Man vs Wild Season 6 Episode 2: Cape Wrath

Season 6 Episode 2: Cape Wrath

In Scotland off the rugged coast of Cape Wrath, Bear is dropped into open ocean. After getting ashore, he realizes he's on an island and must swim to the mainland. Bear fashions a wetsuit from a seal's hide to withstand the frigid crossing. Well into the trek, he is forced to turn back as an incoming estuary tide nearly cuts him off. After he makes it to dry land, Bear has a close call with the steep treacherous Scottish rock terrain.

Bear's Knife: Gerber BG Ultimate Survival

Info: Bear brings his knife as a trusty tool in this trip to Cape Wrath. Available here at Amazon.com.

Bear's Jacket: Craghoppers Mountain Jacket I

Info: Bear wears this jacket to protect his body from the elements of land and sea. Available here at Amazon.com.

Bear's Backpack: Bear Pac 25+

Info: On this trek to survive the sea and the island, Bear brings his Bear Pac to carry his belongings and essential items. Available here at Amazon.com. 

Bear's Boots: Rocky Prolight Waterproof Boots

Info: Bear crosses the steep rocky terrain of Cape Wrath using waterproof boots that offer high traction. Available here at Amazon.com.

Bear's Shades: Oakley Sport Sunglasses

Info: Bear's eye gear in this episode is a pair of sport sunglasses from Oakley. Available here at Amazon.com.

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

Info: Among Bear's essentials on this trip to the Scottish island is this canteen with crusader cup, it holds 950 ml. Available here at Amazon.com.

Bear's Watch: Breitling Emergency

Info: Every man deserves a handsome watch. Bear is well-kept and stylish with his Breitling. Available here at Amazon.com.

Bear's Gloves: Altura Sprint Gloves

Info: Bear wears a pair of Altura Sprint gloves to protect his hands while he treks the rocky terrain . Available here at Amazon.com.

Bear's Shirt: Craghoppers Bear Grylls Long Sleeve Shirt

Info: In a battle on land and sea, bear wears this easy-dry long-sleeve shirt from Craghoppers. Available here at Amazon.com

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

Info: Bear Grylls wears a durable, movement enabling, lightweight pair, full stretch trousers from Craghoppers. Available here at Amazon.com.

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

Info: Bear brings his Swedish FireSteel flint, a very notable fire starter indeed. 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 6: Scotland

Season 1 Episode 15: Cairngorms

Grylls shows how to navigate the Cairngorms region in extreme weather using ice formations and moss growth, and how to test snow slopes for avalanche potential. He uses moss to purify water and skins a red deer for shelter. For food, he traps a rabbit and cooks it to demonstrate how to prepare it. Grylls also crosses deep marshes and uses fallen trees to cross ravines.

Bear's Knife:  Gerber Gator Serrator

Info: As he treads the scottish alps, Bear brings himself a good knife in the form of the Gerber Gator. Available here at Amazon.com

Bear's Jacket:  Arc'teryx Fission AR

Info: Bear wears this jacket from Arc'teryx for insulation and upper body protection from unpredictable weather conditions. Available here at Amazon.com

Bear's Boots: Merrell Norsehund Alpha Waterproof

Info: Bear wears these high-traction, heavy duty, waterproof hiking boots from Merrell. Available here at Amazon.com

Bear's Canteen: 58 Pattern British Issue Canteen with 

Crusader Cup Canteen

Info: In this Scottish trek, Bear brings his canteen for hydration. This canteen has a vintage appeal and is made durable for any journey. Available here at Amazon.com

Bear's Watch: Breitling Mens Watch A73322

Info: Bear wears this chronograph watch from Breitling as his timepiece. It has a handsome look and a bold feel. Available here at Amazon.com

Bear's Fleece: Craghoppers Corey III Half-zip Fleece

Info: Bear wears this fleece sweater from Craghoppers for additional insulation. Available here at Amazon.com

Bear's Shirt: White Shirt

Info: Bear keeps it simple as he wears a basic white shirt as his undershirt. Available here at Amazon.com

Bear's Pants: Craghoppers Kiwi Pro Elite Trousers

Info: Bear wears these trousers from Craghoppers which are lightweight and water-repellent. Available here at Amazon.com

Bear's Socks: Smartwool Expedition Trekking

Info: Bear wears these socks from Smartwool to protect his feet from friction and moisture as he wears heavy hiking boots. Available here at Amazon.com

Bear's Gloves: The NorthFace Apex Etip

Info: To protect his hands from friction, weather, cuts and all, Bear wears these gloves from The NorthFace. Available here at Amazon.com

Bear's Flint: Swedish Army FireSteel

Info: To be able to cook food for survival and to light camp fires, Bear uses his trusty Swedish Army FireSteel from Light My Fire. Available here at Amazon.com