Survivorman | The Arctic Tundra | Season 3 | Episode 3 | Les Stroud

Les goes north to the Arctic Baffin Island equipped as a researcher with some advanced survival gear.
Creator Les Stroud
Starring Les Stroud
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[@SamwiseOutdoors]

I just love how weirdly comforting Les's work is. Watching Survivorman is like hanging out with an old friend.

[@viceb7]

Right, it's my comfort show

[@tahmidsaad5765]

I can only give a lame joke. Les is more.

[@CurrentlyOnLV-426]

“I’m getting full.” First and last time Les ever said that out loud in the series

[@thekid9152]

Well it wasn’t the first time, during season one there was a moment when he said it after eating arctic willow buds. Then in Africa he said after eating a pound of termites and dirt.

[@riley2120]

The one time he said that in Africa it was really sarcastic lol

[@CurrentlyOnLV-426]

I’m pretty sure this was the only time he said this with satisfaction

[@thekid9152]

Martin Hwang that we can agree on, I’ve never missed an episode on the 3 seasons we see on KZbin. I didn’t watch anymore because I thought they were done, wish I would have seen Em all

[@Silverlightlive]

I think he was pretty full at the end of Season 2 when he had his feast on the tropical island.

[@snottytoe6957]

Somewhere out there, that sock is still burning.

[@razamad3]

Hahahahaha

[@basstard4639]

😂

[@WalkerRileyMC]

As I recall from the commentary, this is the episode where the rescue crew was stuck in smokey greasy tents eating really bad tasting canned food while Les was gorging himself on Arctic Char.

[@user-xo9hq6qz3l]

he had to go without food for 4 days, i bet the crew wouldnt want to do this

[@EltonL]

Barry was pissed

[@fabiodafonseca3879]

Where can I watch the version with commentary?

[@Kingslay3r]

there was also an episode where he fished fresh salmon and made some of the crew jealous

[@oRealAlieNo]

​@@user-xo9hq6qz3l actually he fast a week before his trips. So 11 days.

[@killthechemist]

Les has cemented himself as an absolute hero in this crazy 2020 pandemic, uploading all this content for free. appreciate ya.

[@jeffneiman4635]

I was wondering why they're all available. What a bro!

[@themurrrr]

Jeff Neiman They do have tons of adds, so I was wondering if he was saving up for something new! Am watching as many as I can, cuz I wanna help fund whatever he has planned 🤗 I am sure it’s gonna be great stuff

[@adventureguy4119]

God will bless him, for putting aside profits being content with what he has earned and disturbing his hard work for free for the benefit of others

[@michillene]

I second that..thank you Les...

[@michillene]

@RM Mussolini Les isn't a coward...there's nothing wrong with liking him or praising him..as long as you always put God first..

[@thaidaym]

I was so happy he caught those fish.

[@ivynguyen8583]

watching les fish and being all happy after he catches one is literally the best thing, it makes me genuinely happy

[@therugburnz]

Yeah, when he displays his catch and then is describing what happened. He shows so much happiness and satisfaction he literally laughs with joy, real joy. He knows that not only will he survive he will have one of the best meals ever.

[@yesitsryan_1579]

Same

[@danygreenlee5679]

Especially when you know what it's like to miss a meal because you couldn't get it

[@2112splunge]

IKR i was grinning like a fool when i first saw this episode

[@papajizzle]

I know what you mean. I keep coming back to watch this episode randomly since it aired just to see him catch the fish

[@hannahclark783]

One of my favorite things to do is watch Les freeze and starve while I'm bundled up in bed with a snack.

[@kj-sw2ip]

lmao same, when I was a kid survivorman was my favourite show to watch while eating a nice meal 😂

[@ericpeoples8442]

Hahahaha lol I used act like I was my own narrator getting food from the kitchen like I was les

[@lissagunn1186]

🤣

[@114wildfire]

The best meal in all the survivorman shows

[@dannyaa123]

Hands down.

[@bailey_host]

I agree, his South Pacific meal is really good too!

[@tslomka6272]

What about the witchetty grubs?

[@cdcd7567]

@@charliedroves5610 that was nasty as hell lmao. But I guess it works.

[@cdcd7567]

@@bailey_host that was for sure my favorite episode. My only criticism about his show is he never shows him gutting an animal. Some people really dont know how to do it, believe it or not

[@joshuapatrick682]

Les’ energy before and after the fish meal is insane! Dudes Lethargic as hell before but the second that fish is on he is so pumped and after he eats you can hear the difference in his voice!

[@janvan31166]

All that rain. Thought we was in Seattle

[@chaz693]

It's true. A hot hearty meal will give you a serious moral boost.

[@tygrkhat4087]

That was a man who not only knew he was going to eat, but he was going to eat good.

[@darenmiller2218]

Les should do an episode of being lost in space. He’s been everywhere in the planet so that’s all that’s left 😂

[@davewinch6029]

Building a fire and catching fish in the vacuum of space, I would like to see that one. 🙂

[@dMb1869]

That would be awesome. Did he ever do Antarctica though?

[@SteadfastHero]

Les is a genius at work. From him surviving solo, filming the entire thing at a professional level without a crew, and the ability to speak so eloquently and narrate his own show is remarkable. Not to mention, he also wrote and sang the opening theme song for the show. Great job with your career Les been watching you since a young kid 15 years ago.

[@lucashinderliter3662]

Funny. Scrolling through the comments and I see your picture. Currently playing osrs while watching

[@SteadfastHero]

​@@lucashinderliter3662 xD

[@rubikquitous8482]

@@SteadfastHero same lol. cookin in myths guild

[@SteadfastHero]

@@rubikquitous8482 Heck yeah

[@coolbeanz1918]

love seeing Les catch a meal, sit by the fire and rest!

[@mdwayne741]

Les is the original.....I began watching him around 2005 or 2006. He is amazing.

[@bovaden9910]

Same

[@1967Rev]

bush tucker man and ray mears as well back to the 80's,not quite the same but equally as knowledgeable to be fair,all men you'd want by yer side,but les likes to rough it,shtf style lol

[@DrEvil-os9dc]

Bear Grylls was doing this before Les, but Les is better. Grylls is a phony.

[@zoogey1]

How can I survive with a gun a premade wooden shack and a canoe and free whale blubber and a fishing pole..... o wait that’s easy as shit no wonder people don’t watch this guy lol bear grills is better this dudes a hack

[@herogibson]

@@zoogey1 thats a good one lol

[@dayaninikhaton]

Hunger is the greatest spice of all.

[@joshcanttakeajoke2853]

Amen to that! Over cooked ramen even the best meal I ever had after coming off a fast! I love that first meal, part of the reason I enjoy a good fast now and then

[@Yourmomgoestocolledge]

I know, it always annoys me when people say, "I'm not eating that" while watching a show like this. Uh, you're stupid if you think after a week without ANYTHING to eat that you'd be picky 😂

[@Bruce6001]

If those fish watched survivorman maybe they could have survived survivorman , knowledge is power

[@chaddad1488]

Those fish need to buy Les's DVD's and get on his level.

[@sfltrevor]

The fish watches to much man vs wild.

[@sour_dsl804]

The man that everyone else poorly copies and TRIES to be!! Keep kicking ass Les!!👊✌

[@jmtgolf2756]

Matt Simpkins sb the man that stays in hotels

[@skinzy7099]

@toney gange Ageed!!!!

[@themurrrr]

Justin Thompson You mean Bear Grylls? The man who fakes tons of stuff on his show?

[@slamminsammy941]

This guy always brings and conveniently finds necessities to makes his only 7 days alone easier like fishing poles , easy fire starting , dude if u have fresh water like he does in this episode 7 days without food is 100% not life threatening , staying fully hydrated and the most minor foods ur fine in 7 days . Fans of this guy need to just admit they love the show for many reasons but stop trying to say this dude is the legit a survivalist with the bare minimum lol he caught a fish with a fishing pole and started a fire with a battery “ with charge conveniently “ and wool , this ain’t rocket science or skill this is planning before filming , just admit the shows great cause he seems like a good dude and we like seeing people outside the cities roughing it , 99% of the time he ain’t out there with just his clothes asked to survive for 7 days .

[@coyotesmile8972]

@@slamminsammy941 Can you give a link to your show? Sounds like it must be pretty bad ass.....

[@Witty_Ladybug3711]

This proves the saying, "it's the small things in life". Especially in survival mode- c'est la vie 🙃.

[@PacmanLickThisGuysAs]

Even in my comfy home with a fridge full of food, seeing Les pull in that lovely fish made me jealous

[@rachaelniemerg9841]

Same I love fishing... was also so excited for him

[@michaud399]

Mr Stroud. Very fortunate finding usable steel wool in the arctic.

[@slanderman3296]

Man that fish looks sooo good to and cutting it native way makes me miss home

[@KP-xf3vi]

les ate better here than i do normally lol

[@MeatyController]

These old episodes are the best, in my opinion. They first aired during a really lousy time in my life, and yet I have bittersweet memories of being alone and watching the first three seasons. The grain of the footage, the original moody music, the beautiful places... these things kept me company. There would be those nearly hopeless days when my greatest joy was finding that a few episodes were on, so I'd fall asleep watching them because of the vibe. It taught me a great lesson, watching these old episodes: Les was always alone himself, yet he always survived and we got our fade to black. I will always treasure this program, I still fall asleep accompanied by Mr. Stroud.

[@andrewc6385]

I appreciate that! I have similar feeling, pal

[@Ryan-mr5hw]

Exact same

[@asfandbabar5635]

Exactly the same sentiment, these and steve the MRE guy, used to watch these and helped me forget problems and go to sleep

[@kristenalakkawi2218]

exactly me now

[@chaddad1488]

With all that's happening in the world, I really miss the 00s now.

[@BrodyYYC]

My sister worked as a cook on Baffin Island and brought home some smoked Arctic Char. To this day it's one of my favorite things I've ever tasted.

[@ximiansnature6326]

when he caught those fish I can't stop smiling, can feel his joy right across the screen. What a legend!

[@blackdragonx715]

So happy this is available. Literally the one thing that kept me coming back to the discovery channel back when I actually watched cable television.

[@jamesketchum2820]

same here

[@rejectionmagnnet2112]

Weird to say, but this was the show that my family would come together on friday nights and watch. My stepdad had a whole bunch of tv recordings of survivorman episodes that he had been collecting, so that was what we watched. Still watching to this day, love the content.

[@chaddad1488]

It's not weird, it's a wholesome show with a lot of great lessons. 👍🏻

[@CHloE748]

I’m soooo used to you losing when it comes to hunting and fishing so I was nearly as excited as you were 😂

[@Frontoffme]

Beautifully filmed and crafted. "Whooo hoo hoooo! Hahahahahaah!" Pure unadulterated joy when you catch those fish.

[@bobdroidsky225]

if you have a pot or a pan or something metal that holds boiling water, you can boil out enough seawater to salt your fish to keep it fresh longer. It will take a while to get the salt.

[@thespiritofnature]

You can tell he got a huge energy boost after eating the fish lol

[@AnOwlfie]

Everytime I watch this episode and see Les eating those Arctic Char, it always makes me hungry.

[@chaddad1488]

Now you made me hungry, time to cook up some fish

[@funsh1ne13]

When you realize they filmed themselves leaving on the helicopter so they had to circle back to get the camera

[@firstnamelastname-vp8bg]

😂😂

[@christophernelson24]

One of my favourite things about his shows is he’ll set up cameras hella far away just to record him walking across a field. And then go back and pick it up

[@miket6700]

That's what Les has to do all the time though. If he has footage of himself hiking up a mountain, it means that he came up the mountain, set up camera, then went down the mountain and up again, so he can capture himself on camera.

[@whutdehelluvashiznit]

And hopefully the Arctic Char too.

[@talkinghead3169]

You really think he is left by himself? Haha, course he is!

[@trurapfan]

Les is the survival 🐐

[@djwheels66]

Every time he mentions narwall, I can’t help but think of Elf.

[@ddlk9913]

Gotta love his relieved giggling after he caught the second char

[@johndoppleguard]

Crystal.

[@PoppaCold1]

it always brings a smile to my face watching you light up after catching those fish.

[@duranduran6415]

This is the best survival show by far. I remember when Bear followed up with his show, with him showing off with extreme stuff (the show sucks). Anyway, thank you Les.

[@johnnykR9]

Bear was a hot-dog, a show-off. One episode where he over nighted in a swamp, he did a back flip off a tree branch into the water instead of just jumping in normally. Les is type of guy I’d rather drink a beer with around a campfire.

[@asitsrivastava9047]

agree... but you gotta admit that it is bear who made survival show famous world wide... specially in my country India.

[@slamminsammy941]

You les fanboys forget to admit les brags about his filming himself 20 times an episode and conveniently always has equipment to make his survival not only easier but usually easy enough that I could be fine for a week myself, bear doesn’t brag about being the most realistic he just wants to show some things to do when lost in the wild , he’s not trying to say shit about being this or that , online has to try and make everything the best or most popular of a category it’s unnecessary, I like les’s show and I liked bear grylls show they are different , les doesn’t live only on the bare minimum he usually has a survival kit that makes his trip easier , acting like bear can’t survive with a kit alone is stupid I could survive alone for only 7 days with a kit to start fires and conveniently containers of some sort to store rain water like les always somehow finds 20 feet away from where he lays the cameras .

[@exhellification]

@@slamminsammy941 Ever heard of a period, or a complete sentence? You're the type that would appreciate a doofus like Bear, just sayin', idiot.

[@antthomas7916]

@@slamminsammy941 Yeah, I don't trust any man that literally eats shit. The things he's trying to show you are things that'll kill you in a real survival situation.

[@ItsNotJustRice]

Watching Les almost starve is pretty hard. Hearing his voice explain how he almost didn't go fishing, and then trailing off into laughter.. dude was absolutley famished.

[@Rymorin4]

23:30 The seagulls are smart. They are waiting for him to die so they can eat him.

[@Ruskad]

The instant mood change after catching a fish.

[@Kid_with_an_Evo]

This is forever my favorite episode. I’m drawn back to it time and time again year after year. Thank you Les for the years of challenging missions and entertainment you’ve provided us. 🙏🏼

[@weezycoles]

You asked what everyone at home is doing well I broke my hip 4 days ago and now after surgery I am stuck in bed watching you on your adventures probably for like the fifth time! Lol the escape I need right now thank you

[@brettferguson2751]

I’m a freak about Les and Survivorman, I’ve seen every thing he’s ever done. This is by far my favorite episode and location.

[@lagopuzzledude]

Bringing back my childhood ☺️

[@SigEpBlue]

Les is one of very few people I believe when they say the wind is cold.

[@ByWayOfDeception]

Narwals helping a brother out.

[@johnmalerba804]

Amazing that he had a battery and then found steel wool.....It`s cool I still love his shows

[@adamlangdon2245]

" That's what you look like to me". 🎥 I thinks that's the first time he's done that ...4th wall be damned🤣🤣

[@chaddad1488]

Easily one of my favorite episodes, the Arctic is so beautiful in an isolating way. There's something so visceral about the Great North.

[@jimmason1072]

My son and I watched this together when it first came out....we thought it was his best episode....

[@josieandrews2882]

the more he struggled with the fish the harder i laughed😁

[@brianroanhorse5274]

I freaking love this episode. I think its the fish he catches, displays and eats.

[@hiebsch21]

tHANK YOU SO MUCH lES sTROUD!! WE love you!

[@normajean7332]

i sure do!

[@antn8387]

Les is the only man that can survive Mars.

[@LexyThomas134]

Matt Damon also can haha

[@M1NCH_]

i was so happy for Les when he caught that fish!!!

[@CHloE748]

38:35 my dumb high ass thought there was just background music starting, then I finally figured out it was you 😂

[@RugbyD0g]

Just wanted to jump in with others to say thanks for putting these out here!

[@ammtracer]

What a difference in his mood before he caught and ate the hot fish meal. Huge difference. Also, love hearing people complain about hours and hours of continuous rain. Here in Las Vegas, NV, we count our yearly rain in minutes for the entire year.

[@jonajeremy3459]

“Norwal” lol jeez I miss this guy the real OG of survival shows

[@robh5601]

Was anyone else as excited as he was when he caught those fish? Lol 😂 incredible Also, the morning of day 5. The upwards shot with the words “made in Canada” behind him. Classic

[@user-up7nb6id1f]

Product of Canada.

[@jennifermedrano7918]

i lay in bed every night watching his vids ... so relaxing and informational thank you for all you do! xo

[@asfandbabar5635]

Right! Makes the bed feel cosier, food taste better, and just makes for the perfect mood to unwind and relax

[@bennettjohnson2631]

This dude makes Bear Grills look like a spoiled frat boy

[@stevenwalker9013]

The og of survival! Love this and the original dual survival.

[@brianjames5781]

The og of smacking loud af when he eats

[@davidlyf2508]

Shout out to Barry for editing this episode while watching Les eat fresh fish all while eating a bag of potato chips lol

[@lukeh2379]

Seeing him catch those fish made me genuinely happy.

[@bobsingh7949]

One of the best meals on you tube is an episode of Survivorman. Mmmmm full and feeling alright about the consuming.

[@lazer2365]

"It's still coming in, the rain on me here. But, there's a little bright spot in the sky up there, so, who knows." Anybody who has been on a camping trip in northern Europe knows how welcome that 'little bright spot' is, and the optimism it can bring.

[@IgiWhiteman]

I was so happy for him when he caught that fish. :´)

[@MrToxSavage]

That iceberg crashing in on itself was an epic shot Les! 📹

[@zackareewolfe5957]

I have been watching Survivorman everyday for about a month now lol I still remember when it first came out and it was an instant favorite

[@senseicorey9979]

Catching those fish must have been such a rewarding adrenaline hit

[@lilimarlene7813]

Thank you for teaching me so many survival skills. I hope I never have the NEED to use them!

[@tauceti8341]

This is my favorite adventure you did

[@conarc-d1037]

Steve Wallis, Les said it first!! Hunker down!! Hahaha

[@Ali-pf9nc]

He’s a master. Gotta love it. Raw living.

[@Fbiggyyfig]

Hey les thanks for putting your episodes out for free appreciate it

[@mancave7820]

*Les opens his mouth for nutrients in the air* : “mmmm that’s delicious ! And came just at the right time because boy I was hungry “

[@vict4451]

To this day my favorite episode and moment of SurvivorMan. Once he reels in that second fish and he's at a loss for words just says it all.

[@gabriellynch2764]

You're trying to survive somewhere where sailors were forced to turn to canabalism. The Franklin Expedition to find the northwest passage is one of my absolute favorite stories of humanity. The story is frickin haunting! Men with their ships trapped in ice for 2 years and then trying to hike out over the frozen ocean and then across tundra northern canada. Craziest story in our history.

[@Tardxan]

I felt like he definitely wasn't spending enough time thinking about food during the first 4 days. Its almost like he wants to wait until he's weak for the ultimate survival experience lol

[@MrKveite1]

He has all the food and medical help he need minutes away with a chopper and communication if he need it so he might as well make it look good when he makes the raw footage.

[@goodbyemr.anderson5065]

@@MrKveite1 what?!!! No help is not minutes away. And in strong arctic winds help is not even available. Whens the last time you went for a helicopter ride in 50 knot winds?? This man really puts himself in danger, which is also the reason he does not make these videos anymore. Well the danger, and because the lack of food for seven days was to hard on his body. Think about it, whens the last time you went even 24 hours without eating something? He really is, and was the real deal. So you watch your mouth when you start sellin Mr. Stroud short. The End.

[@MrKveite1]

@@goodbyemr.anderson5065 yes help is minutes away, 50 knot is no big deal for a chopper and they fly in that wind ALL THE TIME. and i was without food for 6 days straight just 5 weeks ago and I live in Norway and have arctic wind 365 days a year. Dont give me your crap pls...

[@NickSibz]

The OG survival legend. I remember watching this ep years and years ago and the fish moment is still just as good.

[@youngflood3191]

4 days no food. God gave him 4 fish. I cried. ❤️💯‼️

[@littlemac844]

Him catching the fish and eating them is my favorite segment of any Survivorman episode ever!!!

[@WhatsOnMyMind908]

Seriously don’t stop Les. You are a god

[@Wadaryu1000]

Good on you Les, thanks for posting - from Sydney, Australia.

[@thatsnutty4915]

Is laughing and just pure joy on his face when he catches food after being hungry and not having luck, it's just pure and I love it!

[@johnhammond4557]

Everyday after school I will do my homework right away and sit down and watch survivor man with my brothers, so many great memories watching Les.

[@nathanbabiuk6286]

In this episode, 2 things you almost never hear Les say.... im getting full!!! And I think its stopped raining!! All in one sentence.

[@fmg182]

This is amazing.. I felt so good for him when he finally caught a fish!! I was jumping and throwing punches in the air and shouting and clapping and smiling a lot.. Les Stroud, you are a super person. Thank you for uploading these (and for making 'em in the first place) ♥

[@skyblue2636]

The way you reacted to that first Arctic char bite, he was already in the frying pan. It was a text book landing, and then the celebration, loved it. But good eye to spot the narwhal driving them in, and getting back out there while the gettin' was good. And it was good. 😃👍

[@marginofsafety8467]

I love this one because he ends up gaining weight by the end. So fun to watch his genuine joy.

[@murph5290]

There's nothing better in life than seeing and hearing someone elses genuine happiness; that first fish illustrates that, and it's infectious.

[@speckledjim_]

"The actions carried out in this show are performed by a f*cking legend. Do not attempt to duplicate without expert supervision."

[@oliverlee9491]

I could hear the true joy in your laugh when you caught those fish!!!

[@thefishinglor6931]

This is the episode that started it all for me

[@kyyliel9256]

Love you Les, I've grown up watching your show and reading your books. You've given me such a good appreciation for the Earth and everything that we take for granted

[@coopersmulisha]

Thanks for making these public on your youtube lez been loving them. Hello from england :)

[@normajean7332]

i love your accent !

[@WhiteLavender425]

LMAOOOO when he quoted How the Grinch Stole X-Mas "1 man's toxic sludge is another man's potpourri"

[@barryiwashita6352]

4 days no food and finally catching fish…yup I’d be chuckling like a madman Les too 😂