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• Episode Focus: Intersection of ultralight backpacking and bushcraft
• Key Topics:
  • Practical ways to lighten your pack
  • "Big four" essentials: backpack, tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad
  • Integration of bushcraft skills to enhance outdoor experience
  • Insights on modern lightweight gear and traditional bushcraft techniques
• Goal: Inspire and equip listeners for their next adventure
• Format: Two-part episode

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• Episode Focus: Intersection of ultralight backpacking and bushcraft
• Key Topics:
  • Practical ways to lighten your pack
  • "Big four" essentials: backpack, tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad
  • Integration of bushcraft skills to enhance outdoor experience
  • Insights on modern lightweight gear and traditional bushcraft techniques
• Goal: Inspire and equip listeners for their next adventure
• Format: Two-part episode

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Chad Clifford

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• John Muir's fascinating experiences with dogs (i.e., Carlo & Stickeen) in the wild
• recounted by story-teller Howard Clifford

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• John Muir's fascinating experiences with dogs (i.e., Carlo & Stickeen) in the wild
• recounted by story-teller Howard Clifford

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• We'll be diving into the wonderful world of cattails and teaching you how to craft a cozy, nature-inspired pillow using cattail fluff
• In future episodes, we'll explore more uses of cattails, from edible parts to various crafts like mats, insulation for coats, and natural fiber cordage.
• This versatile plant is a bushcrafter's dream
• Today’s craft can be enjoyed any time of the year, making it a perfect activity for families.

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• In this episode of the Reverie Nature Podcast, host Chad Clifford highlights sections of his interview of Rick Beaver, a Michi Saagiig Anishinaabe artist and wildlife biologist from the Alderville First Nation Reserve in Central Ontario
• They discuss the intersection of First Nations' traditional knowledge and modern bushcraft--emphasizing cultural sensitivity
• Rick shares his experiences with the Canadian Canoe Museum, where he ensured cultural appropriateness in exhibits
• Spiritual and practical aspects of traditional skills.
• Tune in for a thoughtful conversation on preserving heritage, respecting traditions, and the role of bushcraft in a cross-cultural context.

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• From providing wood for friction fires and a delicious wild edible drink to serving as natural pipe stems and taps for maple tree tapping, this plant even boasts impressive medicinal properties.
• As we unravel the secrets of the Staghorn Sumac, celebrate its beauty, utility, and the ways it enhances our connection to nature.
• Remember this is bushcraft, a skill set that invites a deeper knowledge of the woods—-which in turn, helps you feel more at home in the wilds... .

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• From crafting tools and building shelters, evergreen roots are a versatile resource for any survivalist
• Very fast to collect on the go
• Whether you're a seasoned bushcraft enthusiast, outdoors oriented, or just starting out, this episode will equip you with valuable knowledge to uncover how to find and identify the right areas to collect, to prepare and utilize in various scenarios
  
  

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Chad Clifford

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