Season 5 winner
Sam Larson
- From
- Lincoln, Nebraska, USA
- Age on show
- 25
- Days lasted
- 60
Winner; returning contestant from Season 1, where he finished runner-up after tapping out at 55 days; wilderness skills instructor and writer.
Sam's gear list
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Axe (Hults Bruk felling axe)
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Ferro rod
Category guide →Multi-tool (Leatherman; sources disagree on exact model, Surge vs. Super Tool)
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Paracord (~80 meters, assorted colors)
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Pot (GSI enamel cook pot, 2 quart)
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Rations (2 lbs flour)
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Rations (2 lbs trail mix / GORP)
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Saw (Bob Dustrude 21" Quick Buck folding saw)
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Sleeping bag (Wiggy's Antarctic, -60°F rated)
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Snare wire (20 gauge)
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Compare with the rest of the Season 5 cast or see what every winner carried.