MeatEater's Campfire Stories: Close Calls

4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars | 129 ratings

Price: 13.78

Last update: 01-11-2025


About this item

Gather around for campfire stories with the MeatEater crew as they share 16 harrowing true tales of survival, grit, and misfortune in the great outdoors - an immersive audio experience from the host of the long-running Netflix series and top-ranked wilderness podcast.

In Campfire Stories: Close Calls, Steven Rinella invites seasoned hunters, anglers, adventurers, and outdoor professionals to share their tales of perilous adventures in the natural world, from run-ins with black bears and grizzlies to bad falls and severe hypothermia.

With humor and heart, the storytellers describe how they survived disastrous encounters with weather, wildlife - and even a criminal cartel. Whether set in urban forests or atop remote Alaskan peaks, the tales in Campfire Stories: Close Calls are rich with lessons on how to stay safe in nature, delivered in a conversational tone that conjures the feeling of sitting around a campfire sharing adventure stories with friends.

Campfire Stories: Close Calls features tales from MeatEater crew members Steven Rinella Janis Putelis Brody Henderson Garret Smith Seth Morris Maggie Smith and Edbo Genet with additional stories by Andy Bergin Buck Bowden Chad Converse Jerry Dunlop Greg Fonts Jake Grzyb Sam Lawry Greg Litzinger Joe and Joey Nowicki Alex Reynaud Thad Robison Bobbie Scopa and Avery Shawler.


Top reviews from the United States

  • D. Cross
    5.0 out of 5 stars One of my favorite audio books
    Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2023
    This is one of the best-done audio books I've ever heard. Steven is such a great storyteller and the story selection is fantastic.
  • Chris Thomas
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
    Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2021
    This was a great "read". As an outdoor enthusiast, hunter, fisherman, hiker,camper etc, I loved all these close calls. If you have spent really any amount of time outside you can see how many of these are relevant. Worth the money, Great job! Maybe we will see a second edition?
  • Nick G
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book! You'll cry at least once...probably a lot.
    Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2021
    This audio immersive book was very well done! It evokes emotional response in every story, as you feel for those people who tell their tales. I'm excited to hear there are plans to produce another book!
  • Mary Ann
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great stories
    Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2021
    The stories that were chosen for this audio book were great and presented very well I enjoyed this audiobook !!
  • Codi Werth
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, awesome stories.
    Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2021
    It was hard to focus on work while listening to this book those stories are so good!
  • James Edwards
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great listen
    Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2021
    Listened to this on a long road trip. Gripping. Well done.
  • Brian D
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2021
    My favorite story is the one about the elk poacher.
  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining in all the Right Ways
    Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2021
    Possibly the best audio-experience available. Ever.

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