Survival Shows

zenkidori · January 5th, 2007, 08:05 AM

Let's talk survival shows, Man vs Wild, Survivorman, I shouldn't be alive, whatevers.

I heart Survivorman and Man vs Wild, a lot. Some buddies and I are planning various backpacking trips for spring and summer so we can try some of that shit out, haha. Camping and hiking are very popular in my state, so this should add an element of uniqueness to future camps.

discuss.

cvrefugee · January 5th, 2007, 09:04 AM

I don't watch any of that. The Office is pretty funny, however.

zenkidori · January 5th, 2007, 05:23 PM

They're great shows. Basically they show how to get out of sticky situations in the wilderness. One is presented by a Canadian everyman, the other an ex-british special forces adventurer, great stuff.

ryosuke · January 5th, 2007, 05:45 PM

i watched a couple of episodes of survivorman. its pretty cool and interesting as well.

No Boss · January 5th, 2007, 09:12 PM

Zenki, you know how I feel about the shows but for everyone else. My preference:

1.) Survivorman
2.) Man v. Wild

Becuase of these shows, and what had happend to James Kim, I put together a little survival kit and put it in my car right next to the jack. I have to get a Flint stick though, for it, just cuase I havent masters the bow and drill method.

Either way, they are great shows and frankly are much, MUCH better than some of the other crap Discovery has been airing these days.

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bartboy9891 · January 5th, 2007, 09:54 PM

i was actually going to make a poll today on which one people like better. Generally, i like Man vs. Wild because the guy, who's named Bear, is a better presenter. But a lot of the stuff he does, a normal person would not be able to do. On survivorman, the guy, who's named Les, does more realistic things.

As far as the show goes, Bear has a camera crew following him around which makes me wonder just how much trouble he is in what sort of men the camera guys are. But he has mentioned in the past that the camera crew has their own tent and supplies etc.
Les on Survivorman looks to be in more danger because he is out in the wilderness alone and he is his own camera man.

Nonetheless, i like Man Vs. Wild more. I like the way the guy can eat snakes, zebra, and tree bark just like normal people eat sandwiches.

zenkidori · January 6th, 2007, 06:18 AM

Some buddies and I are planning on making a trip to the local spyderco outlet before spring to get good "whacking knives", and I too need a flint, heheh. Live trout, pine tea and fresh rabbit are all in store this spring, heheh.

Blind_Io · January 6th, 2007, 06:49 AM

Flint? Why not get a weatherproof lighter from your outfitter? That's what I put in my 72 hour kit, along with food, water, shelter, water purification, no-battery flashlight, lightsticks, multi-tool, and assorted bits and bobs that would be useful in an emergency.

EDIT: Since I moved into an urban environment I added a tactical shotgun and extra ammo to the list. Having an emergency kit is useless if you can't keep someone from taking it away from you.

jetsetter · January 6th, 2007, 07:48 AM

Guys, if you want to learn real suvival skills you DON'T get them off the tv. I think that is what people don't get. These shows are primarily for entertainment and people need to understand that. Man vs Wild is more entertaining. Survivor Man is alright but I can't stand all of that melodramatic narration from Les. **** gets on my nerves.

Blind_Io · January 6th, 2007, 04:56 PM

Jetsetter, I agree with you about the shows being for entertainment. Essentially if you have the creativity to make it then you will, if you don't know what you are doing then you are buzzard fodder.

zenkidori · January 7th, 2007, 03:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jetsetter

Guys, if you want to learn real suvival skills you DON'T get them off the tv. I think that is what people don't get. These shows are primarily for entertainment and people need to understand that. Man vs Wild is more entertaining. Survivor Man is alright but I can't stand all of that melodramatic narration from Les. **** gets on my nerves.

I think I'll learn enough "real" survival skills during basic to add to what I learned during hunter's safety, outdoor education and camping with the family that I can watch these shows and take a few ideas from them safely.

the shows are very entertaining and do give some good tips, but no, they won't prepare you completely for barebones wilderness survival. I think one of the purposes of these shows is to sort of whet the appetite of regular campers and hikers and get them interested in real survival, so that less people die when stranded. or maybe they just want money.

Quote:

EDIT: Since I moved into an urban environment I added a tactical shotgun and extra ammo to the list. Having an emergency kit is useless if you can't keep someone from taking it away from you.

I keep mine mostly for zombies.

bartboy9891 · January 7th, 2007, 04:18 AM

For Man VS. Wild, i think the European Alps one is my favorite episode. I like how he jumps into a frozen lake, and then strips naked and does some pushups to warm himself up. Its not whether it works or not, but the fact that he is completely naked in a vast expanse of snow that makes me question his sanity. Its awesome

zenkidori · January 7th, 2007, 05:56 AM

I like how he's always, "You should never do this, but I will" images/smilies/lol.gif

January 5th, 2007, 08:05 AM	#1
zenkidori Banned For Trolling Joined: Jun 12th, 2005 Last Online: November 15th, 2007 Location: A mile high...and then some Posts: 4,809 Car: RX-7, Jeep Cherokee Rep Power: 0	Survival Shows Let's talk survival shows, Man vs Wild, Survivorman, I shouldn't be alive, whatevers. I heart Survivorman and Man vs Wild, a lot. Some buddies and I are planning various backpacking trips for spring and summer so we can try some of that shit out, haha. Camping and hiking are very popular in my state, so this should add an element of uniqueness to future camps. discuss.

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ryosuke Joined: Jul 28th, 2005 Last Online: November 15th, 2008 Location: franconofurd, germsmany Age: 23 Posts: 1,618 Car: FZ50 GTR Rep Power: 16	i watched a couple of episodes of survivorman. its pretty cool and interesting as well. __________________ Goddo supiido yuu! Burakku emparaa

January 5th, 2007, 09:12 PM	#5
No Boss Neener, neener, I banned your title! Joined: Oct 8th, 2005 Last Online: 05:27 AM Location: 'mericuh, someday the UK. Age: 23 Posts: 6,704 Car: 2005 Volvo S60 R Rep Power: 74	Zenki, you know how I feel about the shows but for everyone else. My preference: 1.) Survivorman 2.) Man v. Wild Becuase of these shows, and what had happend to James Kim, I put together a little survival kit and put it in my car right next to the jack. I have to get a Flint stick though, for it, just cuase I havent masters the bow and drill method. Either way, they are great shows and frankly are much, MUCH better than some of the other crap Discovery has been airing these days. __________________

January 5th, 2007, 09:54 PM	#6
bartboy9891 I'm not Moe Joined: Dec 1st, 2004 Last Online: 05:39 PM Location: University of Michigan Age: 19 Posts: 7,778 Car: 1996 Grand Am SE sedan, and dad's 2006 S60 2.5T Rep Power: 43	i was actually going to make a poll today on which one people like better. Generally, i like Man vs. Wild because the guy, who's named Bear, is a better presenter. But a lot of the stuff he does, a normal person would not be able to do. On survivorman, the guy, who's named Les, does more realistic things. As far as the show goes, Bear has a camera crew following him around which makes me wonder just how much trouble he is in what sort of men the camera guys are. But he has mentioned in the past that the camera crew has their own tent and supplies etc. Les on Survivorman looks to be in more danger because he is out in the wilderness alone and he is his own camera man. Nonetheless, i like Man Vs. Wild more. I like the way the guy can eat snakes, zebra, and tree bark just like normal people eat sandwiches. __________________

January 6th, 2007, 06:49 AM	#8
Blind_Io Dispenses buckshot medication for all undead patients. Joined: Apr 5th, 2006 Last Online: 01:23 AM Location: Richmond, California, USA Age: 28 Posts: 9,076 Car: 2004 Honda Civic Coupe 2000 VFR800 Interceptor Rep Power: 121	Flint? Why not get a weatherproof lighter from your outfitter? That's what I put in my 72 hour kit, along with food, water, shelter, water purification, no-battery flashlight, lightsticks, multi-tool, and assorted bits and bobs that would be useful in an emergency. EDIT: Since I moved into an urban environment I added a tactical shotgun and extra ammo to the list. Having an emergency kit is useless if you can't keep someone from taking it away from you. __________________ War is Peace, Freedom is Slavery, Ignorance is Strength

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cvrefugee Joined: Aug 16th, 2004 Last Online: 08:06 AM Location: Corona, CA Age: 28 Posts: 3,451 Car: 2005 Scion xB Rep Power: 60	I don't watch any of that. The Office is pretty funny, however.

January 5th, 2007, 05:23 PM	#3
zenkidori Banned For Trolling Joined: Jun 12th, 2005 Last Online: November 15th, 2007 Location: A mile high...and then some Posts: 4,809 Car: RX-7, Jeep Cherokee Rep Power: 0	They're great shows. Basically they show how to get out of sticky situations in the wilderness. One is presented by a Canadian everyman, the other an ex-british special forces adventurer, great stuff.

January 6th, 2007, 06:18 AM	#7
zenkidori Banned For Trolling Joined: Jun 12th, 2005 Last Online: November 15th, 2007 Location: A mile high...and then some Posts: 4,809 Car: RX-7, Jeep Cherokee Rep Power: 0	Some buddies and I are planning on making a trip to the local spyderco outlet before spring to get good "whacking knives", and I too need a flint, heheh. Live trout, pine tea and fresh rabbit are all in store this spring, heheh.

January 6th, 2007, 07:48 AM	#9
jetsetter Joined: Dec 11th, 2005 Last Online: 01:51 PM Location: Most Serene Republic of California Posts: 4,811 Car: 1992 Toyota Pickup Rep Power: 40	Guys, if you want to learn real suvival skills you DON'T get them off the tv. I think that is what people don't get. These shows are primarily for entertainment and people need to understand that. Man vs Wild is more entertaining. Survivor Man is alright but I can't stand all of that melodramatic narration from Les. **** gets on my nerves. __________________ "Let's not forget that we are fighting for peace and for the welfare of mankind.” -Potsdam Conference - Harry S. Truman "This month's public bread is provided by the Capitoline Brotherhood of Millers. The Brotherhood uses only the finest flour: true Roman bread for true Romans." -Rome - Newsreader

January 6th, 2007, 04:56 PM	#10
Blind_Io Dispenses buckshot medication for all undead patients. Joined: Apr 5th, 2006 Last Online: 01:23 AM Location: Richmond, California, USA Age: 28 Posts: 9,076 Car: 2004 Honda Civic Coupe 2000 VFR800 Interceptor Rep Power: 121	Jetsetter, I agree with you about the shows being for entertainment. Essentially if you have the creativity to make it then you will, if you don't know what you are doing then you are buzzard fodder. __________________ War is Peace, Freedom is Slavery, Ignorance is Strength

January 7th, 2007, 04:18 AM	#12
bartboy9891 I'm not Moe Joined: Dec 1st, 2004 Last Online: 05:39 PM Location: University of Michigan Age: 19 Posts: 7,778 Car: 1996 Grand Am SE sedan, and dad's 2006 S60 2.5T Rep Power: 43	For Man VS. Wild, i think the European Alps one is my favorite episode. I like how he jumps into a frozen lake, and then strips naked and does some pushups to warm himself up. Its not whether it works or not, but the fact that he is completely naked in a vast expanse of snow that makes me question his sanity. Its awesome __________________

January 7th, 2007, 05:56 AM	#13
zenkidori Banned For Trolling Joined: Jun 12th, 2005 Last Online: November 15th, 2007 Location: A mile high...and then some Posts: 4,809 Car: RX-7, Jeep Cherokee Rep Power: 0	I like how he's always, "You should never do this, but I will"

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