A List of Bear Grylls Gear

Bears Gear: Bears Backpacks: Season 1

2010-01-29T12:56:00.000-08:00

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:

2009-10-23T19:55:00.000-07:00

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.

2009-10-23T15:21:00.000-07:00

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

2009-10-23T15:02:00.000-07:00

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

2009-10-20T22:04:00.000-07:00

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

2009-10-20T21:57:00.000-07:00

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

2009-10-20T21:03:00.000-07:00

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!

Season 4, Episode 3: Sumatra

2009-10-20T20:51:00.000-07:00

We're following Bear straight into Sumatra's Jungles in Episode 3 of Season 4. This jungle is untamed, wet and hot. Full of Crocs, giant lizards, snakes, and other nasties, Bear has to be on guard.

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: Directly on the equator, with up to 100% humidity, Bear doesn't bother with a jacket.

This episode features the following awesome "Bear Moments":
Bear catches a monitor lizard with his bear hands in muddy water, then quickly dispatches to to eat for lunch.
Bear builds a tree-house with banana trees and sticks for shelter at night.
Bear eats a deadly mangrove snake raw for a snack!

Season 4, Episode 2: Namibia

2009-10-20T20:39:00.000-07:00

In Season 4, Episode 2 we follow Bear into Namibia. This desert and coastline are outrageously harsh, from the lack of rain and freshwater to the poisonous animals and plants, this is not a place you'd want to be stranded. Good thing Bear knows a few tricks to survive!

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: In the blinding heat of some of the toughest desert of world, Bear skips a jacket.

This episode features the following awesome "Bear Moments":
Bear creates fresh water by filling a makeshift still with urine and salt water.
Bear kills one of the most dangerous snakes in africa, for breakfast!
Bear digs up, hunts and kills a large porcupine with a local tribe.

Season 4, Episode 1: Zambia

2009-10-20T20:26:00.000-07:00

Bear is back for Season 4! In Episode 1 he's in Zambia, wild man eating animals run free in this dangers place. Thankfully, Bear knows all the tricks to make it out alive!

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: In the moist heat, Bear goes without a jacket. Smart Move!

This episode features the following awesome "Bear Moments":
Bear eats some of the biggest grubs, caterpillars and larva yet!
Bear cuts pegs of Baobab tree bark to make a ladder to a tree-fort to spend the night above ground.
Bear shows a trick to get water from dew by tying a shirt to his pants and walking in tall grass.

Bears Gear: Bears Socks

2009-10-17T20:42:00.000-07:00

On several episodes we see Bears socks. No big surprise he choses one of the best brands around, SmartWool. SmartWool socks are made of Merino Wool, which is an amazing insulator, wicks moisture away, does not itch or smell, and can be dried on high heat without shrinking.

Bear typically wears Smartwool "Expedition Trekking" socks.

Available to buy at Amazon.com

Info via REI:

These thick, natural wool socks provide extra dense cushioning for warmth and comfort in cool weather.

High-density knit sole and instep guard against abrasion, shock, lace pressure and blisters
Made of 77% super-soft Merino wool for no-itch comfort and warmth, 22% nylon for durability and 1% spandex for dependable stretch
Merino wool naturally wicks moisture for dry comfort

Bears Gear: Bears Dry Sack / Stuff Sack

2009-10-17T20:33:00.000-07:00

In the Oregon Episode (Season 5, Episode 8), Bear is working his way down to a river, and decided he needs a durable dry sack to make it across. The Bag he chooses is an Ortlieb X-Plorer in Red.

These bags are definitely tuff, and come in Red or Blue, Medium or Large. Unfortunately they are not stocked at many shops that carry Ortlieb in the U.S.. However, it is possible to special order them in person at any REI store or purchase directly from Ortlieb Here.

Info via Ortlieb: X-Plorer, available in two sizes, is a good combination between a drybag and a rucksack. The reliable roll closure makes it ideal for activities such as motorcycling, climbing and canoeing, caving, and many other outdoor activities. The anatomically formed padded shoulder straps with sternum strap and reflective stripes ensure a proper and comfortable fit. If you don’t need it, no problem: in contrast to conventional backpacks you simply roll it up and stow it away. It weighs next to nothing and takes up less space than an empty rucksack with carrying system. D-rings at the closure, the handle and bottom loop can be used for fixing, closing or attaching to a karabiner. Mounting of waterproof outer pockets possible.

Bears Gear: Bears Shoes

2009-10-17T20:16:00.000-07:00

In almost every Season, Bear is wearing his favorite shoes, Bear Grylls Shoes - Merrell's "Chameleon Slap". Unfortunately for those of us outside the UK these are not available. However there is a close match available in the U.S. known as the "Chameleon Evo GTX".

Available to buy at Amazon.com

Info via Amazon: Our classic Chameleon, highly evolved. Now with lower, sleeker profile but still with hiking heritage and designed to go the distance, change the pace or site-and do it no matter how bad the weather, thanks to a lightweight GORE-TEX XCR® gasket construction and XCR® fabric lining with anti-microbial treatment. Stabilty features abound, from heel counter to lace-securing strut and foot-centering In-Board™ construction. GORE-TEX XCR® Gasket Construction Waterproof Suede Leather Upper GORE-TEX XCR® Fabric Lining Treated with Aegis™ Antimicrobial Technology Breathable Enduro Mesh Panels Breathable Padded Tongue Injection Molded TPU Counter Injection Molded TPU Instep Stability Arm Protective Molded Rubber Rand Protective Molded Rubber Toe Bumper 4.5mm Ortholite® Anatomical Footbed Nylon 6.6 Injection Molded Arch Shank Exposed/In-Board™ Compression Molded EVA Footframe with Grade 2 Tapered Nylon Insole molded to Bottom Merrell Air Cushion Midsole 4mm Sole Lug Depth Vibram® Chameleon Speed Sole/TC5+ Rubber Men's Weight: 2 lbs.

Bears Gear: Bears Flint / Fire Steel

2009-10-17T19:57:00.000-07:00

Throughout Man vs Wild, Bear Grylls rarely leaves without his "flint". This is actually what is also known as a "Fire Steel". The Specific model Bear prefers is the "Swedish Firesteel - Army Model" made by "Light my Fire".

Available to buy at Amazon.com

Info via Amazon: Originally developed for the Swedish Department of Defense, Swedish FireSteel is a flash of genius. Its 3,000°C spark makes fire building easy in any weather, at any altitude. Used by a number of armies around the world, Swedish FireSteel's dependability has already made it a favorite of survival experts, hunters, fishermen and campers. It has also found its way into cabins and backyards as a fool-proof way to light stoves and gas-barbecues.

Also Known As a Swedish Fire Steel

Gear used by Bear Grylls in Season 3:

2009-10-17T19:48:00.000-07:00

Here is a quick reference to the knives jackets and other gear used by Bear in Season 3:

Man Vs Wild Season 3 (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 "Survivor Jacket II" *Full List of Snow Gear Listed Here*
Episode 6: Patagonia 2/2 Orignal "Bear Grylls" S4 Bayley Knife "Survivor Jacket II" *Full List of Snow Gear Listed Here*

Gear used by Bear Grylls in Season 2:

2009-10-17T19:33:00.000-07:00

Here is a quick reference to the knives and jackets used by Bear in Season 2:

Man Vs Wild Season 2 (DVD at Amazon.com)
------------ Location ------ Knife ------------------- Jacket --------------
Episode 1: Florida Everglades Buck Zipper No Jacket
Episode 2: Iceland Gerber Gator Serrater Arc'teryx Theta AR (Indigo)
Episode 3: Copper Canyon Gerber Gator Strait Edge North Face Mammatus Jacket (Orange)
Episode 4: Australian Kimberley Gerber Gator Serrater No Jacket
Episode 5: Equador Gerber Gator Serrater No Jacket
Episode 6: Scotland Gerber Gator Serrater Arc'teryx Fission AR

Season 3, Episode 6: Patagonia Part 2

2009-10-17T18:40:00.000-07:00

The last real episode of Season 3, (Episode 7 is "Bear Eats" with clips of old episodes), It's only fitting Bear does another in one of the wildest places on earth, Patagonia!

Bears Knife: Orignal "Bear Grylls" Baylay Knife
(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: Bear is wearing a discontinued Craghopper Aquadry Jacket. The closest available match is the "Survivor Jacket II"

Bears Fleece: Craghopper Fusion Microfleece (Sage)

Bears Gaiters: Outdoor Research Expedition Crocodiles

Bears Socks: Smart Wool

Bears Boots: Merrell Sawtooth

Bears Crampons: C.A.M.P. USA Ice Rider Crampons (w/optional Strap Attachments)

This episode features the following awesome "Bear Moments":
Showing how to climb out of a tricky place with a prussic knot.
Digging a snow cave for shelter in the night and for protection from the wind.
Eating Grubs, Worms, Swamp greens, and wild mushrooms for food.

Season 3, Episode 5: Patagonia Part 1

2009-10-17T18:27:00.000-07:00

Bears going to the next extreme in one of the windiest places on Earth, Patagonia. Foreboding and cold, this place is something to be respected. Trying to make it out of here without the proper gear is trouble. Serious trouble. Good thing Bear shows us how to improvise!

Bears Knife: Orignal "Bear Grylls" Baylay Knife
(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: Bear is wearing a discontinued Craghopper Aquadry Jacket. The closest available match is the "Survivor Jacket II"

Bears Fleece: Craghopper Fusion Microfleece (Sage)

Bears Gaiters: Outdoor Research Expedition Crocodiles

Bears Socks: Smart Wool

Bears Boots: Merrell Sawtooth

Bears Crampons: C.A.M.P. USA Ice Rider Crampons (w/optional Strap Attachments)

This episode features the following awesome "Bear Moments":
Showing how to climb out of a frozen crevasse.
Sucking water from frozen mud puddles.
Climbing a 150 cracked rock cliffside.

Season 3, Episode 4: Panama Part 2

2009-10-17T16:42:00.000-07:00

Bear sticks it out in Panamas mangrove swamp and jungle for another chance to show us the tricks and skills to make it out alive!

Bears Knife: Orignal "Bear Grylls" Baylay Knife
(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: Hot and Humid, Bear skips the jackets in this episode.

This episode features the following awesome "Bear Moments":
Bear hunts with the local tribes making animal sounds with leaves to attract wild game.
Bear shows how to move silently and without traces to avoid being taken hostages by local drug lords.
Harvesting Cocoa and using part of a termite mound to go fishing.

Season 3, Episode 3: Panama Part 1

2009-10-17T16:34:00.000-07:00

Bear decided on somewhere moist after the Sahara, Episode 3 of the Third Season brings takes place in the mangrove swamps of Panama. This is a wet, wild and dangerous place! But, Bear makes it out alive, as usual!

Bears Knife: Orignal "Bear Grylls" Baylay Knife
(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: With high temps and even higher humidity, no one would want a jacket here!

Season 3, Episode 2: Sahara Part 2

2009-09-30T09:52:00.000-07:00

Episode 2 of the Third Season is part two of the Sahara adventure for Bear. This time he climbing in a camel and crossing miles of scorching hot barren salt pan.

Bears Knife: Orignal "Bear Grylls" Baylay Knife
(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: Bear wears just his shirt, in a desert, that's a good idea.

This episode features the following awesome "Bear Moments":
Eating a beetle, lizard, goat testicles and more completely raw.
Climbing into a dead camel for shelter and drinking the water from it's digesting mash.
Rock climbing a 100+ foot cliff without ropes to save time.

Season 3, Episode 1: Sahara Part 1

2009-09-29T22:35:00.000-07:00

Bear's back for a third Season! He's in the one of the hottest places on earth, the Sahara. This punishing desert pushes men to their limits, fortunately he know show to make it out alive.

Bears Knife: Orignal "Bear Grylls" Baylay Knife
(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: In a place this hot, you wouldn't make it out alive with a jacket. ;)

This episode features the following awesome "Bear Moments":
Cutting a t-shirt, peeing on it and tying it on his head to keep cool.
Building a fire with just two sticks and using the charcoal to prevent blindness.
Eating a live camel spider and unripe dates.

Season 2, Episode 6: Scotland

2009-09-29T22:13:00.000-07:00

Season 2 Episode 6, the final in episode 2 takes us to the Scottish Highlands, Bear's old stomping ground. It's cold, wet, and rugged. Bear takes his favorite knife in Season 2, the Gerber Gator.

Bears Knife: Gerber Gator Serrater
(Available to buy at Amazon.com)

Info via Amazon: The Gerber Gator Folding Clip Point Serrated Edge Knife features a unique thermo plastic comfort grip handle designed to offer maximum grip in both dry and wet conditions. The knife also features a drop-point blade with a convex curve bending towards the point of the blade that offers an ample amount of effective edge for slicing, making it an ideal choice as a hunting knife. The knife locks open for safety, comes with a limited lifetime warranty, and includes a black Cordura belt sheath.

Bears Jacket: Arc'Teryx Discontinued Model. The closest match currently available is the Arc'teryx Fission AR Jacket (above)
(Available to buy at Amazon.com)

Info via Amazon: Blowing snow, subzero temps, and whiteout conditions send lesser skiers to the lodgebut not you. Outfitted in your Arcteryx Mens Fission AR Jacket, youre prepared to take on the worst the mountain can deliverand be downright gleeful about it. Arcteryx insulated this waterproof breathable shell by laminating a layer of lightweight PrimaLoft Sport to the interior textile, and then uniting all of it to the Gore-Tex Pro Shell exterior. Lamination eliminates the need for stitching or quilting, which in turn gets rid of cold spots. As with all Arcteryx jackets, youll be blown away by the details on the Fission AR: a physique-enhancing fit, articulated elbows for easy moving, watertight zippers so your cell or wallet doesnt get wet, and a helmet-compatible, stowable hood for added warmth.

This episode features the following awesome "Bear Moments":
Skinning a dead frozen deer with his knife and fist.
Jumping into an ice cold muddy pit full of rotten moss and animals.
Catching a wild rabbit with a string and skinny it for a rabbit-kabob.

Season 2, Episode 5: Equador

2009-09-23T14:30:00.000-07:00

Alright, Season 2, Episode 5, Equidor. This is a crazy place, but Bears got a plan! He's taking his favorite knife of this season, the Gerbar Gator and heading into the jungle!

Bears Knife: Gerber Gator Serrater
(Available to buy at Amazon.com)

Info via Amazon: The Gerber Gator Folding Clip Point Serrated Edge Knife features a unique thermo plastic comfort grip handle designed to offer maximum grip in both dry and wet conditions. The knife also features a drop-point blade with a convex curve bending towards the point of the blade that offers an ample amount of effective edge for slicing, making it an ideal choice as a hunting knife. The knife locks open for safety, comes with a limited lifetime warranty, and includes a black Cordura belt sheath.

Bears Jacket: None! The heat of the jungle is warm enough!

Season 2, Episode 4: Australian Kimberley

2009-09-20T19:03:00.000-07:00

Now we're at episode Four of Season two. Bear is heading to the Australian Kimberley, one of the harshest places he's had to survive in yet!

Bears Knife: Gerber Gator Serrater
(Available to buy at Amazon.com)

Info via Amazon: The Gerber Gator Folding Clip Point Serrated Edge Knife features a unique thermo plastic comfort grip handle designed to offer maximum grip in both dry and wet conditions. The knife also features a drop-point blade with a convex curve bending towards the point of the blade that offers an ample amount of effective edge for slicing, making it an ideal choice as a hunting knife. The knife locks open for safety, comes with a limited lifetime warranty, and includes a black Cordura belt sheath.

Bears Jacket: None! Bear wears just a dress shirt in the ridiculously hot weather.

Season 2, Episode 3: Copper Canyon

2009-09-20T18:55:00.000-07:00

Season Two's Episode Three brings us with Bear through the wild and remote Copper Canyon. A difficult place to survive for sure, it's a good thing Bear knows all the tricks to make it a breeze!

Bears Knife: Gerber Gator Strait Edge
(Available to buy at Amazon.com)

Info via Amazon: The Gator knife from Gerber offers performance that's completely indifferent to the weather, with its thermoplastic grip that mimics an alligator's skin texture to deliver an amazingly secure, reliable, and comfortable grip. Loaded with high-end professional features, the Gator has a drop-point blade with a convex curve bending towards the point. This gives you the maximum amount of effective cutting edge for slicing, making it an ideal choice for fishing, hunting, rock climbing, or any other kind of outdoors enthusiast.

Info: North Face Mammatus Jacket (Orange)

The Mammatus Jacket has been discontinued, a similar jacket, the Atlus Triclimate can be found at Northface.com

Gear used by Bear Grylls in Season 1:

2009-09-20T13:05:00.000-07:00

Here is a quick reference to the knives and jackets used by Bear in Season 1:

Man Vs Wild Season 1 (DVD at Amazon.com)
------------ Location ------ Knife ------------------- Jacket --------------
Episode 1: Moab Desert Buck Iceman The North Face Mountain Light Jacket (Red)
Episode 2: Costa Rica Titanium Pro Dive Knife No Jacket
Episode 3: French Alps Wenger Serrated Mountaineer The North Face Summit Series Jacket (Yellow)
Episode 4: Mount Kilauea Gerber Gator Serrater Arc'teryx Theta AR (Indigo)
Episode 5: Sierra Nevada No knife Polar Fleece
Episode 6: African Savannah Gerber Gator Serrater No Jacket
Episode 7: Alaska Buck Iceman Arc'teryx Theta AR (Indigo)
Episode 8: Pacific Island Titanium Pro Dive Knife No Jacket
Episode 9: Rocky Mountains No knife The North Face Summit Series Jacket (Yellow)

Season 2, Episode 2: Iceland

2009-07-22T14:33:00.000-07:00

In Episode Two of Season Two Bear is dropped onto the "land of fire and ice", Iceland!

Bears Knife: Gerber Gator Serrater
(Available to buy at Amazon.com)

Info via Amazon: The Gerber Gator Folding Clip Point Serrated Edge Knife features a unique thermo plastic comfort grip handle designed to offer maximum grip in both dry and wet conditions. The knife also features a drop-point blade with a convex curve bending towards the point of the blade that offers an ample amount of effective edge for slicing, making it an ideal choice as a hunting knife. The knife locks open for safety, comes with a limited lifetime warranty, and includes a black Cordura belt sheath.

Info: Arc'teryx Theta AR (Indigo)
Available to buy at Amazon.com

Season 2, Episode 1: Florida Everglades

2009-07-22T13:37:00.000-07:00

Bear is back for a second season! This time he's in the wilds of the Florida Everglades. Full of alligators, snakes and other dangerous animals, this is not a place to be lost. Good thing Bear is here to show us how to "make it out alive".

Bears Knife: Buck Zipper
(Available to buy at Amazon.com)

Info via Amazon: The Buck Knives Buck Zipper is a fixed-blade hunting Knife with a patented gut hook for field dressing game. Get the details: 420HC steel blade; 8 1/2" long overall; 4 1/8" long blade; Drop point blade with patented gut hook; Rubberized handle with satin-finish brass butt and guard; Heavy-duty black nylon sheath; Weighs 6 3/5 ozs.

Bears Jacket: None! Because of the heat, Bear chose to go jacket-less for this episode.

This episode features the following awesome "Bear Moments":
Killing a large turtle and roasting it whole over a fire in it's shell.
Using shoelaces to create more traction to climb a tall tree and get a view.
Using a bottle, shoelace and stick to chart the subtle flow of the marsh water.

Bears Gear: Bear Grylls Watch

2009-07-17T09:57:00.000-07:00

In Season 1, Bear Grylls wears a Breitling "Emergency" watch. A very nice watch and avialable to anyone who is into watches with helpful features and a name like "Emergency".

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

Season 1, Episode 9: Rockies

2009-07-16T16:25:00.000-07:00

Episode 9 is the final of Season 1 and Bear finishes off with a great trek through the Rockies. Wild and massive, this wilderness is powerful and very large.

Bears Knife: No Knife! Bear takes the role of someone lost without a knife, by hitting rocks together he manages to create a makeshift blade. Impressive!

Bears Jacket: The North Face Summit Series Jacket (Yellow)

Info: Bear goes for his "Summit Series" yellow jacket available when Bear was sponsored by The North Face in Season 1. Unfortunately this jacket is no longer available, but there are similar jackets in the "Summit Series" and the Mens "Serac" Jacket (above) at Amazon.com

Season 1, Episode 8: Desert Island

2009-07-16T16:11:00.000-07:00

Episode Eight, Season One, takes Bear into the middle of the Pacific ocean, to show how to survive and find rescue if you are shipwrecked at sea.

Bears Knife: Titanium Pro Dive Knife
(Available at Amazon.com)

Info: This is a sort of generic knife with no clear "manufacturer" other than "China". It has been rebranded and sold all over the net. It looks cool and is reasonably priced. Bear approved

Bears Jacket: None! Bear wanted to work on his tan in this episode.

Season 1, Episode 7: Alaskan Mountain Range

2009-07-16T15:54:00.000-07:00

In Episode Seven Bear is dropped into the intense Alaskan Mountain Range. Home to bears and truly one of the last untamed wilderness, it defines "wild". Lucky for us Bear shows us how to make it out alive!

Bears Knife: Buck Iceman
(Available at Amazon.com)

Info via Amazon: Buck Knives 873X Iceman TM is a tactical styled liner locking folding knife that features a 3-1/2" clip point 420HC partially serrated black oxide coated stainless steel blade. It is 5" long closed and weighs 6.3 oz. It has a black anodized aluminum grip with an inlayed and textured rubberized grip, and a black stainless steel belt clip. The Iceman, as with all Buck Knives, comes with Buck's 4-Ever Lifetime Warranty.

Info: Arc'teryx Theta AR (Indigo)
Available to buy at Amazon.com

Season 1, Episode 6: African Savannah

2009-07-16T15:48:00.000-07:00

In Episode Six of Season One, Bear heads straight into the African Savannah. It's wild and hot, but Bear is confident he can show what it takes to make it out alive.

Bears Knife: Gerber Gator Serrater
(Available to buy at Amazon.com)

Info via Amazon: The Gerber Gator Folding Clip Point Serrated Edge Knife features a unique thermo plastic comfort grip handle designed to offer maximum grip in both dry and wet conditions. The knife also features a drop-point blade with a convex curve bending towards the point of the blade that offers an ample amount of effective edge for slicing, making it an ideal choice as a hunting knife. The knife locks open for safety, comes with a limited lifetime warranty, and includes a black Cordura belt sheath.

Info: bear does what most tourists would do and skips a jacket in the searing heat of the Savannah.

Season 1, Episode 5: Sierra Nevada

2009-07-16T14:18:00.000-07:00

In this episode we follow Bear into the Sierra Nevada, with a twist, not everyone carries a knife.. :

Bears Knife: None! Some people are stranded without knives, and in this episode Bear shows off ways to survive without one!

Bears Jacket: Bear opts for just a polar fleece in this episode, skipping the jacket for the warm weather.

This episode features the following awesome "Bear Moments":
Making a raft out of driftwood and vines, riding it down a wild river.
Trying to ride a wild horse with a native american style rope.
Killing a wild rabbit with a throwing stick and gutting it without a knife.

Season 1, Episode 4: Mount Kilauea

2009-07-16T14:14:00.000-07:00

In Episode Four bear takes on his toughest challenge yet, the amazing force and beauty of Mount Kilauea's Volcano.

Bears Knife: Gerber Gator Serrater
(Available to buy at Amazon.com)

Info via Amazon: The Gerber Gator Folding Clip Point Serrated Edge Knife features a unique thermo plastic comfort grip handle designed to offer maximum grip in both dry and wet conditions. The knife also features a drop-point blade with a convex curve bending towards the point of the blade that offers an ample amount of effective edge for slicing, making it an ideal choice as a hunting knife. The knife locks open for safety, comes with a limited lifetime warranty, and includes a black Cordura belt sheath.

Info: Arc'teryx Theta AR (Indigo)
Available to buy at Amazon.com

Season 1, Episode 3: French Alps

2009-07-16T10:23:00.000-07:00

Episode Three brings us to the French Alps. In this episode Bear opts for something more fitting to the region:
Bears Knife: Wenger Serrated Mountaineer Knife
(Available to buy at Amazon.com)

Info via Amazon: The Wenger® Serrated Mountaineer Genuine Swiss Army® knife of rugged design with a double-cut wood saw and a 60-percent serrated clip point blade with a safety lock. It's also set-up with screwdrivers, a cap lifter, a wire stripper, a can opener, a reamer, an awl with a sewing eye, and a key ring.

Bears Jacket: The North Face Summit Series Jacket (Yellow)

Info: This jacket is one of the "Summit Series" available when Bear was sponsored by The North Face in Season 1. Unfortunately this jacket is no longer available, but there are similar jackets for sale in the "Summit Series" at Amazon.com

Season 1, Episode 2: Costa Rican Rain Forest

2009-07-15T16:57:00.000-07:00

Into the jungle! In second episode of season 1 Bear is left in the Costa Rican rain forest! For the jungle he chooses to use:

Bears Knife: Titanium Pro Dive Knife
(Available at Amazon.com)

Info: This is a sort of generic knife with no clear "manufacturer" other than "China". It has been rebranded and sold all over the net. It looks cool and is reasonably priced. Bear approved.

Bears Jacket: None! Bear went "commando" in this episode and opted for a dress shirt!

This episode features the following awesome "Bear Moments":
Climbing down a waterfall on a vine rope.
Sharping a knife with river sand and a stick.
Cracking open a termites nest and eating them for a snack.

Season 1, Episode 1: Moab Desert!

2009-07-15T15:33:00.000-07:00

The very first episode that started it all. In this episode we follow Bear through the arid desert in the Utah Moab Desert. In the desert he decides to use:

Bears Knife: Buck Iceman
(Available at Amazon.com)

Info via Amazon: Buck Knives 873X Iceman TM is a tactical styled liner locking folding knife that features a 3-1/2" clip point 420HC partially serrated black oxide coated stainless steel blade. It is 5" long closed and weighs 6.3 oz. It has a black anodized aluminum grip with an inlayed and textured rubberized grip, and a black stainless steel belt clip. The Iceman, as with all Buck Knives, comes with Buck's 4-Ever Lifetime Warranty.

Bears Jacket: The North Face Mountain Light Jacket (Red)
(Available at the official site)

Bears Shoes: Merrell Chameleon Hex

(Available at Amazon.com)

This episode features the following awesome "Bear Moments":
Cutting a shirt and peeing on it, then tying it to his head.
Digging a whole to find water and filtering it with grass and reeds.
Cooking a birds egg on a rock in the scorching heat. Yum.