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Firstly, apologies for the change in audio quality partway through the episode. This episode is a little bit different, Richard was invited to go with Dave, Chris and Alistair for a multi-day hike on the Knoydart peninsula in Scotland. This peninsula on the West coast is surrounded by mountains, lochs and bogs. It is only accessible by boat, or by a 16-mile (26 km) walk through rough country, and the seven miles (11 km) of tarred road found in the small (population of 111) settlement of Inverie are not connected to the UK road system. The plan for the trip was to travel in to the peninsula by ferry from Mallaig, and then walk back to the vehicle left there over the course of 3 days, carrying everything which they would need for the journey. This recording is their after action report about the kit they took, decisions made and overall impressions. Links – Lighter Pack – Connect with Richard and Modern Outdoor Survival – Modern Outdoor Survival on Instagram – Richard on Instagram and Twitter – Original Outdoors on Instagram, Twitter and Youtube – Amy on Instagram and Twitter – Find out more about The Academy – Join our Discord Community – Our Patreon

The TV show 'Alone' has been a big hit worldwide and the American version has been going strong for 10 seasons now. This year is the first time that there has been a version produced by a British production company and featuring British contestants. So we have recorded a commentary for the first episode of the series. Richard Prideaux talks through the concept of this TV show, choice of location and shares some thoughts about how it is all put together. There are bear encounters, mishaps with tools and we wonder just how far away the production team really are..... To watch along go to : https://www.channel4.com/programmes/alone/on-demand/73983-001 If you are outside the UK then you will need a VPN (or to find it somewhere online) in order to watch. Links - Alone Press pack – Connect with Richard and Modern Outdoor Survival – Our Patreon – Join our Discord Community – Modern Outdoor Survival on Instagram – Richard on Instagram and Twitter – Original Outdoors on Instagram, Twitter and Youtube – Amy on Instagram and Twitter – Find out more about The Academy

We discuss the benefits of embracing discomfort and deliberately training in self-inflicted, less than perfect conditions. This method leads to increased resilience and a better understanding of how your body and mind will react if you encounter difficulties when you least expect it. As humans we tend to appreciate comfort in our lives, we function better when everything is just as we like it to be. This doesn't just relate to things like where we sleep and the clothes we wear but also maintaining our perfect temperature and not being in pain. However whenever we spend time pushing our boundaries outdoors we will inevitably end up in discomfort at some point and it can make or break your day. The good news is that you can train for periods of hardship and it will help you on the day when you are involuntarily put into that position. Take the slightly steeper route, carry just a bit of extra weight in your pack on a local trail, put yourself into hardship when it's safe to do so and learn how to keep your head ready for when it happens and you aren't expecting it. Links – Connect with Richard and Modern Outdoor Survival – Our Patreon – Join our Discord Community – Modern Outdoor Survival on Instagram – Richard on Instagram and Twitter – Original Outdoors on Instagram, Twitter and Youtube – Amy on Instagram and Twitter – Find out more about The Academy

Richard Prideaux talks with Andy Kirkpatrick about all things big wall, winter expeditions and doing things the hard way. It's safe to say that Andy has made his way through life so far by pushing himself and deliberately pitting himself against his own barriers. From a young age he learned to climb and handle himself in the outdoors and progressed from there, teaching himself the ropework skills he would need to climb big walls like El Capitan. Since then Andy has become a well-known and award winning British climber, writer and speaker. This episode is a little bit different to usual but we really hope that you enjoy it, Andy has done a lot to talk about in his life and this only really covers the tip of the iceberg. Useful info: Chossy means loose, unstable, soft or very overgrown rock which can't really be trusted. Links Hamish Hamilton Whisperlite stove Andy's instagram Andy's website – Connect with Richard and Modern Outdoor Survival – Our Patreon – Join our Discord Community – Modern Outdoor Survival on Instagram – Richard on Instagram and Twitter – Original Outdoors on Instagram, Twitter and Youtube – Amy on Instagram and Twitter – Find out more about The Academy

Brief warning: This episode includes talk about menstrual products in relation to wound packing Richard answers questions from our patrons, discord members and audience with a backdrop of crackling campfire, interfering dogs and sheep several fields away.Topics include- luxury items on multi-day hikes, book recommendations, boot advice, a note about wound dressing, the technicalities of packing gear, time-travelling adventurers and coffee making over a fire. Links - Swedish 450km hiking trail - Meateater guide to wilderness skills and survival - Video which demonstrates the shape of a gunshot wound - Richard's fire kit - Our pour over coffee filter for camping – Our Patreon – Join our Discord Community – Connect with Richard and Modern Outdoor Survival – Modern Outdoor Survival on Instagram – Richard on Instagram and Twitter – Original Outdoors on Instagram, Twitter and Youtube – Amy on Instagram and Twitter – Find out more about The Academy

Chris Smart is an ex-military SERE (survive, evade, resist, extract) instructor and now runs 112 Survival, a training company based out of a wood in Shropshire, UK. Richard and Chris delve into the interesting world of survival training, some of the fads (like survival tins) and their origins, and what really happens in emergency situations....spoiler alert, there isn't a dramatic soundtrack change. Links - Our Patreon - Join our Discord Community - 112 survival - The episode with Adam Gent - ACR beacons survivor stories - Grough - Connect with Richard and Modern Outdoor Survival - Modern Outdoor Survival on Instagram - Richard on Instagram and Twitter - Original Outdoors on Instagram, Twitter and Youtube - Amy on Instagram and Twitter - Find out more about The Academy

This episode Richard Prideaux goes into great depth about the importance of not making assumptions about your gear. Let's say that you've bought a brand new stove for an outing - have you tested it before relying on it to sterilise your water and cook your food? You grabbed a bag which should contain your small emergency kit -did you look inside to make sure everything was there and in a usable condition? We've all 'been there, done that' in terms of forgetting a small item like a fork, and having to make do or borrow one, but next time it could be more serious unless you pick up on the little reminders that we can all be human. Links - Day and night distress flare - Connect with Richard and Modern Outdoor Survival - Modern Outdoor Survival on Instagram - Richard on Instagram and Twitter - Original Outdoors on Instagram, Twitter and Youtube - Amy on Instagram and Twitter - Find out more about The Academy - Join our Discord Community - Our Patreon

Delving a little bit further into why Instagram (and tiktok, twitter, facebook etc.) is not your training provider, inspired by a conversation that Richard Prideaux had with our friend Luke This is not to say that there isn't a bounty of useful and legitimate knowledge out there on the internet, just a few pointers on how to sift out the people who are thinking less about how what they say will be used and more about the likes, shares and exposure. Links - Luke - Colin Furze - Alltrails news story Connect with Richard and Modern Outdoor Survival - Modern Outdoor Survival on Instagram - Richard on Instagram and Twitter - Original Outdoors on Instagram, Twitter and Youtube - Amy on Instagram and Twitter - Find out more about The Academy - Join our Discord Community - Our Patreon

A recent event encountered by Richard Prideaux involving a dog, a chainsaw and quick reactions was the inspiration for this latest episode of Modern Outdoor Survival. We delve into reflexes and our acute stress responses as humans. Richard and Amy talk in detail about how your body reacts to acute stress and the importance of practicing potentially life saving sequences in order to manipulate your body into reacting well. This isn't a quick fix or easy way of doing things, but it is something worth dedicating time to. Links Connect with Richard and Modern Outdoor Survival - Modern Outdoor Survival on Instagram - Richard on Instagram and Twitter - Original Outdoors on Instagram, Twitter and Youtube - Amy on Instagram and Twitter - Find out more about The Academy - Join our Discord Community - Our Patreon

Richard Prideaux and Ralph talk about avalanches, what they are, how to avoid being caught in one and the personal skills to develop if you want to spend time on snowy mountains. On this episode of Modern Outdoor Survival, Richard welcomes Ralph to the show to talk about snow, primarily avalanches. Ralph lives within the Arctic circle at 69.18˚ N and has a particular interest in avalanches. He is also a member of the local Search and Rescue team. Links - Ralph's Instagram - Scottish Avalanche Information Service - Norwegian Avalanche and Natural Risk Service - Connect with Richard and Modern Outdoor Survival - Modern Outdoor Survival on Instagram - Richard on Instagram and Twitter - Original Outdoors on Instagram, Twitter and Youtube - Amy on Instagram and Twitter - Find out more about The Academy - Join our Discord Community - Our Patreon

At the weekend, Richard Prideaux led a group on a 50km supported walk/jog/run in the Brecon Beacons with the aim of completing it in 10 hours. This a breakdown of the gear he carried and the reasoning behind it all. Links - Where to buy Aqua3 maps - The people behind Saltstick - Connect with Richard and Modern Outdoor Survival - Modern Outdoor Survival on Instagram - Richard on Instagram and Twitter - Original Outdoors on Instagram, Twitter and Youtube - Amy on Instagram and Twitter - Find out more about The Academy - Join our Discord Community - Our Patreon

Richard Prideaux sits down with Alistair, a local friend and someone who has been through a lot of training, to sit in the woods and discuss what to look for when seeking out instruction. Learning any new skill can be daunting and when it is related to your safety and survival it is even more important to seek out appropriate instruction which not only meets your needs in terms of the level it will bring you up to, but also in learning style and depth of knowledge behind the trainer. Links - Our Patreon - Connect with Richard and Modern Outdoor Survival - Modern Outdoor Survival on Instagram - Richard on Instagram and Twitter - Original Outdoors on Instagram, Twitter and Youtube - Amy on Instagram and Twitter - Find out more about The Academy - Join our Discord Community