Fieldcraft Survival

On this episode, Kevin Estela discusses fire-making techniques and tips, his opinion on concealed knives, some vehicle upgrades that he thinks are worth the investment, and the importance of the study of bushcraft. Sponsors and Affiliates: Black Rifle Coffee Company (Code: Craft15 for 15% off select items including first First Club Order) Kifaru Triarc Systems : (Code: fieldcraft for 5% off) HOIST...

Austin Lester sits down with John Barklow, a retired Navy diver with more than 20 years of experience operating the cold-weather training facility for Naval Special Warfare in Kodiak, Alaska. John is an accomplished big-game hunter and product manager for Sitka’s Big Game line. Austin and John discuss the mindset of testing products and gear to fit the needs of these specific activities and situat...

Kevin Owens sits down with Kirsten Morgan, Fieldcraft Survival's new Master Trainer, to discuss leading our new Personal Security courses. Kirsten has served as a police officer for 12 years in Charlotte, NC, and 6 years as a SWAT team member.  Sponsors and Affiliates: Black Rifle Coffee Company (Code: Craft15 for 15% off select items including first First Club Order) Kifaru Triarc Systems :...

On this episode, Kevin Estela discusses cold weather considerations, the importance of fitness in terms of survival, his coffee preferences and suggestions for a better camping experience. Sponsors and Affiliates: Black Rifle Coffee Company (Code: Craft15 for 15% off select items including first First Club Order) Kifaru Triarc Systems : (Code: fieldcraft for 5% off) HOIST Hydration : (Code fieldcr...

Mike Glover podcasts returning guest, Andy Stumpf. Andy is a form Navy SEAL and professional wingsuit flyer/skydiver, a pilot. In this episode, Mike and Andy discuss Joe Rogan's controversy, jiu-jitsu, BRCC going public and much more. Sponsors and Affiliates: Black Rifle Coffee Company (Code: Craft15 for 15% off select items including first First Club Order) Kifaru Triarc Systems : (Code: fieldcra...

Kevin Estela sits down with Mike O'Brien, one of the students from the Winter Vehicle Survival course from last month, to review some of the key points in the training and feedback to help with upcoming weather survival courses that will be built out.  Sponsors and Affiliates: Black Rifle Coffee Company (Code: Craft15 for 15% off select items including first First Club Order) Kifaru Triarc Sy...

This week's bonus podcast from Fieldcraft Survival's North Carolina Training Directors', Kevin Owens and Sean Kirkwood. They sit down to discuss their goals and strategies for the different courses they are releasing around the country, including details on Law Enforcement Officer training opportunities.  Sponsors and Affiliates: Black Rifle Coffee Company (Code: Craft15 for 15% off select it...

Kevin Estela sits down with Blood Origins CEO Robbie Kroeger to discuss how to advocate for hunting, deal with poaching, and support our community. Robbie explains the non-profit work his company is involved in and the roots of his organization. Sponsors and Affiliates: Black Rifle Coffee Company (Code: Craft15 for 15% off select items including first First Club Order) Kifaru Triarc Systems : (Cod...

Join Kevin Estela as he sits down with his Black Rifle Coffee and answers questions that he’s received from his followers. He discusses his opinions on everything from suppressors to backpacks! Sponsors and Affiliates: Black Rifle Coffee Company (Code: Craft15 for 15% off select items including first First Club Order) Kifaru Triarc Systems : (Code: fieldcraft for 5% off) HOIST Hydration : (Code fi...

Kevin Estela sits down with Dayna Monroe to discuss some of her most recent hunts in Hawaii and with the BRCC team. She talks about her transition from working as the Customer Service Manager at Kifaru to now working at Black Rifle Coffee Company as their Outdoors & Hunting Marketing Coordinator. Sponsors and Affiliates: Black Rifle Coffee Company (Code: Craft15 for 15% off select items includ...

Join Kevin Estela as he sits down with his Black Rifle Coffee and answers questions that he’s received from his followers. He discusses his opinions on everything from detailed handgun preferences to tips on natural disaster survival.  Sponsors and Affiliates: Black Rifle Coffee Company (Code: Craft15 for 15% off select items including first First Club Order) Kifaru Triarc Systems : (Code: fi...

Kevin Owens sits down with Nate Spearing, he discusses his current endeavors in the business world and how his family and military tactics drove him to where he is today. Nathan Spearing spent 14 years in elite U.S. Army Special Operations and exited the military early in order to spend more time with his wife and five children. Upon leaving the military, he founded Transform NC, a bespoke general...

Director of Survival Training, Kevin Estela, discusses some considerations when piecing together your Every Day Carry along with itemizing what he keeps in his different survival kits. Sponsors and Affiliates: Black Rifle Coffee Company (Code: Craft15 for 15% off select items including first First Club Order) Kifaru Triarc Systems : (Code: fieldcraft for 5% off) HOIST Hydration : (Code fieldcraft1...

Mike Glover sits down with Glen Eberlestock, the founder and CEO of Eberlestock, to talk about from his time working with the USA Olympic team designing better rifle stocks for biathletes and how that transitioned to being an F-4 pilot in the US Air Force and then moving completely into leading his company Eberlestock. He touches on how the company as a whole has really elevated their packs and ap...

Director of Mobility Training, Mikey Hernandez, is joined by the owner and founder of Expedition Overland, Clay Croft, to discuss their craft in building out vehicles and the documentary-style series that follows each build. Clay explains his journey of how he came from a family of ranchers in Montana to expanding into the overland community and filming these adventures to some of the world’s most...

Join Mike Glover and Amber Elle, Fieldcraft Survival's Director of Family Preparedness Training, as they talk about how Fieldcraft Survival's Women's courses have changed over the year and the direction it is going to expand in 2022. Amber digs into how she came into this role and the elements she brings to empower the women who sign up for these classes. Sponsors and Affiliates: Black Rifle Coffe...

Fieldcraft Survival’s Operations Officer and Director of Training, Kevin Owens and Sean Kirkwood, sit down to discuss what is in store for training for 2022. They reveal some new courses they have built out to lead students into the different aspects of preparedness and more courses in more locations each month. Sponsors and Affiliates: Black Rifle Coffee Company (Code: Craft15 for 15% off select...

Mike Glover sits down with journalist and Author of First Casualty: The Untold Story of the CIA Mission to Avenge 9/11 and what inspired him to cover this story of the aftermath that was not publicized enough.  Sponsors and Affiliates: Black Rifle Coffee Company (Code: Craft15 for 15% off select items including first First Club Order) Personal Defense Network : (Code: $3 for your first y...

Mike Glover stops into Salt Lake to join Evan Hafer and Andy Stumpf for a couple of hours of coffee and conversations ranging from how they react to negative criticisms directed at themselves and their companies to why Andy and Mike are competing over the upcoming Army VS. Navy football game this weekend. Sponsors and Affiliates: Black Rifle Coffee Company (Code: Craft15 for 15% off select items i...

Mike Glover sits down with DJ Shipley & Cole Fackler to discuss their GBRS Group for Tier 1 Training & Services Organization. They explain their transition from military training to civilian education and some of the difficulties of reinventing themselves outside of Special Operations. Sponsors and Affiliates: Black Rifle Coffee Company (Code: Craft15 for 15% off select items including fir...

Austin Lester sits down with the family of 5 known as the Epic Family Road Trip on social media. They discuss their adventures Overlanding as a family for the past 6 years and the dynamics of living their lives completely on the move. Sponsors and Affiliates: Black Rifle Coffee Company (Code: Craft15 for 15% off select items including first First Club Order) Kifaru Triarc Systems : (Code: fieldcra...

Kevin Owens sits down with Zack Hughes, Former Green Beret, to discuss the importance of mentorship. Zack started his Special Forces Selection and crossed paths with Kevin as his first Sergeant years ago and how that impacted him at the beginning of his journey in the Military. Sponsors and Affiliates: Black Rifle Coffee Company (Code: Craft15 for 15% off select items including first First Club Or...

Kevin Owens sits down with Dan Sproles, Special Operations Cognitive Performance Coach, to talk about dealing with the effects on performance through cognitive enhancement by training to become more adaptable, resilient, motivated. Dan talks about the mindset needed to reach your goal by expanding your focus beyond past your capability so less thought goes into your actions, therefore pushing you...

Kevin Owens sits down with Angie Nylund, Combat Veteran, to discuss her non-profit Veteran Mustang Mission by partnering untamed mustangs with struggling veterans for a unique hands-on therapy experience. They talk about some of the situations she dealt with being a female in the Army as a former U.S. Army Motor Transport Operator. Sponsors and Affiliates: Black Rifle Coffee Company (Code: Craft15...

Kevin Estela sits down with Dr. Tracy Fanara, a Ph. D. Engineer and NOAA Scientist to discuss the water treatment, the role of the environment in our lives, and how our relationship with the environment can help us understand and improve our abilities in survival situations. Plus Behind the Scenes talk on Mythbusters: The Search. Sponsors and Affiliates: Black Rifle Coffee Company (Code: Craft15 f...