Clay Hayes
- From
- Milton, Florida (later relocated near Lewiston, Idaho)
- Age on show
- 40
Winner of the original Alone Season 8 (Chilko Lake, British Columbia, 2021), surviving 74 days and the only Season 8 competitor to take a mule deer with a bow; a professional bowyer and hunter. Age 40 and hometown as recorded for that original season.
Why the run ended: Competed as a contestant in 6 of 12 episodes (Ep3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 12), winning 1 of them (Ep5 'Wilderness Watercraft') and losing 5 (Ep3, Ep4, Ep6, Ep8, Ep12). Served as episode judge twice (Ep7, Ep10).
Clay's gear list
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Episode 3 'Smoke-Free, Bone-Dry Shelter' tools: multi-tool, paracord, saw blade
Category guide →Episode 4 'Wilderness Oven' tools: machete, saw, canvas tarp
Category guide →Episode 5 'Wilderness Watercraft' tools: saw, knife, bankline, plastic tarp
Category guide →Episode 6 'Elevated Shelter with Food Storage' tools: knife, saw, paracord, canvas tarp
Category guide →Episode 8 'Fishing Kit & Smoker' tools: paracord, antler tines, pocket-knife, axe head
Category guide →Episode 12 'Pocket Survival': no tools provided (pockets-only survival challenge)
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