Bears Gear: Bears Backpacks: Season 1

Over the different seasons, Bear switches brands and models of backpacks often.  While he's now using his own "BearPac" line of backpacks by CragHopper (Pictures above, available in the UK only), he's used Northface, Osprey, CragHopper, Gregory, BackCountry and other brands before. This post lists all known backpacks or if they aren't manufactured any longer, their closest equivalent.  

Here are the backpacks used in Season 1:

Gregory Targhee:

BackCountry Stash BC:

Gregory z25:

BackCountry Stash:

Gear used by Bear Grylls in Season 4:

Here is a quick reference to the knives jackets and other gear used by Bear in Season 4:

Man Vs Wild Season 4 (DVD at Amazon.com)

------------ Location ------ Knife ------------------- Jacket ---------
Episode 1: Sahara 1/2  Orignal "Bear Grylls" S4 Bayley Knife No Jacket
Episode 2: Sahara 2/2  Orignal "Bear Grylls" S4 Bayley Knife No Jacket
Episode 3: Panama 1/2  Orignal "Bear Grylls" S4 Bayley Knife No Jacket
Episode 4: Panama 2/2 Orignal "Bear Grylls" S4 Bayley Knife No Jacket
Episode 5: Patagonia 1/2 Orignal "Bear Grylls" S4 Bayley Knife Mountain Hardwear Sub Zero Down Jacket *Full List of Bear Grylls Cold Gear*
Episode 6: Patagonia 2/2 Orignal "Bear Grylls" S4 Bayley Knife Mountain Hardwear Sub Zero Down Jacket *Full List of Bear Grylls Gold Gear*

Name the gear you'd like more info on.

I've done the best to identify everything bear grylls uses in each episode. But Bear is always on the move, and if you see something that's not addressed here you'd like identified, leave a comment and I'll get right on it. Thanks for reading this blog and best of luck surviving!

Bears Gear: Bears Bracelet

Although Bear doesn't advertise this on any episode of his show, I receive quite a few requests about his survival bracelet. These are common with soldiers, rangers, or just survival types. The "bracelet" is actually 3 pieces of woven paracord with a total length of 20 feet(!). It can be a lifesaver in a pinch for many reasons and as a bracelet it's extremely convent with little weight. These bracelets are available for sale at Survival Straps. Or, if you would rather make it yourself, there is a great tutorial at instructables.

Info via Survival Straps:Our Regular Survival Bracelets are made with up to 16' of 550# military spec paracord. They contain approximately 1.75' of paracord for every inch (wrist size) ordered. In an emergency situation, you can unravel the bracelet and deploy the paracord for use. If you do use your Survival Bracelet, simply send what is left back to us, along with your harrowing story of survival, and we will make you a new one, free of charge (shipping charges will apply).  Check out our "In the Wild" page to see pictures and stories about how some of our customers are using their SurvivalStraps.


Whether you are hiking in the woods, stranded on an island, at the range, climbing a mountain, or running errands around town, you will always have several feet of 550 lb. test paracord with you at all times. Oh yeah, they also look incredible! And since they come in over 1,000 different color combinations, you shouldn't have a problem finding something you like! Our Survival Bracelets come with either a tough plastic side release buckle or a marine grade stainless steel shackle for attachment purposes. It's your choice. If you are looking for a very unique, stylish, and functional piece of gear, that is great for everyday wear, this one is for you. We look forward to making you one.

Season 4, Episode 6: Siberia Part 2

In Season 4's Episode 6, Bear is still in he's in the coldest place on the planet. Siberia. This time he's got some help from native villagers who manage to live their whole life in this forbidding place. Bears Knife: Orignal "Bear Grylls" S4 Baylay Knife (now known as "S4" only) (Available to buy at Bayley Knives) Info: This knife was designed for Bear Grylls wild adventure lifestyle. The handle of Bear Grylls survival knife is Bead blasted and attached to an RWL Swedish powder steel blade. It comes with a leather sheath that can be worn horizontally. Blade size is 100mm X 30 X 4 (3.9inches x 1.2 x .16). Total length 215mm (8.5 inches) and weighing in at 200grams (7 ounces).

Bears Jacket: Mountain Hardwear Sub Zero Down Jacket

Bears Fleece: Craghopper Fusion Microfleece (Sage) This episode features the following awesome "Bear Moments": Bear jumps into a freezing river to us how to survive.
Bear kills a yak and drinks it blood and eats the raw liver for energy before it freezes solid.
Bear builds a shelter in out of sticks, twigs and moss to survive a −35F night.

Season 4, Episode 5: Siberia Part 1

Bear is taking it to the extreme, in Season 4's Episode 5, he's in the coldest place on the planet. Siberia. With temperatures down to −90F(!), it's a challenge to keep from freezing. A serious challenge that Bear is excited to take on!

Bears Knife: Orignal "Bear Grylls" S4 Baylay Knife (now known as "S4" only)
(Available to buy at Bayley Knives)

Info: This knife was designed for Bear Grylls wild adventure lifestyle. The handle of Bear Grylls survival knife is Bead blasted and attached to an RWL Swedish powder steel blade. It comes with a leather sheath that can be worn horizontally. Blade size is 100mm X 30 X 4 (3.9inches x 1.2 x .16). Total length 215mm (8.5 inches) and weighing in at 200grams (7 ounces).

Bears Jacket: Mountain Hardwear Sub Zero Down Jacket

Bears Fleece: Craghopper Fusion Microfleece (Sage)

This episode features the following awesome "Bear Moments":
Bear shows that just touching a knife can instantly freeze it to your skin, and how to get it off. Pee.
Bear makes a toboggan out of willow branches and a dead deer hide.
Bear jumps into a frozen lake, to show how to survive.

Season 4, Episode 4: Indonesia

In Episode 4 of Season 4, Bear is stranded like castaway on an uninhabited remote island in the waters of Indonesia. This coral covered island is bleak with little food or water, it's a real challenge to make it in a place like this. Thankfully, Bear knows just what to do!

Bears Knife: Orignal "Bear Grylls" S4 Baylay Knife (now known as "S4" only)
(Available to buy at Bayley Knives)

Info: This knife was designed for Bear Grylls wild adventure lifestyle. The handle of Bear Grylls survival knife is Bead blasted and attached to an RWL Swedish powder steel blade. It comes with a leather sheath that can be worn horizontally. Blade size is 100mm X 30 X 4 (3.9inches x 1.2 x .16). Total length 215mm (8.5 inches) and weighing in at 200grams (7 ounces).

Bears Jacket: This close to the equator, jackets definitely not required.

This episode features the following awesome "Bear Moments":
Bear uses a wild corals slime as sunscreen to protect from the suns scorching rays.
Bear eats raw sea slugs. A truly disgusting meal.
Bear catches a stingray witha makeshift spear.
Finally Bear decides to risk it all on a bamboo raft, luckily he's found before being eaten by sharks!