Community, Media & Events
Meet Heather Saulsbury
Heather Saulsbury is the co-founder of PNWBUSHCRAFT, a Washington State family-run company creating handcrafted waxed canvas outdoor gear since 2014. Alongside her family, she has helped grow the business into a recognized name in the outdoor and EDC community through original design, storytelling, and community-driven marketing. Over the years, the family-run company has handcrafted and shipped more than $1.1 million worth of outdoor gear from their Washington State shop while continuing to focus on small batch craftsmanship, sustainability, and community connection.
Podcasts & Interviews
Over the years, Heather has joined podcasts, interviews, and conversations centered around small business, outdoor culture, handmade manufacturing, and community.
Raise the Flag Podcast
Weekly podcast co-hosted with outdoor industry friends and makers discussing small business, outdoor culture, gear, creativity, and community.
Nature Reliance Media Podcast
Guest interview discussing women in the outdoors, waxed canvas gear, and building PNWBUSHCRAFT.
Nature Reliance Women in the Wilderness Podcast Episode #113
Ready Yeti Podcast
Guest interview discussing the origins of PNWBUSHCRAFT, entrepreneurship, and building a family-run outdoor gear company.
(original episode no longer publicly available)
6 in 16 Interview
Video interview discussing the origins and philosophy behind PNWBUSHCRAFT.
6 in 16 Interview with Heather Saulsbury
Speaking and Panels
Heather has spoken at schools, community events, business panels, and outdoor industry gatherings about entrepreneurship, creativity, handmade manufacturing, and building authentic communities.
Western Washington University Women's Entrepreneurship Panel
Guest speaker discussing entrepreneurship, creativity, and building a family-run manufacturing business.
Young Enterprising Women Mentoring Forum — Ferndale High School
Participated as a speaker and mentor discussing entrepreneurship, creativity, and building a handmade business in Washington State.
Local High School Business Speaking
Shared experiences about starting and growing a handmade business in Washington State with students taking business classes.
Campfire Coop Business Panels
Participated in outdoor industry discussions focused on collaboration, small business growth, and community building.
Women of the Woods
Panel discussion with leading women of the outdoors
Community & Advocacy
Meta Business Leaders Network
Participated in multiple trips to Washington D.C. alongside other entrepreneurs discussing the importance of digital tools, AI, and online platforms for small businesses.
Foothills Entrepreneur Collective
Founder of a local small business community focused on collaboration, education, and supporting entrepreneurs in rural Washington communities.
Campfire Coop
Board leadership and ongoing support within a collaborative network of outdoor makers, educators, and small businesses.
Press & Features
Cascadia Daily News
Feature article exploring the growth of PNWBUSHCRAFT and the intersection of handmade manufacturing and digital marketing.
Cascadia Daily News Article on PNWBUSHCRAFT
Canvas Rebel
Interview discussing creativity, entrepreneurship, and building a business rooted in craftsmanship and storytelling.
Canvas Rebel Interview with Heather Saulsbury Link
Small Business News Watch
Featured in discussions surrounding small business advocacy and the importance of AI and digital tools for entrepreneurship.
Washington State Entrepreneurs Article Link
Knife Magazine
Knife Adjacent - PNWBUSHRAFT Custom Referee Wallet
Print and Publication Features
RECOIL Offgrid
PNWBUSHCRAFT gear has been featured multiple times in RECOIL Offgrid magazine over the years, which highlights handcrafted outdoor and preparedness gear.
Adventure Northwest
Featured handcrafted waxed canvas gear and Pacific Northwest-inspired outdoor products.
Backwoods Survival Guide
PNWBUSHCRAFT gear featured in survival and outdoor-focused publication coverage.
Traditional Bushcraft by Craig Caudill
PNWBUSHCRAFT gear featured in Craig Caudill’s book Traditional Bushcraft, focused on outdoor skills, self-reliance, and traditional campcraft.