On October 12, the all-star cast of Asia's first natural exploration documentary reality show "Survivor Games with Bear Grylls" gathered in Beijing for a graduation defense session, serving as a summary of their 16-day wilderness survival challenge. Celebrity team members Zhang Junning, Liu Yuxi, Wu Qian, Da Zhangwei, and Bai Jingting were present, sharing their adventure experiences with the media and audience.
The Explorer brand, Discovery Expedition brandandthe Acanu brandserved as the official outdoor gear providers for the show, offering the team members comprehensive support throughout the journey.
"Survivor Games with Bear Grylls" is a wilderness expedition journey completed by Bear Grylls, the star host of Discovery Channel’s "Man vs. Wild" and a globally renowned exploration and survival expert, together with "Super Brain" Jiang Changjian and eight celebrities from various fields. The show authentically captures how survival mentor Bear, wisdom mentor Jiang, and the eight team members worked together to overcome survival challenges and emerge from adversity.
As the filming locations Libo and Maolan are typical karst landform areas, known for their uniqueness, danger, and beauty, all eight celebrities shed their image concerns just to survive alongside Bear. During the expedition, they endured hunger, withstood cold, climbed waterfalls barehanded, rappelled down cliffs, and camped in the wilderness—each challenge defying imagination.
Liu Yuxi said she was terrified when Bear initially pushed her out of an airplane, but later realized it was the easiest part—and she never thought of quitting. Bai Jingting, representing the post-90s generation, admitted that after the show, he gained new insights about many things and learned how to communicate better with others. Wu Qian sincerely stated, “Thank you to myself for persevering.” Da Zhangwei humorously shared that he initially thought it was just a travel show, not expecting it to be so tough—considering quitting midway—but stayed until the end thanks to his teammates’ support. Elegant goddess Zhang Junning shared her takeaway: “Before the show, I often hesitated when facing problems, worried about not doing well, but afterward, I learned that no matter when, I should give myself a chance, act on my thoughts, and never give up.”
Despite undergoing unprecedented tests, the team members also discovered the joy brought by wilderness adventure amid hardship, making this survival journey an irreplaceable mark in their lives.
The spirit of "bravely challenging personal limits and never giving up," which runs throughout the show, aligns perfectly with Explorer’s "Brave Heart," and Discovery Expedition’s brand ethos of "embarking on an extraordinary self-driving journey to explore magical nature, mysterious cultures, and resilient life"—all encouraging everyone who refuses to be ordinary to challenge themselves and unlock their potential.
Explorer’s sponsorship of "Survivor Games with Bear Grylls" aims to spread positive energy about daring to challenge oneself to the public and vigorously promote a healthy lifestyle of mass sports, outdoor activities, and nature travel.This time, Explorer, Discovery Expedition, and Acanu, as the designated outdoor gear providers for "Survivor Games with Bear Grylls," offered full equipment support to the production team, safeguarding the team members throughout.
▲Celebrities wearing Explorer clothing
▲Celebrities wearing Discovery Expedition clothing
▲Celebrities wearing Acanu clothing
ExplorerAs the leader of China’s outdoor brands, has always upheld the "Brave Heart," committed to providing safe and comfortable outdoor sports gear for bold and adventurous outdoor enthusiasts, earning deep trust and affection from consumers. Meanwhile, Explorer is the "Exclusive Product of China’s Antarctic (and Arctic) Research Expedition Team." Efforts such as expanding its R&D center, attracting high-end talent, and building a walk-in low-temperature laboratory capable of reaching minus 70 degrees Celsius have continuously driven Explorer forward on the path of technological innovation.
Discovery ExpeditionThe brand originates from Discovery Channel, carrying authentic exploration cultural DNA and a brand spirit that loves adventure, explores the world, and seeks knowledge of the future, closely tied to the outdoor lifestyle. As the only outdoor brand under Discovery, Discovery Expedition aims to continue the spirit of Discovery Channel, providing high-end outdoor apparel, footwear, accessories, and other functional gear for those who love self-driving, exploration, camping, and other premium lifestyles. Its product lines cover three major series: wilderness survival, self-driving, and camping.
ACANU (Acanu)is an cycling brand under Explorer, focusing on urban young fashion groups, advocating a safe, healthy, and joyful outdoor cycling life. With the brand proposition of "Enjoy Change," the brand tone of fashionable outdoor, product support of outdoor functionality, and design philosophy of fashionable tailored cuts, it creates cycling gear that combines function and trend for young outdoor cycling enthusiasts.
"Survivor Games with Bear Grylls" has been confirmed to premiere on10Month16Dayon Dragon TV every Friday night during prime time. During the show’s broadcast, simply follow Explorer’s official service account, register as a member, and make any purchase at Explorer or Discovery Expedition stores nationwide (both online and offline) to participate in the“Bear’s Gift”lottery event, winning a chance to go to Libo and start your own adventure by following in the footsteps of the survival mentor and the eight celebrities.