What Gloves Does Bear Grylls Wear? Every Pair on Man vs. Wild

By Mrarfarf

The pair people keep asking about is the Optimum Stik Mitt. They are rugby gloves, not climbing gloves, which is exactly why nobody can find them when they search outdoor shops. Cold episodes add Black Diamond and Petzl.

Still buyable today

  1. Black Diamond Glissade Cold Weather Gloves · $50.00
  2. PETZL CORDEX Plus Reinforced Belay/Rappel Gloves · $59.95

Every gloves item, episode by episode

ItemSeen inStatusPrice
Optimum Unisex Senior Original Skit Mits Rugby GlovesOptimumUrban Survivor, New ZealandS4E10 S7E4Resellers only 
Black Diamond Glissade Cold Weather GlovesBlack DiamondCanadian Rockies, Georgian RepublicS5E3 S5E4Available$50.00
PETZL CORDEX Plus Reinforced Belay/Rappel GlovesPetzlFan vs WildS5E5Available$59.95
Columbia Karako Pass Glove Black, MColumbiaIcelandS2E2Resellers only 
Black Diamond Men's Crew GlovesBlack DiamondAlaskan Mountain RangeS1E7Resellers only 

Cannot see the item you are after?

Tell me the episode and what you spotted in the comments below. Screenshot the frame if you have one. I will go and identify it, then add it to this page and reply to you here. That is how most of what is on this site got identified in the first place.

Questions readers have asked

These are real questions left on this blog. Answers are filled in as each one is confirmed.

Excuse me in the Urban survival episode what gloves does Bear use?

Answer still being confirmed. The episode pages linked above are the place to start.

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Footwear Trousers & Shirts Backpacks & Bags Watches Jackets & Outerwear Knives & Multi-tools Fire Starting Canteens & Hydration Headwear & Eyewear Socks & Base Layers Bracelets & Accessories

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