Bear, first off great job your intensity is awesome. I am in the u.s. Army Afghanistan not to bad you cant go there huh!!I totally understand you willpower and never quit attitude. Great Job Soldier!!!! One thing though have you head of Red River Gorge Kentucky it is awesome some of the best climbing in the country and tons of history. It would be a great show for you to try plenty of hard spots and lots of people get lost here. We go often and "light camp" Grylls style! Check it out!! Hope you can make it. TREAD LIGHTLY Azmuth21
hey bear the new season is even better, i like the new episodes and the style of how one journey in one place has different missions separated into different episodes.
Thanks for showing us an allegorical display of faith through your actions. Each week you navigate when you're lost, endure when you are lonely, and rejoice when you are found. It's a very real display of what ultimately begins with a huge leap of faith.
The show inspires millions on a daily basis, both young and old, fit and unfit. It encourages and motivates far beyond the impressive outward display of physical agility and mental resolve.
It's clear that you have a purpose, so keep smiling- that's the best part!
PS: Get rid of "survivorman" its totally uncool compared to your show.I mean who in their right mind would rub leaves on their arms to see if it was poisonous.You are so much more experienced and fun to watch.
The advice was given to check for allergic/possible poisonous reaction to plants for using as toliet paper. I would rather have an inflamed arm, would'nt you? In my right mind I would rather be safe than sorry. Unless you find it fun to watch someone in agony over eating raw meat and just grabbing anything to use for that purpose.
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I am uncertain of what your main goal is but how you continue to bring this man down is very unbelieveable, I understand that everyone has the right of freedom of speech and all but when you say that this man is putting millions of people in danger, is clearly something that is doubtful, the techniques he shows in the series is based on the military training by the SAS (British Special forces) how i know cause was apart of the SAS. their are many ways of how to survive, bear is just using his knowledge to help people. It's funny however your are targeting him not other survivor experts like les stroud, I'm sorry but it just seem that you dislike him not because hes putting others in dangers but because you, yourself don't like him because of other reasons.
As for Darkhouse comment, Suvivorman may not be as intresting but like bear he is teaching you what do in certain situation, Respect him as you do bear, Crowdawg, the reason why he eats his meat raw is because he doesn't have the time to cook it, he has also said that the only time to eat meat without being cooked if your on the verge of starvation.
I apologize for the second post the forum won't let me edit my response for some reason.
Bear, you are amazing, I have recently started watching your episodes and believe me there's no addiction like this. I can watch your programme for hours without taking a break. You are doing a fabulous job and I wish to meet you in person. Do let me know when you visit our country India. I'll be more than happy to assist you in any which way. Keep up the good work, people loves you in India. Best Wishes, Vikram
PS: Who is the videographer? Hats off to him as well...great work Dude...
Very much anticipating the patagonia episode. Cant get enough of man vs wild and Bear. I can only hope I will have the opportunity to do some of the things that are your job. Thanks for bringing the adventure to our living room...
Thanks for your reference to your faith the week of 12/7/07. I am an old US Marine (70s) who loves the performance, and appreciates the honesty and remembers the toughness.
hey bear i do not know but some people talk to you to just talk to you.People like me should respect what amazing things you do for us.Like show us how to survive in the amazon.Making a bridge with bamboo.Anyways i am a hard working person.I never give up.I always say no game no pain.I go beyond my limit.Kind of like you.Anyways i apprceciate the risks of what you do. Hope you like the message Joseph matt
this is swapnil from india. i always remember each and every show of man vs. wild. i am being your fan. i would like to meet you. carry on. you are doing best job.
Bear, my name is Casey. I am glad to see a man of God who can announce his faith to the world. Some of the toughest things in life are the most rewarding. God has a hedge of protection around you . You are an example to me. That's not easy to say nowadays. Thank you.
Hi Bear, My name is Keanu im 11 years old and your show is the best on discovery channel. Your show is better then survivor man and i think that survivor man show is dumb. Every friday i watch your new episodes. I hope your show stays on t.v. forever. Have a wonderful Merry Christmas!!!
Hey Bear, Love your show. I got a couple of questions what type of knife, flint, and canteen do you use? And how were you in the Jump London movie? Thanks
I am totally impress with your show! It is one of the best shows I have seen so far. Although is educative, it is exciting and scary at the same time. Scary because we are in constant attention to what happens to you.
I hope the best to you and your crew! Hope a very good season, and please take care of all of you.
Bear!! Your show is awesome and you exhume a tremendous amount of positive energy and enthusiasm that all of us feed off of. Keep up the great work and many thanks for the great educational entertainment!!
Just wanted to thank you for all the great work you've done with your show for the new season, it's better than ever! I really enjoyed the segments with native people that showed a little about their lives and how they survive from day to day. The show on the Everest expedition was awesome too. Keep up the great work, your show is truely inspiring every week, and stay safe out there!
i have seen every episode thus far of man vs wild. i am a personal trainer and part of my job deals with rehabilitating people. not many people realize the incredible feat of coming back from such an extensive back injury such as you have sustained. i love the show, and to do what you have done since your injury is just incredible. i use it as inspiration for all my clients to prove that you can recover and fulfill life goals and dreams regardless of what obstacles life presents. the only limitations are those you put on yourself. to me the show is much more than mere survival tips. it shows a man who is determined to achieve his dreams in spite of what life may throw at you. great show and God bless. -julian
Survivor man is just differant, it's not suppost to be like man vr's wild. Survivor is about staying put and waiting for rescures to come in. Don't you think you would do that in certain cases? certain
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PS: Get rid of "survivorman" its totally uncool compared to your show.I mean who in their right mind would rub leaves on their arms to see if it was poisonous.You are so much more experienced and fun to watch.
The advice was given to check for allergic/possible poisonous reaction to plants for using as toliet paper. I would rather have an inflamed arm, would'nt you? In my right mind I would rather be safe than sorry. Unless you find it fun to watch someone in agony over eating raw meat and just grabbing anything to use for that purpose.
karenrei01
I am uncertain of what your main goal is but how you continue to bring this man down is very unbelieveable, I understand that everyone has the right of freedom of speech and all but when you say that this man is putting millions of people in danger, is clearly something that is doubtful, the techniques he shows in the series is based on the military training by the SAS (British Special forces) how i know cause was apart of the SAS. their are many ways of how to survive, bear is just using his knowledge to help people. It's funny however your are targeting him not other survivor experts like les stroud, I'm sorry but it just seem that you dislike him not because hes putting others in dangers but because you, yourself don't like him because of other reasons.
the techniques he shows in the series is based on the military training by the SAS (British Special forces) how i know cause was apart of the SAS.
Sorry, but you need to at least be able to *spell* to enter the SAS. I doubt you're even British, let alone even old enough to join the military, let alone ever in the SAS. Don't assume that everyone you talk to on the net is an idiot. Finally, he teaches a lot of things that flatly contradict SAS training, such as drinking uri ne.
Hello Bear, hope all is well. Here is an idea for an episode. How to survive in the open sea. After a plane accident or a large boat accident for example. Thank you for you time. We truly enjoy your show. Andre and Sarah Napolitano
the techniques he shows in the series is based on the military training by the SAS (British Special forces) how i know cause was apart of the SAS.
Sorry, but you need to at least be able to *spell* to enter the SAS. I doubt you're even British, let alone even old enough to join the military, let alone ever in the SAS. Don't assume that everyone you talk to on the net is an idiot. Finally, he teaches a lot of things that flatly contradict SAS training, such as drinking uri ne.
It makes me laugh a lot reading this literly, let alone of how much your being rude for no reason. so if your really trying to bother me it's going to take a lot more than that.
I just stated my opinion, like you have, I'm not sure why you have a "problem" though cause i didn't have any intention to offend you in anyway. If i did my apologies, but that doesn't mean you "insult" me.
I'm not sure why you have a "problem" though cause i didn't have any intention to offend you in anyway.
Well, because of your poor communication skills, it came off like you were saying that you are in the SAS.
In all honesty, without trying to insult you, ya kind of seem like a 16 year old kid attempting to make yourself out to be someone you are not.
That and the fact that no SAS operator would ever call Eddie a member of the SAS, they would always add TA to the end of it. Well, none that I have worked with anyway (No I am not saying that I am in the SAS).
If ya can't figure out what the last part means then you are not in.
bear i saw your show and i thought it was absoltley crazy!!!!(in a good way)i watch your show everytime it is on even if i have seen it before i never get tierd of it. i look up to you. be safe.
well this is the firs time that i have sent you a messege. well first things first i love your show man vs wild i watch it alot and i try to learn as much as i can from them but i know that i really cant learn as much with out really experiencing it first hand. the thing is i was wondering if we could have a privet conversation perhaps maby by phone or by e-mail so no one reads what i have to say to you
the techniques he shows in the series is based on the military training by the SAS (British Special forces) how i know cause was apart of the SAS.
Sorry, but you need to at least be able to *spell* to enter the SAS. I doubt you're even British, let alone even old enough to join the military, let alone ever in the SAS. Don't assume that everyone you talk to on the net is an idiot. Finally, he teaches a lot of things that flatly contradict SAS training, such as drinking uri ne.
It makes me laugh a lot reading this literly, let alone of how much your being rude for no reason. so if your really trying to bother me it's going to take a lot more than that.
I just stated my opinion, like you have, I'm not sure why you have a "problem" though cause i didn't have any intention to offend you in anyway. If i did my apologies, but that doesn't mean you "insult" me.
karenrei01, Did you ever take into account that older gentlemen perhaps do not type as much as you do, or as well as you do? I mean, I don't expect an SAS member to be the most fluent with computers, or the keyboard. It's 'Special Air Service', not 'British Typing Service', or anything else silly like that. I don't believe he stated that you were an idiot, either. I did not see that in any of his posts, in fact, I believe he was rather polite. He could have called you out on the fact that Bear doesn't use just SAS training in his survival situations, he also uses learned or studied native methods, and a variety of skills he has picked up. Were you, or are you in the SAS karenrei01? Or did you Wikipedia SAS training? Or pick up some hand book at a flea market? Provide me proof that Bear is contradicting SAS training. I want it cited, as well. Homework, if you will, to prove to everyone here that you aren't someone who just sits on a computer all day after High School or College and finds threads in forums to be a jerk on. The show that Bear offers us is not a reality show, as much as it is a situational show. "This has happened to you, these are things you can do, to avoid death." Just because his life isn't on the line 24/7 doesn't mean he's any less of a man, or any less of a survivalist. Why take a flat out risk, when instead you can control the situation and show how it is done correctly, and convey what is to be taught all in one lesson? Have you ever been to Basic Military Training? That's what the entire experience is all about. You learn how to survive, in a controlled environment. Does that belittle it any? Absolutely not. Oh, and you were going on about spelling and whatnot... you put a space between the i and n in urine. Just thought you'd like to know that.
And with that said, my apologies to everyone else. This is a long post!
Bear, you are awesome! One of my heroes, honestly. Reading your life story just on the Man Vs. Wild website alone impressed me greatly. I admire your skill, and dedication. And I look forward to what you have to teach in each episode. Keep up the good work! I'll be posting periodically to keep you supported! Good luck and god's speed, Bear.
And, praytell, how do you do something "literly"? In America we'd do things "quartly", no?
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Did you ever take into account that older gentlemen perhaps do not type as much as you do, or as well as you do?
I've spent enough time on the net to recognize a teenage poser from a mile away. "Older gentlemen" don't write like that -- and it's not just the atrocious spelling. Or the bad grammar, replete with run-ons and capitalization mistakes. Or the fact that they don't sound British at all. Or the fact that they think that they have to spell out what SAS is because they clearly had to have someone spell it out to them.
And no, they're not "typing" errors. "Differant" is not a typo; a and e aren't that close together. "Vr's" isn't a typo; they clearly didn't know that the abbreviation of "versus" is "vs". "Rescures" could potentially be a typo (letters backwards), but I doubt it. Lack of caps could be laziness, but I doubt it. The poster seems to think that commas and periods are interchangable, which certainly isn't a typo every time it happens. "how I know cause" -- I think that's pretty self explanatory. "Their" instead of "There". "Your" instead of "You're".
This teenage poser simply can't spell or use basic grammar. There's no way these are typos.
By the way, we get a lot of kids pretending to be military people around here. You give them some very basic questions about their "service", and they dodge and then disappear from the board. It happens all the time. I used to be a lot more polite to them, but I've grown weary of humoring teenage liars after seeing it happen time and time again. They think that pretending to be ex-military will give their uninformed opinions more credence, but it just makes them look dumb.
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He could have called you out on the fact that Bear doesn't use just SAS training in his survival situations, he also uses learned or studied native methods, and a variety of skills he has picked up.
"Bear" (who goes by Ed and Eddie with his friends; Bear is, as he told the show's first survival consultant, a stage name), uses scripts. No kidding.
Here's an excerpt from one script of the show provided to the Daily Mail:
'Scene 10 - Grizzly Attacks Camp'.
"Bear...wakes up in the middle of the night when he hears a loud noise. The camera watches him just as he wonders what the noise is. This will have to look like video diary hand-held. The camera peeks out of the shelter and in the darkness we see a movement in the bushes, a roar and somethying (sic) rip the food bagh [sic] from the tree. The pictures will be treated to look like night vision."
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Provide me proof that Bear is contradicting SAS training
Here's one for starters: the SAS Survival Handbook, written by John Wiseman (a lifelong survival *instructor* for the *22*-SAS), page 494. "DO NOT drink urine". How many more examples do you want? Oh, wait, you'll take the words of someone who spent about three months of active duty time in the reserves before he injured himself and got discharged over those of someone who spent his life *teaching* in the active-duty, 22-SAS, right? And I assume you'll take those words over the US Army Field Manual (21-76, Ch.6, the table of things not to drink under any circumstance, "Urine: Contains harmful body wastes. Is about 2 percent salt."). Or the head of the Texas Urological association, Dr. William Elfarr ("In general, it is not beneficial to ingest one's own urine during times of starvation and/or dehydration. The urine at those times is concentrated with high sodium, other electrolyte and mineral content. This is counterproductive when one is dehydrated."). Master Sergeant Gary L. Benton, who teaches survival to B-52 crews? ("Finally, a few things you should not do. Do not drink urine. It is a waste product of a body and is just that, waste (think about that for a second…when a body passes urine, it is not longer need or useful). Drinking urine can even make you sick")? Tom Brown Jr (Survival school founder), Equipped.com (survival site), Adventure Sports Online, USGI Canteen Group, and on, and on, and on. Nah. You'll take the scripted words of a short-term reservist over everyone else on the planet, won't you?
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Yes, I add spaces to words that I think that Discovery's net nanny software might censor. For example, try to write the phrase, "Fruit and nu ts are healthy" without having your post blocked. Or even try writing "Perigrine fa lcon". It's pretty crazy.
karenrei01 - Good good. All I wanted was for you to back up the stuff you are saying. Giving a little proof keeps people informed, rather than you coming off as a jerk. And I know what you're saying about military posers, it's obvious to me there's going to be posers on here. I simply signed up last night to give Bear some support.
My point though, was this: It may be all Hollywood. Scripts, ect. But keep in mind, it is a television show. It doesn't matter what it is, or who it is, there is always going to be some form of safety and planning involved. Everything, including Survivor, and every 'reality' show you see is going to have a good deal of planning, and a lot of paperwork to allow people to do what they do on the television. But I don't believe Bear ever said anything about there not being scripts, or any of that. In fact, in several of the posted 'behind the scenes' videos on his website, he refers to the 'safety crew' and the camera guys. And it's obvious he's thought out what he's going to say. I mean, who wants to listen to someone stumble over their words for an hour if they aren't good at speaking into a camera? I know I wouldn't.
The point of Bear's show isn't to be extreme, or portray exactly what someone in the military would do in every single situation. It's to provide both entertainment, and enlightenment about survival situations. Which is why I couldn't understand why you were bashing him. It's all television. It is entertaining, and it's obvious he has some survival skill from his bio. As for drinking urine, I wouldn't do that even if it was good for survival. I'd rather hunt water. The only thing I've seen involving urine has been for a head wrap in the Sahara. Which actually does work, if the fabric is loosely threaded.
Also, I didn't believe anyone other than Bear has SAS training on this board, I know I haven't. And I have no comparable survival training to amount to anything.
Hey Bear, u r doing a gr8 job putting up this extraordinary show!!! Just love the adventure and the thrill which ur show projects!! Amazing!! Keep up the good work, just be careful and make as many episodes u can!!! And do try to cover INDIA as well in any of ur shows.!!! Love the show!!!! Ankit!
Hi Bear!! I absolutly love watching your show!! I have learned alot of great survival tips from you!! My question to you is, when you were growing up, when did you first realize what you wanted to do with your life?
Bear thank you for your great show. Before if i wanted to watch someone try to survive on there on or practically on their own. I would have to watch survivor man which is a great show but he whines about having to kill even the smallest creature but hey man its survival. Like the episode where you drank liquid from elephant dung man that was hard stuff seriously but kool at the same time. My cousin and I both are really into self reliance and I think its a subject that is extremly handy to know because you never know when it may come into play. Anyways keep up the great work and dont rough yourself up too badly and your camerman too, lol. May the luck of the 4 winds be with you and mother nature to smile upon you both.
Just want to say thank you so much for doing this show. My children look forward to watching you everytime you are on as well as myself. Your show really shows people what to do in case of a real survival situation unlike other wannabes that are out there. My wuestion for you is this. While I was growing up I hiked in Yosemite and was told not to eat the smow off a glacier due to a fungus that grows on it. When disturbed it turned bright orange, is it truly a fungus? Thank you
It's fairly simple karenrei. If you aren't a fan of Bear's then why do you watch? Why do you post? Why take so much time out of your day to come on here and lay into people who want to contact Bear? You sound like a professional....are you? Do you have a TV show? Do you think Bear has to follow the rules? Does he fake jumping out of an airplane? Does he fake jumping into a glacial river then stripping naked and rubbing snow on himself to dry off? Would you do that just to show the world that it can be done? How bout take a bite out of a raw trout(whether it was alive or dead)? Or eat a snake while it still kicks? Or a toad? Or drink elephant poop fluid? Would you? Maybe the show would be called karenrei vs wild. So if you can't get Discovery to make your show, then perhaps you you should sit down and shut the h... up! If you haven't noticed this is a Bear Grylls fansite. If you have nothing nice to say then don't say anything.
Bear I like your show, my kids like your show. Please keep doing what you do. Don't let the naysayers wear you down.
i dont care bear grylls is still my hero. Bear this is my first time writing to u, i love ur show, ive been watching it from the very beginning, keep making em, kuz i love them, and be safe.
Love watching your adventures, Bear. One request, please. When you need to sacrifice wildlife (i.e, a snake) please, please, please show some respect for the animal. Also, be aware that I have no need to see and animal sacrificed for demonstration purposes. Just describe what needs to happen. I love our beautiful, diverse universe just like you. No need for senseless killing though.
My name is Lucas and I watch your show every Friday night with my Dad and I think you are the coolest. What place did you find the most interesting thus far? Please be safe and I look forward to your response.
I want to say I love your show. Also I thought is was awesome in one of your recent episodes how that you talked about your faith. That was amazing, I am a believer also. Be encouraged in your walk and stay focus. If you are every in Washington DC let me know. Have a good one buddy.
If you aren't a fan of Bear's then why do you watch?
So we can critique correctly.
And what credentials do you have that gives you the right to critique him? How do you know whether what he says is good advice or not? Are you a survival expert? Let's hear your credentials. I'm sure if you are "the" survival guru that you purport yourself to be, you will have no problem telling us all how great you are.
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Why do you post?
So we can let the kids that think all Eddie's advise is sound know that it is not. Maybe then they will not get themselves killed.
How do you know that my kids or any other kids will get killed following his advice? I guess this ties with the last question. You are a superstar survival guy. Right?
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Does he fake jumping into a glacial river then stripping naked and rubbing snow on himself to dry off?
Yup with a full crew waiting to help him out and give him hot tea and blueberry pancakes when they yell CUT.
Ok - you know this how exactly? Where you there during the filming? I suppose when he jumps from the helicopter that is digital light processing and editing. He really only jumps from a look alike helicopter into a pile of white cotton. Are you sure they were blueberry? I really like blueberry. The point is not what happens after he jumps in. The point is...he jumps in. Have you ever jumped into 32 degree water? I have....I had a suit on...it still was very unpleasant. And again, he looks really wet when he's standing there doing jumping jacks and pushups in the snow. Naked. But I suppose this is just all trick photography.
But since you are the critiquing guy here perhaps you can tell us the correct way to cross a glacial river in a blizzard without a boat. Or a rope. Or a ladder. Or a helicopter. What do you propose. Just sitting there and freezing to death? Hmmm? C'mon regale us with the proper techniques!
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Would you do that just to show the world that it can be done?
Sure, it might be fun. But I sure as hell would not try telling people that it is good survival advise.
Then what is the good survival advice? If you are able to tell people what is not good then you certainly think your way is better. And should be able to tell us non-survivalists what is the right way. I am very interested to hear what you would do.
And perhaps the world really doesn't care what you think. Do you think I'm going to stop watching the "show" because he does things like that? Nope. Not going to. Bear is an engaging speaker. He tells a good story. He makes his program interesting.
So I'll continue to watch and you can continue to think you are a world class survivor.
Thank you for your show. I was born and raised in Alaska and have spent the better part of my life in the outdoors. My career requires me to be adept at survival tactics. I am not easily impressed, yet your creativity in situations does just that. Thank you for keeping people positive. Too many times they give up after breaking an outdoor cardinal rule. You show people what to do once they have...and how to keep going from there. Keep up the good work. Mac
Bear, I love your show and I have my 2 kids watching it too. There isn't much on TV for kids 9 and 7, but I think your show is great for them for lots of reasons. Keep going. I am US Army for 21 years so I know a tad of what you are showing everyone. Cheers! Merry Christmas.
Bear you are the best. I love you. Please take care and keep making more shows.