Kevin Estela

Kevin Estela is a lifelong outdoorsman who grew up in New England. Born into a great family, he was inspired by his father who survived in the jungle of the Philippines during WW2. Kevin developed a passion for the great outdoors at a young age and carried it through life. In his early teens, he began kayaking and canoeing and spending more time on the river before becoming a guide and instructor. Kevin taught high school history for 14 years at Bristol Central High School and split his time working as a professional survival instructor at the Wilderness Learning Center when the school calendar allowed. As a professional teacher, Kevin learned to address the needs of students and built a reputation of trust, respect, and dedication to his craft. A student for life, Kevin continues to train with the best, travels internationally to numerous countries seeking adventure, and field-tests equipment in every environment. He has partnered with premier manufacturers in the outdoor space and continues to bring products to market driven by the real needs of those in the field. In 2018, Kevin wrote a best-selling survival skills book after hundreds of published bushcraft articles in dozens of magazines. He continues to write for multiple publications and blogs and has added spoken media to his resume in the form of podcasts of which he has been the guest of and hosted hundreds of episodes. Today, Kevin is a highly sought-after trainer, speaker, and author in the outdoor community, interacting with and educating thousands each year while sharing his passion. His goal is to inspire people to overcome adversity and hardship in their lives and live well with purpose.