Survivorman/Man vs. Wild.

[tennecedar]

Les Stroud to host a new survival show on cartoon network involving kids.

http://www.variety.com/article/VR111...goryid=14&cs=1

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/...bb839152cb9e4a

[bindlestitch]

I'll take Ray Mears please.

[sgtdraino]

I didn't read all of the replies on this thread, but you all should check out Les's book, "Survive!" It's a good read. Kind of left out what to do in a tornado, though, but I doubt he's had too much experience there.

Well, it's tricky to locate a tornado that lasts for a whole seven days, so Les can do his thing.

[Aurelius95]

Apparently, Will Ferrell is going to star on an episode of Man vs. Wild that airs in June. It coincides with the release of his movie "Land of the Lost".

http://tv.msn.com/man-vs-wid-ferrell...ure/?gt1=28130

I have stopped watching Bear Grylls, but I will probably check out this episode!

[crashdive123]

Looks like another pee drinking party.

[KimmyHead]

Love Survivorman watch it everyday love to learn from his mistakes

[WillDeerborn]

I'm with everyone who likes Survivorman...I saw the one where Bear eats the "****berries" from a heap of bear offal. He shows all this extreme stuff that ain't necessary. Les is more down to earth and does everything practically...Bear Grylls is an idiot and I refuse to watch him...I think he's a dumbass...And you can quote me.

[Sarge47]

I'm with everyone who likes Survivorman...I saw the one where Bear eats the "****berries" from a heap of bear offal. He shows all this extreme stuff that ain't necessary. Les is more down to earth and does everything practically...Bear Grylls is an idiot and I refuse to watch him...I think he's a dumbass...And you can quote me.

So why don't you mount up yer 'ole hoss & mosey on over to the intro section & tell us all about yerself?

[mountain mama]

WillDeerborn, here's the link: http://www.wilderness-survival.net/f...splay.php?f=14
We just like to know a lil' about those who care to grace us with their presence

[Schleprok]

Survivorman gets my vote, no question. But I agree, they don't show enough on basics. He does let you know that the crew will come back and clean up whatever mess was made. I enjoy the different scenarios they set up, which are helpful. Planecrash, motorcycle broke in the desert, etc. Plus the crew "gives" Les some items occassionally.

We can all pick up a tidbit or two, here or there on either show. Even Bear Grylls shows us what not to do, and how to recover if you do it anyway. Mostly they are good entertainment (like tv wrestling). Man vs Wild is more active. Survivorman can be boring to some, but in a survival situation the younguns need to know that the trap is usually empty, and that the deadfall may land on your hand when your trying to set it and haven't eaten in days, etc...

[oneraindog]

I'll take Ray Mears please.

ditto that one. ******* mears is cool. hes what bear and les wish they were with a touch of james bond. hes so smooth.

anyway i have to admit i was not able to make it through all 36 pages of this discussion (haha holy moly people) but i must say lesis may favorite of the two. ive read his book survive! and it was really good. it goes more in depth than the show can on some things like the psychology of survival and coping mechanisms etc. also his writting style is very conversational while still being informative. not to turn this into a book review but it just said a lot more about where hes coming from and that he has a sincere interest in peoples education.

bear just seams liek a show boater and he has the rugged good looks that makes for good TV celebrity.
i can name half a dozen guys making youtube videos that are probably just as wilderness capable but lack the charisma/cult of personality.

that my newbie opinion anyway :0

[sgtdraino]

What is a ray mears, and does it really know what it's doing? Never heard of it.

[crashdive123]

What is a ray mears, and does it really know what it's doing? Never heard of it.

Here ya go. http://www.raymears.com/

He also has quite a few videos posted on You Tube - they're worth checking out.

[beargryllsadvocate]

Man vs. Wild & Survivorman are 2 different shows and shouldn't be compared head-to-head, but they do have some similarities. However, they are both outstanding in representing survival skills. Bear has more technical climbing skills and more, but both TV hosts are very qualified and entertaining to watch. I do see more humor with BG- especially incorporating Will Ferrell in Men vs. Wild show-June 2 10pm EST.

Anyhow...

Bear Grylls fans and advocates....something I've been working on and it's still in the works. Website is dedicated to the personal stories of Bear Grylls Advocates (BGA)- ordinary people inspired by Bear Grylls to go the EXTRA mile to survive, live healthy, and become Extraordinary! Visit-

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Stay tuned.....

Mark

[Ken]

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[crashdive123]

Hey beargryllsadvocate - I edited your post. You cannot post a link to your site in the body of your posts - Thanks in advance for understanding. Why not hike over to the introduction section and tell us a bit about yourself. Thanks. http://www.wilderness-survival.net/f...splay.php?f=14

[crashdive123]

Now, now Ken.....play nice till you get to know folks.

[BAKWOODS]

bear grylls is a tosser but you cant say hes not entertaining.
i havent seen survivorman but i have seen ray mears,he knows what he is doing but hes like watching paint dry.thats boring .at least you get a laugh out of bear.
he has got alot of guts though, flying a paraglider over everest.like to see ray mears or less stoud do that

[Mischief]

I am with Ken,must be the brotherhood of Quality