Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Season 2, Episode 2: Iceland

Season 1 Episode 11: Iceland


Grylls parachutes into the extreme landscape of Iceland, the site of a vicious blizzard, 50 mph (80km/h) winds, icy glacial waters, boiling hot mud and volcanic springs. He demonstrates how to make a snow cave, find water in volcanic underground tunnels and avoid frostbite. To find food in this subarctic environment, Grylls scavenges a sheep for its eyeballs and mutton fat, and catches a ptarmigan. He demonstrates with his shoelaces the boiling of the eyeballs and mutton in the geysers, to save digestion energy and disinfect scavenged food.

Bear's Knife: Gerber Gator Serrated

Info: In this Icelandic trek, Bear brings along this rubber-gripped, full stainless steel knife from Gerber that packs in a rugged design with multiple use reliability. Available here at Amazon.com

Bear's Jacket: Arc'teryx Theta AR

Info: For upper body protection and insulation, Bear wears this indigo jacket from Arc'teryx Theta. It is water-repellent, cold-sealing - perfect for the unpredictable Iceland climate. Available here at Amazon.com


Bear's Boots: Merrell Norsehund Alpha Snowboot

Info: Bear uses these heavy-duty waterproof snow boots from Merrell to traverse the rocky, snow-laden terrain. These boots allow for traction, mobility and protection from the cold. Available here at Amazon.com

Bear's Watch: Breitling Men's Watch A73322

Info: Bear wears his staple time piece, this handsome and luxurious watch from Breitling. Available here at Amazon.com

Bear's Fleece: Blue Polar Fleece

Info: For extra warmth and upper body protection from frostbite, bear wears polar fleece. Available here at Amazon.com


Bear's Shirt: Gray T-shirt

Info: Bear wears a basic gray t-shirt as his undershirt in this episode. Available here at Amazon.com



Bear's Pants: Gray Cargo Pants

Info: Bear wears multi-pocketed cargo pants in this escapade in Icelandic territory. Available here at Amazon.com


Bear's Gloves: Columbia Karako Pass

Info: Bear protects his hands from intense cold temperatures with these gloves from Columbia. Available here at Amazon.com

Bear's Flint: Light My Fire Original Swedish FireSteel Army 12,000 Strike Fire Starter

Info: As in most of this survival treks, Bear brings along his flint which is an essential item for survival. Available here at Amazon.com

Season 2, Episode 1: Florida Everglades

Season 1 Episode 10: Everglades


Grylls drops into the swamps of Florida's Everglades, where at least 60 tourists need to be rescued each year. He trudges through the swamp and shows how to construct shelter, deal with razor-sharp sawgrass, get out of a muddy sinkhole and avoid alligators and rattlesnakes. He eats frogs and cooks a turtle Seminole-style.



Bear's Knife: Buck Zipper Fixed Blade Knife

Info: In this Everglade trip, Bear brings along his Buck Knives Zipper made with 420HC Steel. It boasts of excellent strength, edge retention and corrosion resistance. Available here at Amazon.com


Bear's Boots: Merrell Chameleon Hex

Info: Bear wears these hiking boots from Merrell. These shoes have been a staple for him as it offers comfortable durability. Available here at Amazon.com


Bear's Canteen: 58 Pattern British Issue Canteen with Crusader Cup

Info: Being a survivor means knowing what you need, and hydration is one of those basic needs. Bear keeps his water in this canteen. Available here at Amazon.com

Bears Watch: Breitling Mens Watch A73322

Info: Bear uses this stylish watch from Breitling in this Florida escapade. Available here at Amazon.com.


Bear's Shirts: 

Light Blue Dress Shirt

Info: Bear wears a light blue shirt in this episode. Available here at Amazon.com


White T-shirt

Info: Bear's shirt is a basic white t-shirt. Available here at Amazon.com


Bear's Pants: Gray Cargo Pants

Info: Bear wears a pair of cargo pants as they are lightweight and the multiple pockets allow him to carry his essentials even though he doesn't bring a backpack along this time. Available here at Amazon.com

Bear's Flint: Light My Fire Original Swedish FireSteel Army 12,000 Strike Fire Starter

Info: Bear brings his trusty FireSteel flint to the Everglades. Available here at Amazon.com

Friday, July 17, 2009

Bears Gear: Bear Grylls Watch

Bears Gear: Bear Grylls Watch





In Season 1, Bear Grylls wears a Breitling "Emergency" watch as his staple timepiece. A very handsome watch and available to anyone who is into watches with helpful features being a chronometer chronograph watch. This can be counted among a traveler's best friends.

Available to buy at Amazon.com

Info via Amazon: Breitling Mens Watch A73322 - Chronograph Feature - Battery Operated Quartz Chronometre Movement - 3 Year Warranty - Certificate of Authenticity - Brushed with Polished Steel Case & Bracelet - Scratch Resistant Glareproof Sapphire Crystal - Manufacturer Case Includes: Box, Manual, Screwdriver, Distress Transmitter & Batteries - 100 Meters / 330 Feet Water Resistant - 45mm = 1 3/4" Case, 7" Adjustable Bracelet - Deployment Buckle - Bi-Directional Rotating Bezel - Luminescent Hands & Markers - Screw Down Crown - Case Thickness Approximately 19mm

Also Known As Model # 829 / A73322 / 237



Thursday, July 16, 2009

Season 1, Episode 1: Rockies / "Pilot"

Season 1 Episode 1: The Rockies (Pilot)


Bear Grylls gets dropped in the middle of the Canadian Rocky Mountains in British Columbia and must find his way back to civilization. On his way out, he must avoid the danger of Grizzly bears. jump 70 feet off into a river, and abseil down a cliff.

Bear's Jacket: The NorthFace Summit Series Jacket

Info: This is the first or countless survival adventures with Mr. Grylls and he decides to wear this mountain jacket from The NorthFace. The brand is known for top quality hiking and mountaineering gear. Available here at Amazon.com


Bear's Hoodie: Basic Grey Hoodie

Info: Bear tops his clothes up with extra insulation using a grey hoodie. Available here at Amazon.com


Bear's Boots: Merrell Chameleon Hex

Info: Bear wears a pair of hiking shoes made from a slick combination of mesh and synthetic leather, and with a rubber sole which allows full traction as well as comfort for multi-terrain walking. Available here at Amazon.com


Bear's Backpack: Gregory z25

Info: Bear packs his essentials in this 25-liter backpack from Gregory. It is highly durable made from 100% Nylon. It is also has a lot of extra interior and exterior pockets for better organization. Available here at Amazon.com

Bears Watch: Breitling Mens Watch A73322

Info: Bear flaunts his sense of style as he wears this designer chronograph watch from Breitling. It is a handsome timepiece, indeed. Available here at Amazon.com.


Bear's Pants: Denim Blue Jeans

Info: Bear wears denim jeans on his trek. Watch the full episode to see for yourself how he treads along the Rockies in this kind of gear. Available here at Amazon.com


Bear's Shirt: Tan T-shirt

Info: Bear's shirt is a basic tan colored t-shirt. Available here at Amazon.com

Bear's Flint: Light My Fire Original Swedish FireSteel Army 12,000 Strike Fire Starter

Info: One of Bear's best tools is his flint. He uses this Original Swedish FireSteel from Light My Fire. Available here at Amazon.com

Season 1, Episode 8: Desert Island

Season 1 Episode 9: Deserted Island


Grylls is kicked out by helicopter into the water near a deserted island in the Pacific Ocean. He demonstrates long distance swimming, shelter building and coconut harvesting. Grylls builds a bamboo raft to look for ships, and is surrounded by tiger sharks. He fishes off his raft using a fish bone hook, and shows how to signal a ship using the reflection produced by his polished knife.

Bear's Knife: Titanium Pro Dive Knife

Info: In this episode, Bear makes very well use of his knife. He uses a diver's knife to survive in the deserted island in the Pacific. Available here at Amazon.com


Bear's Boots: Merrell Chameleon Hex

Info: Bear wears a pair of hiking boots from Merrell to tread the sandy shores of the deserted island. The shoes are made from synthetic leather and mesh for the body and rubber for the soles. Available here at Amazon.com

Bear's Watch: Breitling Men's Watch A73322

Info: Bear keeps up with his style as he uses this fancy men's chronograph watch from Breitling. Available here at Amazon.com


Bear's Shirt: Light Blue Dress Shirt

Info: Bear wears a light blue shirt to keep cool and to still protect his skin from harmful rays of the sun. Available here at Amazon.com


Bear's Pants: Khaki Cargo Pants

Info: In this episode, Bear doesn't bring much, but he uses a multi-pocketed pair of trousers to carry his minimal essential items. Avalable here at Amazon.com

Season 1, Episode 7: Alaskan Mountain Range

Season 1 Episode 4: Alaskan Mountain Range


Grylls is dropped off into the Chugach Mountains in Alaska, with skis and his usual gear. He demonstrates Glissading as he traverses snow and glaciers, and climbs down a 200  ft (61 m) waterfall. He catches a salmon, which he eats raw, and finds a skiff from an abandoned lodge. The skiff sinks, but he reaches the shore and is spotted by a ship.

Bear's Knife: Buck Knives 837X Iceman

Info: Bear brings his knife to the snowy Alaskan Mountains as it is a definite vital tool for survival. It is made of 420 HC Steel and the handle is a mix of aluminum and rubber for better grip. Available here at Amazon.com


Bear's Jacket: Arc'teryx Theta AR

Info: To travel a snowy mountain range is no joke, so Bear wears this jacket for upper body insulation, designed to shed snow and rain and to seal out the cold. Available here at Amazon.com


Bear's Boots: Ski Boots

Info: In this episode, Bear uses a pair of skis and ski boots to traverse the mountain. Available here at Amazon.com

Bear's Backpack: BackCountry Stash

Info: Bear uses this heavy-duty backpack from BackCountry to carry his gear. Available here at Amazon.com


Bear's Skis: Head Skis

Info: Bear uses competition quality Skis from Head. Available here at Amazon.com

Bear's Gloves: Black Diamond Gore Tex Ski Gloves

Info: To protect his hands from frostbite and friction, Bear wears a pair of ski gloves from Black Diamond. Available here at Amazon.com

Bear's Watch: Breitling A73322

Info: His watch is an essential part of his overall get-up. Bear wears this designer time piece from Breitling. Available here at Amazon.com


Bear's Shirt: Long-sleeved Shirt

Info: Bear wears a grey long-sleeved shirt on this snow-painted trek. Available here at Amazon.com


Bear's Pants: Basecamp Winterlined Trousers

Info: For extra protection from snow and snowy winds, Bear wears high-insulation trousers from Basecamp. Available here at Amazon.com

Season 1, Episode 6: African Savannah

Season 1 Episode 7: African Savannah


Grylls parachutes into Northern Kenya. He comes into close contact with lions, elephants, and rhinoceros, being careful not to get too close. Grylls demonstrates squeezing water from elephant dung and how to find people in Africa. Bear observes the deadly puff adder. In most areas, one follows a river downstream, but in Africa, people are found upstream.

Bear's Knife: Gerber Gator Folding Clip Point Serrated Edge Knife

Info: Among Bear's most trusty tools for survival is his knife. He brings this serrated knife from Gerber. Available here at Amazon.com


Bear's Boots: Merrell Chameleon Hex

Info: Bear treads the African terrain in hiking boots from Merrell. These are ultimate hiking shoes made from high-quality synthetic leather. Available here at Amazon.com

Bear's Watch: Breitling Men's Watch A73322

Info: Bear is very well dressed in this designer watch from Breitling. Available here at Amazon.com


Bear's Shirt: Dress Shirt

Info: Bear wears a dress shirt to remain cool and protected from harsh rays of the sun. Available here at Amazon.com


Bear's Pants: Cream Cargo Pants

Info: Bear wears a pair of cargo pants. It is lightweight and multi-pocketed. Available here at Amazon.com

Bear's Canteen: 58 Pattern British Issue Canteen with Crusader Cup

Info: To maintain hydration in the heat of the Savannah, Bear brings his canteen and crusader cup. Available here at Amazon.com

Bear's Flint: Light My Fire Swedish Army FireSteel

Info: Bear brings another trusty companion, his 12000-strike flint from Light My Fire. Indeed, a flint is a must-have for a survivor. Available here at Amazon.com