In this episode I sit down with Hill People Gear Co-founder, Evan Hill. Evan and I have a great discussion about the practical applications and philosophies behind gear selection and use as Evan discusses and expounds on the following topics: ·      The importance of gear and tools for humans from time immemorial ·      Otzi the caveman’s tool kit ·      The way gear and material culture can be a conduit for a spiritual connection with the environment ·      General considerations for choices of gear carry ·      The rule of 3’s for survival as it relates to gear ·      The contributions gear can make to energy conservation and overall fitness ·      Specifics on the levels of equipage from every-day carry to long-term wilderness living ·      The importance of developing an awareness of environmental changes while outdoors Connect with Evan and Hill People Gear HPG Website – Equipage Essay HPG Facebook Page HPG YouTube Channel (With Longhouse Instructional Series) Book-Resources Recommendations Bart Combs (SOLKOA) – SERE survival  Boy Scout Fieldbook Essential Wilderness Navigation, by: Craig Caudill Tony Nester’s Books (Survival & Bushcraft) Undaunted Courage, by: Stephen Ambrose True North: A Journey Into Unexplored Wilderness, by: Elliott Merrick