The 6 Pieces of Gear That Keep Bear Grylls Adventure-Ready

Anna Heupel"I am a big fan of shoes that are zero drop and have a wide toe box," says Grylls. "I want my feet to be landing on the ground as naturally as possible." The rubber outsole is extra-grippy, a must in treacherous terrain.Read More: Best Trail Running ShoesIt’s the one piece of gym equipment Grylls requests wherever he films so he and his production crew can get their workouts in. This straightforward rack powers squats, presses, and pullups. Afterward, Grylls donates the equipment. "We’ve left squat racks with barbells all over the world," he says.Advertisement - Continue Reading BelowYeah, the shoe brand makes a featherweight, durable backpack. Side pockets stash water bottles, a cavernous main compartment holds tons of supplies, and there’s a laptop sleeve too.Read More: Best Backpacks for MenGrylls launched this supplement with the goal of well-rounded nutrition. It’s a blend of powderized protein, fiber, probiotics, and (in very Bear fashion) grass-fed organ meats.Read More: Best Supplements for MenAdvertisement - Continue Reading BelowThis watch is light on the wrist, corrosion-resistant, and super readable. Luminox’s support of multiple military charities sold Grylls, a former British special forces soldier, on the partnership.Read More: Best Watches for MenGrylls’s jackets take so much punishment, he sometimes replaces them mid-expedition. This tough shell comes lined with microfleece. Plus, seven pockets help stash gear.Charles Thorp is the Fitness and Reviews Editor at Men’s Health, where he shares the best product recommendations in gym equipment, recovery tools, supplements, and more. Following an early life in athletics, Charles became a NASM-certified trainer and began writing programs alongside the most respected coaches in the world. Since entering the world of fitness content, Charles has had the opportunity to learn from and train alongside high performance individuals from the NFL, UFC, NBA, Formula 1, CrossFit, US Olympics, and Navy SEALs. When he’s not writing about training programs or gear, he can be seen at the gym or in the wild, putting them to the test.