Showing posts with label Kirkland. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Kirkland. Show all posts

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Season 2, Episode 1: Florida Everglades

Season 1 Episode 10: Everglades


Grylls drops into the swamps of Florida's Everglades, where at least 60 tourists need to be rescued each year. He trudges through the swamp and shows how to construct shelter, deal with razor-sharp sawgrass, get out of a muddy sinkhole and avoid alligators and rattlesnakes. He eats frogs and cooks a turtle Seminole-style.



Bear's Knife: Buck Zipper Fixed Blade Knife

Info: In this Everglade trip, Bear brings along his Buck Knives Zipper made with 420HC Steel. It boasts of excellent strength, edge retention and corrosion resistance. Available here at Amazon.com


Bear's Boots: Merrell Chameleon Hex

Info: Bear wears these hiking boots from Merrell. These shoes have been a staple for him as it offers comfortable durability. Available here at Amazon.com


Bear's Canteen: 58 Pattern British Issue Canteen with Crusader Cup

Info: Being a survivor means knowing what you need, and hydration is one of those basic needs. Bear keeps his water in this canteen. Available here at Amazon.com

Bears Watch: Breitling Mens Watch A73322

Info: Bear uses this stylish watch from Breitling in this Florida escapade. Available here at Amazon.com.


Bear's Shirts: 

Light Blue Dress Shirt

Info: Bear wears a light blue shirt in this episode. Available here at Amazon.com


White T-shirt

Info: Bear's shirt is a basic white t-shirt. Available here at Amazon.com


Bear's Pants: Gray Cargo Pants

Info: Bear wears a pair of cargo pants as they are lightweight and the multiple pockets allow him to carry his essentials even though he doesn't bring a backpack along this time. Available here at Amazon.com

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

Info: Bear brings his trusty FireSteel flint to the Everglades. Available here at Amazon.com

Thursday, July 16, 2009

Season 1, Episode 8: Desert Island

Season 1 Episode 9: Deserted Island


Grylls is kicked out by helicopter into the water near a deserted island in the Pacific Ocean. He demonstrates long distance swimming, shelter building and coconut harvesting. Grylls builds a bamboo raft to look for ships, and is surrounded by tiger sharks. He fishes off his raft using a fish bone hook, and shows how to signal a ship using the reflection produced by his polished knife.

Bear's Knife: Titanium Pro Dive Knife

Info: In this episode, Bear makes very well use of his knife. He uses a diver's knife to survive in the deserted island in the Pacific. Available here at Amazon.com


Bear's Boots: Merrell Chameleon Hex

Info: Bear wears a pair of hiking boots from Merrell to tread the sandy shores of the deserted island. The shoes are made from synthetic leather and mesh for the body and rubber for the soles. Available here at Amazon.com

Bear's Watch: Breitling Men's Watch A73322

Info: Bear keeps up with his style as he uses this fancy men's chronograph watch from Breitling. Available here at Amazon.com


Bear's Shirt: Light Blue Dress Shirt

Info: Bear wears a light blue shirt to keep cool and to still protect his skin from harmful rays of the sun. Available here at Amazon.com


Bear's Pants: Khaki Cargo Pants

Info: In this episode, Bear doesn't bring much, but he uses a multi-pocketed pair of trousers to carry his minimal essential items. Avalable here at Amazon.com

Season 1, Episode 6: African Savannah

Season 1 Episode 7: African Savannah


Grylls parachutes into Northern Kenya. He comes into close contact with lions, elephants, and rhinoceros, being careful not to get too close. Grylls demonstrates squeezing water from elephant dung and how to find people in Africa. Bear observes the deadly puff adder. In most areas, one follows a river downstream, but in Africa, people are found upstream.

Bear's Knife: Gerber Gator Folding Clip Point Serrated Edge Knife

Info: Among Bear's most trusty tools for survival is his knife. He brings this serrated knife from Gerber. Available here at Amazon.com


Bear's Boots: Merrell Chameleon Hex

Info: Bear treads the African terrain in hiking boots from Merrell. These are ultimate hiking shoes made from high-quality synthetic leather. Available here at Amazon.com

Bear's Watch: Breitling Men's Watch A73322

Info: Bear is very well dressed in this designer watch from Breitling. Available here at Amazon.com


Bear's Shirt: Dress Shirt

Info: Bear wears a dress shirt to remain cool and protected from harsh rays of the sun. Available here at Amazon.com


Bear's Pants: Cream Cargo Pants

Info: Bear wears a pair of cargo pants. It is lightweight and multi-pocketed. Available here at Amazon.com

Bear's Canteen: 58 Pattern British Issue Canteen with Crusader Cup

Info: To maintain hydration in the heat of the Savannah, Bear brings his canteen and crusader cup. Available here at Amazon.com

Bear's Flint: Light My Fire Swedish Army FireSteel

Info: Bear brings another trusty companion, his 12000-strike flint from Light My Fire. Indeed, a flint is a must-have for a survivor. 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

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Season 1, Episode 2: Costa Rican Rain Forest

Season 1 Episode 3: Costa Rican Rainforest


Grylls parachutes into a Costa Rican rainforest in the Osa Peninsula, with only his knife and a canteen. He's careful about the water he drinks, but gets violently ill anyway. He climbs down a waterfall using a vine, and floats down a river to the ocean on a raft he crafts out of balsawood to demonstrate how someone lost in the jungle can make it to civilization. He encounters snakes, mosquitoes and dangerous river currents.

Bear's Knife: Titanium Pro Dive Knife

Info: In this episode, Bear Grylls' only weapon for survival is his knife. He brings this and uses it as his basic tool to build a makeshift raft. Available here at Amazon.com


Bear's Boots: Merrell Chameleon Hex

Info: To be able to tread the slippery soil and wet sands of the rain forest and river beds in the peninsula, Bear uses these hiking shoes from Merrell for high-traction. Available here at Amazon.com


Bear's Watch: Breitling A73322

Info: Bear wears this luxurious chronograph time piece from Breitling as his accessory. Available here at Amazon.com


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

Info: Bear fills this canteen with water. Although subjected to unfortunate circumstances because of the water, it is still definitely useful for anyone on a trip to bring a good container for drinking water. Available here at Amazon.com


Bear's Shirt: Dress Shirt

Info: In this episode, Bear wears a handsome dress shirt. Available here at Amazon.com


Bear's Pants: Tan Wind Pants

Info: Bear uses these pants as his lower body gear for some protection from insect bites, wood cuts and poisonous plants. Available here at Amazon.com