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Bear Grylls' Gear in Sahara (Man vs. Wild S3E2, Part 2)

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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 tim...

Bear Grylls' Gear in Sahara (Man vs. Wild S3E1, Part 1)

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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 c...

Bear Grylls' Gear in Cairngorms (Man vs. Wild S1E15)

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Season 1 Episode 15: Cairngorms Grylls shows how to navigate the  Cairngorms  region in extreme weather using ice formations and moss growth, and how to test snow slopes for avalanche potential. He uses moss to purify water and skins a  red deer  for shelter. For food, he traps a  rabbit  and cooks it to demonstrate how to prepare it. Grylls also crosses deep marshes and uses fallen trees to cross ravines. Bear's Knife:   Gerber Gator Serrator Info: As he treads the scottish alps, Bear brings himself a good knife in the form of the Gerber Gator . Available here at  Amazon.com Bear's Jacket:   Arc'teryx Fission AR Info:  Bear wears this jacket from Arc'teryx for insulation and upper body protection from unpredictable weather conditions . Available here at  Amazon.com Bear's Boots:   Merrell Norsehund Alpha Waterproof Info:  Bear wears these high-traction, heavy duty, waterpr...

Bear Grylls' Gear in Ecuador (Man vs. Wild S1E14)

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Season 1 Episode 14: Ecuador Grylls paraglides onto the edge of the  Andes  and follows rivers into the Ecuadorian jungle, is attacked by huge colonies of spear-nosed bats, and observes giant weevil grubs and piranhas. He builds a bamboo bridge and a bow and arrow to successfully catch fish, but it doesn't always go his way and he's forced to ride the rapids of the  Amazon  on a single tree trunk. Bear's Knife: Gerber Gator Serrator Info: For his Ecuadorian trek, Bear brings a trusty knife with him. He chooses his serrated-edged knife from Gerber made from420HC stainless steel.  Available here at  Amazon.com Bear's Boots:   Merrell Chameleon Hex Info:  A survivor needs a stable pair of boots for hiking, Bear Grylls wears these hiking boots from Merrell for increased traction, comfort and shock reduction. Available here at  Amazon.com Bear's   Canteen:  58 Pattern British Issue Canteen with...

Bear Grylls' Gear in Kimberley, Australia (Man vs. Wild S1E13)

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Season 1 Episode 13: Kimberley, Australia In the Kimberley region of Australia, an area with a mixture of huge scrub deserts, dry riverbeds and red sandstone cliffs full of deep gorges, Grylls faces extreme heat, poisonous snakes and the ever present danger of dehydration. Survival tips include how to forage for food ( bush tucker ), build a shelter and how to prevent sunstroke. He explains why he believes drinking one's own urine can prevent death from dehydration. During his journey, Grylls observes  saltwater crocodiles  and endures a lightning storm. Bear's Knife:   Gerber Gator Serrator Info: Bear is a true survivor and any survivor needs a good knife. He uses his serrated-edged knife from Gerber in this trek. Available here at Amazon.com Bear's Boots: Merrell Chameleon Hex Info: Bear decides to walk in these extremely great hiking boots from Merrell. These shoes are comfortable and durable, they allow full traction and shock con...

Bear Grylls' Gear in Copper Canyon (Man vs. Wild S1E12)

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Season 1 Episode 12: Copper Canyon In Mexico, Grylls must find his way out of  Copper Canyon , and his only supplies are a water bottle, a flint and a knife. He demonstrates how to build a simple compass and climb sheer cliffs safely. For shelter, he uses ancient caves and makes fire with a traditional "fire saw." Grylls also demonstrates techniques for finding scorpions or grubs and fishing without a rod or line. Bear's Knife: Gerber Gator Straight Edge Info: In this episode, Bear brings his straight-edged 420 HC Stainless steel knife from Gerber to the Copper Canyons of Mexico. Available here at Amazon.com Bear's Jacket: The NorthFace Mammatus Jacket Info: Bear wears an orange jacket from The NorthFace as he treads the rocky terrain. This jacket allows comfortable, lightweight protection. A similar item is available here at Amazon.com Bear's Boots: Merrell Chameleon Hex Info: Bear traverses the rocky canyon with these r...

Gear used by Bear Grylls in Season 1:

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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) Amazon Associate. Links may earn a commission at no cost to you.