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This is episode 28 of the Hardest Kit on the Planet Podcast. This podcast is brought to you by Heinnie Haynes - The Premium Source for the Hardest Kit on the Planet, available online at heinnie.com This is the show where we speak to the hardest people and companies on the planet, looking at what makes them tick, from adventurers and explorers to knife makers, bushcrafters, preppers and generally awesome outdoors people. I’m your host Ben Roberts, and i’ll be your guide with each and every episode of the podcast. If you do have any questions, guest suggestions or comments please feel free to drop me a message anytime to podcast@heinnie.com We are also now using the #hardestkitpodcast on Twitter and Instagram for further chat on the show :) So, do get involved online to keep the chat going about each episode! This weeks brilliant guest is a woman called Laura Kennington. She is a UK based adventurer who set up her own challenges both big and small, at home and abroad. In this episode we chat about some of the really cool adventures she has undertaken. Including a channel islands triathlon and a kayaking adventure down the length of the Volga river in Russia. We look at the kit needed, the planning (or lack of) planning required, and how adventure is accessible to everyone. As always if you like the show please subscribe on iTunes and leave us a review. The more subscribers and more popular we are the better we can keep making this podcast.

This is episode 27 of the Hardest Kit on the Planet Podcast. This podcast is brought to you by Heinnie Haynes - The Premium Source for the Hardest Kit on the Planet, available online at heinnie.com This is the show where we speak to the hardest people and companies on the planet, looking at what makes them tick, from adventurers and explorers to knife makers, bushcrafters, preppers and generally awesome outdoors people. I’m your host Ben Roberts, and i’ll be your guide with each and every episode of the podcast. If you do have any questions, guest suggestions or comments please feel free to drop me a message anytime to podcast@heinnie.com We are also now using the #hardestkitpodcast on Twitter and Instagram for further chat on the show :) So, do get involved online to keep the chat going about each episode! This weeks brilliant guest is a guy called Laurence McJannet. This guy is really cool. He is an adventurr bike rider, mountain biker and 'bikepacker', and also the author of a great book called Bikepacking. In this episode we chat about all things bikepacking, wildcamping and adventure bike riding. We look at the kit needed for either a days ride or for a mini adventure. We also delve into the places you can go and the legislation that goes hand in hand with where you can or can't go. As always if you like the show please subscribe on iTunes and leave us a review. The more subscribers and more popular we are the better we can keep making this podcast.

We are back with a second series of the podcast! This is episode 26 of the Hardest Kit on the Planet Podcast. This podcast is brought to you by Heinnie Haynes - The Premium Source for the Hardest Kit on the Planet, available online at heinnie.com This is the show where we speak to the hardest people and companies on the planet, looking at what makes them tick, from adventurers and explorers to knife makers, bushcrafters, preppers and generally awesome outdoors people. I’m your host Ben Roberts, and i’ll be your guide with each and every episode of the podcast. If you do have any questions, guest suggestions or comments please feel free to drop me a message anytime to podcast@heinnie.com We are also now using the #hardestkitpodcast on Twitter and Instagram for further chat on the show :) So, do get involved online to keep the chat going about each episode! This weeks brilliant guest is an incredible woman called Laura Bingham. She's a UK based adventurer who recently embarked on a fantastic journey across South America on her push bike without the aid of any money, while also raising money for a charity. In this episode we talk all about Laura's journey, her fears and experiences. We also look at the kit she took, and how she prepared for the trip. We then look at how over the course of the journey her kit changed, and how she had to adapt to survive. It's a phenomenal chat, and she shares some really great insights! As always if you like the show please subscribe on iTunes and leave us a review. The more subscribers and more popular we are the better we can keep making this podcast.

This is episode 25 of the Hardest Kit on the Planet Podcast. This podcast is brought to you by Heinnie Haynes - The Premium Source for the Hardest Kit on the Planet, available online at heinnie.com This is the show where we speak to the hardest people and companies on the planet, looking at what makes them tick, from adventurers and explorers to knife makers, bushcrafters, preppers and generally awesome outdoors people. I’m your host Ben Roberts, and i’ll be your guide with each and every episode of the podcast. If you do have any questions, guest suggestions or comments please feel free to drop me a message anytime to podcast@heinnie.com We are also now using the #hardestkitpodcast on Twitter and Instagram for further chat on the show :) So, do get involved online to keep the chat going about each episode! This week we have no guest. Instead I (Ben) summarise everything we have learnt and talked about over the previous 24 weeks. I also share my motivatinos behind the podcast, and what I want it to do for you. In this episode I attempt to summarise what each of the episodes covered and what I leanrt from them, and hopefully what you toold from them. I also hopefully get you guys you guys an insight into some episodes that you may not have had a chance to listen to yet! Enjoy! As always if you like the show please subscribe on iTunes and leave us a review. The more subscribers and more popular we are the better we can keep making this podcast.

This is episode 24 of the Hardest Kit on the Planet Podcast. This podcast is brought to you by Heinnie Haynes - The Premium Source for the Hardest Kit on the Planet, available online at heinnie.com This is the show where we speak to the hardest people and companies on the planet, looking at what makes them tick, from adventurers and explorers to knife makers, bushcrafters, preppers and generally awesome outdoors people. I’m your host Ben Roberts, and i’ll be your guide with each and every episode of the podcast. If you do have any questions, guest suggestions or comments please feel free to drop me a message anytime to podcast@heinnie.com We are also now using the #hardestkitpodcast on Twitter and Instagram for further chat on the show :) So, do get involved online to keep the chat going about each episode! This weeks guest is Jack McCormack who is an outdoor and bushcraft enthusiast. He is also one of a very few people in the UK who are on an army scholarship, which is helping put him through 6th form and university, before going onto Sandhurst Military Academy. In this chat we look at his military scholarship and how he is building up his skill set ready for his future role in the army. We look at the skills he is building and how other people of his age can get out and about more! As always if you like the show please subscribe on iTunes and leave us a review. The more subscribers and more popular we are the better we can keep making this podcast.

This is episode 23 of the Hardest Kit on the Planet Podcast. This podcast is brought to you by Heinnie Haynes - The Premium Source for the Hardest Kit on the Planet, available online at heinnie.com This is the show where we speak to the hardest people and companies on the planet, looking at what makes them tick, from adventurers and explorers to knife makers, bushcrafters, preppers and generally awesome outdoors people. I’m your host Ben Roberts, and i’ll be your guide with each and every episode of the podcast. If you do have any questions, guest suggestions or comments please feel free to drop me a message anytime to podcast@heinnie.com We are also now using the #hardestkitpodcast on Twitter and Instagram for further chat on the show :) So, do get involved online to keep the chat going about each episode! This weeks guest is Rupert Titley who is a UK based Knife and sheath maker. He runs a really successful Tumblr blog along with a growing social following where he showcases knives he has made a modified. In this chat we look at knife making, knife modifications, knife steels. sheath types and even discuss why custom knives cost what they do. It's a really interesting conversation with a really cool guy! As always if you like the show please subscribe on iTunes and leave us a review. The more subscribers and more popular we are the better we can keep making this podcast.

This is episode 22 of the Hardest Kit on the Planet Podcast. This podcast is brought to you by Heinnie Haynes - The Premium Source for the Hardest Kit on the Planet, available online at heinnie.com This is the show where we speak to the hardest people and companies on the planet, looking at what makes them tick, from adventurers and explorers to knife makers, bushcrafters, preppers and generally awesome outdoors people. I’m your host Ben Roberts, and i’ll be your guide with each and every episode of the podcast. If you do have any questions, guest suggestions or comments please feel free to drop me a message anytime to podcast@heinnie.com We are also now using the #hardestkitpodcast on Twitter and Instagram for further chat on the show :) So, do get involved online to keep the chat going about each episode! This weeks guest is bushcraft guy Paul Kirtley who is a really well known bushcrafter here in the UK and was a former apprentice to Ray Mears. These days though he has his own company Frontier Bushcraft along with a fantastic podcast(s) and blog which you will be about to find links to in the show notes on our blog! In this chat we look at bushcraft and survival skills, how you can develop them, how they have developed and how bushcraft and survival skills both need to be taught within a particular context not just because you are told too. We also cover how other aspects such as maths can play a key role in developing your outdoor skills and knowledge. As always if you like the show please subscribe on iTunes and leave us a review. The more subscribers and more popular we are the better we can keep making this podcast.

This is episode 21 of the Hardest Kit on the Planet Podcast. This podcast is brought to you by Heinnie Haynes - The Premium Source for the Hardest Kit on the Planet, available online at heinnie.com This is the show where we speak to the hardest people and companies on the planet, looking at what makes them tick, from adventurers and explorers to knife makers, bushcrafters, preppers and generally awesome outdoors people. I’m your host Ben Roberts, and i’ll be your guide with each and every episode of the podcast. If you do have any questions, guest suggestions or comments please feel free to drop me a message anytime to podcast@heinnie.com We are also now using the #hardestkitpodcast on Twitter and Instagram for further chat on the show :) So, do get involved online to keep the chat going about each episode! This weeks guest is Stephen Plut, he is a Fly Fisherman from the United States who runs a highly successful fly fishing website called flyfishingsimplified. In this episode we look at fly fishing, the skills needed, the benefits it brings, and how it can be incorporated into your already developing outdoor skill set. It’s a really fascinating conversation full of some really golden nuggets of information! As always if you like the show please subscribe on iTunes and leave us a review. The more subscribers and more popular we are the better we can keep making this podcast.

This is episode 20 of the Hardest Kit on the Planet Podcast. This podcast is brought to you by Heinnie Haynes - The Premium Source for the Hardest Kit on the Planet, available online at heinnie.com This is the show where we speak to the hardest people and companies on the planet, looking at what makes them tick, from adventurers and explorers to knife makers, bushcrafters, preppers and generally awesome outdoors people. I’m your host Ben Roberts, and i’ll be your guide with each and every episode of the podcast. If you do have any questions, guest suggestions or comments please feel free to drop me a message anytime to podcast@heinnie.com We are also now using the #hardestkitpodcast on Twitter and Instagram for further chat on the show :) So, do get involved online to keep the chat going about each episode! Following on from the really positive response we got to the last solo podcast episode with just myself, we decided this would be a good time to talk about a topic that's recently been to us a lot; "how do I put together a proper bushcraft kit?" In this episode we look at how you build a bushcraft kit, and what you need to include. We also delve into the knowledge and planning needed for any bushcrafting trip. this is an episode offering up huge amounts of knowledge and suggestions, which is definitely worth listening too! As always if you like the show please subscribe on iTunes and leave us a review. The more subscribers and more popular we are the better we can keep making this podcast.

This is episode 19 of the Hardest Kit on the Planet Podcast. This podcast is brought to you by Heinnie Haynes - The Premium Source for the Hardest Kit on the Planet, available online at heinnie.com This is the show where we speak to the hardest people and companies on the planet, looking at what makes them tick, from adventurers and explorers to knife makers, bushcrafters, preppers and generally awesome outdoors people. I’m your host Ben Roberts, and i’ll be your guide with each and every episode of the podcast. If you do have any questions, guest suggestions or comments please feel free to drop me a message anytime to podcast@heinnie.com We are also now using the #hardestkitpodcast on Twitter and Instagram for further chat on the show :) So, do get involved online to keep the chat going about each episode! So onto to the guest . . . This week we chat to a woman called Katie Ellis who is a kayaker. Not just a kayaker though, she is a woman who has kayaked around the entirety of Great Britain. She is a really cool lady who just loves to spend time on the water and i’m sure she can help encourage you to give it a go too. In this episode we look at how Katie got into kayaking and how easy it is for you or anyone to get started (it’s also pretty cheap too!). We also chat all about her adventure kayaking around GB including what it entailed, some of the challenges and some of the things she learnt along the way. We then trap up the conversation looking at how kayaking and in particular sea kayaking is evolving, which I found particularly interesting! As always if you like the show please subscribe on iTunes and leave us a review. The more subscribers and more popular we are the better we can keep making this podcast.

This is episode 18 of the Hardest Kit on the Planet Podcast. This podcast is brought to you by Heinnie Haynes - The Premium Source for the Hardest Kit on the Planet, available online at heinnie.com This is the show where we speak to the hardest people and companies on the planet, looking at what makes them tick, from adventurers and explorers to knife makers, bushcrafters, preppers and generally awesome outdoors people.  I’m your host Ben Roberts, and i’ll be your guide with each and every episode of the podcast. If you do have any questions, guest suggestions or comments please feel free to drop me a message anytime to podcast@heinnie.com We are also now using the #hardestkitpodcast on Twitter and Instagram for further chat on the show :) So, do get involved online to keep the chat going about each episode! So onto to the guest . . . This week we chat to a guy called Joe Robinet, he is the guy behind the Joe Robinet Bushcraft Channel (check it out). This is a guy who loves the outdoors and has a YouTube channel of something like 65,000 subscribers, and was a star on the TV programme ‘Alone’ which was a prime time show on the History Channel in America & Canada. In this episode we talk all things bushcraft. We look at canoes trips, including how you prepare for them and what you should take. We really delve into how you can encourage and help get your family outdoors. We discuss what exactly constitutes as ‘good gear’ and how you can identify the right tools for you. The final big talking point is winter camping and in particular the what skills you need over and above fair weather conditions. As always if you like the show please subscribe on iTunes and leave us a review. The more subscribers and more popular we are the better we can keep making this podcast.

This is episode 17 of the Hardest Kit on the Planet Podcast. This podcast is brought to you by Heinnie Haynes - The Premium Source for the Hardest Kit on the Planet, available online at heinnie.com This is the show where we speak to the hardest people and companies on the planet, looking at what makes them tick, from adventurers and explorers to knife makers, bushcrafters, preppers and generally awesome outdoors people.  I’m your host Ben Roberts, and i’ll be your guide with each and every episode of the podcast. If you do have any questions, guest suggestions or comments please feel free to drop me a message anytime to podcast@heinnie.com We are also now using the #hardestkitpodcast on Twitter and Instagram for further chat on the show :) So, do get involved online to keep the chat going about each episode! So onto to the guest . . . This week we chat to a guy called Zed, he is the guy behind the Zed Outdoors Bushcraft Channel (check it out). This is a guy who started off as a townie living in the middle of London and now has a Bushcraft channel on YouTube with over 25,000 subscribers. In this episode we talk all things bushcraft. We look at how he got started in bushcraft, and how you can get started. We also look at the impact Social Media and the media has on bush crafting. We also delve into the gear and kit required for bushcraft, and the steps you can take to make sure that you actually have the right tools for the job.  As always if you like the show please subscribe on iTunes and leave us a review. The more subscribers and more popular we are the better we can keep making this podcast.

This is episode 16 of the Hardest Kit on the Planet Podcast. This podcast is brought to you by Heinnie Haynes - The Premium Source for the Hardest Kit on the Planet, available online at heinnie.com This is the show where we speak to the hardest people and companies on the planet, looking at what makes them tick, from adventurers and explorers to knife makers, bushcrafters, preppers and generally awesome outdoors people.  I’m your host Ben Roberts, and i’ll be your guide with each and every episode of the podcast. If you do have any questions, guest suggestions or comments please feel free to drop me a message anytime to podcast@heinnie.com So onto to the guest . . . This weeks guest is James Ketchell, who is a global adventurers and speaker. He has rowed oceans, climbed mountains, cycled around the world and also written a really good book; The Ultimate Triathlon. In this episode we talk all about how James got into the doors, what his motivations were and what made him take on the challenges he did. We also chat about some of the mishaps and accidents he suffered along the way, and look at how he overcame those. As well as all that we also discuss the scouting movement in the UK, especially looking at the benefits of Scouts and how you can potentially get involved! As always if you like the show please subscribe on iTunes and leave us a review. The more subscribers and more popular we are the better we can keep making this podcast.

This is episode 15 of the Hardest Kit on the Planet Podcast. This podcast is brought to you by Heinnie Haynes - The Premium Source for the Hardest Kit on the Planet, available online at heinnie.com This is the show where we speak to the hardest people and companies on the planet, looking at what makes them tick, from adventurers and explorers to knife makers, bushcrafters, preppers and generally awesome outdoors people. I’m your host Ben Roberts, and i’ll be your guide with each and every episode of the podcast. If you do have any questions, guest suggestions or comments please feel free to drop me a message anytime to podcast@heinnie.com So onto to the guest . . . This weeks guest is well me. We don;t have a guest this week and that's for one reason. We wanted to try something a little different. We wanted to talk about something that has been suggested to us by you guys. This week we are looking at UK Friendly Carry Knives and Everyday Carry (EDC). We explore as to what exactly constitutes a UK Legal carry knife, and what some of the key features you need to look for are. Finally we also explore EDC and what you need to think about carrying. Hopefully you enjoy this type of episode! Let me know what you think!

This is episode 14 of the Hardest Kit on the Planet Podcast. This podcast is brought to you by Heinnie Haynes - The Premium Source for the Hardest Kit on the Planet, available online at heinnie.com This is the show where we speak to the hardest people and companies on the planet, looking at what makes them tick, from adventurers and explorers to knife makers, bushcrafters, preppers and generally awesome outdoors people.  I’m your host Ben Roberts, and i’ll be your guide with each and every episode of the podcast. If you do have any questions, guest suggestions or comments please feel free to drop me a message anytime to podcast@heinnie.com So onto to the guest . . . This weeks guest is Glenn Klecker - The owner of Klecker Knife and Tool and former designer for Leatherman.  In this episode we talk all about how he started Klecker, and how innovation has become such a big part of Klecker’s brand appeal such as the KLAX Axe-Multitool. We then look at how Glenn comes up with these unique and innovative designs. We discuss how Glenn works with his son at the company and what advice he has for introducing young people to knives. As always if you like the show please subscribe on iTunes and leave us a review. The more subscribers and more popular we are the better we can keep making this podcast.

This is episode 13 of the Hardest Kit on the Planet Podcast.This podcast is brought to you by Heinnie Haynes - The PremiumSource for the Hardest Kit on the Planet, available online atheinnie.comThis weeks guest is Daniel Rasmussen (Raz) he is a producer andDirector for Factual Documentaries for programmes like RiverMonsters (check it out). In this episode we talk all about his job, what it entails andwhat kit he needs for all the time he spends outdoors. How he istrying to get his family to embrace to outdoors. How TV, film andthe media impacts people on their perceptions of the outdoors, anddoes it encourage people to get outdoors more? We also look at someof the gear you need for general time outdoors not necessarilybushcraft and survival situations. We also have a good chat aboutknives and gear.As always if you like the show please subscribe on iTunes andleave us a review. The more subscribers and more popular we are thebetter we can keep making this podcast.If you do have any questions, guest suggestions or commentsplease feel free to drop me a message anytime to podcast@heinnie.com

Episode 12 of the Hardest Kit on the Planet Podcast. In this episode we talk to Liong Mah. This guy is awesome. He is a world renowned knife designer and tool designer, but not a knife maker. In this episode you will learn a lot of cool stuff like how he got started in designing tools and why knives in particular captured his imagination. You'll also learn about how he designs, who he designs for, where he gets his inspiration. Th final really cool thing we talk about is how various knife laws effect how he designs each and every knife.  If you are at all into your knives and tools then you will really enjoy this episode! As always a full transcript will be available on the blog; heinnie.com/blog and if you have any questions or comments please feel free to email me at: podcast@heinnie.com

Episode 11 of the Hardest Kit on the Planet Podcast. In this episode we talk to The Pace Brothers (Daryl and Byron). These guys are the hosts of the Into The Wilderness Podcast and are seasoned hunters. They are also just about to launch their new YouTube show! In this episode we talk about, hunting and the ethics of hunting. The reputation of hunting. What you can hunt in the UK and where you can hunt. The rules and regulations about and related to hunting. We also look at what you can and should do with the animals that you kill and the gear/ tools you need to hunt. Again like every other episode and every other guest we've had on it's a fantastic episode not just because they give you stacks of information, but this week we also chat about some pretty thought provoking and emotive topics. Well worth a listen! As always a full transcript will be available on the blog; heinnie.com/blog and if you have any questions or comments please feel free to email me at: podcast@heinnie.com

This is episode 10 of the Hardest Kit on the Planet Podcast. In this episode we talk to Andy Torbet who is a diver and an underwater explorer. He is also a mountaineer, skydiver, kayaker; you name it he does it. You will probably have seen him presenting some shows on the BBC. He has been involved in Coast, the One Show and a programme called Cloud Lab. In this conversation we talk about, his adventures, how he got into it. How he prepares for each event. He gives some advice and guidance on what kit you need and how much you should carry. He also talks about searching for shipwrecks and the difference between an adventurer and an explorer. As always a full transcript will be available on the blog; heinnie.com/blog and if you have any questions or comments please feel free to email me at: podcast@heinnie.com  

In this episode (Episode 9) we talk to Sarah Williams who took the plunge and turned her life from your average day job to becoming an outdoor junkie. Not only though is she a big fan of the outdoors she also champions getting more women into the outdoors and breaking down some of the stereotypes that exist.  Our conversation with Sarah takes us through how to break out of your shell and get outdoors, she also talks about the Marathon Des Sables and why she decided to participate in one of the worlds toughest multi-stage races. We also discuss goal setting and how you can plan for your upcoming travels and adventures.We then finish off by discussing how we can break some of the stereotypes that still exist regarding in particular women and the outdoors. As always a full transcript will be available on the blog; heinnie.com/blog and if you have any questions or comments please feel free to email me at: podcast@heinnie.com