Steven Rinella — A Short Introduction to True Wilderness Skills and Survival | Brought to you by Athletic Greens all-in-one supplement, 99designs global design platform, and The Ready State virtual mobility coachSteven Rinella (@MeatEater, @StevenRinella) is the host of the Netflix Originals series MeatEater and The MeatEater Podcast. He’s also the author of seven books dealing with wildlife, conservation, hunting, fishing, and wild foods, including his newest, The MeatEater Guide to Wilderness Skills and Survival.*This episode is brought to you by Athletic Greens. I get asked all the time, “If you could only use one supplement, what would it be?” My answer is usually Athletic Greens, my all-in-one nutritional insurance. I recommended it in The 4-Hour Body in 2010 and did not get paid to do so. I do my best with nutrient-dense meals, of course, but AG further covers my bases with vitamins, minerals, and whole-food-sourced micronutrients that support gut health and the immune system. 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Steven Rinella, host of Meat Eater, speaks about his newest book on wilderness skills and survival, as well as his thoughts on conservation and the fantasy of survivalism.
Ice picks are an essential tool for ice fishermen to use in case of an emergency where they fall through the ice. They are manufactured by companies that produce fishing equipment and are retractable for safety purposes.
Learn about onX, a highly-detailed mapping service that allows users to download maps onto their phones for outdoor activities like hiking, skiing, and more.
In order to effectively communicate with others in remote areas using an In Reach address, it's important to build an address book ahead of time and ensure everyone knows each other's In Reach address. Without this, you may be left texting someone with cell service back in the U.S.
The speaker discusses the personal survival kit, explaining how to assemble and make it adaptable while keeping it as small as possible by including necessary items like medication and cord.
In remote areas, it's always best to be prepared with enhanced food acquisition and fire-starting equipment in case of emergency. Native populations have been using traditional equipment for generations, but travellers should be aware of TSA regulations.
The speaker discusses the importance of good risk assessment in preparing to enter remote areas, and tells a survival story of a man who ate porcupines and scraped salt from a block with a pocket knife.
The speaker discusses the benefits of carrying a high quality pocket knife in addition to a multi-tool with a saw, pliers, and other useful attachments for various situations such as fixing ingrown toenails and repairing firearms.
The podcast episode covers the topic of wilderness skills, which refer to the ability to survive and thrive in the outdoors, and provides a guide to survival.
This episode discusses tips for ensuring access to clean water and food during camping, hiking, and other outdoor adventures, including options for water purification and neutralizing tablets to improve water taste.
This podcast explains the different purification systems for water in outdoor environments, depending on factors such as the level of human contamination and turbidity of the water.
The speaker shares tips on what she keeps in her car for emergency situations, including water, granola bars, and other survival supplies, inspired by living in a seismically active area.
The podcast discusses camping with kids, including the types of equipment needed such as a plastic tote and an alcohol stove. The speaker expresses pride upon providing her child with ease and comfort while camping.
The freeze dried food industry has evolved from a small number of pioneering companies to now being accessible to anyone with their own sublimation chamber. Companies like Oregon Freeze Dry have expanded to military contracting.
Learn about the origins of freeze dried food and its practical applications in emergency situations and wilderness adventures.
Three Incan children were put in a rock shelter at high elevation in Salta, Argentina and spent most of their lives eating a primarily potato diet. Potatoes stored at high elevations were preserved through natural freeze drying.
This podcast talks about how to be well equipped in the wild with simple tools and knowledge. Upon listening, individuals would be well informed, comfortable and prepared to explore the wilderness.
The Head of the River is regarded as the most magical place on Earth by many people, and there's a desire to explore it down to the bitter end where it emerges out of a rock. Additionally, the podcast host talks about his weekly email newsletter, Five Bullet Friday.
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