routes to travel hacks and many points in between. Since many of you will travel with family, for adventure, and for work, this podcast is designed to help you find ways to make that life easier, safer, and more enjoyable. Sponsors and Affiliates: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BioProtein Technology⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Code "Fieldcraft" for...

In this week's podcast, Kevin Estela is joined by Mike Trybulski Owner of the Apogee Triangle NC Education Campus. Mike, a former LEO and corporate security specialist, started the Apogee school under the mentorship of Matt Beaudreau. Find out more about the Apogee program at @apogeestrong Links: Apogeetriangle.org and Apogeeschools.org Sponsors and Affiliates: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BioProtein Technology⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Code "Fieldcraft" for $30 off the BioPro+ HGH Product ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wolf21⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

In this week's podcast, Kevin Estela speaks with Matt Shay from the Fieldcraft Survival Colorado fire base. Shay is a veteran Law Enforcement Officer and a regular instructor out of the Denver area. Estela and Shay talk about training, police work, long-range shooting, gear, and more. Sponsors and Affiliates: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BioProtein Technology⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Code "Fieldcraft" for $30 off the BioPro+ HGH Product ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wolf21⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Code "FCS20" for 20% off ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DiamondBack Truck...

In this episode of coffee and questions, Kevin Estela answers questions about how to select a martial arts school, plans for 2024 at Fieldcraft Survival, R&D for outdoor companies, favorite backpacking shelters, becoming a cat person, thoughts on veganism, hunting in the UK, and school safety. Coffee and questions is "fueled" by coffee and the questions sent in via social media platforms, email, and in person classes. Sponsors and Affiliates: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BioProtein Technology⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠:...

In this week's podcast, Kevin Estela provides an overview of what items should be carried in a cold weather vehicle survival kit. This list is based on one assembled by his late mentor at the Wilderness Learning Center. He includes additional items he has added over the years and provides explanations why they should be included. Sponsors and Affiliates: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BioProtein Technology⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Code "Fieldcraft" for $30 off the BioPro+ HGH Product ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wolf21⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DiamondBack...

Join Mike Glover in this episode as he delves into the lessons learned from the Uruguayan flight 571 crash in 1972 in the Andes. Explore the timeline of the incident and discover the remarkable details of how the survivors endured the 72 days they were stranded in the harsh Andes environment. Sponsors and Affiliates: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BioProtein Technology⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Code "Fieldcraft" for $30 off the BioPro+ HGH Product ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wolf21⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DiamondBack Truck Covers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Firecracker...

Karen Hunter joins Kevin Estela for this week's podcast. Karen is a multi-faceted firearms instructor, media personality, and in charge of business development for SecureIT. Kevin and Karen discuss life with a psychotic puppy, her upbringing in your all-American gun-owning home, the most common story of learning the why behind carrying a firearm, writing for national magazines, the female voice in the firearms industry, decentralized gun storage and more. Sponsors and...

In Coffee and Questions #10, Kevin Estela answers questions from Instagram and offers his perspective gear, training, and life. There were many questions about shotguns, EDC items, venison, water filters, dad jokes, Rambo, and more. Sponsors and Affiliates: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BioProtein Technology⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Code "Fieldcraft" for $30 off the BioPro+ HGH Product ⁠⁠⁠⁠Wolf21⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DiamondBack Truck Covers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Firecracker Farm⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Code “Fieldcraft” for 15% off first order ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Babbel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠:...

Join Greg Lapin, Fieldcraft Survival’s Head Jiu-Jitsu Professor, and Mike Glover, CEO and founder of Fieldcraft Survival, in a special New Year's episode as they discuss highlights of the past year, delve into their personal journey of health and wellness, and share their outlook and expectations for the new year. Sponsors and Affiliates: ⁠⁠⁠⁠BioProtein Technology⁠⁠⁠⁠: Code "Fieldcraft" for $30 off the BioPro+ HGH Product ⁠⁠⁠Wolf21⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DiamondBack Truck Covers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Firecracker...

In this week's podcast, Fieldcraft Survival Director of Survival Kevin Estela is joined by Tactical Games Athlete and Fieldcraft Ambassador Collyn Currie to discuss training, fitness, life in the desert, goal setting, and more. Collyn is a sponsored athlete who has a background of overcoming a physical health challenge to become a personal trainer. She is constantly seeking to "do big things" and has a message of empowerment you all should follow. Sponsors and Affiliates: ⁠⁠⁠BioProtein...

Jason Day, Vice President of Business Development for UNIT Solutions, has extensive military and law enforcement background. Jason served over 12 years in the Active Duty Army, including leadership roles in the 3rd Ranger Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, with 12 deployments to Afghanistan, Iraq, and Syria. His awards include the Bronze Star and Combat Infantryman's Badge. Beyond the military, Jason has worked as a police officer and held key roles in business development, and is now residing...

Owen performed over 10 minutes of chest compressions on James who had a major cardiac event and survived. James had passed out after a martial arts seminar and a combination of CPR, AED, and first responder care brought him back from the dead. In this week's podcast, Fieldcraft Survival Director of Survival Kevin Estela interviews the rescuer and then the  patient in this episode. James is currently recovering and his family is dealing with significant medical bills. To help his cause, please...