This episode triggers so many memories and remind me how simply things were back in the day when i used to binge watch them, i probably watched survivorman episodes more than 50 times each over the years and yet it never gets old, maybe because how real, authentic and ethical Les is, to the point you instantly feel how genuine he is about what he does and how serious he is about teaching people about survival and how to hang on to life regardless of how hard things may get, he is the real deal and he never did this for show, he did it with the pure purpose of teaching. Thank you so much for reuploading these episodes i get the same fun and warmth watching them i had back in the day.
@snugglyhedgehog3 жыл бұрын
I love the way you worded this. Can’t really put my own feelings into words with the same eloquence, but I’ll give it a shot. Or not haha. But I completely agree with how you worded it. I’m a city slicker pure and simple, never really spent too much time in the bush.
@tannergill32643 жыл бұрын
I agree, wholeheartedly
@justinm17663 жыл бұрын
Absolutely. The lessons can be applied to anything in life. Striving for excellence often begins with a calm and focused attitude.
@freminmenard3 жыл бұрын
To much words bro I just enjoy watching this eating food
@secretagent59542 жыл бұрын
me too! i remember when i was born when i watch this episode!!!
@jasonpalanio55934 жыл бұрын
Remember watching this as a kid used to get us to go out in the bush so thanks for that
@fiyastauta4 жыл бұрын
Amen I was a 90's kid. Les rocks!
@kingminilogo4 жыл бұрын
Amen ! was a 1652's kid. Get outside to free some slave, gave him a horse, learnt him how to shoot and got on a revenge killing spree with him so he could free his love! Good times! Les rocks!
@gumpthompson51394 жыл бұрын
I’m not a racist , I had tons of black friends growing up .... Then my dad sold them ....
@rice.jpg24 жыл бұрын
jason palanio I remember as a kid I would play survivorman in my room lmao pack a bag turn off the lights and try to “survive”
@Goblin44614 жыл бұрын
Joe year 1169 here
@648546lllooolll7 ай бұрын
This was the first survivorman episode I watched back in the early 2000s. It sparked my love for the TV show. 20 years later and I get to re live those memories from way back when. Thank you les stroud.
@Mint-Lynx Жыл бұрын
Man sets traps for the purposes of not starving, yet he feels pity for the creatures that get caught. Les is truly a man of nature.
@Darqshadow10 ай бұрын
If you talk to a lot of hunters, fishers, and survivalists, the story is all the same for them: the animals they kill is for food, and should be treated with as much respect as possible because they are another living being, even if they are prey.
@Frontoffme4 жыл бұрын
Les is more.
@titusmccarthy4 жыл бұрын
Better'n Gryllz.
@whalthu3 жыл бұрын
Les is more than grylls
@liamfitzpatrick38493 жыл бұрын
Beautiful pun
@fonztorres3 жыл бұрын
Perfection
@bigbassjonz2 жыл бұрын
I want me a survivorman t shirt with that on it.
@pac4ever4554 жыл бұрын
All those complaining about ads I say stfu!!! If u don’t like it buy the dvds online!!! Les is doing everyone a favor by uploading the episodes for free!!!
@syxx7wun4 жыл бұрын
My favorite parts are always when you catch something to eat.
@ChristopherTradeshow3 жыл бұрын
Sean! Watch his directors commentary vids! You'll love them
@jayjaybatangfrisco3623 жыл бұрын
Same!!
@spot_of_tea533 жыл бұрын
I agree, it shows how simple life can get in the wild.
@KFlexFantastic3 жыл бұрын
Oh totally! Funny thing is we all know none of use would probably eat any of it cause we’re wusses, but we sit here watching him eat grubs that apparently “taste like peanut butter” and weird clams and shellfish and we’re like “mmm that looks amazing yeah nice one Les I wish I could be there eating that too!”
@boygenius538_83 жыл бұрын
if your days hungry youd eat it too
@bcledfoot3 ай бұрын
One of my favorite parts of all these episodes is the authentic joy Les has when he gets a fire started.
@Simrata_3 ай бұрын
right?!?! I always start jumping up and down lol 😊
@blake75872 жыл бұрын
Has anyone ever read the book “Hatchet” by Gary Paulson? It depicts a story about a teenage boy lost in the Canadian bush after a Cessna crash. Eventually he learns things by accident. Like when a skunk enters his shelter and he throws his hatchet at it and he sees sparks and learns that his shelter is built into a flint rock and thus he learns to make fire. Paulson used his own survival knowledge and experience to tell a story and teach as well. I loved how the Moose, not the bears, ended up being the most dangerous animals to the main character. Everyone would assume bears are so much more dangerous.
@chengher38312 жыл бұрын
I rem reading that in middle school.
@SpaceHippo4202 жыл бұрын
That’s literally what I was about to write and then I saw your comment. I was like “this is what that book hatchet from middle school would look like” 😂
@matthewh47472 жыл бұрын
That was actually Brian’s Winter, also by Gary Paulson. In the end of Hatchet, Brian gets rescued at the end of his summer in the bush. In Brian’s Winter it’s a sequel where he doesn’t get rescued and has to spend the winter in the bush. Spoilers for a 20 something year old book for middle schoolers lol
@SpaceHippo4202 жыл бұрын
@@matthewh4747 your supposed to put spoiler warnings at the beginning 😂
@ashog14262 жыл бұрын
Ahhhhhh I read and love that book baba
@andyleo84184 жыл бұрын
"Well with one arm there's still one thing I can do, I can play with my... harmonica!" 😆
@michaelabercrombie76984 жыл бұрын
Mouth organ
@raleighedits88203 жыл бұрын
I didn’t have to search far in the comments for this.
@evancarignan76034 жыл бұрын
“In case you haven’t noticed, I’ve abandoned the whole one armed survival thing”... don’t worry, I don’t mind
@alexanderaflalo41284 жыл бұрын
Lol, I didn't see that yet...just started watching the episode haha
@randomdude67193 жыл бұрын
Havnt seen this in years. Looking for this episode cause I remember he almost dies in this one. Then I see your comment and immediately laugh. Thx for spoiling it and making me remember so many more details
@nunyabuidness65492 жыл бұрын
Had been hoping for it
@samdherring Жыл бұрын
The experiment reassured to me that I'm a goner in that environment without functional limbs. Probably wouldn't make it either way lol
@speedysandisk784 жыл бұрын
After a whole night's freezing march the man still stops to get that sweet b-roll footage 💯💪
@laurapirate3 жыл бұрын
Les is the Bob Ross of survival!
@edlondon37172 жыл бұрын
He has 9 lives
@edheather4056 Жыл бұрын
I like that
@Downs-Indroam5 ай бұрын
That sounds backward to me... but okay 😅
@sentientcurse30192 жыл бұрын
I always grin from ear to ear anytime I see Les have a bit of joy seeing his fire light up.
@Bearddudee2 жыл бұрын
Les, I just want to thank you for putting these out on KZbin for us-that’s such a selfless thing to do. The way you STILL exude extreme joy every time you get a fire started, after the tense struggle, is so genuine and pure.I love watching your adventures and dream of one day just getting to spend a day in the wilderness with you-just soaking up absolutely everything. God bless Les.
@miketoothacker81242 жыл бұрын
You're welcome my son
@bradleyatkinson1872 жыл бұрын
Right on , right on my brothers.. God I love watching ole Les.... I'm 28.. an OLD Soul from Wilmington N.C.. been watching Survivorman since 6th Grade
@funonvancouverisland2 жыл бұрын
He is monetized .. lol
@cm1133 Жыл бұрын
“ I have F I R E ! ! !”
@zumbrella9274 жыл бұрын
Easily my favorite episode of season 1. I can't get enough of winter survival.
@envyallison9262 жыл бұрын
I love winter survival!
@SapphireShelle912 жыл бұрын
The absolute panic I felt when I thought Les was actually going to break his arm @12:09 with an Axe. Like I had to stop the video and actually sit back and comtemplate if I wanted to continue watching. I fast forward a minute or so and was beyond relieved to see that, No, Les would not deliberately break his arm on a survival show .
@DaVeganZombie4 жыл бұрын
I hope the couple who passed away in the plane are resting easy, and the family’s have solace that the plane was used as a way to teach others how to survive should they find themselves alive after crashing. Your pauses at times when you handled the plane... I dunno if I’m just adding context, but you seem like the type to have possibly been reflecting on that fact. That people died in this wreck. Maybe even offering it respect before taking it apart. You’re a good guy.
@raymantis6824 жыл бұрын
I was thinking the exact same thing. The fact that two people lost their lives in the plane, and that it is now being used to possibly save lives, is an awesome thing. Many their souls rest in peace.
@legionofsentinels2 жыл бұрын
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@conarc-d10374 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love these cold weather episodes. Thank you much Les for selflessly sharing these!! And you know, make more!!
@doyoumakeittotheclouddistr41324 жыл бұрын
I prefer the desert ones. Its interesting to see him survive where few humans can.
@scarakus2 жыл бұрын
They're good in the summer, but a bit harder to watch during winter, when it's -20 wind chill, lol.
@DragoonRyRs2 жыл бұрын
hes not though, watch his artic video for real coldness.
@bezzerwizzer64482 жыл бұрын
@@DragoonRyRs Really ?. He is a real and honest guy, that dont edit out the less fortunate things from videos. And he tells it like it is. Its hard being in very dry and hot places, but one of the biggest challenge is the cold, he have said it several times. And its not about being touhg, if one think like that , one are in more trouble, i bet . Its about making sure one survives. Im from Norway. Getting lost at a mountain or in a forest, in a bliss, snowstorm and a tuff winter, that would kill you quick. I hate the videos of some i wont name, where they drink their piss ten minutes in the show. Its so dumb,so fake, it make one cringe,if one are able to see what is fake. I really like Les videos, he is humble , honest, and he wont even kill animals if not for last resort. He have shown that he can, he just dont feel the need of proving himself in bragging and misleading in videos made for people who really dont recognize reality versus acting drama.
@bezzerwizzer64482 жыл бұрын
@@doyoumakeittotheclouddistr4132 Les himself tells the cold is harder then being in a dry hot place... And i belive him. The cold kill faster than any dry can do. But , dont get me wrong,i love all his videos. Also the very hot, dry lonely places.
@0ogie4 жыл бұрын
So eerie surviving in a plane that you know people died in...
@pietwitten6402 жыл бұрын
You think they'll just crash a plain for show purposes? Producer just call around and see if there is a wreck available. He actually pays hommage to those who died by telling the world this .
@Daniel_254 ай бұрын
@@pietwitten640way to completely miss their point 👍🏼
@Maikigai4 жыл бұрын
So glad I have this on DVD with him saying, “Even with one arm though, at least I can still play with my-“
@erictillotson49633 жыл бұрын
Favorite episode of my favorite show back in the 2004ish time?...wow.. where does time go?
@colinmackay924 жыл бұрын
It got to me when he got emotional holding the hare. You could see that he was thinking that it was awful that a precious little life was taken for a tv show. But it's the necessity of life and critical for survival.
@raymantis6824 жыл бұрын
Yes, I saw that too, that little hesitation, as if to say, "sorry hare, but I must take your life, to save my own". Awesome Les.
@colinmackay924 жыл бұрын
@@raymantis682 its one of the reasons why i love Les so much. Behind the survivorman persona is a guy who really cares about people and their knowledge for survival and who has great respect for nature and all the creatures who call it home.
@doyoumakeittotheclouddistr41324 жыл бұрын
Just like in Australia when he saw the sheep that he could have killed but didn’t because he had 1-2 days left.
@SurvivormanLesStroud3 жыл бұрын
@@doyoumakeittotheclouddistr4132 Yep - all you guys - get it.....L
@lisaenglert32023 жыл бұрын
It was nice to see the respect and also using as much as he could. I’ve seen loads of elk etc with just the head missing for some jerk’s trophy mount. So sad those animals went to waste like that.
@invisibledude1174 жыл бұрын
I watched your series from the time you first started. I've enjoyed and learned your self-indused suffering (not in a jerk way) but you know what I mean. I now live in a rural area. Even a trip to the grocery store can turn bad. I make sure I have enough in my truck to keep me until someone can find me. Thank you!
@SuperKamiGuru-i3c4 жыл бұрын
I had this funny image in my head of a bear walking up, sitting down, and just chilling while listening to him play harmonica.
@kclipa2 жыл бұрын
I remember catching this episode on science channel 15+ years ago. Here we are now, got seasons 1-3 on DVD. Probably seen every episode of Survivorman 50 times each and it never gets old. This episode, Boreal Forest, and Norway are the best. Long Live Les
@TheWodasi4 жыл бұрын
THANKS for adding all these .. Les you ROCK !
@stevehinrichs17723 жыл бұрын
Les is the real deal. I have watched episodes over and over. I am no survivalist in any way. I am amazed at his patience to continually teach and video everything while at the same time really surviving. I truly appreciate him and what he brings to survival and reality. Thank you Les for all that you have done and keeping the episodes so we can enjoy them again and again.
@joshwilliams7118 Жыл бұрын
Wow this takes me back, Les Stroud always keeps it real and honest with what he’s doing, not clout chasing. But a test of himself all the while sharing the experience with us. These are the videos to watch before bed for me.
@rustonoutdoors97212 жыл бұрын
I remember watching this episode with my dad who has hiked the entire Appalachian Trail. Survivorman was a staple of my childhood. I’m so glad I can watch it on KZbin.
@AnimeWolf564 жыл бұрын
as unpleasant as it is, I'm glad that he shows at least parts of the process of dealing with eating an animal, as I strongly believe in being aware of where food comes from and what happens to it
@stoneysdead6893 жыл бұрын
This has very little to do with where most ppl's food comes from or what happens to it before they eat it- unfortunately. We'
@zweer133 жыл бұрын
That fresh meat is better than what we eat
@MoreIrrelevantTwaddle2 жыл бұрын
I really liked how once he got the rabbit cleared of its trap and held it you can see him take a moment. I can't say what was going through his mind, but you can definitely see him be silent and still as he cradled the animal. Shows heart and kindness.
@catinbeanie2 жыл бұрын
@@MoreIrrelevantTwaddle It's the case with any hunter really. You don't want undue suffering on an animal. They are making the ultimate sacrifice for your sake and any good hunter will do their best to ensure that they go without needless suffering. You have to respect it..
@blazingax053 жыл бұрын
Les making fire and his happy reaction is the best part of watching Survivorman
@kikinoro65462 жыл бұрын
At this point Im convinced Les can start a fire with anything and anywhere.
@walt_man3 жыл бұрын
"There's still one thing I can do with one arm." I caught that joke..! XD
@davidsomerset84114 жыл бұрын
I think this was my most favorite episode of Survivorman
@Chellz8014 жыл бұрын
I grew up on these, Les is a huge part of me growing up and learning to love the outdoors. Thanks for teaching us a lot about survival and making great shows and films over the years. Cheers to you man!
@Twinkies-nl2ie11 ай бұрын
I've been a dedicated Survivorman enthusiast since the days of the Discovery Channel. Without a doubt, this ranks among my top episodes. It's downright amusing to witness Les Stroud attempting to wield an axe with just one arm! Furthermore, he manages to not only catch a rabbit but also build a fire using just an axe-two incredibly challenging achievements in a survival situation.
@eMikerism7 ай бұрын
this is my favorite episode of anything Les has done
@siriusblack77142 жыл бұрын
I've just rediscovered les and I gotta say I cant stop watching his videos. Hes an amazing guy and someone I really look up to.
@calebrobertson513015 күн бұрын
I used to watch Survivorman with my Dad, I was about 10 or 11 when this episode aired. From then on every time my Dad and I went camping (deep woods, not campground!) one or the other of us would at some point imitate the scene where Les acts like hes going to break his own arm for an added challenge. To an outsider I suppose that might be a disturbing joke, but we always cracked up about it knowing where it came from. So thank you for all the education, entertainment, and some truly awesome nostalia, now. Dad passed in '21, rewatcing this series has brought up a lot of great memories.
@chimyshark3 жыл бұрын
I always love that Les never gives up on making the fire, and always does so in cool unique ways. From the 45 min magnifying glass in the mountain episode to some random rocks he found by the stream in this episode. amazing!
@tracefulton45622 жыл бұрын
So many hours spent binge watching this series, you’re a legend les stroud, all respect out to you
@kirkdecker62283 жыл бұрын
This is my favorite episode! Thanks for letting the public see what real survival is like, Les, versus the fake survivor expert!
@HughWoo2 жыл бұрын
Well said!
@tristanturner15952 жыл бұрын
Rip to the two people that actually died in the plane prior to the filming of the episode ❤️🙌🙏
@sah66862 жыл бұрын
Nah surely they just air dropped the wreckage for the show lol?
@DoctorOfUTube Жыл бұрын
@Sah he said at the beginning that the wreckage is from a real plane crash where 2 people died. This makes this episode so crazy to me, calling home for 7 days, the place where 2 people died.
@redbaboonass4416 Жыл бұрын
25:31 "But there's still one thing I can do with one arm.........I can play with my harmonica"! I see what you did there Les! 30:32 Idk why but I find Les's reaction hilarious when he looks at the hare.
@tf72742 жыл бұрын
Considering his name is behind every aspect of the film/editing...I hope he had a good contract $...these episodes in Canada were under "Canadian Content"...and continually looped...loved every episode.
@halon74764 жыл бұрын
I'd rather be in the boreal forest in the winter than the jungle.
@roberttinsley89604 жыл бұрын
@@readmycomment3157 but still bugs and snakes
@Jackdman253 жыл бұрын
@@readmycomment3157 except half of what you can is poisonous, could be a painful gamble
@pubplays3683 жыл бұрын
@@Jackdman25 Which is why you educate yourself on what is edible and what is not.
@flashpointgodlevelbatman06883 жыл бұрын
@@pubplays368 spending time with locals helps with that and les said he usually spends time with the bushman in the area to help him survive before the 7 days.
@AhoyCapnLinux3 жыл бұрын
@@readmycomment3157 I believe in some of the jungle episodes Survivorman does, you tend to hear him say he much prefers the Canada bush to jungles because jungle environments tend to speed up issues like dehydration, as well as the number of venomous species and pathogens/parasites in the water.
@nomad7532 жыл бұрын
" There is still one thing I can do with one arm . I can play with my.. harmonica. " Perfect.
@CurtisMassey3 жыл бұрын
I love the way this is all scenario based.
@chrisburket12994 жыл бұрын
You cook good rabbit pilgrim. Jeremiah Johnson!
@doyoumakeittotheclouddistr41324 жыл бұрын
What month you reckon it is?
@davestelling3 ай бұрын
"Watch yer top-knot..."
@ResilientAlpaca5 ай бұрын
Thanks Les. Mother Nature and the Team for making this happen 🙏❤
@connorhaberland360 Жыл бұрын
As a kid i would watch these over and over again, pumped to have noticed these uploaded to youtube. Huge fan Les!
@tallonteel6670 Жыл бұрын
You are some one my best childhood memories I have. I remember watching you the first time at like 3 or 4 years old. Coming down to my basement on Sundays seeing my dad watching you on the couch. I miss those times. Thank you for those old memories. Thank you les stroud.
@ciawares Жыл бұрын
Idk why but for me its best episode of Survivorman.
@bakenbeans4203 ай бұрын
Im not kidding, Les had me when he took the axe to his arm. I said "oh my god" out loud ;p I had seen this episode before, but totally didn't remember that part. Made me smile. Les, your awesome man.
@timjones1472 жыл бұрын
This was one of my favorite episodes
@paulaccuardi90714 жыл бұрын
“With one arm, survival is extremely tough. But there still is one thing I can do with one arm: I can play with my [REDACTED]”
@flashpointgodlevelbatman06883 жыл бұрын
Hahahahahaha
@alainabilow3 жыл бұрын
[Harmonica]"
@boygenius538_83 жыл бұрын
pp
@BigTylt20 күн бұрын
I can't believe Les edited that out of the intro. Shame...
@johanneskarlsson65353 жыл бұрын
Gosh darn, that second fire was masterful!
@CaraDees Жыл бұрын
I LEGIT SCREAMED when I thought you were going to bust your hand with an axe on purpose. LOL
@Tairygreen3 жыл бұрын
Maaaan you must’ve gotten so sunburned on these episodes. Every one I’ve seen, your face is bright red by the end. True survivor, and going one step further and doing it with one arm is pretty all-star!
@bobbydelamar606 Жыл бұрын
No, the cameraman never dies.
@joerussell91873 жыл бұрын
I haven’t seen these episodes in a few years. So thankful Les decided to upload these for us for some pandemic quarantining entertainment. Very much needed and very thankful Les!🇨🇦
@RealdealSkip2 жыл бұрын
Being 24 I would always watch him growing up as a a kid and have always been a fan. Especially when he made a video in my state (Oregon) les is the survival goat
@9008mm Жыл бұрын
The best part”size does matter!!..”💀💀🤣🤣I love this guy!!🤣🤣
@sambo06122 жыл бұрын
I love how you love Ontario! I lived in Longlac as a kid and the wilderness adventures were amazing! Lucky to be alive in hindsight
@thurney43434 жыл бұрын
It's nice to take a trip down memory lane watching these videos, but I want to kick the genius at KZbin who put the computer in charge of ads. Far too many of them for my liking. I'm subscribed because I like Les Stroud and I will support him, but I would prefer to do it without all the commercials. I least I can skip them-that's the only saving grace for me. Cheers Mr. Stroud on making it to KZbin!
@alizakhan12844 жыл бұрын
By putting up with the ads we are supporting him in another way as well !
@andyleo84184 жыл бұрын
Get KZbin Premium no ads only $10 a month. I canceled my cable. Who needs that bs
@bluesforeveryone4 жыл бұрын
Usually the person uploading chooses the number of ads! They have a lot of control over how many they want and how they’re placed, though they can choose a template made by youtube as well
@Kelorel2 жыл бұрын
I've watches a few of these episodes and I absolutely love them. I remember enjoying his survival shows a long time ago and I am excited as hell to find them on youtube. No other show is the same as this one is. Also... The opening I can never unhear it as "Temper temper temper temper". Really makes me laugh lol
@paulaustin292 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your service though I've heard stories about how your lessons actually saved lives !!
@ResilientAlpaca5 ай бұрын
A simple act of kindness can change a strangers perspective for their entire Life ✝️
@MartianOrion2 жыл бұрын
I love when he makes fire or catches food. His excitement is so real 😆
@jasongobbell35784 жыл бұрын
Your the old Goat when it comes to survival!!! First and only to do it completely solo also!
@brianparry68044 жыл бұрын
I so glad I found this on KZbin I have been watching survival shows for 20 years now and this is the show that started it all !
@6figureceleryjfs3782 жыл бұрын
I love the ambient sound and lighting caused by the fire at 8:50. So peaceful
@masaharumorimoto47614 жыл бұрын
I reckon this episode is my favorite, being an Ontarian myself I know that cold walk all night... sucks but memories are made!! thanks for sharing!
@addisonwoods93673 жыл бұрын
I saw this episode when I was 5 or 6, and alongside the one where you tear up that ford explorer, haunt my dreams to this day. you do a really good job at getting the gravity and brutality of these situations across without playing it up for the camera.
@roberthess53264 жыл бұрын
This is what I’ve been wanting to watch for so long!!! Great stuff Les!
@kevinoneill5713 жыл бұрын
Honestly, nobody does it better than Les.
@jeffklock55164 жыл бұрын
1 dislike? We know what Mr Grylls has been watching :)
@axeluchiha58314 жыл бұрын
He only dislikes ot because les doesnt drink his on pee
@fiyastauta4 жыл бұрын
🤪🤪🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣💯💯💯!!!!
@LordTenth4 жыл бұрын
axel uchiha he even got his whole camera crew to dislike
@romanengelbrecht67174 жыл бұрын
axel uchiha It's not bad to drink your own urine for one round if you recycle your pee again it will become toxic thing that I realized with Grylls besides a lot of the stuff not being authentic is that when it comes to eating bugs and all sorts of stuff he has no self control he doesn't see what I see, the smell the taste the nastiness, he just does it, a normal person will never do what he does even if they suffering cuz it's plain nasty but Les is a lil more practical for the average joe you even see him struggle with the fire which I can appreciate, he eats what most people would considerably eat if in a survival situation and he makes a plan to get warm, especially my skinny ass that's my first priority😂😂😂 I mean 7 days in the wild is no joke I had a hard time staying 7 days in my house but Bears tips and tricks are occasionally useful but you gotta be selective and clarify by multiple sources if it's true or not which is kinda annoying but it's entertaining no doubt
@MrSatanicchicken4 жыл бұрын
Don’t drink your own pee it’s not ok especially when in a survival situation maybe when you wanna get a little kinky
@HarryFlashmanVC2 жыл бұрын
Never ceases to amaze mecwhat an amazing substance real wool is. I read archaeology at Uni 30 years ago and did a study into wool and its historical importance. The latitudes of Northern Europe meant wool was absolutely essential during the medaevil period and up to very recently it was the primary fabric for outer garments. So important was it it made the English Medaevil Kings wealthy as much of the best quality wool in Europe at the time, came from the British Isles, and still does. Before knitting was invented, felting the wool was essential. Outer garments were made retaining the lalonin which waterproofs it. Even today, you can't beat it for heat control and, as Les says, when messing about with fire or rough work in the woods, your superlight down jacket is very easily damaged. The blanket coats, famous in Canada from superthick Hudson Bay wool blankets are still made in Yorkshire, England, from British wool. It was the qualities of these blankets that were a key trading item with the local people for furs. The blankets being waterproof, incredibly warm and can be made into coats etc. I live on a hill farm in the Northumberland uplands, sheep country on the Scottish border and wool coats from Tweed cloth and tweed caps are still the best outdoor gear for these exposed and windy hills where the rain, sleet and snow can close in quickly . You can spot the tourists from the locals because the country folk wear the woolen clothes, high performance mountain wear is excellent but it isn't really tough enough to carry out hard work in the winter, like logging and it's expensive. A good tweed wool shooting jacket will last 30 years and keep you warm and dry for the same price as a North Face parka that will give you 10 years tops, provided you don't wear it when logging or repairing a drystone wall.
@johaku994 жыл бұрын
I just want to say that even though Les is hungry and tired he still is entertaining fun fact the network wanted him to fake portions of the show and he flat out told them no
@Bulletproof2223 жыл бұрын
@Vicious_Sid79 It's him saying to himself "Can't afford to drop this".
@howardvarley87953 жыл бұрын
Series 1 episode 1 5mins in he throws himself into a freezing river to fake a canoe accident! If you think he doesnt fake stuff youre very nieve.
@Bulletproof2223 жыл бұрын
@@howardvarley8795 He's not faking it to try and deceive people into thinking it's real, he's faking it to purposely simulate a very common accident that can easily result in a survival situation. Maybe you just don't understand the nuance.
@howardvarley87953 жыл бұрын
@@Bulletproof222 Exactly!! Just as Bear Grylls does! The 'nuance' is Bear gets slagged off for it by the petty little haters.
@stayblazinyt34553 жыл бұрын
He was the first person they asked to do man vs wild but they wanted him to fake stuff, so he declined there offer.
@x0lopossum2 жыл бұрын
27:34 Minecraft frozen taiga, 30:58 Cave man cooking music, 32:30 Survivor man enjoying food never gets old lol, 36:26 How to make fire with a burnt piece of cloth, an axe, a rock and a pile of wood. 39:40 spore didgeredoo, 42:02 portal soundtrack sounding
@visamedic9 ай бұрын
I have no idea how many times I’ve seen this particular episode, but I have been a fan of Les’ since day one. He’s pretty much at the top of my favorite survivalist list, then there’s Matt, Dave, Cody, the guys from Dude You’re Screwed (yeah I know Matt’s in there), Rudy and Bear aren’t quite up there as high, but they’re there. I remember a DVR crammed with every episode ever and just binge watching on days I couldn’t get away. Use to drive my wife nuts. Probably, at least in part, why she’s my ex. 🤣😂😅 So glad it’s all on KZbin now. Thank you SOOOO much Les 😁👍
@jacobalexander7192 Жыл бұрын
Love Les, so grateful to have these free on KZbin
@xxdgaming18992 жыл бұрын
I remember watching this with my dad when I was about 7-8 and this episode I remember best because of the plane he took shelter in
@pac4ever4554 жыл бұрын
Les is the best from all the rest!
@Slugger19902 жыл бұрын
very first survivorman episode I ever saw, been into survivalism since, and never looked back. My old man was heavy on the "self-reliance" or survival, and did his best to teach us kids what he knew. Les filled in the blanks for this fella, and even to this day, I try and make sure to have a multitool and knife on me every day.
@PreparedAegean3 ай бұрын
I grew up with this show. I miss 2000’s TV. The history channel, discovery channel, military channel, animal planet etc had great shows like this. Really helped me become the man I am today 🫡
@nickkeresey27772 ай бұрын
This is way I like surviverman he keeps it real, way better than any of the other shows
@razamad34 жыл бұрын
I love the hitchhiker’s thumb at the end. Most people never would’ve made it off the crash site. That’s why Les is the G.O.A.T.
@trev30504 жыл бұрын
Camping in northern Ontario I always buy a pack of 4 bic lighters they last a long time and if you loose or break one you have 3 more
@flashpointgodlevelbatman06883 жыл бұрын
2 is 1. 1 is none. 3 is the great equalizer. And 4 is just being prepared.
@bezdras3 жыл бұрын
Les, you should create yourself a patreon, I would gladly become a patron. What you are doing is amazing!
@ASMRJAMESY6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for putting the whole entire show on here Les! Been a fan of yours ever since i was a kid so a LONG time ago haha
@FortuneFinders8 күн бұрын
I want that jacket!!!!
@shadethug38273 жыл бұрын
Man Vs Wild, Survivorman, Dual Survivor, Man, Women And Wild Were my fav shows back when i was a kid, used to watch em all the time.
@andrewparker71103 жыл бұрын
Oh my God my heart stopped I actually thought he was going to like break his hand there for a second. Haha
@h1r43th4l1v33 жыл бұрын
That landscape really attracts me for some reason, very good episode. Anyway It's slightly disturbing he was 'chilling' in a wreck wherein two people died violently
@thebigmick13484 жыл бұрын
a lot of waking up to this in the middle of the night when I was in high school
@leecard4223 жыл бұрын
Thank you for uploading these les! You rock! You’re the survival man!
@jerrysanchez54532 жыл бұрын
I have been studying survival and bushcraft for years yet some how I always learn something from these
@leavemealone9304 жыл бұрын
Here’s the Long Dark episode
@jbatey954 жыл бұрын
I appreciate this comment a lot
@bardiya993 жыл бұрын
I wonder how would less perform in a video game like the long dark or green hell It would be interesting