onefulham Posted January 7, 2012 Report Share Posted January 7, 2012 Just got up after a week of nights, watching Sky+ Bear Grylls Wild Weekend , fun prog and I know people not keen on the guy as more in your face than Ray , but I don't mind, just an entertainment tv program. One thing I have noticed is the product placement for BG stuff, knifes, clothes bottles etc. Same thing in The Walking Dead prog. My question is, without an anti Bear bias, is his stuff OK, well made value for money, I know there must be a slight premium for branded stuff, but it is way over equipment and knives of a similar quality ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sako751sg Posted January 7, 2012 Report Share Posted January 7, 2012 You wont get any anti bare girls bias from me fella,but hes a ******,end of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimfire4969 Posted January 7, 2012 Report Share Posted January 7, 2012 Some of his clothes are Bear grylls branded cragg hoppers, there stuff is ok as are his knifes. For the money I think i could find a better knife plus I think his knife only comes part serrated and I prefer a plain edge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest topshot_2k Posted January 7, 2012 Report Share Posted January 7, 2012 (edited) The knives/tools are pretty tough. No doubt you can get better for the money but they are gerber made and pretty decent. No sure why there is so much hate for him, i know the program is a bit extreme/in your face but thats the producers. He's a decent guy and done plenty of stuff the arm chair warriors can only dream of. Edited January 7, 2012 by topshot_2k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted January 7, 2012 Report Share Posted January 7, 2012 I know the guy that use to make his knives when he was between Gerber contracts shall we say,,,, Bayley knife .com. I handled a knife returned after a series of films, boy he sure does give them a rough ride! I have never heard a bad thing said about him! U. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted January 8, 2012 Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 I ve some of his trousers they are Craig hoppers and a good kit, as the knifes are gerber so good but you can find a better knife for the same price even a similar gerber cheaper. As for the bloke he plays on words and does not stay out overnight fraud but ok tv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bansk65 Posted January 9, 2012 Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 Got a bear fleece and bear survivor trousers off santa, must of been a naughty boy last year cos they are ****!! Zip went on the RHS pocket first time on and the fleece had a hole in the shoulder and in the pocket. The knives and cutting gear is as someone has said Gerber, i use gerber on a daily basis and it is good gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Mongrel- Posted January 9, 2012 Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 The knives/tools are pretty tough. No doubt you can get better for the money but they are gerber made and pretty decent. No sure why there is so much hate for him, i know the program is a bit extreme/in your face but thats the producers. He's a decent guy and done plenty of stuff the arm chair warriors can only dream of. Couldn't agree more. Personally I find him way more entertaining than Ray Mears (especially when Mears is in naturalist mode :blink: ) and feel they both would manage to survive in the woods. As for who would win a fight, I really couldn't G.A.S.! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Mongrel- Posted January 9, 2012 Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 You wont get any anti bare girls bias from me fella,but hes a ******,end of. Legend? Hottie? Teaser? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
90bhp Posted January 9, 2012 Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 He may be "extreme" but since he's been chief scout. The waiting lists for kids to join have swelled. Anything that exposes kids to the outdoors is good for me. If he doesn't stay out that's fine too ! He has spent longer in more extreme environments than most people on a forum will do in two lifetimes !! Ray / Bear both have good and bad points - but that's one to save for talk over a camp fire. Personally I think it would be more fun having that beer with Bear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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