The Wild Dispatch

Henry Shires is the joint founder of Tarptent - an ultralight tent company based out of Nevada City California. A tinkerer by nature, when the world didn’t provide the ultralight gear Henry wanted, he just bought a sewing machine and made it himself. Little did he know this would be the beginning of an almost 25 year business…This Episode’s got coming of age stories, adventures, learnings and some fascinating technical stuff about all the decisions behind that almost impossibly thin fabric we shelter under while adventuring out in the boonies.A big thanks for Henry for sharing his time and knowledge with us today!Check out the Tarptent websiteFollow them on Facebook and Instagram If you're curious, check the instruction guide for the first ever design of a Tarptent that Henry published before starting the company.-----------------Subscribe to this podcast so you're always up to date. Even better - share it with a friend who loves the outdoors.Follow Robin & The Wild Dispatch on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Facebook...

Dave Holder has dedicated most his life to thriving in wild places. The Englishman now lives in Canada running expeditions and survival courses with his wife Brenda. He also spends four months of the year consulting for the TV show Alone, keeping it's participants and staff safe and informed in a variety of potentially dangerous environments. In this episode we hear how Dave fell in love with the outdoors and learned his skill-set from a variety of deeply knowledgeable people. A big thanks again to Dave Holder for sharing his time with us today!Be sure to check out Mahikan Trails Watch the show Alone on the History channel -----------------Subscribe to this podcast so you're always up to date. Even better - share it with a friend who loves the outdoors.Follow Robin & The Wild Dispatch on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Facebook...

In this episode Dennis McKiver, retired Pararescue specialist and fish and game warden continues more wild stories along with a bunch of useful survival tips that might just help you save your own skin. (Check EP38 for the first half of this chat)This podcast goes live on Veterans Day, one day after Memorial Day over in the United Kingdom and many other countries too — Thank you Dennis, and all veterans who have served and sacrificed for their country. Given the medical nature of this episode it seems wise to also note that this is the opinion of one highly trained life-saving ex-military life-saving human... and listeners should always take time to get officially educated on the best emergency practices for each situation.Give Dennis a follow on InstagramDennis' knots-to-know list One handed bowlineFigure 8 knotSheet bendPrusick knotClove hitch-----------------Subscribe to this podcast so you're always up to date. Even better - share it with a friend who loves the outdoors.Follow Robin & The Wild Dispatch on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Facebook...

Another in the field episode capturing the highs, lows, and everything-in-betweens over a month spent chasing beasties with a bow in Colorado. Robin and a handful of different friends go after Moose, Elk and antelope... there will be big successes, crushing failures and some surprise new friendships in the mountains sparked by a common love of adventure and prolonged suffering...Thanks to everyone involved! Be sure to also check out The Hunting Stories Podcast and Catamount Outdoor Gear-----------------Subscribe to this podcast so you're always up to date. Even better - share it with a friend who loves the outdoors.Follow Robin & The Wild Dispatch on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Facebook...

Monroe Robinson is a truly fascinating individual. An avid student of the wild and meticulous craftsman and maker – his combined passion for the outdoors and attention to detail has gotten him into all kinds of interesting adventures. From salvaging ancient abandoned redwoods in California to care taking Proenneke's historic cabin at Twin Lakes, Alaska for almost 20 years.Monroe also wrote a book about care-taking and restoring the cabin at Twin Lakes: 'The Handcrafted Life of Dick Proenneke' is available through Lost Art Press.If you'd like to get hold of a signed copy then you can shoot an email to monroe@mcn.org with the title: The Handcrafted Life of Dick Proenneke-----------------Subscribe to this podcast so you're always up to date. Even better - share it with a friend who loves the outdoors.Follow Robin & The Wild Dispatch on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Facebook...

Hello everyone, Just a quicky this episode. Here's a great little chat with Ejler while processing the traditional small mountain of fish back at his fish shack earlier in the Summer. Normal programming will return on return from chasing elk and Moose in Colorado!Thanks again to Ejler for the nuggets of wisdom and entertaining stories.-----------------Subscribe to this podcast so you're always up to date. Even better - share it with a friend who loves the outdoors.Follow Robin & The Wild Dispatch on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Facebook...

Harmony Cronin's path has taken many fascinating turns. From urban roots, to hopping trains, balancing in a societal nook called the 'slip space' and fighting the system with punk-rock: ultimately all roads have led her to nature. A human with a love for all beings, she honors the lives she takes by making full use of the resources they provide. Developing her own ancient skills and sharing this knowledge with a community of friends and students around her.Thanks again Harmony for the amazing stories!You can find Harmony on Instagram and her website Explore classes at gatheringways.comLearn about Buffalo BridgeAnd be sure to check out Harmony's content at The Raven's Cottage on Substack-----------------Subscribe to this podcast so you're always up to date. Even better - share it with a friend who loves the outdoors.Follow Robin & The Wild Dispatch on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Facebook...

This episode Robin and Cayden Marquis (from ep 05) take a trip down memory lane, recounting a savagely long, hot, but ultimately successful day spent hunting together under the African sun. Gotta earn that milkshake. A big thanks to Cayden for all the adventures and memories!Follow Cayden on Instagram-----------------Subscribe to this podcast so you're always up to date. Even better - share it with a friend who loves the outdoors.Follow Robin & The Wild Dispatch on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Facebook...

Kielyn Marrone is back from the Wild Wild North!Despite covering a ton of good-n-deep stuff in our last episode… Robin and Kie barely scratched the surface on her career as an expedition guide in Canada. So, thankfully she's agreed to gear up, slap on her snowshoes and dive deep into life as an extreme winter-wilderness expert. This one’s got a bunch of fantastic stories, all told with her trademark: let’s-make-lemonade-from-lemons attitude, best enjoyed with lots of ice.Thanks again to Kielyn for all the entertainment!The schedule for their winter expeditions is now live - check em out at LureoftheNorth.com Follow Kie and LOTN on Instagram and Facebook-----------------Subscribe to this podcast so you're always up to date. Even better - share it with a friend who loves the outdoors.Follow Robin & The Wild Dispatch on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Facebook...

Dennis McKiver is back! This time with more tales of close-calls and near-misses. Along with the usual smorgasbord of stories, we have underlying theme of Self-Rescue tips too... It's perhaps obvious but pushing a rescue button might not always be the best or quickest way to get yourself out of trouble. Some training, skills and smart thinking could help save your skin. given the medical nature of this episode it seems wise to also note that this is the opinion of one highly trained life-saving ex-military life-saving human... and listeners should always take time to get officially educated on best emergency practices for each situation.Give Dennis a follow on Instagram-----------------Subscribe to this podcast so you're always up to date. Even better - share it with a friend who loves the outdoors.Follow Robin & The Wild Dispatch on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Facebook...