Season 7 Episode 4: New Zealand: Land of the Maori

Season 7 Episode 4: New Zealand: Land of the Maori

Over 100 people drown each year in New Zealand, and Bear must cross a raging river on a tree trunk to head toward civilization. On his journey to safety he runs out of water, is forced to climb up active volcano ranges and scale down a waterfall.

Bear's Knife: Gerber BG Ultimate Survival

Info: Among Bear's most important gear is his trusty knife. He brings his Ultimate Survival knife from Gerber to New Zealand on this trek. Available here at Amazon.com

Bear's Jacket: Craghoppers Survival Jacket II

Info: While walking up volcanic terrain and crossing raging rivers, Bear wears this jacket from Craghoppers as his outer wear. Available here at Amazon.com

Bear's Boots: Merrell Chameleon Hex

Info: Bear wears ultimate hiking shoes from Merrell for comfort and high-traction to tread the diverse terrain in New Zealand territory. Available here at Amazon.com

Bear's Backpack: BackCountry Stash

Info: Bear brings his essential equipment with this large capacity backpack. This rusksack is large, durable and comfortable. Available here at Amazon.com

Bear's Canteen: 58 Pattern British Army Style Camping Water Bottle & Canteen Cup

Info: In this episode Bear uses this canteen with crusader cup to carry his water before he ran out of it and once again had to fight for survival in foreign land. Available here at Amazon.com

Bear's Watch: Breitling Emergency

Info: Bear wears this stunning watch as he traverses New Zealand territory. He keeps himself stylish with Breitling. Available here at Amazon.com

Bear's Shirt: Long-sleeved Shirt

Info: Bear wears a long-sleeved shirt on this adventure against the wild. He surely knows how to dress himself despite the circumstances that he faces. Available here at Amazon.com

Bear's Pants: Basecamp Winterlined Trousers

Info: Bear uses extra-protection for hsi lower body from both heat and cold with these pants. Available here at Amazon.com

Bear's Gloves: Optimum Skit Mit

Info: Bear protects his hands by using these heavy-duty gloves from Optimum. Available here at Amazon.com

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

Info: Another one of Bear's most vital companions is his flint. He brings his Swedish FireSteel to the Land of the Maori in this episode. Available here at Amazon.com

Man vs Wild Season 6 Episode 4: Borneo Jungle

Season 6 Episode 4: Borneo Jungle

In Borneo, Bear heads directly into the wild jungles. Without a place to land his helicopter, he is forced to rappel into the treeetops. As the heli peels away, Bear is 100 feet up in the canopy. After finding his way down to the jungle floor, Bear tackles raging waters, big mudslides and deep caves as he fights his way through this impenetrable place. He also eats a snake and builds a nest like Borneo's famous Orangutans.

Bear's Knife: Gerber BG Ultimate Survival Knife 

Info: In order for Bear to create makeshift survival shelters, food and to cut through the jungle maze, Bear uses his Ultimate Survival knife. Available here at Amazon.com.

Bear's Boots: Rocky Prolight Waterproof  

Info:To be able to traverse the diverse jungle paths of Borneo, Bear uses these waterproof hiking boots from Prolight. Available here at Amazon.com.

Bear's Backpack: BackCountry Stash  

Info:Bear packs his essential commodities and survival items in his BackCountry Stash rucksack. Available here at Amazon.com.

Bear's Canteen: 58 Pattern British Army Style Camping Water Bottle & Canteen Cup

Info: Bear's hydration companion is this 950 ml canteen with crusader cup. Available here at Amazon.com.

Bear's Watch: Casio G-Shock AWG-101-1A

Info: Bear wears an ultimate sports watch from Casio, it is a shock and water resistant, multi-function sport watch that runs on Solar power. Available here at Amazon.com.

Bear's Shirt: Craghoppers Bear Grylls Long-Sleeved Shirt  

Info: Bear wears lightweight, fast-dry technology in the form of this long-sleeved shirt from Craghoppers. Available here at Amazon.com.

Bear's Pants: Craghoppers Bear Grylls Survivor Full Stretch Trousers

Info: To be able to move around with full motion and flexibility, Bear wears these full stretch trousers made for any adventurer. Available here at Amazon.com.

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

Info: Warmth is essential for survival, so Bear uses this FireSteel flint to start his campfires. Available here at Amazon.com.

Man vs Wild Season 6 Episode 1: Arizona Sky Islands

Season 6 Episode 1: Arizona Sky Islands

In Arizona, Bear Grylls transforms into a one man high speed glider with a cutting edge wingsuit and flies into the Arizona Sky Islands. Bear shows viewers how to find water in the parched desert landscape, builds a sand buggy from a wrecked aircraft and crosses heart-stopping rock drops.

Bear's Knife: Gerber BG Ultimate Survival

Info: Bear Grylls always uses his knife as a great tool for survival. He brings his Gerber Ultimate Survival knife to the Arizona desert. Available here at Amazon.com.

Bear's Boots: Merrell Freewheel Chukka

Info: Bear treads the scorching desert and protects his soles with these shoes from Merrell. Available here at Amazon.com.

Bear's Backpack: BackCountry Access Stash

Info: Bear packs all of his survival needs in this backpack from Back Country. Available here at Amazon.com.

Bear's Shades: SOS Expedition

Info: Bear knows that glare, wind and sand as risks for his eyes so he uses this pair of athletic sunglasses from SOS. Available here at Amazon.com.

Bear's Canteen: 58 Pattern British Army Style Camping Water Bottle & Canteen Cup

Info: Bear brings his 950 ml 58 pattern British army style canteen with crusader cup to keep his body hydrated in extreme temperatures. Available here at Amazon.com.

Bear's Watch: Breitling Mens Watch A73322

Info: Bear definitely knows how to travel in style. In this episode he uses a designer watch from Breitling. Available here at Amazon.com. 

Bear's Shirt: Craghoppers Bear Grylls Long Sleeve Shirt

Info: In this episode, bear wears this Craghoppers long sleeve shirt with a wash-and wear, easy dry design for comfort and convenience in any adventure. Available here at Amazon.com

Bear's Fleece: Craghoppers Basecamp Fleece

Info: Bear uses a fleece sweater from Craghoppers for extra protection from winds and sandstorms in Arizona. Available here at Amazon.com. 

Bear's Pants: Craghoppers Bear Grylls Survivor Full Stretch Trousers

Info: For comfort, durability and better movement, Bear Grylls wears these lightweight, full stretch trousers in his trek in the Arizona desert. Available here at Amazon.com.

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

Info: This slick and compact flint, made to start fire under any conditions, is Bear's go-to fire starter for his adventures. Available here at Amazon.com.

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:

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 3: French Alps

Season 1 Episode 8: European Alps

Grylls parachutes into the French Alps with a knife, a canteen, a cup and flint, taking the parachute with him. He demonstrates how to survive falling into a frozen lake, how to build a snow shelter, and how to use a self arresting device to stop from plummeting into a crevasse. He also eats maggots and uses them to catch a trout. He performs a Tyrolean traverse and makes himself a pair of snow shoes out of young trees and parachute lines.

Bear's Knife: Wenger Serrated Mountaineer Swiss Army Pocket Knife

Info: In this episode, bear's greatest tool and bestfriend is his knife. He puts this pocket knife to good use. Available here at Amazon.com

Bear's Jacket: The NorthFace Summit Series Jacket

Info: In the freezing cold, icy terrain of the French Alps, Bear wears this winter jacket from The NorthFace as his protective gear. Available here at Amazon.com

Bear's Boots: Merrell Men's Norsehund Alpha Waterproof

Info: It would be impossible to walk snow-filled landscapes without the proper hiking boots, so Bear uses these water proof boots from Merrell. Available here at Amazon.com

Bear's Backpack: BackCountry Stash

Info: Bear carries his few bare necessities in this rucksack from BackCountry. Available here at Amazon.com

Bear's Watch: Breitling Men's Watch A73322

Info: Bear wears this handsome time piece from Breitling to be able to keep track of time and day whilst at the European Alps. Available here at Amazon.com

Bear's Shirt: Light Blue Dress Shirt

Info: In this episode, Bear wears a light blue shirt underneath his jacket. Available here at Amazon.com

Bear's Pants: Basecamp Winter-lined Trousers

Info: A good pair of snow pants is definitely a must-wear when one is in a sub-zero temperature climate, Bear wears these winterlined pants. Available here at Amazon.com

Bear's Hat: Woolen Hat with Ear Flaps

Info: To be able to help maintain normal body temperature amid the extremely cold surroundings, Bear wears a woolen hat with flaps to cover his ears. Available here at Amazon.com