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b"You may know Steven Rinella as an expert hunter and the host of the MeatEater television show and podcast. He's also an author, and his latest book is\\xa0The MeatEater Guide to Wilderness\\xa0Skills and Survival. Today on the show, we'll talk about the subjects behind both of these projects, beginning with how Steve found his way into hunting and conservation advocacy, how he explains and makes the case for hunting to those unfamiliar with it, and the benefits that hunting has brought into his life. We then discuss how the barrier for beginners\\xa0to get into hunting is perceived as being higher than it really is, and the more accessible way Steve recommends\\xa0getting started.\\n\\nFrom there we turn to the kind of know-how you should possess for undertaking any kind of outdoor pursuit,\\xa0whether that's hunting or camping or hiking. Steve shares why he recommends\\xa0creating an outdoors kit that you can grab for any expedition, and what to pack in it. He then offers suggestions on outdoor clothing and sleeping pads, as well as the pros and cons of carrying one's water in a Camelbak-style bladder versus a Nalgene bottle, and why he favors the latter. We also get into Steve's recommendation for a better alternative to GPS and the importance of regular practice for first aid, and all wilderness skills. We end our conversation with Steve's approach to getting his kids into the outdoors.\\n\\nGet the show notes at aom.is/outdoors."