Survivorman/Man vs. Wild.

[Justin Case]

Watching Bear right Now, He is in The Sahara, Climbing up a rock face, Totally seen his safety line , he was tied off from the top, LOL

[hybrid]

neither... Malcom Douglas

[hybrid]

thats right, noone has ever heard of him. Might be time to disconnect the cable, for all the good it does anyone.

[Old GI]

Just watched an old Survivorman and Les was doing something I was taught never to do. He was "parking" his ax by ramming the blade in the ground. I would have got my butt whipped if I did that as a kid (and probably later).

[Justin Case]

Say what you want,,, but I am watching survivorman right now on Discovery, (maybe a marathon, I hope) Anyway, right now its the one when he is adrift in the life raft,,, and although I know he is not in any "Real" danger as his support crew is close by,, I always enjoy his show,, IMO its MUCH better than Bear ,,,,,

[welderguy]

I think the following idea would make for good TV viewing.
Take both Les and bear, stick them on a plane have them flowen to a location undisclosed to them for 2 weeks with nothing but what they have in there pockets and two video cameras and spare batteries for said cameras , Wonder what the out come of that would be.

[Justin Case]

I think the following idea would make for good TV viewing.
Take both Les and bear, stick them on a plane have them flowen to a location undisclosed to them for 2 weeks with nothing but what they have in there pockets and two video cameras and spare batteries for said cameras , Wonder what the out come of that would be.

They would probably kill each other ... lol ya know,, Right now, Les has just landed his raft on this little island ,,, But, There are Scorpions and Cockroaches there,, ? How do you suppose they got on that little island ?

(maybe its a bigger island than it looks ?)

[crimescene450]

ive always like stroud better
but he stopped making his show

i also saw a one time eventshow, on like discovery or something
where this guy stranded himself out in alaskan wilderness for 3 months
he only made it like 2 months before he had to be rescued

but he also had to follow hunting restrictions
and wasnt allowed to hunt elk

[David.Crockett]

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[crashdive123]

So that all are aware - I've sent DC a pm regarding his postings. I'll keep all members informed as to what I discover (the fact finding mission, not the cable channel).

[timberghost]

I also think bear g. shows you what you shouldn't do. Last episode I watched, he was pole vaulting boulder to boulder down a mountain! I guess thats okay if you want to break a leg,ankle or worse. I'm kinda partial to Dual survival. Cody Lundin and Dave Canterbury really know their stuff.

[lucznik]

I'm kinda partial to Dual survival. Cody Lundin and Dave Canterbury really know their stuff.

Really? You think so?

I have been somewhat underwhelmed by both of them. Maybe it's just the format that Discovery chooses but, they seem to do a lot of the same dumb crap that Bear tries.

The one thing that Cody does teach through his example - and does so both early and often is the absolute value of shoes and clothing. He's always demonstrating (albeit perhaps unwittingly) just how foolish his "life choice" to go barefoot everywhere is.

[pete lynch]

...i also saw a one time eventshow, on like discovery or something
where this guy stranded himself out in alaskan wilderness for 3 months
he only made it like 2 months before he had to be rescued

but he also had to follow hunting restrictions
and wasnt allowed to hunt elk

That was Ed Wardle. He cried a lot.

http://channel.nationalgeographic.co...e-wild-eds-bio

[EagleScout]

in my opion, Bear Gryllis is crazy ha. most people wouldnt be able to climb up a tree and make a shelter in a tree, but he was apart of some type of military. bear has a more exterme way of survival. les, on the other hand, shows survival skills many people could accomplish. when im bored and want a little more excitment i look for man vs. wild, but when i want to learn about survival skills that i could actually do, les is the man.

[lucznik]

Did y'all see that ol' Bear now has a new signature knife?

It is to be made by Gerber and released sometime in November. You too can own one for only about $60.00.

http://www.amazon.com/Gerber-31-0007...1651230&sr=8-1

http://www.pitchengine.com/pitch/79188

From the Manufacturer
Introducing the Gerber Bear Grylls Survival Series gear. This collaboration brings together Gerber’s over 70 years of knife and gear expertise with Bear Grylls’ extensive outdoor survival and adventure experience to create a one-of-a-kind line of knives, tools and gear. From his time in the British SAS, to scaling Mount Everest, to hosting his survival television show all over the globe, Bear knows what it takes to be a survivor in extreme situations. Each item in the Survival Series is meticulous designed by Gerber and Bear to offer a multitude of uses in any environment.

The Ultimate Knife is the pinnacle of Gerber’s Bear Grylls Survival Series. Intricately designed by Gerber and Bear, it’s loaded with innovations that won’t be found in any other fixed blade knife. Like everything in the Survival Series, it also includes Bear’s Priorities of Survival pocket guide. Super useful in the wild, it offers a vital edge to any survivor.

Knife Features:

* 1/2 Serrated High Carbon Stainless Steel Drop Point Blade – Ideal for edge retention and cutting rope
* Full Tang Blade Construction- For maximum durability
* Ergonomic Textured Rubber Grip – Maximizes comfort and reduces slippage
* Stainless Steel Pommel – At base of handle for hammering
* Emergency Whistle – Integrated into lanyard cord

Sheath Feature:

* Fire Starter – Ferrocerium rod locks into sheath, striker notch incorporated into back of knife blade
* Nylon Sheath – Lightweight, military-grade, mildew resistant
* Land to air rescue instructions
* Diamond Sharpener – Integrated into sheath for on-the-go sharpening
* Priorities of Survival – Pocket guide contains Bear’s survival essentials

Tech Specs:

* Overall Length: 10-Inch
* Blade Length: 4.75-Inch
* Weight: 11.2-Ounce alone, 14.72-Ounce with sheath

[hunter63]

Looks like a new season is about to start.

[letslearntogether47]

I just got done reading Les Stroud's"Survive" book.
It was very informative and well worth the read.IMO,I think Bear and Les have two very different shows about the topic of survival.Bear is more into climbing stuff,like mountains, rocks,trees ect...ect.Where Les deals more with the psychological aspects of being alone in the wilderness.

[luke2-2008]

i like to watch both. if you weed threw the bs you can get some good info

[Beo]

Les Stroud is way better, Bear Grylls is a douche bag... in my opinion.
Beo,

[Sarge47]

Did y'all see that ol' Bear now has a new signature knife?

It is to be made by Gerber and released sometime in November. You too can own one for only about $60.00.

http://www.amazon.com/Gerber-31-0007...1651230&sr=8-1

http://www.pitchengine.com/pitch/79188

From the Manufacturer
Introducing the Gerber Bear Grylls Survival Series gear. This collaboration brings together Gerber’s over 70 years of knife and gear expertise with Bear Grylls’ extensive outdoor survival and adventure experience to create a one-of-a-kind line of knives, tools and gear. From his time in the British SAS, to scaling Mount Everest, to hosting his survival television show all over the globe, Bear knows what it takes to be a survivor in extreme situations. Each item in the Survival Series is meticulous designed by Gerber and Bear to offer a multitude of uses in any environment.

The Ultimate Knife is the pinnacle of Gerber’s Bear Grylls Survival Series. Intricately designed by Gerber and Bear, it’s loaded with innovations that won’t be found in any other fixed blade knife. Like everything in the Survival Series, it also includes Bear’s Priorities of Survival pocket guide. Super useful in the wild, it offers a vital edge to any survivor.

Knife Features:

* 1/2 Serrated High Carbon Stainless Steel Drop Point Blade – Ideal for edge retention and cutting rope
* Full Tang Blade Construction- For maximum durability
* Ergonomic Textured Rubber Grip – Maximizes comfort and reduces slippage
* Stainless Steel Pommel – At base of handle for hammering
* Emergency Whistle – Integrated into lanyard cord

Sheath Feature:

* Fire Starter – Ferrocerium rod locks into sheath, striker notch incorporated into back of knife blade
* Nylon Sheath – Lightweight, military-grade, mildew resistant
* Land to air rescue instructions
* Diamond Sharpener – Integrated into sheath for on-the-go sharpening
* Priorities of Survival – Pocket guide contains Bear’s survival essentials

Tech Specs:

* Overall Length: 10-Inch
* Blade Length: 4.75-Inch
* Weight: 11.2-Ounce alone, 14.72-Ounce with sheath

I like this one a lot better than the one made by Bailey's. I might even buy one down the road. More affordable and has extra features. Gerber is a great company. Makes you wonder how many orders came in for the $700 model.