Knife Sharpening, Sleep Systems, Smaller Bushcraft Blades & Wearing Waterproofs to Bed

In this episode, I answer listener questions on keeping waterproofs and shell garments working well, adapting sleep systems for different climates, how to tell when your knife really needs sharpening, and whether wearing your waterproofs to bed helps or hurts. These are practical answers based on my years in the field. Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:01:46 Caring for waterproof shell garments 00:08:20 My sleep systems across seasons 00:22:58 Knowing when and how to sharpen your knife 00:31:58 When a smaller bushcraft knife makes sense 00:42:42 Wearing waterproofs to bed 00:54:58 Wrap-up Linked Products Nikwax TECH WASH and TX DIRECT Twin Pack https://amzn.to/4ncijzI Links & Further learning My 2025 Global Bushcraft Symposium Presentation: Reflections On The Nordic Way    • My 2025 Global Bushcraft Symposium Present...   Lightweight Tarp And Bivvy Set Up    • Lightweight Tarp And Bivvy Set Up   Join my email list https://paulkirtley.co.uk/emails Edge Essentials sharpening course https://paulkirtley.co.uk/edge-essent... Online Elementary Wilderness Bushcraft Course https://www.onlinebushcraftcourses.co... Support these sessions https://buymeacoffee.com/paulkirtley Ask me a question https://paulkirtley.co.uk/ask-paul-ki...