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 @kurt.gamache Spon...
May 14, 2024•1 hr 15 min
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 Affili...
May 07, 2024•1 hr 10 min
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 @team_easties_llc. Sponsors...
Apr 30, 2024•1 hr 1 min
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 backcount...
Apr 23, 2024•1 hr 4 min
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 @ leadfa...
Apr 16, 2024•1 hr 8 min
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 and www.jjracazatraining.com Sp...
Apr 09, 2024•1 hr 6 min
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" for...
Apr 02, 2024•55 min
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" for ...
Mar 26, 2024•1 hr 46 min
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 affecte...
Mar 19, 2024•51 min
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 Product Wolf21...
Mar 12, 2024•54 min
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 Product Wolf2...
Mar 05, 2024•1 hr 12 min
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 $30 of...
Feb 27, 2024•1 hr 17 min
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 - Co...
Feb 20, 2024•1 hr 19 min
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 Covers...
Feb 13, 2024•1 hr 17 min
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 : Code "F...
Feb 06, 2024•52 min
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 Truck C...
Jan 30, 2024•59 min
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 Farm...
Jan 23, 2024•28 min
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 Affiliates: BioProtei...
Jan 16, 2024•1 hr 19 min
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 : 55% of...
Jan 09, 2024•54 min
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 Farm...
Jan 02, 2024•1 hr 1 min
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 Technolog...
Jan 02, 2024•1 hr 5 min
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 in ...
Dec 26, 2023•37 min
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 don...
Dec 19, 2023•1 hr 12 min
Jon Jackson of Comfort Farms and Stag Vets Inc joins Kevin Estela in this week's podcast. Jackson shares his interest in farming and tracing food back through his ancestral roots from the trans Atlantic slave trade. Jackson runs an organization providing veterans with a healthy outlet raising animals, humane butchering, and providing meals from the farm. Estela and Jackson discuss the importance of protecting the food supply, why you should not eat sterile foods, and comfort foods made from unwa...
Dec 12, 2023•1 hr 8 min
Director of Survival Kevin Estela is joined by President of Battle Horse Knives Alicia Coppins McQuain in this week's podcast. The two have a long history as friends going back to the Wilderness Learning Center where Estela was the Lead Survival Instructor and Coppins McQuain was a frequent guest with her family. In the podcast, she shares her role at the custom knife company that can build one-off designs for customers in under 90 days for a reasonable fee, her interest and experience in overla...
Dec 05, 2023•1 hr 10 min
Kevin Estela and Gerry Young recently attended the Georgia Bushcraft Fall Gathering. In this podcast, they share some of their experiences at the event as well as some key tips if you plan on attending any trade show or similar event. The two provide some of the lessons learned for cold weather camping, building a network in the outdoor community, what to pack, the camp kitchen setup, and getting the most out of the event. Sponsors and Affiliates: BioProtein Technology : Code "Fieldcraft" fo...
Nov 30, 2023•49 min
Patrick York Ma of Prometheus Design Werx joins Kevin Estela in this week's podcast. Both Ma and Estela have worked together for years and the two discuss the outdoor industry in the 80s and 90s, adventure travel and movies, and friends in the blast and cast industry and camping/overland community. Ma shares his interest in early land rovers, his opinion on Luke Skywalker vs Rey's journey and more. Sponsors and Affiliates: BioProtein Technology : Code "Fieldcraft" for $30 off the BioPro+ HGH P...
Nov 28, 2023•1 hr 6 min
In this week's podcast, Kevin Estela is joined by "the Glock Whisperer", Johnny Glocks. Jack Schmitt is the owner and mastermind behind Johnny Glocks and he shares his history learning how to modify Glocks, build a small business, and overcome criticism common in the firearms industry. Johnny Glocks also provides insight into a new product releasing soon that has been tested to extremes and will revolutionize the Glock 43/43X/48 platform. Sponsors and Affiliates: BioProtein Technology : Code "...
Nov 21, 2023•1 hr 10 min
In this episode, Mike Glover sits down with Nate Kouhana, a former Green Beret and the founder of Anthem Snacks, a premium meat snack company. Nate's journey takes us from his military service to his move to Montana where we'll explore his passion for the outdoors and his mission as an entrepreneur. Sponsors and Affiliates: BioProtein Technology : Code "Fieldcraft" for $30 off the BioPro+ HGH Product DiamondBack Truck Covers Firecracker Farm : Code “Fieldcraft” for 15% off first order ...
Nov 16, 2023•52 min
Join Doc Jones, Fieldcraft Survival's Director of Med, as he hosts this episode featuring Greg Lapin, Fieldcraft Survival's Head Professor of Jiu-Jitsu. In this episode, Greg shares insights into his background and extensive experience in law enforcement, unveiling the unique journey that led him to embrace a lifestyle centered around Jiu-Jitsu. Sponsors and Affiliates: BioProtein Technology : Code "Fieldcraft" for $30 off the BioPro+ HGH Product DiamondBack Truck Covers Firecracker Far...
Nov 14, 2023•1 hr 32 min
