Survivorman/Man vs. Wild.

**Fog_Harbor** · 09-11-2007, 08:42 PM

Originally Posted by survivalhike

I think the new season is great. I like that he is using more stuff now than he has been in the past from his kit. I wouldn't even mind seeing him use a regular survival kit that he personally made (more comprehensive than the Labrador one) and show us how he can live out of a paint can full of goodies. Everything from shelter, to fire, to water, to food.

Also, though he never seems to be able to catch any food for himself I think that is a more realistic protrayal of survival than not. It's like professional fishing tournaments where 18 hours of footage is edited down to only contain the 3 quick minutes where they actually caught a fish.

Survival sounds boaring.

Yeah, plus he spends about 60% of his time filming, so that lessens the chances of getting food.

I've never found survival boring. If you're doing what you should be, there's no time to be bored.

**survivalhike** · 09-12-2007, 06:52 PM

Good point.

**BillHay** · 09-13-2007, 01:10 AM

Plus the guy is always going somewhere, so setting up a good set of traps and snares is out of the question... would be nice to see one of these survival shows show what the average lost/stranded person SHOULD do, that could be a good show!

**BillHay** · 09-13-2007, 02:02 AM

Originally Posted by survivalhike

If you go to google and type in "Man Vs Wild scandal" you will get a thousand hits about the things that people have come forward and said he has done to spice up the action and fake things. It's more of an entertaining show than anything else. For real survival skills watch Survivorman Les Stroud...Much better, and more honest.

If you go out in the woods and **** around in real life and in real time.... you might not need to watch these rediculous shows. Just sayin...

**survivalhike** · 09-13-2007, 02:49 AM

"A lying douche" That's classic...I Love it!

**survivalhike** · 09-13-2007, 02:53 AM

Originally Posted by BillHay

If you go out in the woods and **** around in real life and in real time.... you might not need to watch these rediculous shows. Just sayin...

I am planning on going out in real life and doing some trips (which I have been doing for a while now). I just need to find some form of entertainment to keep me busy between trips thats all.

**Nomad** · 09-15-2007, 07:49 PM

OK I know who Les Stroud is, I'v watched his show 5 or 6 times. Not really impressed. What i've seen from him is basic boy scout stuff. I've heard of this gryllis or whatever his name is, but haven't seen him since I haven't watched tv in about a year. What is he like??

**Sarge47** · 09-15-2007, 09:18 PM

Originally Posted by Nomad

OK I know who Les Stroud is, I'v watched his show 5 or 6 times. Not really impressed. What i've seen from him is basic boy scout stuff. I've heard of this gryllis or whatever his name is, but haven't seen him since I haven't watched tv in about a year. What is he like??

Just check out all the threads already started on Bear and you'll soon get the picture.

**weasel473** · 09-15-2007, 11:47 PM

Les Stroud is the man. Despite what some people might say, Bear is a fake. If you don't believe me, than go tubing for videos. Yeah, some of the stuff Stroud does is a little elementary, but some of the other stuff he's done is cool. Just watch some of his new shows.

**survivalhike** · 09-16-2007, 12:53 AM

Stroud is boaring because it's real. Bear is entertaining because it's entertainment. That is what makes Les better than Bear. Reality + Truth

**wareagle69** · 09-16-2007, 07:54 PM

honestly these shows are not really intended for ppl like us, other than some entertainment value. these shows are designed other than for ratings(sponsors ideas) les' ideas of teaching the common folk that they could survive with the basic necessity of life. if we here in this forum find the shows elementary then good, we have the knowledge to survive. I was going to type the skills to survive but that would lead to a whole other discussion.

always be prepared.

**Dark786** · 09-16-2007, 08:20 PM

I totaly second that, that had to be one of the most true statements said in this les and bear mess.

**Nomad** · 09-17-2007, 10:42 AM

thanks guys!!!

**misslexi8** · 09-19-2007, 07:49 PM

ya kkay well man vs wild is SO much better then Survivor man cuz man vs wild doesnt carry guns with him and he didnt get a jeep when he went to tha desert! i mean come on! You people are retarded if you think he has everything when he goes out!

**Sarge47** · 09-19-2007, 08:37 PM

Originally Posted by misslexi8

ya kkay well man vs wild is SO much better then Survivor man cuz man vs wild doesnt carry guns with him and he didnt get a jeep when he went to tha desert! i mean come on! You people are retarded if you think he has everything when he goes out!

Bear goes to a motel and has his crew take care of him. C,mon, you got the wrong forum, you need to join "The Bare Wilderness Numptys", you sound just like 'em. Go to www.barewilderness.com and join them, leave us "Retarded people" alone.

**owl_girl** · 09-19-2007, 08:44 PM

Originally Posted by misslexi8

ya kkay well man vs wild is SO much better then Survivor man cuz man vs wild doesnt carry guns with him and he didnt get a jeep when he went to tha desert! i mean come on! You people are retarded if you think he has everything when he goes out!

Did you sign up just to post that or are you interested in the rest of the topics on the forum?

**FVR** · 09-19-2007, 11:12 PM

Thread still alive, hmmm.

**Xplosive22** · 09-20-2007, 03:16 AM

I like both shows. I'm sure I've said that before but since the topic is still hot a month later...

Man vs Wild is coming back for a second season. I wish I knew when it starts. If you read Bear Grylls' personal web page it has a good bit of information about whats going on. That is where I learned about the new and improved disclaimers.

There is also a sort of blog thing and several people that are personal to him vouch that a lot of what he does isn't garbage. If you have read his book accounting his trip and climb of Everest you may find those peoples' opinions to be credible. I read it, and I believe what they say.

I've seen some of the unusual stuff that is staged on his show or the life vest scene in the river but you have to admit that Bear Grylls is a good-hearted guy. Not all of his advice is bollocks and he does a lot for charity and fundraising.

I also like Survivor Man. No one should take this post as argumentative.

**rt36crazyfists** · 09-21-2007, 08:47 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UpSlpvb1is

i heard that he admitted to staying in a hotel during one of his episodes. Les stroud is the real deal.

**Sarge47** · 09-21-2007, 09:51 PM

Originally Posted by Xplosive22

I like both shows. I'm sure I've said that before but since the topic is still hot a month later...

Man vs Wild is coming back for a second season. I wish I knew when it starts. If you read Bear Grylls' personal web page it has a good bit of information about whats going on. That is where I learned about the new and improved disclaimers.

There is also a sort of blog thing and several people that are personal to him vouch that a lot of what he does isn't garbage. If you have read his book accounting his trip and climb of Everest you may find those peoples' opinions to be credible. I read it, and I believe what they say.

I've seen some of the unusual stuff that is staged on his show or the life vest scene in the river but you have to admit that Bear Grylls is a good-hearted guy. Not all of his advice is bollocks and he does a lot for charity and fundraising.

I also like Survivor Man. No one should take this post as argumentative.

You can see all of Bear's Season 1 & 2 episodes starting 9/24/07. I don't have any info yet on new episodes.