Anyone watch the tv show Alone? [SPOILERS!]

Syph007 · **Reply #150 on:** August 21, 2015, 11:22:50 PM

Ya now i want that kukri too.

I was rooting for Sam but he still did pretty well. Hia weakness was a pregnant wife as he would feel increased anxiety about that as her due date approached.

Henry · **Reply #151 on:** August 21, 2015, 11:43:38 PM

I noticed the spdyderco in episode 10 right at the end collecting mushrooms with his kids!

Also want a Kukri, he had a large axe, leatherman and saw but you only ever saw that knife!

styx · **Reply #152 on:** August 21, 2015, 11:49:11 PM

The man made an Endura seem like a smallish knife and he barely fit through the door. Big guy

Aloha · **Reply #153 on:** August 21, 2015, 11:57:14 PM

Confirmed it is in fact a Condor Kukri ( heavy duty ) not the machete kukri. I stumbled upon his FB page.
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=465344006962423&id=451949781635179

Aloha · **Reply #154 on:** August 22, 2015, 12:00:45 AM

Some more info. I mentioned he was a corrections officer however this link says Board of Corrections. Dunno if its one and the same.
http://radiotvtalk.blog.ajc.com/2015/08/18/historys-alone-500k-winner-could-be-blairsvilles-alan-kay/

THE_LONGBOW · **Reply #155 on:** August 22, 2015, 06:29:49 AM

Alan made about $10,000 dollars a day for being there. The check he got was for $500,000. Not to bad of a pay check.

Aloha · **Reply #156 on:** August 22, 2015, 07:38:53 AM

Quote from: THE_LONGBOW on August 22, 2015, 06:29:49 AM

Alan made about $10,000 dollars a day for being there. The check he got was for $500,000. Not to bad of a pay check.

When it laid out like that yes not a bad payday at all.

Syph007 · **Reply #157 on:** August 22, 2015, 04:12:39 PM

Well I impulse ordered an Alan Kukri from amazon canada. I never owned one before so now I'll know if I like them.

Says its backordered but should ship in a couple weeks. Knifecenter is backordered too... probably after the alone fans bought them all.

Aloha · **Reply #158 on:** August 22, 2015, 04:28:08 PM

I've looked at them off and on over several months but never pulled the trigger. I pretty certain during and after the show the orders came flowing in. Cant blame people since he clearly trusted his and it performed great from what we can see. Even being carbon steel in that environment it never looked in bad shape. I really liked his custom sheath.

styx · **Reply #159 on:** August 22, 2015, 04:36:14 PM

And the brilliance of the sheath is that he used a shemagh as the belt

Syph007 · **Reply #160 on:** August 22, 2015, 05:08:56 PM

Yep I still got all my kydex sheath making stuff here so Im going to see what I can make. I liked how he carried his.

TazzieRob · **Reply #161 on:** August 25, 2015, 08:24:50 AM

I watched it all on YouTube and the quality was pretty poor, but I enjoyed the show. Very interesting how the psychology affected them all and who went when and why. Obviously the casting was so far out that those like Mitch and Sam didn't yet know of the personal circumstances they would be in by drop day. I was impressed by Lucas's achievements and really think he did one of the best jobs filming what he did. There would be a fair bit edited out and they only have enough time to show certain parts. Alan was a worthy winner. Loved his monologues and craziness. And in the end, the first thing he wanted to do with the money wasn't for himself.

styx · **Reply #162 on:** August 25, 2015, 09:19:41 AM

Alan and Sam have explainable circumstances. The people who tapped out fast, don't

Aloha · **Reply #163 on:** August 25, 2015, 04:05:23 PM

I wouldn't be surprised if we see something down the line with either Alan or Lucas.

styx · **Reply #164 on:** August 29, 2015, 07:07:54 PM

Well all lists are out. Have fun thinking of what you'd take

SHELTER

12×12 ground cloth/tarp (grommets approved)
8 mm climbing rope
550 parachord – 20m
1 hatchet
1 saw
1 axe

BEDDING

1 multi-seasonal sleeping bag that fits within provided back-pack
1 bivi bag (gortex sleeping bag cover)
1 sleeping Pad
1 hammock

COOKING

1 large (no more than 2 quart) Pot, includes lid
1 steel frying pan
1 flint or ferro rod set
1 enamel bowl for eating from
1 spoon
1 disposable lighter
1 canteen or water bottle
1 bear canister

HYGIENE

1 bar soap
1 8 oz tube of toothpaste
1 face flannel
1 40 m. roll dental floss
1 small bottle bio shower soap
1 shaving razor (and 1 blade)
1 towel (30” x 60”)
1 comb

HUNTING

1 300 yard roll of nylon single filament fishing line and 25 assorted hooks (No lures)
1 primitive bow with 6 Arrows (must be predominately made of wood)
1 small gauge gill net (1.5 m deep x 6 m long and 2 inch [50 mm] mesh)
1 slingshot/Catapult
1 net foraging bag
3.5 lb roll of trapping wire

FOOD

5 lbs of beef jerky (protein)
5 lbs of dried pulses/legumes/lentils mix (starch and carbs)
5 lbs of biltong (protein)
5 lbs of hard tack military biscuits (carbs/sugars)
5 lbs of chocolate (Simple/complex sugars)
5 lbs of pemmican (traditional trail food made from fat and proteins)
5 lbs of gorp (raisins, m&m’s and peanuts)
5 lbs of flour. (starch/carbs)
2 lbs of rice or sugar and 1 lb of salt

TOOLS

1 pocket knife
1 hunting knife
1 leatherman multi-tool
1 sharpening stone
1 roll of duct tape or 1 roll of electrical tape
1 small shovel
1 small sewing kit
1 carabineer
1 LED flashlight
1 pair of ice spikes

Banned/Prohibited List for “Alone”

The banned/prohibited items list;

Fuel or matches
Bug spray/mosquito repellant
Sunscreen/Chap stick
Sunglasses
Beauty products
Map (detailed topographical)
Compass
Unapproved technology (anything with a battery or an engine, eg. cell phones, computers, watches, etc.)
Professional snares
Firearms of any kind
Ammunition
Explosives or gunpowder
Animal poison
Professional fishing rods
Fishing lures, flies, bait kits
Fishing traps
Food or beverage (except the options from the selection list)
Decoys
Animal calls
Tree stands
Professional bows or crossbows
Scopes of any kind
Tents or shelters
Stoves, pressure cookers or other cooking appliances
Hydration packs
Fire pits
Electric or propane lanterns
Inflatable boats
Filtration, purification devices, iodine tablets
Coolers or food storage boxes (except optional bear canister)

Additional Items “Alone” Contestants Were Given

All the men got to take many pieces of gear that were not counted toward the 10 item limit. These included:

CLOTHING/APPAREL/PERSONAL EFFECT ITEMS

1 pair high leg Hunting boots
2 pairs of Outdoor Pants (can unzip into shorts)
1 t-shirt
2 fleece or wool shirts (a hooded fleece is approved)
3 pairs wool socks
1 hat (brimmed, wool or baseball)
1 bandana or shemagh
1 pair gloves
1 light outdoor jacket
2 pairs underwear
1 rain jacket and rain trousers
1 thermal underwear (long)
1 pair of gaiters
1 pair of Crocs, Teva sandals or Keen sandals
1 toothbrush
1 pair of prescription eye glasses
1 personal photograph

TRACKING/SAFETY ITEMS

1 canister wild animal repellant
1 air horn
1 backpack
1 camera pack
Camera equipment
1 emergency flare
1 satellite phone
1 emergency personal flotation device
1 first aid kit (military type – tourniquet, wadding, ace bandage, alcohol, plastic bag, etc)
1 small mirror
1 20×20 canvas tarp
1 10×10 canvas tarp for camera gear
1 head lamp
1 gps tracking device
1 emergency rations pack to include water and food

WINTER SURVIVAL ITEMS

1 woolen sweater
1 pair of gloves
1 trapper’s hat with ear protection or toboggan

Aloha · **Reply #165 on:** August 30, 2015, 12:38:18 AM

Cool. Certainly makes you think doesnt it?

Henry · **Reply #166 on:** August 30, 2015, 03:43:27 AM

Explains the tarp situation once and for all! I guess Sam was keeping his camera gear in the hut...

I'll write my list when I get on a computer. Only got a rough idea right now

Henry · **Reply #167 on:** August 30, 2015, 10:08:43 AM

I'll go first...

1. saw
2. axe
3. multi-seasonal sleeping bag that fits within provided back-pack
4. bivi bag (gortex sleeping bag cover)
5. large (no more than 2 quart) Pot, includes lid
6. flint or ferro rod set
7. 300 yard roll of nylon single filament fishing line and 25 assorted hooks (No lures)
8. small gauge gill net (1.5 m deep x 6 m long and 2 inch [50 mm] mesh)
9. hunting knife
10. leatherman multi-tool

I think processing wood, making fire, sterilising water and cooking food took up a lot of the 10. Going for tools that can't be easily replaced or improvised. Leatherman as a secondary knife and diamond file, and awl (signal? spare ferro rod!). I don't have a huge amount of experience fishing, but that definitely seemed the way to go.

styx · **Reply #168 on:** August 30, 2015, 10:48:07 AM

given what I know and what I'm comfortable with, it would go like this

1. saw
2. hunting knife
3. sleeping bag
4. bivi bag
5. large pot
6. ferro rod
7. 300 yard roll of nylon single filament fishing line and 25 assorted hooks (No lures)
8. small gauge gill net (1.5 m deep x 6 m long and 2 inch [50 mm] mesh)
9. 550 paracord
10. canteen

I'm not the best at fishing and given my unfamiliarity with the area only 1 or 2 plants would be edible so gotta go the shotgunning route and hope for the best. I was thinking slingshot but again tracking and hunting aren't exactly my best suits so it might turn to waste.
A metal canteen and pot would give a lot of options.
The only surprise might be taking only 2 tools but a lot can be done with 'em and that is an area where I feel very comfortable

Syph007 · **Reply #169 on:** October 22, 2015, 03:48:00 PM

Quote from: Syph007 on August 22, 2015, 04:12:39 PM

Well I impulse ordered an Alan Kukri from amazon canada. I never owned one before so now I'll know if I like them. Says its backordered but should ship in a couple weeks. Knifecenter is backordered too... probably after the alone fans bought them all.

I checked the status of my order, its pushed back further now. Estimated ship date is Nov 6! I guess they must really had a ton of orders for these.

Its back in stock at knifecenter, but the amazon price was better and free shipping so I'll be patient.

Aloha · **Reply #170 on:** October 22, 2015, 07:17:42 PM

Quote from: Syph007 on October 22, 2015, 03:48:00 PM

Quote from: Syph007 on August 22, 2015, 04:12:39 PM
Well I impulse ordered an Alan Kukri from amazon canada. I never owned one before so now I'll know if I like them. Says its backordered but should ship in a couple weeks. Knifecenter is backordered too... probably after the alone fans bought them all.

I checked the status of my order, its pushed back further now. Estimated ship date is Nov 6! I guess they must really had a ton of orders for these.

Its back in stock at knifecenter, but the amazon price was better and free shipping so I'll be patient.

WOW

I figured you had it and were testing it prior to posting. I also figured with the sweet customs you have been pumping out you were just too busy.

styx · **Reply #171 on:** October 22, 2015, 07:39:14 PM

from end of august to november? that is a long waiting period

styx · **Reply #172 on:** April 15, 2016, 09:01:30 PM

new season starting

Syph007 · **Reply #173 on:** April 15, 2016, 09:42:00 PM

Quote from: styx on April 15, 2016, 09:01:30 PM

new season starting

Cool, I did like that show.

Aloha · **Reply #174 on:** April 15, 2016, 10:52:20 PM

Excited to see how this batch of hopefuls does.

Aloha · **Reply #175 on:** April 16, 2016, 07:41:25 AM

Watched it tonight. The preview of the participants was a treat vs last show.

I won't spoil it for those of you who haven't seen it so I'll leave it at that. Its going to be exciting.

styx · **Reply #176 on:** April 16, 2016, 09:38:53 AM

well the episode came out a few days ago and it was just getting to know the people. I do have to say that it was refreshing to see at least 2 multitools, one of them modified

Aloha · **Reply #177 on:** April 17, 2016, 06:31:07 AM

They both looked like Surges

. I really enjoyed the preview of these participants.

Aloha · **Reply #178 on:** April 17, 2016, 06:47:45 AM

Here are the Bios and items each chose to take.
http://www.history.com/shows/alone/cast

styx · **Reply #179 on:** April 17, 2016, 01:27:59 PM

thought one was a wave and one was a surge. well the Surge might have an advantage since the file can be taken off and used to touch up it's own blade

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