As a survivalist, Bear Grylls has made it his mission to show people how to persevere everywhere from mountains and jungles to deserts and in sub-zero conditions. Bear often talks about his four life-saving priorities if faced with an emergency situation—and a simple way to remember them: “Please Remember What’s First” for Protection, Rescue, Water [...]
Bear Grylls is chief ambassador to the World Scout Organization, a global family of around 31 million Scouts in 216 countries and territories. He is also Chief Scout in the UK. And he’s part of a long line of scouts who have gone on to change the world: And just last week, actor and entrepreneur [...]
Bear Grylls has been in many life-or-death situations around the world, and he makes sure to bring some essential survival items that he can use in any situation on every trip. His survival kit is packed into a small tin that looks much like one that would contain mints or tobacco. “Prioritize portability,” writes Bear [...]
Hygiene is important in the wild – you don’t want to get any infections or infestations when you’re far from help – and keeping your teeth, mouth (and body!) clean is an important part of this. So what if you forgot or lost your toothbrush? If you don’t have one, you’ll need to find other [...]
Obviously, Bear Grylls is no stranger to freezing temperatures—having successfully climbed Everest and survived plenty of other extreme weather scenarios, he’s first to admit that cold climates are not to be messed with. Still, even if you’re exploring winter vistas from the heated comfort of your car, he has some sage advice to ensure your [...]
As a survivalist and adventurer, one of Bear Grylls’s most important, most-used skill is his ability to find or build a shelter in different environments. This is especially true in thick forests or jungle, when getting shelter from the elements is vital. You may need protection from heat, cold, rain, dangerous animals, and other hazards. [...]
Bear Grylls knows a thing or two about cold. At age 23, he was one of the youngest climbers ever to reach the summit of Mount Everest. He has also flown a paraglider high in the Himalayas, crossed the polar icecaps, slept in snow caves, climbed into crevasses, swum in icy water and explored ice [...]
Bear Grylls has traversed the icy Arctic, through hot deserts, up and down the world’s tallest peaks, and through thick jungles. One thing he knows is that having a map and compass are vital if you’re on an expedition or adventure and want to find your way. “Never depend on your GPS alone,” says Bear. [...]
