Surviving LOST AT SEA | Survivorman | Directors Commentary | Les Stroud 

Just wanna say that I hope you know how much of a legend you are! I love how you kept it real and I absolutely loved the shows! All the best man and thanks for these amazing commentarys!

Goodness. I just realized that he's putting all of his content on RU-vid. I couldn't possibly respect this man any more than I currently do. God bless Les.

I’ll echo what everyone else is saying. These commentaries are great. Always nice to get the backstory on one of my favorite tv shows from my childhood

I used to get really stoned, curl up in a blanket and watch your show early in the mornins. I loved the snowy or ocean ones.

This is the best episode of survivorman ever made. That storm sequence is insane. Should have been a two episode show, with the ocean part being one and the island being two.

All of the director's commentaries have been great, but this was the one I wanted cause it went so sideways for Les. How he endured everything going wrong and filmed with mid 2000's gear. Absolutely great to watch safely away from that nightmare.

I'm 25 years old and hearing the intro music always fills me so much nostalgic from my childhood. Much love brotha thanks for inspiring generations to get outside and exepernicne the world safely 🙏

Darkness. Laying on a thin sheet touching the ocean water. All that is below with its vastness of deep black. Rotting at the brain at the fears underneath you. So many times you've shown us this in many forms. I've never forgotten each moment and use them to this day. I never put myself in any situation that could make me feel the true human fear of our minds and the true reality you were in.

I have really strong memories of watching this episode as a kid when it premiered on cable TV. This one stuck with me and gave me an enduring passion for remaining on land.

Thank you Les for everything you do. My dad and I would religiously watch Survivorman when I was growing up. Now that I have kids, I get to show them your show and content too. You've inspired my family to enjoy and respect nature. Thanks for these director commentaries, these are a real treat to hear your insights on this wonderful series. I wish you all the best.

The amount of hours I've spent watching survivorman shows makes me absolutely amazed about how much work has put into filming. Pulling all the strings for things to turn out so good had to have been insanely tough

Survivorman theme song...brilliant, and oddly comforting. Watching you Les, plays a huge role in the my earliest days of recovery from a heroin addiction. I've been clean many years now, and work in a prison as a rehabilitation specialist. You kept the insanity of my incredibly chemically imbalanced brain at ease enough so to get through those earliest days.

The fact that you have the rights to your amazing show and put it in youtube is amazing, just rewatching the old stuff has been great. But there's directors commentary and new stuff? Hell yes.

One of my favorite episodes of all time, Behind the scenes commentary from the master himself.Holy cow better than watching a movie now in this time

RU-vid content really doesn't get much better than this, if Les isn't into the deep end of youtube he might not appreciate fully just how valuable this content is and how you really can't get this kind of thing anywhere else

I am a young guy who didnt grow up with these. They are amazing and am so glad Les put them on youtube during the lockdown.

Watching this show when I was younger literally saved my life. Little things retained kept me going. That being said, I’m never going back to the jungle. Coastal forests and mountains for me. You’re the man Les.

Howdy Les, Rick Groat here, you don't know me but I wanted to just say how much I enjoy your films, and being an independent film maker myself I really appreciate your devotion to the art and your knowledge and expertise on both filming and wilderness survival, and you being the first to do it all is an amazing accomplishment. There are many who copy you but never reach your level of honesty and artistic excellence. I've learned a great deal from your films both in survival and film making. I have been making films since 1970, with my family owned Groat Family Productions, mostly western, won a few awards, and also an actor in western movies, and my live wild west show, Groat Family Wild West from 1964 with 5,550 live shows and actor in 70 films and tv and ongoing. Not bragging, only saying I've got a long history in film and the arts of films, photography, and acting, and when I see great presentations I can really appreciate it. I'm planning another film, and so I was inspired to say keep doing what you do, it's great. Rick Groat, GFP, GFWWS.

You really were spot on with that intro music, Les. Even now, almost two decades down the road from when I first watched your show with my dad on tv, I could recognize the music in a second. Loving these Director's comentaries, cheers!

He’s not the most humble man in the world, is he. So many grievances. Why not just be humble and say, “yes I did it first, but it spawned an entire TV genre. I’m proud about that.”

I'm happy to have found this. I grew up watching this show as a kid, and I loved it. Watching it with commentary from The Survivorman, is a treat. I'm looking forward to looking through the backlog and catching up. Survivorman is one of those shows that helped me develop a love for nature, and for these survival scenarios. While also hammerinng in how dangerous they are.

There’s no room for comparisons, but know that in middle school i was a firm supporter of your show over Bear’s. I always chuckled to myself when you were shown hiking far in the distance because i knew made that trek at least twice

Instead of patron's of the arts, now we have crowdfunding....A far harder(unsustainable) way to hone your craft, having to appease hundreds of people, rather than 1 true believer. Thanks for putting that important sentiment out there Les.

What are the odds I rewatched this episode myself last night while falling asleep….he’s such a class commentator when it comes to his own videos….now I know what I am watching tonight!!

Thank you so much for these commentaries! Btw, what is this Utah controversy you keep mentioning? I can’t find it anywhere on the internet.

This is by far one of my favorite directors commentary’s. The back stories are just awesome. “Hey Frankie!”

Yeah the season 1 theme song definitely got me excited since that indicated Surivivorman was on. Definitely missed it in the later seasons.

Les seems like a cool guy to hang out with. Now yes, there are a lot of survival teachers out there who might have 'more' experience in survival, might know 'better' ways of doing certain things, etc. But it also comes down to the demeanor of the person depicting it and even a lot of the 'experts' are sometimes quite gruff. Les seems more down-to-earth in his presentations and in general keeps it real as far as the situation and how a typical stranded person would think. He doesn't sugarcoat his videos and shows both the things that work out well and the things that don't work out as well as planned. I feel like a lot of the shows like Bear Grylls' Man vs Wild and others are prepped ahead of time to show things going as smoothly and quickly as possibly. They rarely show anything going wrong, which for even 'experts' in wilderness survival, doesn't make things a picnic. Some things like making a fire from scratch without any matches, flint striker, appropriate tools and having to rely on a fire bow are still difficult for even those who have made them for decades.

There is nothing better than sitting down watching survivor man episodes. Been watching these for so long and it has taught me so much. Thank you for all the content. Absolutely loving the commentary.

I'll echobyour comment Les! I grew up by the Atlantic. Can't count on my hands how many lighters I've seen, with fluid. Great job brother.

This was one of my favorite episodes of Survivorman and one of the scariest episodes too.

cool idea for a new episode/series going back to the same areas and situations with all the accumulated skills and surviving now. "i wish that i knew what i know now"

I just want to thank you so much for your content on RU-vid, your show was and still is a favorite to watch

Hi im from Belize les i always watched you episodes in youtube , but when i watches the lost at sea i was exited to know you where here in my country hope u come back around here soon

Legitimately watching survivorman because the world is falling apart. We love you Les ! The OG

Ah perfect. New director’s commentary on my birthday. Love it. Thank you Les

Les may be Canadian but he’s an American hero! So much respect for this man!!!

There is something so intense and raw in this episode- one of my favorites

One of my favourite episodes. Had a deep feeling of dread the first time i ever saw this. Takes serious balls to take on the ocean alone. You can drift for YEARS if you’re unlucky.

☆☆☆ I just want to say thank you to Les for everything he has done for the survivalist culture. Lots of exciting and educational adventures have crossed our Televisions because of you and those who took inspiration from your show. We are blessed!

Oh man I'm pumped for this one. Legit one of my biggest fears presented in this episode. Les you are a man with balls of literal steel.

You know what's funny Les, is that you can forget some of these things because you've done so much in your life, even though they are big important things, and i can speak for a lot of us here that i didn't forget these episodes at all because just as they were for you, they was a big part of our lives too. Thanks a lot mate from the UK.

Les u are the only survival expert I watch, all the other shows are only interested in the money. U are in it for the knowledge and education side of it, that deserves respect 👏. I've learned how to use a bow drill, fire piston, hand drill, and I even started a campfire using chocolate and a beer can all watching u. Thank u for the education and knowledge that u share with us.

This is easily the best survivor show of all time. Nothing but realism, fact, and teaching

I have a neat raft story for you though continuing with your life rafts that fail. About ten years ago, I was an aircraft mechanic contracted to do major overhauls of Coast Guard C-130's. We did the every four year tear down, repair and put back together PSI phases. Those planes have four life raft sections and tubs build into the trailing section of the center wing. When you pull the release t-handle, a cable system pops open the locking mechanisms that hold the top doors down and also pulls the trigger system to start the canisters inflating the rafts. We had just rigged the system and were installing one of the rafts which are also very heavy to move around and they are housed in a soft-sided heavy duty vinyl bag. The bag uses velcro at key spots and seams to release the raft. We accidently set one off and it only inflated maybe a third of the way and stopped, well short of having the ability to be used. It was well within it's service life as it was just issued to us to install. That moment made me remember this episode and made me think of the terrifying scenario. Let's say you actually survive the emergency water landing, pull the release handles, climb the canvas strap and aluminum bar ladder, pop the hatch and climb to the top only to find your raft has failed and is unusable. These planes can fit four rafts and at the minimum carry two, but lets say that part of the system was damaged and that one raft was your only hope. As you are famous for saying, it was spooky. I wasn't happy that we accidently set it off, but it was a little redemption that it was a bad one that we got out of service. This episode is one of my very favorites as the every changing ocean can go from calm to calamity so quick compared to most land scenarios. Thank you for telling us the back stories. Cheers.

It's fun seeing the slight editing differences between the episodes you watch for the commentaries and the episodes that aired. Maybe only 60-90 seconds difference on this episode but it really does change the feel. Yes... I've rewatched Survivorman too much.

Less you should do an investigation on some of the more weird missing 411 cases .your Bigfoot stuff was awesome 👍

What a great way to relive this show... straight from the directors mouth.

Les... you are the god of survival videos. I watch all your videos over again on RU-vid love the lessons learned. I love your honest no bull opinion on reality survival situations. Be safe my friend

"I want to create something you wouldn't forget, and i thinks it worked" You have no idea man, one of the best shows ever made in my opinion. Big hugs from Italy!

This episode - maybe because of how it ended - was the most memorable, and the most terrifying of all. I’m pretty sure I’ve seen all your videos at *least* once, and this is the one that consistently comes back to memory.

Hit the nail on the head with the theme song, Les!

5:00 Yes Les!! That intro song is a killer, intriguing and mysterious. Always puts a smile on my face! Thank you for everything you've done sir

These are the best episodes. I like the commentaries better than the actual episodes bc of the behind the scenes and the filmmaker talking about shot selection and cool stories. Love them. I've been a fan since Snowshoes and solitude and watched everything this great artist has created. Music and everything. Legend

I frickin love watching these commentaries. Feels like you’re sitting and watching with Les and getting the behind the scenes scoop. What a damn legend. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

That was a great idea to cut any sound for that night perspective! I'm 50 years old and think the Survivorman series is my tv and or entertainment series I've ever regularly watched☝️

I totally understand all the shark stuff. Growing up watching discovery channel and TLC in the 90s and 2000s, Shark Week was almost a hysteria. It got people to watch. It totally makes sense to mention the dangers of sharks, especially in the first season... at that point you were just getting into the culture of the network. I do appreciate your respectful words about sharks at the beginning. We have all grown to see them as a part of nature and not man eaters. i think Steve Irwin taught us a lot about that. Do you have any memories of Steve that you would like to share? edit: I especially enjoyed the credits and getting to know the people behind the camera

I would die for a survival man 2.0 with Les.

I think this was the first episode I ever saw back in the day, cool to see some commentary on it.

This episode in particular was one that really gave me anxioty as a kid. Its still nerve racking when that storm rolls in and you lost comms. Thats one of my biggest fears lol

It's weird seeing Les comfortable sitting on a couch lol

This series is my favorite! I recommend “Survivorman” to all of my friends/beer friends!

For years I always brought an extra sandwich, apple and juice when I worked in the oilfield. It was just in case Survivorman walked out of the trees and needed a ride to the next town. Thank you for an exceptional series!

I had forgotten how much you did on the island. Always cool to hear the BTS on these episodes!

Am ever grateful for these episodes and then the commentaries which make me want to rewatch the episodes again

when my pops was still around, Survivorman was our absolute favorite show to watch. He played the harmonica and loved the scenes of you blowing in the wind out there alone in the wilderness. Fun memories

You played with Jonny Lang? Wow! I'm a sucker for Blues music. Check out Billy Price, great blues musician from my home town. Actually got up on stage with him when I was 5 and did his frozen in time bit. Still remember that day 20 years later! Come down to Pittsburgh and play a show Les, I'll be there!

I remember watching these on TV, and always looked forward to seeing a new one. I was 12.

This isn't Les Stroud..this is MORE Stroud and I'm here for it!

Love these director's commentaries

i love theese videos, you already gave so much but yet you still think you can give us a little more, taking your time and energy to do this is appreciated from here.

Everyone take the time to go through and thumbs up all of les’s videos! lets support him all we can

Hope this reaches you- I grew up watching survivorman with my father; that theme song has stuck very close to my heart and will never leave. I like the original the most 😊 I can make out this song through a loud party with music in the background, even across a room. Thank you for the memories, Les. Now that I'm well into adulthood I'm off making my own (less grueling) adventures into nature

I could literally watch a regular episode and then the director’s commentary right after. This is GREAT.

This episode always stuck out to me like it would have been the most difficult. Nowhere to go, nothing to do to pass time, you're basically hunkering down in your shelter the entire time you're on the water. That has to be so mentally tough

This and Labrador are my all-time favourite Suvivorman !

I needed this. Survivor man Is one of my go to shows that takes away my anxiety. I watch it when I'm feeling anxious and it comforts me. I've watched them all at least 20 times. I fall asleep to it a lot of nights.

I remember watching this episode on TV when it aired, it was my favorite one.

This was one of my favorite episodes. It's one of those "Hollywood" kind of situations so it's great to see 1st hand the reality of it. There was so much that could have gone wrong. As a great man once said..." NEVER get out of the boat! Absolutely Go^*damned right! Unless you're going all the way."

It would be really neat to see you return to some of these places 20 years later using experience gained throughout your career and see how you might approach some of these scenarios differently now. Call it SurvivorMan Rewind? I guess thats what the director's commentaries are for though. Keep up the posting, we can't get enough of it!

Fantastic. When I was 8 I was on a canoe trip with my family, mom dad brother and 2 sisters. On Georgian bay our canoes capsized and we were stranded on an island for approximately 1 week.

Must’ve seen a lot of these episodes multiple times, definitely has nostalgia feelings to it, watched a lot of his stuff in college,. There was a huge fan base where I studied. Please do more of these. Thanks!

Thank you for doing this Mr. Stoud. My old body is taking a long time to recover from a couple of injuries and I enjoy living through your adventures while I heal.

oh man when i was just getting out of high school you started your series on tv and i was obsessed sometimes even finding myself fall asleep to what what you did it was so comforting in a way lol

Thats one of my favorite SM quotes.....He's a long way from home!! He must know I'm Canadian!!

The fact that you take the time to break down these episodes in your own free time really shows how you care about us fans. Truly an admirable person you are Les.

Also, I'd sit and listen to Frank Gagliano stories all day. What an interesting character

I would love to see Les and grylls do a commentary together.... 🤣

I remember when this episode came out.. as I had read Dougal Robertson and family's story "Survive the Savage Sea" in the 80s (still have my copy of the book!). Thank you for your diligence in ensuring your safety as much as possible with the chase boat and knowing when to call it off because you are doing a JOB. Cheers from BC! ps.. yes, all 6 of the family and friends in that experience survived, iirc 72 days at sea... half of which was with all of them in the 10 foot tender (rowboat) after their raft completely failed! Another great read is "Saved!" - the story of solo sailor Tony Bullimore when his race boat lost its keel in 1996 and the 5 days he survived in the overturned vessel until the Australian Navy found him and rescued him.

I love so much that he threw shade on bear Grylls.

Les....I learned a great deal from your show...small things, and things that I've used. My son and I used to watch your show together all the time when he was young. Many thanks for your integrity, and showmanship.

No need to apologize for the wait. This is premium content and its free as a bird. Thank you, Les.

I just started rewatching survivorman yet again for the millionth time and i love it just as much as the first time i found survivorman!

“Mandles, no fashion sense whatsoever” 😂 Les, it’s not like we expect you to be in Birkenstocks while out surviving lol (Although, I suppose being stuck in ordinary clothes would end up being the typical situation in real survival scenario)

The stories of shark attacks from the media aren’t what makes me terrified of being attacked if ever in a ship wreck. It’s reading the accounts of the survivors from the USS Indianapolis. Then thinking about how many times that must have happened throughout history but nobody made it home to tell the tale.

Les I'm sure you'll probably never see this, but in the off chance you do, I just want to thank you for uploading your work so that we can enjoy it! I've been going through a rough patch, and your channel has dug up some of my most fondest memories of my adolescents. And suddenly the world doesn't seem so grey anymore. Again.... Thank you very much!

I always knew bear grills was a fake lol. There’s no one better then Survivorman it was my favorite show. It’s awesome to be able to watch them all again thanks Les !!

I just discovered this playlist and I love it!

Another entertaining/informative Survivorman video! Yesssss!

Just letting you know that my time since leaving the military after a decade. Have been made easier to since reconnecting with the Survivorman series. These commentaries refreshed my inner survivor. Its a skill that built my inner willingness to live on through the traumatic experiences . Sadly not many other veterans are so fortunate. So thank you for the memories and education you gave me.