Showing posts with label Flint. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Flint. Show all posts

Thursday, December 8, 2016

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.

Saturday, October 17, 2009

Bears Gear: Bears Flint / Fire Steel



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