What is really worrying today is that anything not shrink wrapped from Tesco (Sainsbury, Morrison etc)is not recognized as food! We have become totally divorced from our surroundings. That is frightening! Bear Grylls is more of the showman. Ray Mears is quieter, and possible more relevant. Question - do we starve if there are no matches? Who of us today could light a fire without them? Who could really survive without the local superstore? The things portrayed in this DVD should be part of the education of all of us! Both Bear Grylls and Ray mears work to the same formula, that is, situations are contrived to illustrate survival techniques. Always remember - they have a film crew with them - you don't! The shop keeper at Tongue, Sutherland told me: "They think that they can go up Ben Hope with a pair of pumps and a mobile!" (that is, to call a helicopter if they get into difficulties). For the record, when I was on the top of Ben Hope, there was no signal. This DVD is undoubtedly a help in re-connecting with our surroundings!Read full review
If your thinking of buying this dvd, do it, you won't be disappointed, thoroughly enjoyable!
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You probably have already seen at least one of this series or one of the many others on the BBC if you enjoyed it you will enjoy this. Although the whole dvd is an easy watch, I do sometime wish there would be a little more time spent on detail i.e knots for the basha.
have been a fan of ray for years. tells a good story has a real passion for bushcraft. if your watching on blueray can be a bit focous funny at times but well worth a look see.
Ray's knowledge and skill is unmatched by far he is the sort of person this world needs a lot more of
Seldom seen one who is so enthusiastic about himself, his work and his surroundings. In one word; integrity. What he teaches could also be very useful when we run out of electricity, oil and well stocked supermarkets. Everytime i see this guy do his work i'm so fascinated by it. He really knows his stuff and presents it really well. I recommend this to everyone!
Picked up a few good tips for when I'm next out and about wild camping up in the Scottish Highlands and Islands.
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