My favourite bit was when he was challenged to wrestling by some tribe or other in Africa. After reluctantly accepting, Mears (very skilled in judo) promptly wipes the floor with the tribal champion...queue awkward silences all round.
@@user-ko3tv7jl2r Brilliant! Thanks for that anecdote. I’ll have to look it up. Good old Ray! Top man, without a shred of ego flapping in the wind (unlike some survival presenters!)
My daughter (a shy child) joined the Army Cadets at 16, within weeks she came bursting out of her shell and acquired real confidence it was amazing to see, she absolutely loved it.
Same with me when I was young . I was on the Duke of Edinburgh course. I went to New Zealand, Chile, and West Africa. Made great friendshis to this day
Yes he's brilliant and I'd rather be out in the bush with him than Bear Grylls who is a complete bumbling idiot. The only thing wrong with the Duke of Edinburgh's award is the Duke of Edinburgh.
@@DCI-Frank-Burnside I think Nigel's points is that there can be so much focus on global climate change that not enough is focused on our local environment protections such as woodland protection and protecting fish stocks.
@@bushcat274 nothing better than sleeping in my hammock in the woodland on a summer evening. No need for tarp or net, such a great way to blend in at night.
Do you remember the chap he was with who tried to make a sort of bread or hard tack from the pith of bull rushes and it went very, very grey?! Poor chap!
@@crispindry2815 Thanks for your input on what I know. Your comment has been proven to be invaluable to me. I shall never forget you ❤ Thank you again for coming ❤ 🙏
Strange given that Gb 'News' and 'knowledge' are usually mutually exclusive and they rely instead on creating division, hatred, fear and resentment with rhetoric.
@@HueyLewisRocks says the leftist speading hate and division. No respect for people who can't trust their own eyes and ears to make an informed decision, just a tragic little troll.
@@onetwo-in4mh Well you said it, you trust your own "own eyes and ears" .... lol. Not being a student of psychology you won't have any clue how untrustworthy our perceptions are are you would know better. Luckily for us, the people who matter to us, the actual experts, don't trust their perception, they use more intelligent ways to come to conclusions.
@@HueyLewisRocks It doesn't matter how nice and pleasant the conversation is, there is always a screeching leftist stinking up the comments section. If you ever do trust your own eyes and ears Ray mentions the healing effects nature has on mental health. Go for a walk in a forest and then decide whether leaving unwanted comments on youtube is a good use of your time.
@@onetwo-in4mh I don't form opions from what I've 'seen and heard' because I understand the problem with our perceptions, that's you that does fucking stupid things like that. Come back when you can base conclusions on a rational basis.
Absolutely brilliant news. I've grown up with Ray's Bushcraft series and i do think he is the best at his game. A very calming charm without all the overhype that Grills lays down. Look forward to watching him very soon.
This is the only man I could welcome in Neil Oliver’s place for a week or two! Great choice! He always has something intriguing or improving or entertaining to share with the audience. He gets handsomer every year!
Mr Mears has been a positive influence in my life since Tracks back in the nineties, he's the only person I have traveled to listen to, and had the privilege of meeting. It warms my heart to hear that we will have the benefit of his company.
The comments about the Burma are interesting, people watching this may not be particularly into military history but read about the Burma campaign, it is extraordinary and about extraordinary tenacious people from Britain Nepal and India. Victory from almost certain defeat, tenacity in spades, and improvisation. I think it is the finest campaign the British ever fought anywhere. The men who fought it must never be the forgotten army.
Great to watch and Ray is spot on when he says how much influence youth organizations such as the scouts can have on the development of our young people
@@quentinnewark2745 The technique is called ponassing. If you google it you'll understand the methods involved, but essentially the twigs or sticks used are freshly cut and green, so not readily flammable. It's undoudtedly the best way to cook a salmon too.
@@psychostude great tip, I can see pictures, its not direct flame on wood, but enough proximate heat to cook the fish, I see how that would work, will try it this week with fresh fish from fishmonger.
I live in Vietnam where they still have conscription . I see these young men and Women running at 6 o’clock in the morning doing their training , there’s practically no obesity here . After doing their 2 or 3 years they come out fit healthy and extremely polite . Drugs ,violence , and crime is very low . Totally different than what you have today in the UK .
"That generation" was indeed tough. Thank God that they were. Ray Mears, taught by his Judo Sensei has to be tough and it has rubbed off on him. Great to see him. "You're obviously quite good at it" says Nigel. lol . Lovely.
Good on Ray. The last few sentences is what everyone in this country is thinking. It's time to forcibly remove those woke eco-warriers from the roads. If they love trees so much, they won't mind being buried under one.
I always found Ray Mears woodcraft tips to be things you could actually go and do. Bear Grylls was fun but only applicable if you were being chased by Russian spies across a glacier and you were prepared to eat moose eyeball and suck water from the fur of a dead mountain lion.
Ray Mears is an old school gentleman,with great morals and integrity.. something that is seriously missing in today's society. People like Ray are a dying breed.
My little bro went to a new scouts. It had girls in it, they looked scruffy with jeans and the leaders didn't know how to fold a flag. Unfortunately it's been diluted.
@@lindaholland4896 well. Like you, I had so much fun and friendship in the brownies, guides, then land rangers. Camping under canvas was so good..it taught us how to survive in the countryside,, go wooding, cook on a fire, pitch a tent and survive in pouring rain, dig Lats and umpteen other things too..like camp fire songs at night, riding a tractor, square lashing and great comradeship. I’m sad that many young people don’t get this opportunity anymore. None of my children showed any interest in joining, and I suppose it’s just a different outlook in the way young people are encouraged to live but the DOE award scheme is a great idea, but tough and may not suit all young people.
Ray Mears has had the most positive influence on my life - by far - out of anyone I've seen from TV. To get a true greener future, we'd do better to listen to the bushcraft community than extinction rebellion.
Ray has said that we’ll struggle to survive the effects of climate change and has warned against the consequences of ignoring it. Are you willing to listen?
@@matthenley3886 I'm willing to listen to Ray mears yes. And others in the bushcraft community. Why on earth do you ask me this? Extinction rebellions solutions are to destroy the country with no change to the climate globally. If Ray's solutions would be the same then I wouldn't support it. I think everyone should listen full stop, but listening does not mean agreeing with everything you listen to.
@@co2pistolplinking444 I didn’t assume anything however given that Ray has stated that *we’ll struggle to survive climate change* then it’s not a stretch to assume that he’d want to introduce fairly drastic measures. You stated that we’d be better off listening to the bushcraft community and that’s what my comment is in response to.
@@matthenley3886 OK that's fair. Bushcraft does however involve burning wood, fires are an essential part. Also using greenwood which involves cutting down trees. Hunting for food is a part of it too. Extinction rebellion would call for an end to bushcraft. Here, Ray speaks about planting more trees and the correct type of trees. This is something I have been saying for years. Trees absorb carbon dioxide and produce oxygen, perfect tool for the job. It won't be easy but it should be high on the agenda. Extinction rebellion simply want to ban everything and have no interest in funding solutions to suit current life and reducing emissions
How very British - a chat over a pint. Love it! I also loved Ray Mears' programmes in the days when I had a TV. Are his programmes available online anywhere? I'd love to re-watch them.
Shame we don't have politicians like Ray Mears. Someone who would look past the instant gratification of modern politicians to actually benefit the later generations.
