JoshInOhio: I think everyone would like to know — how did you get the name Bear?

Bear:  Bear is an old nickname I've had since I was about half an hour old. And it's kind of stuck.

alibby: How did you get the water into the canteen?

Bear: A long process of sucking it through a straw and dribbling it into the canteen. But like so many of these programs, you film for 2-3 days, and it all gets edited down to a very quick time period.

G Freeman: What compelled you to start this TV series?

Bear: It's everything that I love to do. Lots of climbing, lots of survival, and trying not to take too much notice of the cameras. Even though it's a lot of time away from home and a lot of travel, I feel very lucky.

Adam: What motivated you to become the person that you are today? Was it your father with the climbing? Or was it numerous things, like for instance just a love for nature?

Bear: My late dad used to say two things mattered in life — follow your dreams, and look after your friends. I've always tried to do that. We only get one shot at this life.

G Gunther: What is your most important top five pieces of survival gear?

Bear: My ESP, which is my Emotional Support Package — the laminated picture of my wife and kids that I keep in my shoe. That, and the flint around my neck. So however miserable it gets, I can always start a fire.

Marco: How well do you sleep in the wilderness, usually?

Bear: I'm often so exhausted at the end of these days that I tend to crash out pretty well unless something is slithering around in the night. That generally puts an end to any good rest! That, and mosquitoes. I hate them! Watch Alaska and Costa Rica for that.

edrobswill: What’s your favorite footwear?

Bear: I guess my Merrells that I wear a lot on the series, as they're good for climbing as well as walking. And no, I'm not paid to say that by Merrell!

Abdullah: Were you worried about breaking a leg or other bone when you made those high jumps? What can you do if that happens?

Bear: Getting injured is always a concern, filming as much as I have been this year. But it's kind of like a rugby football match — when you start being tentative and too cautious, you always get injured. So I tend just to go for it and say my prayers.

BEARisCRAZY: Where are we off to next week?

Bear: I think the jungles of Costa Rica. This is actually one of my favorite shows.

teazalamode: Is there anything you won't do to survive?

Bear: As the series has gone on, a lot of the stunts have become more and more outrageous. But so far I'm just about hanging in there.