It's sadly symptomatic of society today - i.e. peoples total lack of consideration for others and their environment. If you've taken these guys out on the understanding that you have an agreement with the landowner and there are certain codes of behaviour - ethics if you like, to be observed if you, personally, are to be allowed to continue to use that land for your needs; if you explained this to them and they still acted that way then I would say that they are no friends of yours and I would discard them immediately.
But... life's not that simple is it? You don't say how old these friends are - or how easy it would be to ditch them. Paul is obviously a disaster to take for a night out in the woods, but for all I know, he could be the life and soul of any party, would lend you his last fiver and introduce you to your future wife!
I am blessed with many friends, but would consider taking less than half of them out to share my interests in what I would call the "proper outdoors" - some of them would balk at the lack of home comforts whilst a good many would treat the experience as a stag do with a difference, load up with crates and trash the place!
Friends are hard made and easily discarded - Paul & Craig may not be suited to your interest in bushcraft, unless you can educate them (and there's a challenge!) but they may still be good mates down your local - or any other environment you inhabit. If that's the case, meet them in that environment and keep them away from that which they are plainly (for now) unsuited.
P.S. It's no way "sad" being solo in the woods - waking up with the wildlife, putting a brew on and just sitting, watching, and listening - knowing it's just you and the environment you're in - that's one of the magic moments.
But... life's not that simple is it? You don't say how old these friends are - or how easy it would be to ditch them. Paul is obviously a disaster to take for a night out in the woods, but for all I know, he could be the life and soul of any party, would lend you his last fiver and introduce you to your future wife!
I am blessed with many friends, but would consider taking less than half of them out to share my interests in what I would call the "proper outdoors" - some of them would balk at the lack of home comforts whilst a good many would treat the experience as a stag do with a difference, load up with crates and trash the place!
Friends are hard made and easily discarded - Paul & Craig may not be suited to your interest in bushcraft, unless you can educate them (and there's a challenge!) but they may still be good mates down your local - or any other environment you inhabit. If that's the case, meet them in that environment and keep them away from that which they are plainly (for now) unsuited.
P.S. It's no way "sad" being solo in the woods - waking up with the wildlife, putting a brew on and just sitting, watching, and listening - knowing it's just you and the environment you're in - that's one of the magic moments.
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