Fieldcraft Survival

Filthy Foods CEO/Founder Daniel Singer speaks with Fieldcraft Survival Director of Training about the rise of his company that has become the industry standard in beverage garnishes. Singer explains lessons in leadership, business, diversity, and his products. Singer has been a student on Fieldcraft courses and looks forward to future collaboration with the company. Sponsors and Affiliates: ⁠Athle...

Harvey Cheek of Black Point Tactical is interviewed by Director of Training Kevin Estela. Harvey started his holster business in a friend's grandmother's basement and has grown to become one of the most respected companies in the firearms space. SIG Sauer carries his holsters at the academy and so do many professional shooters including Fieldcraft's own Casey Hildreth and Kevin Estela....

Greg Lapin is a seasoned law enforcement and government special operations professional with over two decades of experience. He began his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey in 2005 when he was a New Orleans Police Officer. Understanding the importance of self-defense skills, Greg continued to train on and off for several years between deployments, earning the nickname of a "10-year white belt."...

Todd Fox of Tour Protection, a global protective services company, speaks with Fieldcraft Survival Director of Training Kevin Estela in this week's podcast. Fox is a former marine, Brazilian jiu jitsu black belt, and subject matter expert in protection. The two discuss grappling, Todd's books about protection, and the lessons that can be learned and adapted from the security world. Sponsor...

Field Ethos Journal CEO Jason Vincent joins Fieldcraft Survival Director of Training Kevin Estela in this week's podcast. The two men discuss American culture, the various divides that exists in the outdoor space, the golden age of America, and the quality items that sportsmen should own. Vincent and Estela share ideas about adventure and hint at possible collaboration between FE and FCS in the fu...

Recently Jarrod M. @armymace on Instagram and Fieldcraft Survival Training Director Kevin Estela taught a 2-Day survival course in Granite Falls, WA. Kevin and Jarrod go over the skills and gear that made their students successful in this challenging environment. They discuss wet-weather fire starting, water collection/treatment, knife choice, primitive shelter making and more. For more informatio...

In this episode, Mike Glover interviews Rick Bucher, a retired paramedic, firefighter, and technical rescue professional. Rick discusses Rick's rapid career advancement, mental health challenges, and his book "Flame and Fortune: How the Fire Service Almost Killed Me," which advocates for mental health support in the fire service and public safety. Rick also shares his experience at F...

In this episode, Mike Glover sits down with Tony Pignato, the Chief Experience Officer (CXO) of Staccato, a veteran-led firearms company based in Texas. With 20 years of military experience and an MBA from the University of Phoenix, Tony shares his journey and explores how his life experiences and leadership have led to his success in the industry. Follow Tony on Instagram @tonypignato1 and visit...

Joe Flowers of Bushcraft Global is the guest for this week’s podcast. Fieldcraft Survival Director of Training Kevin Estela and Flowers have been friends since 2006 and have a lot of shared history. Flowers runs a bushcraft experience company that takes students to learn from natives in the Latin American jungle and he is also a knife designer for multiple companies. Rounding out Flowers’ persona...

"Mission Resilience" is a podcast series hosted by Mike Glover, CEO of Fieldcraft Survival, that explores resilience through conversations with people who have overcome adversity. In this episode, Eric Neal, a highly decorated combat veteran and Army Special Forces, Green Beret, and now the range manager at GRITR Sports, shares his experience during multiple deployments. Eric graduated from variou...

Jason Smith of Hobo Forge recently visited Fieldcraft Training in Aberdeen, NC to be Training Director Kevin Estela's guest for the Fieldcraft Survival Podcast. Jason spent 20+ years in Special Forces before becoming a SERE Instructor in North Carolina and starting Hobo Forge. Jason also appeared on the History Channel show "The Beast" and may soon be a guest instructor at our NC Training Center....

In this follow-up podcast, Fieldcraft Training Survival Instructor Kevin Estela describes the rest of his journey leading up to working for Fieldcraft. He explains signing with a Hollywood talent agency, attending trade shows, writing a book, partnering with companies, and going at it alone. This is part 2 of a 2-part series on advice for those looking to do something similar to Kevin in the outdo...

In this podcast, Fieldcraft Training Survival Instructor Kevin Estela describes his journey leading up to working for Fieldcraft. Kevin explains the lessons learned from his experiences working in outdoor retail, a canoe/kayak guide and instructor, and from his tenure as a Survival Instructor with the Wilderness Learning Center under the late Marty Simon. This is part 1 of a 2-part series on advic...

In this episode of the Fieldcraft Survival Podcast, listeners are in for a treat as AJ Lafferty, owner of GP Factor, joins the show to talk about the recent vehicle buildout that includes multiple companies such as GP Factor, Goose gear, Alu-Cab, and Ok4wd. Throughout the episode, AJ shares his passion for creating high-quality products for overlanding and his inspiration for starting GP Factor. H...

In this episode of Coffee and Questions, Kevin Estela answers questions from the Facebook Drinkin' Bros: Fieldcraft Survival page as well as those that came in from Instagram. He addresses questions about hunting and hunting gear as well as the Montana Knife Company EDC knife he co-designed with Josh Smith. Estela includes some references to upcoming courses and teases at some developments at the...

Jon Welk from Fieldcraft Training sits down with Kevin Estela to discuss his outdoor background, climbing, working as a role player, and cold-weather camping. Jon is a regular at BREAKOUT and brings technical expertise to product videos. Both Jon and Kevin also discuss home schooling, the secondary market for military gear sales, and other interesting topics. Sponsors and Affiliates: Black Rifle C...

Flight Nurse Desiree B. is interviewed by Kevin Estela in this week's Fieldcraft Survival Podcast. Desiree describes her background, decision to join the health-care industry, challenges her occupation faces, and the unique environment she works in on board a rotary wing aircraft. Desiree also responds to listener questions taken from Instagram. Sponsors and Affiliates: Black Rifle Coffee Company...

Coffee and Questions 7 features questions from listeners answered by Fieldcraft Survival Director of Training Kevin Estela. In this episode, Estela responds to questions about coffee preferences, EDC carry bags, custom knives, winter vehicle survival, and much more. Coffee and Questions is an ongoing show. Submit your questions to  estela@fieldcraftsurvival.com Sponsors and Affiliates: Black...

Chad is a former Force Recon Marine and DoD Contractor with eight deployments to Afghanistan as part of a Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) Task Force. After overcoming his personal battles with PTSD and nearly becoming a veteran suicide statistic, Chad founded the Mighty Oaks Foundation, a leading non-profit, serving the active duty, military veteran and first responder communities around t...

Tuhon Tom Kier of Sayoc Tactical Group and Fieldcraft Survival Director of Training Kevin Estela discuss fight math, marksmanship, blades, survival skills, and more in this week’s podcast. Kier has worked as a fight choreographer for Hollywood, a SME for USSOCOM, and a combatives instructor for over 30 years. Kier provides insight into training, gear, and mindset in this informative podcast. Spons...

Doctor Oisin McElvany and Kevin Estela discuss cold-weather related health issues in this week’s podcast. Doc describes the human body’s responses to medical issues as well as treatment and Kevin explains common problems encountered in the cold. The two work out of the Fieldcraft Training office in Aberdeen, NC offering courses year-round. Sponsors and Affiliates: Black Rifle Coffee Company (Code:...

Amber Elle, Fieldcraft's Director of Family Preparedness sits down with female hunting educator Dayna Monroe, also an employee of Black Rifle Coffee, to discuss how Dayna has assisted in evolving programs targeted specifically to empowering women in every facet of hunting as well as how hunting parallels a lifestyle of self reliance. Both women share insights into their own personal journeys to an...

Amber Elle, Director of Family Preparedness sits down with Erin Wilkins of Essentially Erin to discuss their own unique lifestyles of preparedness within their own family structure. Erin and her husband moved from California to Tennessee in 2020 with their 5 children to seek a life that aligned with their passion for self-reliance. Erin and her husband homeschool their children while maintaining a...

Jariko was born in Washington DC and as a military brat grew up all over the world. In 1997 he enlisted in the US Army. After basic training and Airborne School, he completed the assessment and selection process for the 75th Ranger Regiment and was assigned to the 2nd Ranger Battalion at Ft Lewis Washington. Jariko went on to serve in the Ranger Regiment for 15 and a half years where he deployed t...

In this podcast, Fieldcraft Training instructors Kevin Estela and Gerry Young discuss the recent blackout in Moore County, NC that was caused by deliberate gunfire to multiple electrical substations. The two reflect on the lessons learned from the power outage that lasted from Sunday December 4th to Wednesday December 7th for most. Kevin and Gerry witnessed how society reacts to hardship...