Discovery Channel's "Survivorman"

Splat · **on:** March 10, 2007, 04:43:21 PM

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/

J-sews · **Reply #1 on:** March 10, 2007, 05:35:55 PM

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?

Splat · **Reply #2 on:** March 10, 2007, 06:26:44 PM

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.

Anthony · **Reply #3 on:** March 10, 2007, 07:33:22 PM

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.

Splat · **Reply #4 on:** March 10, 2007, 07:47:55 PM

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

Tom Munch · **Reply #5 on:** March 10, 2007, 08:00:45 PM

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.

CacherX4 · **Reply #6 on:** March 11, 2007, 03:08:57 AM

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 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.

Jaroslav · **Reply #7 on:** March 11, 2007, 02:50:22 PM

Quote from: Tom Munch on March 10, 2007, 08:00:45 PM

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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J.

CQC-7 · **Reply #8 on:** March 11, 2007, 04:03:06 PM

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.

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #9 on:** March 11, 2007, 04:23:53 PM

I have seen him carry both, but I've never watched the show... how's that for an interesting conundrum?

Def

zackhugh · **Reply #10 on:** March 11, 2007, 11:31:51 PM

Quote from: CQC-7 on March 11, 2007, 04:03:06 PM

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.

Tom Munch · **Reply #11 on:** March 12, 2007, 04:06:08 AM

Jaroslav,

Thanks for the links.

Tom

CQC-7 · **Reply #12 on:** March 12, 2007, 03:56:26 PM

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.

ultimaonliner · **Reply #13 on:** July 27, 2008, 04:30:10 AM

Is Les Stroud still using a SwissTool in the show?

Leatherman123 · **Reply #14 on:** July 27, 2008, 04:34:28 AM

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!

BIG-TARGET · **Reply #15 on:** July 27, 2008, 04:59:16 AM

Get the DVDs! You won't regret it!!

Poncho65 · **Reply #16 on:** July 27, 2008, 10:38:32 AM

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

Tarrodemierda · **Reply #17 on:** July 27, 2008, 11:52:36 AM

Quote from: Jaroslav on March 11, 2007, 02:50:22 PM

Quote from: Tom Munch on March 10, 2007, 08:00:45 PM
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

?

BIG-TARGET · **Reply #18 on:** July 27, 2008, 01:57:37 PM

Quote from: zackhugh on March 11, 2007, 11:31:51 PM

Quote from: CQC-7 on March 11, 2007, 04:03:06 PM
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!! $:-\$

ducktapehero · **Reply #19 on:** July 27, 2008, 02:39:41 PM

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.

Leatherman123 · **Reply #20 on:** July 27, 2008, 04:35:56 PM

I believe he uses a Huntsman.

Pacu · **Reply #21 on:** July 27, 2008, 07:58:51 PM

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.

appletree_man · **Reply #22 on:** July 28, 2008, 03:42:06 AM

Great show. Far better than that awful Bear Gryils crap

Poncho65 · **Reply #23 on:** July 28, 2008, 04:56:24 AM

Quote from: appletree_man on July 28, 2008, 03:42:06 AM

Great show. Far better than that awful Bear Gryils crap

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

RiverRider · **Reply #24 on:** July 28, 2008, 05:07:46 AM

Quote from: appletree_man on July 28, 2008, 03:42:06 AM

Great show. Far better than that awful Bear Gryils crap

for one, hes not alone, you can tell since he has following cameras

Freudian Frog · **Reply #25 on:** July 28, 2008, 06:31:19 AM

Quote from: RiverRider on July 28, 2008, 05:07:46 AM

Quote from: appletree_man on July 28, 2008, 03:42:06 AM
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

Pacu · **Reply #26 on:** July 28, 2008, 03:17:15 PM

It was great when Bear squeezed water out of elephant dookey. mmmm i can taste the peanut juice!

Leatherman123 · **Reply #27 on:** July 28, 2008, 04:25:05 PM

LOL! Or when he took a leak on the t shirt and put it on around his head!

I think Bear knows more about survival. But, Les is a more common man that still knows what he's doing!

Tarrodemierda · **Reply #28 on:** July 29, 2008, 01:45:40 AM

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

Poncho65 · **Reply #29 on:** July 29, 2008, 03:25:04 AM

Quote from: Tarrodemierda on July 29, 2008, 01:45:40 AM

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

I love the off the grid special very informative and entertaining

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