Why Your Critical Bushcraft Items Should Be Orange

Orange is very visible. Yet bushcraft people like muted colours for knives, saws, ferro rods, paracord and more. But shouldn't these critical items be easy to spot? Shouldn't they be a bright colour? This is something I've been thinking about recently. Let me know your thoughts in the comments below.

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Paul Kirtley Podcast with Joe Robinet: https://paulkirtley.co.uk/2018/joe-ro...

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