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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


Season 1, Episode 2: Moab Desert!

Season 1 Episode 2: Moab Desert


Bear Grylls is dropped by a helicopter into the Moab Desert in Utah in almost 45-Degree temperatures, with nothing but a knife, a canteen, and a flint. He battles dehydration by soaking his t-shirt with urine, eats two raven eggs, one raw. Lastly he demonstrates how to escape from quicksand before swimming across the Colorado River. He also explains how to use the flow of rivers as tools to find civilization.

Bear's Knife: Buck 873X Iceman TM, Liner Lock Folding Knife

Info: Bear brings this knife by Buck Knives as one of his few survival tools in the Desert. One of the major uses of this knife is for cutting his shirt in this episode. Available here at Amazon.com


Bear's Jacket: The NorthFace Mountain Light Jacket

Info: In this episode, bear is exposed to the scorching heat of the sun and swims across a river for safety. He uses this jacket for protection from harsh UV rays and variable water temperatures. Available here at Amazon.com



Bear's Boots: Merrell Chameleon Hex

Info: Bear uses these hiking boots from Merrell to protect the soles of his feet from the hot temperature of desert sand. Available here at Amazon.com


Bear's Watch: Breitling A73322

Info: Bear wears this designer watch from Breitling. Fighting for survival never stopped him from being the stylish man that he is. Available here at Amazon.com


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

Info: Hydration is a vital factor for survival, Bear carries his drinking water in this Canteen. Available here at Amazon.com


Bear's Shirt: White Shirt

Info: This shirt served as an important key factor for survival as Bear uses it to aid in hydration. Available here at Amazon.com


Bear's Pants: Tan Wind Pants

Info: In this episode, the suns rays are unforgiving, Bear's lower body protection gear is a pair of wind pants. Available here at Amazon.com