Chad is our ambassador, and we are happy to have him with us.  Chad M. Redding grew up in the Pigeon Hills region of western York County, Pennsylvania. A lifetime of roaming the woods, hills, and hollows lead Chad to develop his passions and skills as a Woodsman.  Very much an avid lover of Old Traditional Ways and Old Things.  He appropriately learned through the Traditional way of Mentorship from various Woodsman such as Steve Jennings , Kevin Estela , and Tom T.D. Cusack  . This also is supplemented  with various courses ,  constant self teaching , voracious reading and research , and constant practice in the forests.  He wholeheartedly believes in being a Eternal Student.  

His love of the Forests and Mountains know no bounds. For he has camped , Rambled , Gathered  , Canoed and Fished. In all 4 seasons.

As a lover of local history and Folklore, wanderer of forgotten places , and Life Long Experiencer of the Strange. Chad also contributes to and works with Timothy Renner of Strange Familiars Podcast. To Research, Explore , Experience and Document. The weird , mysterious, and history haunted places of South Central Pennsylvania and beyond.

Chad has also given back to the community , Woodsman or otherwise.  For as a Traditionalist. He believes that knowledge should be passed on.  From Demos at various Festivals , his Foraging Walks he gives regularly, on to the various Charity Campouts he has organized. He has sought to help Others and Educate.

As someone who loves Old Things . Particularly antique and old camping Gear. Chad became the proprietor of Ruck Rabbit Outdoors a company which supplies old style crafted , curated, refurbished and surplus gear to the Woodsfolk community.

Ruck Rabbit Outdoors also serves to provide outdoor educational opportunities locally and within the Mid-Atlantic Area . As well as a media entity documenting Woodslore skills, equipment, and our adventures through the Wilder places.

“Woodsfolk don't just live off the forest, they live with it.” - Chad “Ruck Rabbit “Redding