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Tool Talk => Multi-Media => Topic started by: Splat on March 10, 2007, 04:43:21 PM
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Anybody catch this show? It's about a guy, Les Stroud, who gets put into wild, remote places and he survives for a week. I caught a couple of shows last night. The first one he was using a SAK, unknown make or model. He got plenty of use out of it, mostly the blade. The other shows he had his "trusty multitool." It was clearly a SwissTool. Again, much use derived from it, mostly knife work. Pretty cool show. It showed me just how important even a simple blade can be when you really need it. Here's the site for the show: http://www.survivorman.ca/
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I've heard some discussions about the Survivorman show, but I haven't yet managed to catch an episode.
Is it on Friday nights only?
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I've seen it during the week, too, but I can't remember what days. IIRC Tuesdays??? If I catch a commercial for it I'll post the info here.
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I think there's episodes (split in 3 or 4 parts) on Youtube. I watched the one where he was dropped into a jungle. He had a folder and a canteen, that was it. He followed the small streams, to bigger streams, to rivers, then eventually the ocean (and civilization). He created a raft, shelter, caught crawfish, etc..pretty good show.
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Cool. I'll check youtube out. I take the show for what it is, but I gotta admit sometimes I'm thinking, "Yeah, survival my ass! REALLY drop him in the middle of nowhere and DON'T let anyone pick him up in a week." I've been caught out in Colorado for five days once after my truck didn't feel like starting. Admittedly, I had more than what "Survivorman" takes along, and I was fine until I found out the truck's problem(bad diesel and clogged fuel filter) and got out of there, but that feeling when you REALLY think you're f*cked and alone is when things are really on the line. OK, ok, bitch-mode off. It's still a cool show. Lots'a good ideas can be gleamed from it.
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Splat
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There are so many spoofs on youtube that it's hard to find any real episodes. Post a link if anyone finds a real episode.
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I have Season One on DVD and I have to admit that this guy is both crazy and knowledgeable. To want to be dropped off in extreme settings and try to survive while filming everything yourself...Why?? But as Splat said it is a cool show and good ideas can be gleaned from it. I really enjoy watching it and am looking forward to the 2nd Season on DVD since I can't get the Science Channel. In the U.S., Survivorman is broadcast on The Science Channel (http://science.discovery.com/convergence/survivorman/survivorman.html) not Discovery. It's part of the Discovery network though. The link will bring you to the show and from there you can click "On TV" to get the show schedule.
I think his tool of choice from what I could see was the Swisstool. Not sure of the model or even if I am 100% correct but thats what it looked like to me. Feel free to let us know what tool he uses if you know. He usually just refers to it as a multi-tool in general if I recall correctly...it's been a year or so since I have watched the show.
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There are so many spoofs on youtube that it's hard to find any real episodes. Post a link if anyone finds a real episode.
Hello Tom
Are you familiar with e-mule ? There are:
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if you or anybody else is able to download them .....
For me with my connection to net it will be finished in next life :((
J.
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Survivorman is a great show. I was reading on Les Strouds site a few days ago. I believe that he carries a leatherman Wave or so it says on one of his sites. However, It looks like he carried a Swisstool on the episodes that I have seen. It is kind of like the reality version of Macgyver.
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I have seen him carry both, but I've never watched the show... how's that for an interesting conundrum? :P
Def
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Survivorman is a great show. I was reading on Les Strouds site a few days ago. I believe that he carries a leatherman Wave or so it says on one of his sites. However, It looks like he carried a Swisstool on the episodes that I have seen. It is kind of like the reality version of Macgyver.
Yeah, I saw that on his site too. He said he likes the Leatherman but I've only seen the Swisstool on the show and sometimes a regular SAK (looks like a Vic) as when he was marooned at the swamp. Seems like good practical advice for the most part, but there are moments that are difficult to understand--building a narrow raft and immediately getting soaked when trying it out.
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Jaroslav,
Thanks for the links.
Tom
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I have to say that the Survivorman show really shows the utility of a multitool. I believe that aside from a fixed blade knife a multitool would be a critical piece of survival gear. What makes it even more practical is the fact that a multitools are carried by some people fairly regularly as they are used everyday. In my area if you go to the local Wal-Mart probally 70% of the men walking around have a multi strapped to their belt.
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Is Les Stroud still using a SwissTool in the show?
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I've noticed on his newest season he used a titanium LM Charge. I am not sure if it was a Ti, XTi, or TTi though.. Oh, and on his website he clearly states that he prefers the LM Wave! :)
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Get the DVDs! You won't regret it!! ;)
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I thought he carried an array of MT's just about a different 1 in most of the episodes mostly LM and Vic ST
Great show by the way haven't seen it in a while :) Hope there are new episodes coming out cause I miss watching it :( I think that it's great that he does all the filming hmself makes the whole ordeal more realistic and in his case funny :D
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There are so many spoofs on youtube that it's hard to find any real episodes. Post a link if anyone finds a real episode.
Hello Tom
Are you familiar with e-mule ? There are:
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if you or anybody else is able to download them .....
For me with my connection to net it will be finished in next life :((
J.
hmmm...any torrents around >:D ?
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Survivorman is a great show. I was reading on Les Strouds site a few days ago. I believe that he carries a leatherman Wave or so it says on one of his sites. However, It looks like he carried a Swisstool on the episodes that I have seen. It is kind of like the reality version of Macgyver.
Yeah, I saw that on his site too. He said he likes the Leatherman but I've only seen the Swisstool on the show and sometimes a regular SAK (looks like a Vic) as when he was marooned at the swamp. Seems like good practical advice for the most part, but there are moments that are difficult to understand--building a narrow raft and immediately getting soaked when trying it out.
It a way to show that, in wilderness survival,,,,things have a habit of NOT going your way!! :-\
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Survivorman is great. As far as tools I know that when he was stranded in the Everglades he had a SAK. There was another one on just a couple of days ago and I believe he had a SAK in that one too. Watching that show convinced me that I wanted my EDC tool to have a wood saw of some sort on it.
If I knew I was going to be stuck in the woods I'd prefer to have my Spirit S or my LM Supertool and also my Buck 110 AND a SAK but EDCing all of that can be a bit heavy. So my EDC(most of the time) is my Vic Fieldmaster. Granted it wouldn't be my 1st choice for that kind of stuff it does make a great compromise between small enough to wear when I'm all dressed up and big enough to have enough tools to help me survive.
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I believe he uses a Huntsman.
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Think id stick to a FAL for survivor situations. If not the following is in my "go" bag.
PST, firestick, spaceblanket, ruger mark 2, 100 bucks in 20s, tinderbox, folding saw, and a quick tent. Oh and a small first aid kit.
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Great show. Far better than that awful Bear Gryils crap ::)
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Great show. Far better than that awful Bear Gryils crap ::)
:o ::) :D ;) I did love 2 watch his show alot better til it came out that some of it is fake :( But it is stilll entertaining for what it is worth
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Great show. Far better than that awful Bear Gryils crap ::)
for one, hes not alone, you can tell since he has following cameras
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Great show. Far better than that awful Bear Gryils crap ::)
for one, hes not alone, you can tell since he has following cameras
He never claimed to be alone. His camera crew isn't allowed to intervene if it's not life threatening. I probably enjoy Man vs. Wild more because the camera isn't stationary!
He also has survival consultants for the areas he goes into, if that bothers people.
Means he can do the crazy stuff though! Much more entertaining!
And I have some small quibbles with Suvivorman, in that some of the things he attempts to teach will be either utterly useless or impractical.
EDIT: From what I've seen he tells you when something is setup, and sometimes even interacts with the camera crew. =P
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It was great when Bear squeezed water out of elephant dookey. mmmm i can taste the peanut juice!
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LOL! Or when he took a leak on the t shirt and put it on around his head! :D I think Bear knows more about survival. But, Les is a more common man that still knows what he's doing!
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man do i envy that guy....although im about to become outdoor/survival guide,after seein the "off the grid"episode....i wish i could really live like that.hate the busy city life :D
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man do i envy that guy....although im about to become outdoor/survival guide,after seein the "off the grid"episode....i wish i could really live like that.hate the busy city life :D
:o I love the off the grid special very informative and entertaining ;) :D
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Great show. Far better than that awful Bear Gryils crap ::)
for one, hes not alone, you can tell since he has following cameras
He never claimed to be alone. His camera crew isn't allowed to intervene if it's not life threatening. I probably enjoy Man vs. Wild more because the camera isn't stationary!
He also has survival consultants for the areas he goes into, if that bothers people.
well, plus i lov ethe accent, im American.
Means he can do the crazy stuff though! Much more entertaining!
And I have some small quibbles with Suvivorman, in that some of the things he attempts to teach will be either utterly useless or impractical.
EDIT: From what I've seen he tells you when something is setup, and sometimes even interacts with the camera crew. =P
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Haven't watched survivorman, but watched man vs wild. Its entertaining some of the stuffs he teaches are usefull and some of the stuff are really for last resort, drinking elepant poo juice is one of them :P
I envy both man for their jobs doing that for a living beats working in a office, another envyable jobs is the host on the lonely planet :D
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Haven't watched survivorman, but watched man vs wild. Its entertaining some of the stuffs he teaches are usefull and some of the stuff are really for last resort, drinking elepant poo juice is one of them :P
I envy both man for their jobs doing that for a living beats working in a office, another envyable jobs is the host on the lonely planet :D
" drinking elepant poo juice "?
say what?
he does it ?
well thats a bit disgusting but hey,ive heard some real bizarre stories told when someone survived during some vulcano issues etc.
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I'm no survival expert, but Man vs Wild just leaves me scratching my head.
In the few shows I watched, he would expend a tremendous amount of calories to get only a few back. He would also take risks without reason - well, to get ratings i suppose - rather than teaching safety and caution.
Survivorman is more like what I am used to. It's not as good tv perhaps, but it does reflect my own meager experience in the wild much more closely...
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Great show. Far better than that awful Bear Gryils crap ::)
for one, hes not alone, you can tell since he has following cameras
He never claimed to be alone. His camera crew isn't allowed to intervene if it's not life threatening. I probably enjoy Man vs. Wild more because the camera isn't stationary!
He also has survival consultants for the areas he goes into, if that bothers people.
well, plus i lov ethe accent, im American.
Means he can do the crazy stuff though! Much more entertaining!
And I have some small quibbles with Suvivorman, in that some of the things he attempts to teach will be either utterly useless or impractical.
EDIT: From what I've seen he tells you when something is setup, and sometimes even interacts with the camera crew. =P
Actually, I hate the accent. But I do love the name. =D
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Haven't watched survivorman, but watched man vs wild. Its entertaining some of the stuffs he teaches are usefull and some of the stuff are really for last resort, drinking elepant poo juice is one of them :P
I envy both man for their jobs doing that for a living beats working in a office, another envyable jobs is the host on the lonely planet :D
" drinking elepant poo juice "?
say what?
he does it ?
well thats a bit disgusting but hey,ive heard some real bizarre stories told when someone survived during some vulcano issues etc.
Yup, at one episode I think he was in Africa, he recommended that if as last resort for liquid, freshly pooed and squeezed elephant poo can be drunk and he did it too :P
I'm no survival expert, but Man vs Wild just leaves me scratching my head.
In the few shows I watched, he would expend a tremendous amount of calories to get only a few back. He would also take risks without reason - well, to get ratings i suppose - rather than teaching safety and caution.
Survivorman is more like what I am used to. It's not as good tv perhaps, but it does reflect my own meager experience in the wild much more closely...
If they showed how to survive in real life the show would be a lot boring :D catching game, making fire and making shelter thats it, and a lot of sleeping to conserve energy :)
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Survivorman is that :) he makes a shelter, gets a fire going, looks for food and water and sometimes try to catch some of his food. but it is really interesting since he is all alone and does all of his own filming :D He is also @times rather comical ::) even when he's starving or dehydrated he doesn't let his spirits get down :cheers: :D
Very good show IMHO :)
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I was watching Les today while he was surviving on the Cook Islands. Looks like he was using a wave or a charge. My money is on him using a wave while making a spear out of his blues harmonica.
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Survivorman is that :) he makes a shelter, gets a fire going, looks for food and water and sometimes try to catch some of his food. but it is really interesting since he is all alone and does all of his own filming :D He is also @times rather comical ::) even when he's starving or dehydrated he doesn't let his spirits get down :cheers: :D
Very good show IMHO :)
i agree most definetely,i have seen only few series since i havent found other parts to download >:D but i like it alot.
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I recently saw a rerun of "Survivorman" about surviving in the Amazon and Les was using a Charge. You could see the distinctive handles clearly.
My 12 year-old niece got me into watching this show and Grylls' program occasionally. I can tolerate Les and he occasionally offers some good ideas I file away should I ever need them.
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Survivorman is that :) he makes a shelter, gets a fire going, looks for food and water and sometimes try to catch some of his food. but it is really interesting since he is all alone and does all of his own filming :D He is also @times rather comical ::) even when he's starving or dehydrated he doesn't let his spirits get down :cheers: :D
Very good show IMHO :)
i agree most definetely,i have seen only few series since i havent found other parts to download >:D but i like it alot.
guess you found some of them then? :D
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Discovery is just going to show season two of man vs wild this august, does survivorman show on discovery or only nat geo?
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Survivorman is that :) he makes a shelter, gets a fire going, looks for food and water and sometimes try to catch some of his food. but it is really interesting since he is all alone and does all of his own filming :D He is also @times rather comical ::) even when he's starving or dehydrated he doesn't let his spirits get down :cheers: :D
Very good show IMHO :)
i agree most definetely,i have seen only few series since i havent found other parts to download >:D but i like it alot.
guess you found some of them then? :D
yep i "discovered" few ;)
some didnt work but im workin on em.
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Discovery is just going to show season two of man vs wild this august, does survivorman show on discovery or only nat geo?
It is shown on Discovery but not alot right now maybe if there is a new season they'll start showing it more again ;)
It is also on the Science Discovery channel which I don't have :( and I guess on Nat Geo :ahhh don't have that either
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Saw man vs wild SAHARA episode, I just have to say bear have one strong stomach, he ate a lizard without the head, scorpion without the stinger and a spider like insect without the head, all fresh!
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And raw goat testicles are also a delicacy here, but haven't tried it.
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i just watched the Survivor-stranded summer.
i think its the first of survivorman-series?
it made want so bad to hike once before winter arrives.without a tent and other modern luxury items with me.
sittn by fire is so primitive source of this mind calming,relaxing moment.atleast to me it works always.
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I heard the new season starts in November here in the States.
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I don't want to get into Bear-bashing but what's wild is if you watch Les and Bear right after each other you'll see their differences. Bear takes too many chances and is NOT alone when he's taping. Les is more practical, though some might say less adventurous, and IS alone and tapes himself for his show(s).
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I just say Bear puts on a better show because of how it's organized. :D
And there's more information there, but it's far more specific.
I found Survivorman rather boring... like watching people on youtube show off their survival gear...
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I like both, but Bear is way more entertaining to watch. I love that guy!
Sometimes I just don't want to watch Les starve for a week, so I'll watch Bear do some crazy stuff. They are both entertainment programs. There are helpful hints in both programs.
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Bear is alright but if I were stranded with one or the other I think I personally would want to be with Les because he wouldn't have me jumping off cliffs and watt-not :ahhh Both shows are entertaining but since I found out that Bear spends some of his nights in hotels instead of out in the elements it has kind of put me off about his show.
Survivorman all the way :ahhh :cheers: ;) :D :D :D
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Plus Les uses a MT :multi: but Bear has his expensive knife ::) :o :D
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And bear also goes to hotels at night.
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LOL! It is really amazing how well crafted the Bear Gryll's Bayley knife is though! I still haven't really used it yet.. I've cut a few things for fun, but I have yet to use it real hard.
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LOL! It is really amazing how well crafted the Bear Gryll's Bayley knife is though! I still haven't really used it yet.. I've cut a few things for fun, but I have yet to use it real hard.
You've also have yet to take a picture of it.
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What's that supposed to mean?
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LOL! It is really amazing how well crafted the Bear Gryll's Bayley knife is though! I still haven't really used it yet.. I've cut a few things for fun, but I have yet to use it real hard.
You've also have yet to take a picture of it.
yeah some pics of it in your hand,choppin some woods,just pics of it gettin used,not just linked pics from manurfactors site.its pretty much cool to se knives in pics,by their owners.
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I know, I still haven't bought a camera. But, when I do- that's all I am going to be doing is taking pics!
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I know, I still haven't bought a camera. But, when I do- that's all I am going to be doing is taking pics!
:pok: :pok: :pok: ::) (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/laughing021.gif) (http://www.freesmileys.org)
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I think you guys hit the nail on the head with that one- Bear is more entertainment. Many people find Les Stroud boring because that's real in a survival situation. But, reality has never made for good TV, so someone came up with Bear's show to make it more entertaining.
Def
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Spot on Def!!
Les's show is certainly slow in areas, but has some useful info. Les' highlight might be that he finally found an edible plant to nibble on and then starve for the rest of the week.
Bear's show is never slow and full of fun. Last week he cut the head off a skunk after getting sprayed, got stung by bees so much that his eyes swelled shut and then killed a rattlesnake and ate it. All in one show!!!
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I saw that episode! Eating skunk would be GROSS!
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I think you guys hit the nail on the head with that one- Bear is more entertainment. Many people find Les Stroud boring because that's real in a survival situation. But, reality has never made for good TV, so someone came up with Bear's show to make it more entertaining.
Def
Spot on, Def! Wait, hasn't that been what I've said? Nevermind, I'm not quite so eloquent as my mind likes to make myself out to be.
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I think Les Strouds approach to survival is more practical than Bear Grylls. Lets face it how many of us are really going to climb a 150 foot cliff or repel down a waterfall just by tying together some vines or even drink camel crap juice in a survival situation. :ahhh
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I think Les Strouds approach to survival is more practical than Bear Grylls. Lets face it how many of us are really going to climb a 150 foot cliff or repel down a waterfall just by tying together some vines or even drink camel crap juice in a survival situation. :ahhh
Hey, if drinking camel crap juice is going to keep me alive in some remote location then....... I'd rather die! ;)
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The new 3rd season seems to be under way and on wikipedia (link below) they have turned up some of the locations
Northern Canada, Sierra Nevada (U.S.), Papua New Guinea, and Madagascar
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Survivorman
:ahhh :ahhh I love this show I sure can't wait :ahhh :ahhh :D
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Northern Canada is a pretty big place... I'd like to see him survive in Churchill, Manitoba (http://www.townofchurchill.ca/). Of course I'll bet that would be a very short episode! :ahhh
Def
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I know my oldest boy likes Bear better. He, wether he is right or not feels that at least Bear admits he has a camera crew and help with him. Myself, I enjoy both shows. Science of Survival isn't that bad either.
Dtrain
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Here is an interview with survival teacher, Cody Lundin.
Note some of his commentaries on "survival reality(or lack there of)" on the boob tube :think:
http://www.practicalbackpacking.com/blog/archives/000007_pbp_episode_5_cody_lundin_survival_expert.php
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When watching man vs wild always put in mind that almost all the things done in the show is for last resort, its the least thing you do if there is no other choice.
They should have retitled it SURVIVAL THE LAST RESORT.
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When watching man vs wild always put in mind that almost all the things done in the show is for last resort, it that least thing you have to do if there is no other choice.
They should have retitled it SURVIVAL THE LAST RESORT.
Good point
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After watching a couple of Bear Grylls I wanted to throw things at the TV. He seemed determined to get himself, and anyone who listens to him, killed. The one example that always springs to mind is jumping into some fast moving white water using only his backpack as a buoyancy aid. Oh yeh? That and the life preserver he is so visibly wearing under his sweatshirt.
Les Stroud is much less likely to get you killed. And he uses SAKs and multi-tools. What more could you want. :climber:
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After watching a couple of Bear Grylls I wanted to throw things at the TV. He seemed determined to get himself, and anyone who listens to him, killed. The one example that always springs to mind is jumping into some fast moving white water using only his backpack as a buoyancy aid. Oh yeh? That and the life preserver he is so visibly wearing under his sweatshirt.
Les Stroud is much less likely to get you killed. And he uses SAKs and multi-tools. What more could you want. :climber:
I feel the same way about Mr Grylls ::)
The dude's an absolute disaster waiting to happen, follow his advice only if you have a deathwish.
Les on the other hand, while not a survival guru as such, at least show's the practicalities of a survival situation :)
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I feel the same way about Mr Grylls ::)
The dude's an absolute disaster waiting to happen, follow his advice only if you have a deathwish.
Les on the other hand, while not a survival guru as such, at least show's the practicalities of a survival situation :)
Couldn't agree with you guys more. To me, his show is one step away from Jackass.
Unfortunately, someone could get seriously hurt or killed imitating his lack of respect for both the wild and personal safety.
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Hey guys, I'm new here. (Just joined. first-time poster, long-time reader/fan of the site.)
You guys are right. Man vs Wild is entertaining but it's almost a cross between Jackass and Fear Factor. No doubt, the show IS entertaining but Bear sometimes doesn't provide the best advice for survival. The show is educational and you do learn some neat things but I wouldn't follow his tips unless I had absolutely no choice. I'm not sure if I would drink the juice from camel poo or use a camel carcass for a sleeping bag unless I really, really, really, really, REALLY had no choice.
Survivorman on the other hand, is more realistic and provides more proper advice on survival. I've been watching Survivorman since day 1 and I think it's a great show. I've probably seen each episode about a dozen times but the show is still fun to watch and learn from. What I love about the show is that Les Stroud is TRULY alone and showing you how to survive. (Not to bash Bear Grylls but you're not really using your brain/survival skills to the fullest if you have a crew to build the shelters and follow you around.) Les also shows you how to be creative and survive with the most obscure items in your backpack.
When I watch Man vs Wild, I just want to see Bear eat disgusting stuff. When I watch Survivorman, I want to actually learn something about survival.
If you guys get OLN, Survivorman is on every day at 10am EST. (It's on right now.) It's also on Discovery Friday nights, Saturday morning and on CityTV (Ontario) Saturdays. Man vs Wild is on Discovery Channel Canada friday and saturday nights; reruns the next day in the morning.
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welcome,good to see new fan of Les here :salute:
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Welcome aboard pyro....why does that name scare me.....none the less welcome.
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Thanks for the warm welcomes, guys. :) Don't worry, "pyro" is an old nickname from school. I'm more of an inactive pyro now and the only thing that I've burned recently is my breakfast. (accidentally, of course.) :D
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Welcome Pyro!
Anyone know is the Discovery Channel had the Survivorman episodes taken off youtube? I remember there were lots of episodes on there but now they aren't :think:
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I believe tonight's a new episode. Looking forward to it. Finally, a reason to save $ and not go out on Friday nights. :)
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Thanks for the warm welcomes, guys. :) Don't worry, "pyro" is an old nickname from school. I'm more of an inactive pyro now and the only thing that I've burned recently is my breakfast. (accidentally, of course.) :D
I've always liked my bacon well done ::)
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I believe tonight's a new episode. Looking forward to it. Finally, a reason to save $ and not go out on Friday nights. :)
I second that! :tu:
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One thing that drives me nuts with some shows(i.e. Survivor, Man vs Wild, etc), is that some of the BS they show and call it a survival skill.
Sad really, since survival skills are incredibly facinating! When I walk in the city or in a forest trail, my brain goes into(automatically) into the mode of:"I can build a shelter with this,,,,, I can make a safe fire there,,,,,,I can trap and eat that,,,,,,,,etc."
I love bouncing into that mind sinc. Not many other people can say that they think this way :tu:
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One thing that drives me nuts with some shows(i.e. Survivor, Man vs Wild, etc), is that some of the BS they show and call it a survival skill.
Hold on now... I cannot recall seeing Les ever do something on Survivorman that wasn't in the best interest of what the show is trying to do/teach. Bear, OTOH, has become a farce to a lot of people because of the great risks he takes in the pursuit of "surviving", the stories that have been leaked out about him and his show, not to mention the fact he has a crew with him when he's "surviving".
Sad really, since survival skills are incredibly facinating! When I walk in the city or in a forest trail, my brain goes into(automatically) into the mode of:"I can build a shelter with this,,,,, I can make a safe fire there,,,,,,I can trap and eat that,,,,,,,,etc." I love bouncing into that mind sinc. Not many other people can say that they think this way :tu:
I don't think that when I'm in the city/urban environment. I'm trying to be 360º alert and look alert. When I'm in the middle of nowhere or in a remote place then hell yeah, I start thinking about what I have with me and what can be obtained and used for my survival.
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:oops: Let me clarify, the CBS-TV show "Survivor"(not Survivorman) and Bear Grylls. I happen to like Les's show too. Though I must admit, he did push is luck when he alost had the heatstroke in the Kalahari, and the foot fungus in the Amazon.
BTW, Survival situation do happen more in cities than in Forests, due to infrastructure breakdown(i.e. water/sewer main breaks, and electrical power outages). That happens, a city STOPS,and is dead in the water.
Crime doesn't even factor in. :think: And this is especially so in east coast US cities that have infrastructure over 100 years old, and had their last overhaul during the "New Deal"(1930-1935). :o
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I just got done watching the new episode (Sierra Mtns). It was excellent!!
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i still havent seen all,but close.the one id really would like to get/see is the Robinso Crusoe.
and i crave for that book of his....if i get any connection to les,as ive been emailin there,ill try to get one copy with his autograph.
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Has anyone ever seen the Snowshoes and Solitude documentary Les and his wife have?
Also Surviving Urban Disasters and Surviving Alaska are very good shows he has out as well :tu:
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Has anyone ever seen the Snowshoes and Solitude documentary Les and his wife have?
Also Surviving Urban Disasters and Surviving Alaska are very good shows he has out as well :tu:
I haven't seen those yet. Have you guys seen his special "Off the Grid"? It's a really interesting look at him and his family building an eco-friendly house.
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I have seen that 1 as well very good program :tu:
he actually filmed it between the first and second season of Survivorman :)
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off the grid is way nice to see,i wish i could do the same and just move to woods,and rebuild my own home,and be as independent as i can,from powercompanies etc.
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I've seen off the grid as well, very informative. His book is due in a week or two.
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yeah dont brag about it,as im SURE it wont ever be imported to Finland,with translation or even without.
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Just saw an Article that Les is calling it quits after this season...
Dtrain
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yeah dont brag about it,as im SURE it wont ever be imported to Finland,with translation or even without.
IF I get it, and IF you don't mind the English version, you can have mine when I'm done with it.
Def
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yeah dont brag about it,as im SURE it wont ever be imported to Finland,with translation or even without.
IF I get it, and IF you don't mind the English version, you can have mine when I'm done with it.
Def
Sound soooo good sir big chief sir :salute:
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yeah dont brag about it,as im SURE it wont ever be imported to Finland,with translation or even without.
May I ask why they willnot import the book into Finland? I may not agree with all of Les's exploits and methods but he seems to be pretty popular.
Dtrain
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May I ask why they willnot import the book into Finland? I may not agree with all of Les's exploits and methods but he seems to be pretty popular.
Dtrain
He may not be perfect but he is very knowledgeable. There is a lot to learn from him, and besides gaining knowledge and the ability to learn from anyone is the key.
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May I ask why they willnot import the book into Finland? I may not agree with all of Les's exploits and methods but he seems to be pretty popular.
Dtrain
He may not be perfect but he is very knowledgeable. There is a lot to learn from him, and besides gaining knowledge and the ability to learn from anyone is the key.
I feel the same way about him, same way about Bear Gryllis, I hav always felt that there is something to be learned from everyone. What I can't figure out is why his book would not be let into Finland? Last I heard Finland was not a Repressive country.
Dtrain
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yeah dont brag about it,as im SURE it wont ever be imported to Finland,with translation or even without.
May I ask why they willnot import the book into Finland? I may not agree with all of Les's exploits and methods but he seems to be pretty popular.
Dtrain
cause were like russia of eu countries,and were one of the most expensive/high tax countries with stupid politics etc.i wont bother to waste any money for the over pricedstuf fthey sell here,i buy overseas as long as the prices drop so im doin it forever :D.and back to topic :D,i think it wont appear,the book,on any store as the outdoor culture is very different here and we stick to old traditional methods heritaged from ancestors,theres nothin wrong with it,but here most of the ilderness folk really dont like american stuff and ways.im kind of oddball even among my friends as i cross the un-drawn lines by reading foreign mag´s and books and carry different,imported gear without any hesitation.
its like....im talkin about the sas manual i got from Mike,to my pals,and theyre watchin me like crazy..."they didnt say that in finnish scoutbook or in finnish outdoor guide" :D
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I understand now. Heaven forbid when someone wants to break the mold and explore a bit.
Dtrain
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Expressing individuality is just plain WRONG!! :o
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I've been DVRing Survivorman lately and think they should have called the show Starvingman :D
I've seen about 4 episodes and all except the Cook Island episode, he coulden't catch anything!
Really interesting show though...got me thinking of something. Someone could make a fortune selling "survival experiences"...have people pay to be dropped off on an island for a week with little in the way of supplies and they can "experience" a survival situation for a few thousand bucks! Supply them with a satellite phone though in case things get scary :P
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I've been DVRing Survivorman lately and think they should have called the show Starvingman :D
I've seen about 4 episodes and all except the Cook Island episode, he coulden't catch anything!
Really interesting show though...got me thinking of something. Someone could make a fortune selling "survival experiences"...have people pay to be dropped off on an island for a week with little in the way of supplies and they can "experience" a survival situation for a few thousand bucks! Supply them with a satellite phone though in case things get scary :P
There are survival schools out there. Jeff Randall of RAT cutlery has a survival school http://www.jungletraining.com/ where they actually drop you off in the amazon with a group and teach you survival surviving the jungle. I'd love to do, but can't atm zzz.