Bear Grylls, the adventurer and former SAS soldier, has revealed he owns an 'apocalypse-proof' boat equipped with weaponry. The 51-year-old, known for shows like Man vs Wild, described the vessel as a steel-hulled, ice-capable sailing boat with almost no electronics, designed for manual operation. He said it is armed with an array of weaponry to protect his family in a crisis.
Grylls also shared that his most treasured possession is his old SAS beret, which he keeps on his shelf for inspiration. 'Who Dares Wins' spirit, he said, helps him in tough moments. The adventurer, who served in the 21 SAS regiment, now lives between London, north Wales, and Switzerland with his wife Shara and their three sons.
In a wide-ranging interview, Grylls admitted to a habit of picking and occasionally eating his toenails, calling it his 'most unappealing habit'. He also confessed to once holding hands with a stranger at an airport, mistaking her for his wife. His greatest fear, he said, is small social anxieties, but he has no major fears due to his faith.
Grylls named actress Julia Roberts as the living person he most admires, praising her loyalty and humility. He described himself as a 'faith-filled, never-give-up man' and said his superpower would be recognising good hearts in unsung people. His new series, Wild Reckoning, begins on BBC One next month.
