Survivorman Les Stroud Answers Survival Questions From Twitter | Tech Support | WIRED

[@cathywilliams1610]

As a non-survivalist, I also spend most of my time grovelling for food

[@Sharp26]

Lol

[@TeusTudor]

Almost spilled my food reading that, hahah.

[@terminallyonline5296]

It's the human experience.

[@megan_alnico]

Wow.. if you are a non-Survivor.. does that mean you're dead? Aaaahhh! Zombie KZbin commenters!

[@IntrovertCoder]

@@megan_alnico Big Brain time 😂😂😁😁

[@lightsoutisay]

Les Stroud is such an OG... unlike other popular survivalist shows, it was just him with no camera crew... truly impressive and way more high stakes!

[@ismaelesterada7003]

I liked when he would film himself walking into the distance the he would show how he had to walk all the way back to pick up his camera

[@x000s2]

Yup! this was definitely my favorite survivalist series.

[@stellapoulton9689]

Me and my mans were literally just talking about this omg

[@meowcula]

yeah he's the real deal.

[@Lowbattery86]

He has a crew (he has talked about this before). They are just not with him and filming him. They stay back but are there for safety reasons.

[@jackinthebox364]

I met him in my hometown which he had real-estate in of temagami Ontario at a gas station. Didnt believe it was him so I walked up and asked, "excuse me, does anyone ever say you look just like les stroud" he responded with "oh all the time, I hear he's a good looking man". Such a down to earth person ;)

[@eatwhatukiii2532]

That’s awesome

[@javrami4883]

I'd never heard anybody ever talk about Temagami so much until I got back into Survivorman. I've only been there once (for canoeing coincidentally), but it's really cool that he has ties there.

[@samsunguser3148]

He seems fun to talk to haha!

[@emilykelly5253]

He lives in temagami? Omg! I had no idea I drive through there all the time

[@PhilGillisDoctor]

No you didnt

[@CapnJigglypuff]

“She is 340 lbs and you are not.” JOKE’S ON YOU LES

[@MasterMatter]

You said the same thing my wife said, shes a big lady but not 300+ pounds hahahahahaha the bears always wins in one way or another, now I want to watch that movie with that John Glass fellow, ah The Revenant, great true story but you know the movie could never recreate that horrendous experience.

[@jerickodoggo9595]

Hahaha Nice. I thought of this very punchline. He set it up though. He should of said, "She is 340 lbs with 4 inch claws and teeth and you are not"

[@Entiox]

My first thought was "not since 2016, I've lost around 90 pounds since then."

[@reasonablerob6220]

@@Entiox Congratulations, dude! That's awesome.

[@ianstiehl1994]

@@jerickodoggo9595 You've never seen a 340 lb woman with fake nails, hair extensions, and a big mouth? Lemma invite you to my family reunion.

[@kououritan]

I wasn't initially interested in this topic but the accuracy with which he answers the actual questions instead of babbling about his own experiences disregarding the question like many people end up doing is absolutely beautiful.

[@ethansmith5952]

You have no validation in a conversation like this. Stfu

[@VillageTechnologies]

This is why he's literally one of the best in the world. And after two years of Covid lockdowns and things like ice storms which can take out the power grid, it's amazing more people don't prepare the basics.

[@purplepenguin43]

there are a lot of good survivalists out there, but most of them are quiet reserved hunting guides, fisherman, and a lot are just loners that like to be alone in the woods. not many people like that actually like to talk to a camera and be a public figure. most survivalists that you see in the popular media are just adrenaline/danger junkies with a camera that are basically filming a long format red-bull stunt. Les is one of the few that is both a good survivalist and a good filmmaker/public figure.

[@MIForrestguy]

He is a great storyteller that can stay on point

[@mixedveggies528]

Right after Hurricane Katrina, you put out a special about urban survival techniques and as a city dweller, those tips have always stayed with me. Luckily I've never used them, but things like drinking water out of the toilet tank, never breaking glass with your hands, cutting and using seatbelts as tethers...they are so simple but every time I see a movie where people do them wrong I want to scream! Also, my mom made an urban survival bag and we thought she was nuts but guess who had K N-95 masks in the house this March....

[@marcmiyamoto]

Lol

[@wrathofpaulii]

i remember that! I think that was more useful than the original survivorman

[@TheIronDuke9]

when you say "you" - are you talking to Les or are you talking to Wired?

[@ahmadalkhateeb1180]

@@TheIronDuke9 has to be Les

[@guruspubichair]

Bruh I have Crohns Disease, if I get lost in the woods I'm just gunna throw rocks at a bear until it eats me

[@KyleClements]

Last time I went backpacking, I brought a dollar store lighter with me. It rained. It wouldn't light. I found an old bic lighter sitting under a rock by the firepit, discarded by a previous camper. It lit. Hiking in the rain for 8 hours, only to not be able to build a fire when you get to the campsite is nobody's idea of a good time. Don't cheap out on gear.

[@thomasmusso1147]

Yep .. BIC .. the A - Z .. no other.

[@cashiscamping5126]

@@thomasmusso1147 zippo would like a word

[@hueco5002]

@@cashiscamping5126 I love my zippos but only for car camping. Their design is not air tight and the fuel will evaporate. It’s cool that you can put almost anything flammable in them...but their use hinges on you having access to a fuel supply. Go with the Bic or any other sealed lighter.

[@chuggon7595]

@@cashiscamping5126 I have a Zippo, love their design and history, with that said, it is a TERRIBLE lighter for anything survival related. A BIC lighter is the better, and cheaper option.

[@marquisdelafayette1929]

Bics last forever and can handle pretty heavy stuff. That’s why crackheads love bics vs cheap lighters.. 😉

[@Just_A_Dude]

12:00 - Cattail is the gift that keeps on giving. Since they grow in water, you find cattails and you've got food, water, tinder, and fibrous bulk for cordage and/or shelter all in one. If there's a sheltered overhang nearby, you're basically in a 5-star survival resort.

[@alkirk-ws4co]

They can also make great impromptu toothbrushes.

[@calebcarpenter421]

"Eat 'em both." That's when I knew he knows his stuff and I should pay attention.

[@ioiwut4874]

wish they included his thoughts on boredom. you really do need to keep busy. mental health in a survival situation is virtually as essential as physical health - arguably more-so. and i love his attitude. super positive but not in a cheesey way. wholesome without a sugar OD.

[@scallie6462]

I caught covid a couple weeks ago and it forced me into a period of self reflection and sobriety that I didnt know I needed until now. Giving yourself a goal, something to do, and a purpose is paramount to finding your self indetity.

[@randzopyr1038]

Depending on your skill level, you're probably not going to be bored until you get a system set up for water and food, and a shelter that is comfortable. And by that point you're more likely than not going to be rescued. Otherwise you're injured or have no skills, which likely means a slow death.

[@dustinmatthews1731]

Harmonica

[@ioiwut4874]

Harmonica and something to whittle with for those times you might not wanna announce your position lol

[@Mrclean431]

Well. Hes a guy so ....

[@AnonymousAkira]

Les: Fitness is important Rest of Us: Uh oh...

[@codycast]

Speak for yourself, fatty

[@superIBM1231]

codycast weight doesn’t determine fitness. Skinny people can CERTAINLY be very unfit as well as overweight people. Stroud is talking about muscle mass and stamina, not your weight

[@SheriffJoe420]

Bold of you to assume the rest of us are as fat as you Americans

[@atmywhitson]

@@SheriffJoe420 Bold of you to assume all Americans are fat.

[@superIBM1231]

Deputy well being as the us only ranks 12th in the world on obesity, with the United Kingdom and Mexico less than 10% away, it’s not unfair to assume the average non American viewer has a very similar likelihood of being obese as the average American viewer. I’m not a fan of America and American politics right now, but bashing their people on an issue most modern countries face gets us nowhere

[@ratdog9]

For anyone who is driving in winter, even in the city, or out of city limits, dress like you're going to walk. My dad's best advice. Even if it's just a coat with gloves and hat tucked in the sleeve, thrown into your trunk or backseat, and you think you wont need it. It never hurts to have and you'll thank yourself for having it when your car breaks down and you arent totally freezing and bound to your car-coffin. Dress like you're going to walk.

[@scotthill1600]

My parents always told me the same thing, Dress like you’re cars gonna break down and you gotta walk... even though we have triple A one time the snow was so bad and I slid off the icy road and my car got stuck. Luckily I had dressed warmly enough and my boy came and picked me up in his jeep

[@CitizenSnips69]

Some things I keep in my car kit: Power bank for jumping car/charging batteries Electric tire pump with car charger adapter Tire plug kit Blanket & towel + warm clothes & snow gloves Snow chains Flares Trauma kit for life threatening blood loss, includes shears & knife (and many other things like splints, chest seals, glass punch, antiseptics, etc) Water/food Flashlight+headlamp. Keep in mind it’s a sedan and I don’t offend or go into wilderness, this is mainly to survive overnight and get myself back on the road given my very limited knowledge of cars. Is also for car accidents. Recently had to use trauma kid for major blood loss of my dog, get yourself an IFAK. Look up skinnymedic on KZbin. The dog is ok but lost quite a bit of blood before we got to vet. What do you guys keep in your kit?

[@CitizenSnips69]

Also, a story. Was driving a rental car after my car was totaled in an accident. Got a flat on highway 20 between grass valley and highway 80, it is complete wilderness. It rained then snowed hard and got dark. Roads entirely frozen. Jacked up the car and went to change the tire. Lug nuts had security locks on them, and no key to be found. Tow truck almost couldn’t make it to me do to thick ice on roads, took about 4-5 hours to make it out. He was going to turn around, but decided to keep going one more mile when he found me. This is basically in the middle of the forest, no civilization for many many miles. Temperature was probably like 10 degrees F. The lesson I learned was that 3 standard flares are not enough. I now carry a backup set of LED ones. Imagine if I hadn’t had the sense to put my kit into the rental car! If you are taking a rental car, bring your kit!!

[@pepesylvia848]

My dad always had bottled water and a blanket in the car for this exact reason. You don't want to be cold, and you don't want to be thirsty. Everything else is fairly tolerable.

[@MatthewFrazierr]

That was probably before your dad owned a cellphone

[@EricSwanson1]

I was in prison for 11 years. Watching Les Stroud on tv helped me escape my reality and go somewhere else for a little bit. Love this guy.

[@Multipeasoup2]

Glad you made it out. Enjoy your new found freedom.

[@jojomojo6569]

The only way forward is up my man, best of luck to you 🌼

[@EricSwanson1]

@@Multipeasoup2 thank you. Freedom is a beautiful thing.

[@EricSwanson1]

@@jojomojo6569 thank you. Forever forward and on to better things.

[@anestisxatzis9089]

what did you do?

[@davidsantiagotate7380]

I have so much respect for Les. So many people have let us down, been revealed to be disingenuous, but it’s really hard not to trust him. There’s no BS with him and you can tell

[@peanut9560]

To be honest it annoys me how much and how many people underestimate cars in a survival situation.I have seen some survival movies where their car breaks down and they just leave it. Looking at the thing itself, it’s a shelter you don’t have to build and I think a pretty good one because they often have cushions, good for sleeping, it’s also fairly strong and have usually some indirect insulation. Also you drive on the road, meaning you will have it beside the road, obviously people pass by the road and could help. Also you can just fit lots of stuff inside.

[@valenz1234]

Les Stroud ended up abandoning his car in Norway, though that was a special situation.

[@SomeGuy4245-f1v]

I had to carve my own spoon. Went hiking, brought everything I needed. Knife, water, food, cooking stove, small survival kit (self made). I was five miles in before I realized I forgot a spoon.

[@benshaer2640]

Coincidentally, I have 24 bottles of wine in my car survival kit.

[@dartraandersonii4605]

Broke: Bear Grylls Woke: Les Stroud

[@Hanashibi]

@@dartraandersonii4605 That makes no sense.

[@Matty80822]

@@Hanashibi funny, to me it reads as one guy is giving real survival tips and the other isn't.

[@Varsocona]

No soup for you.

[@Perforated611]

One thing I've added to my hiking kit is a small bottle of isopropyl, it serves as a wound disinfectant, rust remover, and is also flamable which helps get fires going in the wet.

[@natfoote4967]

I prefer 190 proof Everclear. It has an additional use.

[@kh628]

​@@natfoote4967 I suspect you're joking a bit, but seriously, if you had a mouth wound you could more safely use ethyl alcohol (drinking alcohol) to disinfect the inside of your mouth and not worry if you swallow some by accident.

[@sethdusith6093]

@@kh628 but can you get drunk off it? Checkmate

[@bubba200874426]

@@sethdusith6093 yes.

[@dustinc1289]

@@kh628 I'm sure we are all drinking alcohol to help with a mouth wound lol.

[@adamwoodbeck3798]

Coincidentally, I have 24 bottles of wine in my car survival kit.

[@adamwoodbeck3798]

@@sparkyphantom92 Yes

[@royisabau5]

@@mr.mackey6012 ugh what is it about KZbin that makes dumbasses think they alone know the one truth that needs to be shared w/ the world

[@garconharts8801]

Didn’t expect Les to use Wine bottles as a unit of measurement

[@adamwoodbeck3798]

@@garconharts8801 I think this confirms he knows his audience.

[@brenton2561]

Mmmm... Trunk wine😋

[@vanderleende9032]

Someone asked this man who eats rotting meat and maggots if he disinfects his hands before handling meat in the wilderness

[@breazy832]

Oh really is that what happens? I was wondering what those words he was saying in this video meant, thanks!

[@mikeximenez5285]

After handling meat *

[@vanderleende9032]

@@mikeximenez5285 Whichever! Its equally hilarious both ways

[@haruki4k]

yeah... especially when your body is in a weak condition. eating rotting meat is literally knocking on death's door.

[@mr.pavone9719]

3:00 ALWAYS carry a lighter and a small pocket knife. Those two things will get you out of so many jams.

[@schlobopoin6348]

Less Stroud? But I want more Stroud!

[@acek2016]

Haha yes

[@drewmerrall980]

Then subscribe to his channel.

[@spartan7983]

@@drewmerrall980 you missed the joke my friend

[@spartan7983]

Good joke lol

[@breazy832]

His brother Mor was mauled by a bear when they were amateurs. He doesn't like to talk about it but in the interview he talked about it he mention it was what made him who is today.

[@Quintinia]

re: car survival kit, keep in mind that cars can get super hot in the summer! Beware of any items that will melt or fall apart in extreme heat.

[@atree9284]

I’m commenting just so this gets seen by more people

[@ytreece]

I have a completely different kit for winter vs summer. But you’re right. My summer trail mix doesn’t have any chocolate in it 😂. Biggest things for me in summer is the battery charger/air compressor and gas. I live in WY in the Rockies so I have a pretty extensive emergency kit in the car.

[@eatwhatukiii2532]

Or EXPLODE while you’re driving down the highway, sending you into a crazy startled swerve, like a bottle of wine or soda, LOL. “Sorry officer, my survival kit ‘sploded and I thought I was under attack!”

[@howtohuman6903]

As someone who lives in the mountains in california..yes yes yes. This winter it got down to about 17° at night. This summer it got up to 101° so far and we're just getting started. My car holds heat like crazy and we dont have working A/C right now so our trips are miserable but I keep a gallon of water in the car at all times. What I keep it in changes. That water has been more than useful. The types of snacks, meds, etc that I keep change too. Most meds expire or dont function properly if stored for a few days or more above 90°. So I become far more reliant on peroxide and gauze, and peppermint tea or ginger ale sodas. Fortunately I havnt had any emergencies but ive avoided several by being prepared.

[@breazy832]

Like babies

[@schnieti]

He has a captivating personality.

[@BeautyBanter]

He really does.

[@Phillipx90]

I don’t like him. But funny how views are different

[@bessiehorton8602]

Les, you're an absolute legend. Your show is still the best survival show.

[@PhilhellenicAgori]

He canadian

[@boomshakalaka415]

His whole life are literally Life Pro Tips (LPT). 💡🙏

[@jakekunz5168]

This man had me entranced when I was a kid. Part of the Golden Era of Discovery Channel. I feel like kids don’t even know what that is now.

[@hayemofackel]

That's the first interviewee I've ever heard say hes grateful for the questions. What a guy

[@JoshHennings]

Grew up watching his shows with my dad. Always cool to go back and watch them again

[@BillyHarden]

The people who were asking about tooth brushing .... and disinfecting your hands after handling raw meat. You really don't understand what "Survival situation" means. ......

[@queenjeski591]

but raw meat is icky uwu

[@Kostantinho]

some people think "Survival situation" means "vacation" :D

[@SnailHatan]

@@queenjeski591 it is. There is a reason we learned to wash and cook our food

[@magnolianame8818]

@@SnailHatan yes but there isn't soap and whatnot when you're in the middle of nowhere trying not to die so its important to know how to do without those luxuries.

[@SeraphsWitness]

I was wondering, how does Les charge his iPhone and heated blanket while in a survival situation?

[@caeruleas]

Les, you're an absolute legend. Your show is still the best survival show.

[@photografiq_presents]

sageosaka 9 months ago 100% agreed artyfm 8 months ago 100% copied this post word for word Nude Nut 1 second ago @artyfm 100% copied this post word for word

[@bigsteve6729]

Ed Stafford is better but less known (you're welcome)

[@nollypolly1869]

I love this guy. Our national treasure! No question is beneath him, he's courteous and a natural teacher. I wish more of these Q&A's were with people like him.

[@tazweiss7970]

@3:15 - A habit I developed in the army. When I'm out in the field, I have a BIC lighter in every pocket and in every pouch and compartment of my rucksack. Every lighter I have, is either red, yellow, or orange. I know that if I get lost in the woods, I can light fires for years without worry.

[@tauriusmagnamus3281]

The longest I've gone without food(zero food) for 32 days. Strange thing was, I was always thirsty. I know it was due to my body breaking down my own tissues to survive, but it was still something I did not expect.

[@Jennyfisch]

So basically your body was eating itself? Sounds like fun! What situation were you in?

[@jaketoffen2454]

Why did you go that long without eating ?

[@clockworkkirlia7475]

@@Jennyfisch You've hit the nail on the head there. I've never gone without food for anything *like* that long, never more than a day (all due respect to Taurius for getting through that)... However, I have been stationary for months on end due to illness and it feels *awful* when your muscles decide that they're more useful as ingredients than as muscles. It feels like there's something gnawing at your life force, assuming that your life force is centred in your legs (which, being a skier, didn't feel all that far off). Also, maybe goes without saying, but Taurius is, as far as I'm aware, *not* representative of most people's physiology. Three weeks is the traditional time limit; I don't know what the survival rate is for eleven days further but I don't think it'd be high. Again, just major respect for the kind of psychological strength it takes to keep going in amongst that, though I know it might not have felt that way at the time.

[@Melissa-wx4lu]

Autophagy. usually revs into high gear after day 3. (or after 24 hours if you start fasting while already in ketosis) your body is basically eating itself. I've seen autophagy do amazing things for lose skin and skin tags.

[@InsularEntropy]

That is what happens when your body produces ketones.

[@elenakennedy5725]

Take two lighters at least! One goes in your pocket, one goes in your pack in a ziploc. I usually end up with three or four spread through my kit.

[@UbiDoobyBanooby]

And flint/magnesium sticks just in case something happens to them all. You never know. Lighters can be fragile. Those F/M sticks hold up a lot better. And some kindling in a handkerchief in your pocket. The handkerchief holds it all in a bundle and your body heat drys any moisture out of it. Even grass that looks dry will often not start on fire. But after a couple hours in your pocket walking through the woods it’s good to go.

[@bugsmith9751]

@@UbiDoobyBanooby the issue with taking a fero rod is that most people dont know how to use them, they can last a long time, and are very reliable if you do know how to use it right, but a lot of people will struggle to get a fire going with one

[@UbiDoobyBanooby]

@@bugsmith9751 yeah only bring it if you know. But you’d learn if it came down to it lol!

[@bugsmith9751]

@@UbiDoobyBanooby you could learn, i taught my self how to use one on my own, all i can say is that if your learning on the go when your lost in the woods, it might be a few days without fire, and you may have trouble replicating what you did to get the fire started the first time

[@100GTAGUY]

@@bugsmith9751 the biggest mistake people make is buying survival gear, putting it into a kit, and right into their car or pack or up on a shelf without actually practicing how to use any of it at all.

[@adamhlj]

I wonder how everyone felt for asking all these questions like 7 years ago and finally getting a response this year.

[@ashwee9053]

Omg i didn't even notice that 😂😂 i hope they're excited lol

[@spicyshizz2850]

Lmaoo wowww

[@NBSV1]

For a survival kit I think everybody has to start somewhere. So, buying an off the shelf kit can be a good start and other than buying the most expensive one people who are starting don’t always know what’s good and what’s not. To me you may as well buy a kit and then just use what’s in it as you learn and gain the skills to use the tools. Then you can find what you like and don’t and be able to make better choices so you can put your own kit together. One thing to consider is also that some off the shelf kits come with a really nice case. Might be worth buying the kit for the case when you get your own kit together.

[@christopher9000p]

"Don't wipe your butt with a cactus" Serious survival tip right there.

[@WanderingWriter]

And don't drink the cactus juice

[@kirbit475]

@@WanderingWriter actually it’s a good source of water and nutrients

[@WanderingWriter]

@@kirbit475 i was trying to make an avatar reference

[@almVancouver]

If I ever get lost in the woods, my biggest hope of survival is that Les Stroud comes along ;)

[@VRnamek]

good luck trying to eat him

[@skydiamsteam6005]

Geroge Gammon Geroge why are you so blurry? You better download that patch

[@tonkabear2369]

Loved watching Survivor Man. Glad to see he is still around.

[@realtonysolo]

The show is up for free on his KZbin channel.

[@hkr667]

I once didn't eat for 4 weeks. I was surprised how little I was hungry. Pretty much went away after a day and a half. The biggest downside was starting again after; my stomach was so sensitive any solid food made me puke at first.

[@helin4397]

Why didn’t you eat?

[@hkr667]

@@helin4397 Medical problems.

[@Edude117]

Yeah, gotta watch out for refeeding syndrome after really long periods of starvation. That might’ve been responsible for your nausea after reintroducing food into your life.

[@prielknaaphofnar.9754]

Eating food after fasting for long periods of time is really risky. You could die. Start off small. You don't want to be the person that made it out only to die at the welcome back buffet.

[@silviacarter7736]

Les, you're an absolute legend. Your show is still the best survival show.

[@thesausage351]

I’ve got to say, Bear Grylls is really good to watch, but going back now to 2008, I was in hospital having spinal surgery and I pretty much watched Survivorman the entire time I was in there. I really really enjoyed it, and Les is great to watch, and incredibly smart.

[@charliec5449]

Bear Grylls is a fake. He and his crew stayed at hotels during the filming of Man vs. Wild. He also takes unnecessary risks and something "real" surviving doesn't require in most cases.

[@jayceewedmak9524]

If you need one (1), bring two (2). Example - two (2) ways to start a fire - can be two (2) Bic (or lighter of your choice) lighters or one (1) Bic and a ferro rod or flint/steel. Get out there, stay safe and enjoy!

[@sageosaka]

Les Stroud is such an inspirational and pragmatic survivalist. To this day, after all the craze of tv survival shows (of which his was way before most of) his still is one of the most informational and realistic.

[@ztgregg]

Lmao the way he said "he OR SHE" was exactly like in the james acaster bit

[@KunigasSuvirintojas]

Thats true

[@jhokvir2167]

Didn’t expect Les to use Wine bottles as a unit of measurement

[@stich21]

Watch his directors commentary. He usually has a glass while giving behind the scenes details. It’s amazing.

[@steelbear2063]

I would make a joke about Americans using anything but metric system, but he's Canadian. Although if Canadians use Imperial then it works out

[@robinsuj]

@@steelbear2063 If I remember correctly, Canada uses both

[@frigginjerk]

@@robinsuj The standard unit of liquid measurement in Canada is two-fours of Molson, but Les is his own man.

[@OviWanKeno9i]

@@robinsuj Canada is all metric, but some people are used to imperial for some stuff because we deal with American industry and use American products often. Older people tend to favour the imperial system for some things. Also things like construction materials typically use inches and feet.

[@memeju1ce]

all of this was awesome except when he describes money as just a roadblock. a lot of us can’t just drop everything and go on an adventure, but the other tips he gave were genius! i never would’ve thought this stuff, what a neat guy :D

[@willmollard9078]

My guy you need to rewatch it because that was literally part of his point.

[@bluelagoon1980]

​@willmollard9078 following his advice if you rent an apartment and have a car payment is a funny way of saying I'm cool with being homeless and massively in debt with ruined credit.

[@LoneIgadzra]

I had never heard of Les Stroud before he appeared on Wired and GQ videos. Immediately drawn in because he obviously knows his stuff.

[@CptEngage]

Les Stroud is got my respect for life. His survival shows are the best. The way he films them ALONE and BEAUTIFUL with a right feeling to it is amazing. Rewatching all episodes of Survivorman every few years

[@ToolforOffice]

Canada, you should have a les stroud holiday

[@nmac3718]

We should change new yrs if we all survive 2021

[@youtubecensorseverythingIsay]

Our crime minister is more likely to celebrate chinese new year than any of our fellow Canadian's achievements

[@breazy832]

Holiday for what? Does anyone in Canada even have a job? I always just thought it was snow and eskimos and syrup

[@moireth1460]

Les Stroud looks like Survivalist Patrick Stewart now - I love it. Watching Survivorman when I was younger provided some solid positive key memories i had forgotten about - finding his youtube channel (Surivorman - Les Stroud) really brought those back at a time they are needed more than ever.

[@RootedHat]

7:20 Aaah so the Tay Zonday technique

[@adamemac]

Speaking of their respective TV shows only, Les is the real deal! Unlike the other guy, he's actually alone in whatever environment they would put him in, and without the benefit of a camera crew.

[@donpauliewalnuts]

Well thats not true🤣 Edit: guys it was a joke saying animals and bugs r outside so he's never alone calm down lol

[@adamemac]

@@donpauliewalnuts How so?

[@maxiepattie85]

You are what is wrong with the world.... Yeah you! Unlike the other guy 😂

[@Foreversouth0]

@@donpauliewalnuts bear grills always had a camera crew. Les was always by himself start to finish and he had to make the film himself

[@donpauliewalnuts]

@@adamemac bc there is animals outside too and bugs 😂😂😂

[@ThePhoenixw68]

Been following Les Stroud since he was on the discovery channel (when it was educational and informative). I like him because he tells it as it is and his down to earth nature.

[@100GTAGUY]

Yeah discovery is almost like a pseudoscience themed MTV style reality show channel now lol.

[@juneclark263]

Anything Les Stroud does is so what people need to see, he's so straight forward and honest and open!!

[@ette_ca]

The vehicle survival items not mentioned that are always overlooked are a tire compressor and jumper cables!! I'm stumped by how many people don't have these! I also live in Canada and I'm one of the only people I know who keeps a blanket in her car. What are you going to do if you break down in the middle of nowhere in -30? You won't have any car heat. You'd freeze to death so fast!

[@midnightlightthevamp]

And a couple tire patches! It'll get you at least to the next stop or somewhere with more traffic, especially if more than just one of your tires goes.

[@SILVERF0X13]

They also make little packs that can jump your battery for you. If you are gonna be in a remote area, one of those would likely be more useful than just having cables.

[@nameless76mozwhaz9]

Les has been a hero of mine for decades already. You can't get more badass than a camera crew-less Les in any outdoor situation.

[@phredbookley183]

"Well she's asking it in all caps so..." That's when I just can't stop smiling. Hehe

[@thomasmusso1147]

Maybe she can't find the Caps Lock Key .. or .. hasn't got her glasses with her.

[@certiffied]

I thought about it before he said it, then he went back and corrected himself by shouting! Was dying!

[@adamemac]

When it comes to toilet paper: Moss = good Poison Ivy = bad Got it. Thanks, Les. 👍

[@Jennyfisch]

According to QI a live goose makes pretty good toilet paper.

[@Nicolas-gu2jt]

Tbh you don't really need toilet paper most times

[@cpbbailz]

@@Nicolas-gu2jt snow works pretty well too

[@A0A4ful]

Don't forget, he also said, "Cactus, never!"

[@brandoncarson905]

@@Jennyfisch A blue whale works too

[@grigsby1692]

I remember watching Les as a kid with my dad. What a legend

[@SplendidFellow]

"How can you afford to live for a year in the woods?" 😂 It's FREE

[@SILVERF0X13]

Presumably you would still want your apartment/house to be there when you get back though. If you rent I suppose you could put all of your belongings in your car or just save up enough for storage, but if you have a house, you are kinda locked down into making sure you have the money to keep paying mortgage.

[@donpauliewalnuts]

Bruh I have Crohns Disease, if I get lost in the woods I'm just gunna throw rocks at a bear until it eats me

[@nicolainielsen7700]

UC here. With you on that one.

[@donpauliewalnuts]

@@nicolainielsen7700 ya it sucks I got uc also and I'm that the point rn where getting out of bed makes my abdomen feel pain like never before

[@Jennyfisch]

I don't have Crohns Disease and I would do that anyway.

[@jennagrace1534]

That would actually probably scare the bear away... sorry.

[@renafarted9075]

Ha ha I hear ya

[@macn_cheeze]

Les is a living legend. I have the utmost respect for him and his career.

[@J.5.M.]

Les is the best. Keep these coming

[@TheMattJacks]

Im really glad Les is doing his thing on a bigger scale again. Love him.

[@danielschmaderer]

Les is a legend and definitely my all time favorite survivalist.

[@therugburnz]

I'm not a survivalist in the prepper way but I used to travel quite a bit as a one night stand musician. The car(van) survival kit has literally saved my life once and modern literally two more times. Take items to stay warm at night. In the traveling musician business you might be in burning Arizona on Tuesday and the Dakotas Thursday night. Water, Sleeping Bag, Navy or Army Wool blankets a few bic™ lighters to start, then high fat potted meat & crackers. NO CONTRABAND LIKE POT OR GUNS EVER, or you will miss that high paying wedding or big OR use all the money to bail the bassist out of jail on Monday. Edit: Never missed a gig.

[@mr13579100]

"Eat them both" I mean...i guess if in that situation i wouldn't be picky

[@gnarthdarkanen7464]

Well, to be fair, he did NOT tell you not to cook it. Cooked, it's more than "probably" safe. When you're down to wondering IF you're ever going to eat again, you'd best not be picky about it. It's actually not as horrible (cooked at least) as it seems... Just try not to think too much about it at the time. ;o)

[@midesti]

Our ancestors definitely did eat things like that.

[@gnarthdarkanen7464]

@@midesti OH yes... How else did they discover the deliciousness of all things "fermented"??? I mean, not to be patronizing, but what else would the ancients mean by "fermented" anyways? It's rotted partially or completely... It's just a question of which exact microbes were primarily responsible for the "rot". ;o)

[@midesti]

@@gnarthdarkanen7464 Anthropologists have been studying this for a while. Here's a good recent summary: www.paleoanthro.org/media/journal/content/PA20170044.pdf

[@gnarthdarkanen7464]

@@midesti Thanks... I'll check it in depth later (when I'm not two shades of bug-eyed... lolz... long day)... I've been studying fermentation for about a decade off and on (more hobby than for a thesis)... ;o)

[@alecwhitehawk5449]

13:56 The question in the title.

[@jyeprice9382]

We love you man. Thank you so much for teaching us how to be survivalists. You would not believe how much just thinking of you has helped me out in the bush. I live in australia and particularly love your thriving experience in aus you did such a good job. The people of our first nation would have been proud. Thank you your content is and was before its time such an influencer before they became lame af. ❤

[@alexandrospapadopoulos5060]

Dude trust me .. cougars can be VICIOUS . ( especially after 50 )

[@clanpsi]

One of the coolest dudes, and he's Canadian!

[@chadfalardeau5396]

Thats why

[@chadfalardeau5396]

@@Psyminds yes, the cold weather makes us mellow, we need the energy to stay warm.🥶😉

[@TeusTudor]

I can never get enough of Les and his knowledge!

[@laurac86]

I used to LOVEEEE watching Survivorman!!!!! Les Stroud is the man!!!!!

[@realtonysolo]

The show is up for free on his KZbin channel.

[@laurac86]

@@realtonysolo - Oh cool thank you!! I don’t have a cable or even a TV for that matter so that’s perfect for me!!

[@natalieneal5496]

As an Ontarian, I was so surprised but pumped to hear you mention us!

[@willo7734]

Les Stroud is one of the coolest people around. His survival shows were always the most realistic.

[@rathernotsay8185]

For those of you who don’t know, Les has an amazing KZbin channels Weird that it wasn’t plugged

[@Big-Government-Is-The-Problem]

in regards to the Toilet Paper question, in the USA the "MULLEN" plant is the best TP. its a large leafy plant with tiny velvet soft hairs on it. its great as TP, and it also has quite a few medicinal properties if its turned into tea, eaten, or dried and smoked, but ive only ever used it at TP. just bring a roll of TP with the carboard tube taken out and compress it. dont rely on trying to find plants lol.

[@Fuzzy_Spork]

Okay, my car survival container is now full of 24 bottles of wine. I'm good for any situation. Thanks, Les! :D

[@isaacgleeth3609]

Alcohol is a diuretic, so unless you got a good supply of water on-hand, you're just hastening a probable death by thirst.

[@sshlept8070]

I grew up around hunting, but was too rebellious to want to partake. Les Stroud introduced me to the idea of just wanting to be out in the woods. I didn't want to hunt, but for some reason, as a young teen, I wanted to spend a whole weekend out in the woods. I never went that far, but I started to spend a lot of time outside, looking for hidden spots that get overlooked. Steve Rinella, combined my love of the outdoors with hunting and my love of wildlife. These two guys collectively have created another branch of morally sound hunters and/or supporters of nature, that will continue on for decades. If I have a son, I'll let him make his decisions, but not without trying to instill the love of natute that Stroud and Rinella instilled in me.

[@142vids]

Those 2013 questions finally answered after a whopping 7 years!!

[@iowafarmboy]

On the fire one, he didn't mention that for the show, he often just wants to show different ways to start a fire should you be in the woods without a lighter.

[@TheAkashicTraveller]

Ray Mears did in his show. Always bring a lighter and some bicycle inner tube.

[@scallie6462]

@@TheAkashicTraveller whats the inner tube for???

[@TheAkashicTraveller]

@@scallie6462 you can light it on fire, not pleasant but it works

[@scallie6462]

@@TheAkashicTraveller ahhh that makes sense. I guess a little will go a long way. Like burning tires

[@lindah6954]

I took the Marine survival. The first thing we had to make was a wooden cup. Then a bowl and spoon.

[@Stellar001100]

"Advice on doing a great canada trail?" *Explosion in the background* "JUST DO IT"

[@johnoutside84]

You could see his excitement at that one.

[@NateLeePhillips]

Talking about car survival, one tip: whenever you regularly inflate your other 4 tires, always inflate your spare. I had to put my spare on once, but it was also flat, so I completely ruined the rim of the spare.

[@charliec5449]

My favorite survival show is Survivorman. My favorite episodes are the Australian Outback, Canadian Artic, and Artic Tundra. I also like the one in the South Pacific, not because it was hard survival, but how you easily gathered what you did. It looked more like thriving, not surviving and I liked that. I can no longer get the shows on TV, so I watch them on KZbin. Les, you're not only great in these shows, but also a very good musician, singer and author. Looking forward to your new projects.

[@invox9490]

Duct tape. A must have item on any survival kit. 😬

[@faizfuad8361]

duct tape.

[@joshpepin7257]

“You don’t wanna wipe your butt with a Cactus plant” Similar story, while my cousin was in the Marines he sat on a cactus

[@steelbear2063]

Semper Oof

[@gnarthdarkanen7464]

My cousin did the same thing, except for the Marines part... ;o)

[@amilyaaa9425]

He looked like popeye when he was doing his breathing 🤣

[@melkmelo8448]

He did 😂

[@KuyaHandyKap]

the "car survival kit" is the best one les discussed. same reason why i have one which supplies good for a week in my van, along with blankets, socks, a change of clothes, sleeping bag.

[@reuniteireland]

Les Stroud is simply the best. Really wish they would bring survivorman or something similar back with him. Just can't get enough!

[@Nimisum]

"Survivalist Support"! 😆 Great video as always WIRED!

[@MCapo-kb9bx]

The most LEGIT survivalist ever!!! a worldwide treasure.

[@wolfman-up7dh]

I have so many good memories of watching Survivorman on a nice relaxing day.

[@David-yh5po]

Thank you for all you have done and all you still do for all. I kinda wonder how this has affected your body in the long term? Thank again

[@Pinchington]

Love you bud! You look like if Patrick Stewart was a laid back art teacher :D I mean that in the best way

[@azazel3398]

This dude is at Jackie Chan levels of cool by now. Supreme chad

[@chumark54]

Great info. I have a question: I understand that in a survival situation, you can't be a picky eater; if all available is rotten meat you just have to eat it. But first, is there a way to "process" it to make it safer? Cause rotten meat indeed has bacteria that can kill you. Second, eating rotten things, at least for me, will get me food poisoning (I've experienced that more than once). Won't that make my situation worse? So, a related question: what to do in a survival situation if you have diarrhea?

[@nickp.2432]

The one and only OG! Thanks for all you have shared, showed, taught the masses!

[@JZilla69]

thanks for the video. i was with ya there when you said not to hesitate, to just do it and go but before i made it out you said to make a lot of lists and get it all focused in. i didnt know what you meant by that. it caused some real hesitation.

[@santiv4]

i dont even get how that’s supposed to solve the inevitable homelessness once you’re done roughing it

[@Phcx-_-]

the REAL SURVIVORMAN. bear grylls is literally a death sentence, if you did half of the things bear done you would die half the time he would be in a hotel room. les is real as it gets man

[@ThePhoenixw68]

Half his situations are staged for shock ratings. Les dont get the recognition because the m.o. of his shows arent for shock value, theyre irl situations.

[@Edude117]

Les is a legend. Truly a master of his craft. Massive respectz

[@bugsmith9751]

little note on what bear did, a lot of people in the british military will stand by nearly everything he says in it, because he was actually trained how to survive situations like that, and even did, the reason he didnt actually go through it all in the show was because he didnt actually need to go through it entirely to explain what to do, much like how when teaching some one how to bake bread or hammer a nail, you dont have to bake an entire loaf or build an entire house

[@hititdj]

Why do people always bash Bear? Les is better than Dave & Cody, better than even Ray Mears, Les Stroud is the best, the fact that he spends 7 days alone, he just does it for real and he did this alone survival thing way before his show

[@reckless3776]

A ton of these questions were posted like 8 years ago, imagine getting a response that much later 😂

[@DavinStewart]

14:35 Sphagnum moss can be found in most of the US if you know where to look. Low lying areas with lots of moisture, certainly peat bogs will have lots of it.