Man vs Wild: Season 7 Episode 2: Iceland: Land of Fire and Ice

Season 7 Episode 2: Iceland: Land of Fire and Ice

Bear Grylls is dropped on an ice cap covering an active volcano. In blizzard conditions he struggles to make headway, and the barren land offers little food. Can he reach civilization when faced with swollen river crossings and ever present flash floods?

Bear's Knife: Gerber BG Ultimate Survival

Info: Bear brings his trusty companion, his Gerber Ultimate Survival knife as he treks the blizzard laiden terrain in this episode. Available here at Amazon.com

Bear's Jacket: Craghoppers Survival Jacket II

Info: To keep himself warm amidst extreme conditions, Bear uses his survival jacket from Craghoppers. This is essential to help him maintain normal body temperature. Available here at Amazon.com

Bear's Boots: La Sportiva Trango Extreme Evo

Info: This tread is definitely far from a walk in the park, so Bear uses these extreme hiking boots from La Sportiva to be able to walk the icy, rocky land and rivers in this icy volcanic territory. Available here at Amazon.com

Bear's Backpack: Dakine Helipack

Info: Bear brings his bare necessities using this backpack from Dakine to carry them. Available here at Amazon.com

Bear's Watch: Breitling Emergency

Info: In this episode, Bear wears this luxurious watch from Breitling. He doesn't let the extreme weather keep him from walking in style. Available here at Amazon.com

Bear's Shirt: Blue Windbreaker

Info: Bear wears a windbreaker as his inner shirt to minimize the cold winds hitting directly onto his skin. This helps him keep himself warm. Available here at Amazon.com

Bear's Pants: 66 North Snaefell Pants

Info: In this episode, Bear uses these trousers from 66 North as his protective lower body gear in Icy Iceland. Available here at Amazon.com

Bear's Gloves: 66 North Gloves

Info: As Bear traverses extremely cold terrains, he uses these gloves to protect his hands from frostbite. Available here at Amazon.com

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

Info: With the promise of starting fires under any circumstances and weather conditions, Bear brings his Swedish FireSteel to this androgynously climated area in Iceland. Available here at Amazon.com

Gear used by Bear Grylls in Season 2:

Here is a quick reference to the knives and jackets used by Bear in Season 2:

Man Vs Wild Season 2 (DVD at Amazon.com)
------------ Location ------ Knife ------------------- Jacket --------------
Episode 1: Florida Everglades Buck Zipper No Jacket
Episode 2: Iceland Gerber Gator Serrater Arc'teryx Theta AR (Indigo)
Episode 3: Copper Canyon Gerber Gator Strait Edge North Face Mammatus Jacket (Orange)
Episode 4: Australian Kimberley Gerber Gator Serrater No Jacket
Episode 5: Equador Gerber Gator Serrater No Jacket
Episode 6: Scotland Gerber Gator Serrater Arc'teryx Fission AR

Season 2, Episode 2: Iceland

Season 1 Episode 11: Iceland

Grylls parachutes into the extreme landscape of Iceland, the site of a vicious blizzard, 50 mph (80km/h) winds, icy glacial waters, boiling hot mud and volcanic springs. He demonstrates how to make a snow cave, find water in volcanic underground tunnels and avoid frostbite. To find food in this subarctic environment, Grylls scavenges a sheep for its eyeballs and mutton fat, and catches a ptarmigan. He demonstrates with his shoelaces the boiling of the eyeballs and mutton in the geysers, to save digestion energy and disinfect scavenged food.

Bear's Knife: Gerber Gator Serrated

Info: In this Icelandic trek, Bear brings along this rubber-gripped, full stainless steel knife from Gerber that packs in a rugged design with multiple use reliability. Available here at Amazon.com

Bear's Jacket: Arc'teryx Theta AR

Info: For upper body protection and insulation, Bear wears this indigo jacket from Arc'teryx Theta. It is water-repellent, cold-sealing - perfect for the unpredictable Iceland climate. Available here at Amazon.com

Bear's Boots: Merrell Norsehund Alpha Snowboot

Info: Bear uses these heavy-duty waterproof snow boots from Merrell to traverse the rocky, snow-laden terrain. These boots allow for traction, mobility and protection from the cold. Available here at Amazon.com

Bear's Watch: Breitling Men's Watch A73322

Info: Bear wears his staple time piece, this handsome and luxurious watch from Breitling. Available here at Amazon.com

Bear's Fleece: Blue Polar Fleece

Info: For extra warmth and upper body protection from frostbite, bear wears polar fleece. Available here at Amazon.com

Bear's Shirt: Gray T-shirt

Info: Bear wears a basic gray t-shirt as his undershirt in this episode. Available here at Amazon.com

Bear's Pants: Gray Cargo Pants

Info: Bear wears multi-pocketed cargo pants in this escapade in Icelandic territory. Available here at Amazon.com

Bear's Gloves: Columbia Karako Pass

Info: Bear protects his hands from intense cold temperatures with these gloves from Columbia. Available here at Amazon.com

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

Info: As in most of this survival treks, Bear brings along his flint which is an essential item for survival. Available here at Amazon.com