Showing posts with label French Alps. Show all posts
Showing posts with label French Alps. Show all posts

Sunday, September 20, 2009

Gear used by Bear Grylls in Season 1:



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)

Thursday, July 16, 2009

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