7 vs. Wild with Fritz Meinecke and Fabio Schäfer: All episodes including survival tricks, equipment & challenges

7 vs. Wild – 7 passionate survival fans, 7 days in the wilderness in Sweden and only one rucksack with 7 items!
Instead of sleeping in a comfortable roof tent, the participants around Fritz Meinecke and Fabio Schäfer sleep completely far away from civilization under the open sky in the forest.
Willpower and fighting spirit are definitely required.
Here you can find a summary of all the episodes of the season and accompany the participants on this exciting and nerve-wracking experience.
Who knows the best survival strategies?
Who will reach their limits and who will emerge from the project as the winner and a true survival pro?
And maybe you can even pick up a few tips and tricks yourself while watching!

The beginning: All participants & objects – Episode 1

All participants were able to prepare for the outdoor project in advance and take 7 self-selected items with them.
Each participant is placed in a different location, completely on their own, in the forest and has to cope with the week in isolation from the outside world.
In addition, there is a challenge every day that must be completed for additional points.
Each participant films their own experiences with a camera.
Despite everything, safety is of course the top priority, which is why an emergency kit and a telephone are included in case of an absolute emergency.
The participants of the project:

  1. Pascal aka.
    “The bobble”
  2. David “Dave”
  3. Survival Mattin
  4. Niklas on Fire
  5. Chris aka.
    “Reloadiak”
  6. Fabio Schäfer
  7. Fritz Meinecke

Take a look at the participants and their chosen items in the first episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUCU22DismM

The Suspension: Filming locations in Sweden – Episode 2

Here we go and the exciting time begins!
In this episode, the boys are abandoned in the wilderness in Sweden.
Completely isolated from the outside world and the other participants.
Who will master the first challenge best?

  • Challenge of the day: fastest swim ashore

The decision: Does Niklas have to drop out?
– Episode 3

A first decision has to be made!
How will the boys spend the first day?
Who chooses which camp to sleep in?
What will they eat?
And the most exciting question of all: Will Niklas have to abandon the project?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMPu9BEQauA

Bear territory: The next challenge – episode 4

Day 2 and the next challenge is coming up!
The boys have until sunset to build a torch from natural materials.
This must burn independently and must not be more than 40 cm in circumference.
The torch that burns the longest earns the participant the full points!

  • Challenge of the day: Build a torch from natural materials

Fatal flare mistakes: what to avoid – episode 5

What do you have to consider when building a torch and who ultimately built the best torch with the smartest strategy?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f50vxvUDc68

Giving up objects: Giving up further luxuries – Episode 6

The next challenge: Each participant only has 7 of their own things with them, but who can do without other items or items of clothing?
The boys can decide for themselves whether and how many of their items they want to hand in.
For each item they hand in, they receive one point towards the challenge.

  • Challenge of the day: Which items can the boys do without?

Difficult decision: How do the boys decide?
– Episode 7

The question of the day: What will the participants end up giving away of their personal belongings?
The boys also have to get creative to overcome boredom.
And what do you miss most in isolation?
Definitely not the smartphone!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9Gn0NhvYnY

Rescue in the night: What happened to Bommel?
– Episode 8

The boys are slowly reaching their limits.
Complete isolation, freezing cold and little to eat – who can hold out for a few more days and who will fail on the home straight?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HzZfH4UNr6I&t=15s

Mental incident: Isolation, boredom & cold – Episode 9

Day 4 is slowly coming to an end and the loneliness in particular is getting to the boys – which can of course be quite a strain on the psyche.
Who will still take on the daily challenge?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdfST1OKklk

Building a raft: Tricks and strategies – Episode 10

Building a raft doesn’t sound that difficult?
If you’re alone in the wilderness, only have a few items at your disposal and the raft has to float with you on it, then it’s quite a challenge!
Who knows the best tricks for building a raft, finds suitable aids and masters this daily challenge?

  • Challenge of the day: Build a raft that can withstand its own weight

Broken seal: Who will reach their limits?
– Episode 11

Will the self-built rafts work or will they not withstand the weight of the participants in the end?
Day 5 is over and the end is within reach!
Who will make it to the end?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0oP2LMxbF1U

Mindset against the forces of nature: can Fabio still hold out?
– Episode 12

Who can find the most bugs in today’s challenge and who dares to eat them?
Every bug over 1 cm counts!
Even though the 7 days are almost over, every single night is still a real challenge.
Who can make it through the last 2 nights?
The few objects are slowly making themselves felt.

  • Challenge of the day: Eat as many bugs as possible

New projects: Bridging boredom – Episode 13

How do you keep yourself occupied when you’re completely alone in the wilderness for a week?
The daily challenge alone is not enough to bridge the boredom.
So new projects are needed!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x94eqR0Zhp8

The last challenge: Building a stone tower – episode 14

Day 7!
Not only the last challenge, but also the last complete day.
One more night and the remaining boys have made it.
But let’s not forget the last task: stack as many bricks as possible on top of each other.
The highest tower standing on its own wins.
Who can score more points here?

  • Challenge of the day: Build a tower as high as possible out of bricks

Niklas’ 7 days: Experiences & adventures – Episode 15

How did Niklas spend the entire 7 days?
Even though he used the emergency phone on the first day due to his unfavorable injury and was therefore disqualified, he decided to go through the week in the wilderness for himself anyway after securing his state of health.
Here are his full experiences and adventures!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJGacl8G1ug

The final: Who is the winner?
– Episode 16

No contact with the outside world for 7 days and complete isolation!
Who has held out until the last day and who has collected the most points in the challenges?
In this episode, the winner of the project is chosen.
The boys all get together again and talk about their experiences.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdT86-LquT4 Were you impressed and inspired by the boys’ exciting time and experiences?
Maybe you’ve been bitten by the bug and would like to start a survival trip yourself or at least try camping in the open air.
If you’re interested in survival hacks, tips and tricks, you can find out more about tips for survival beginners or important basic items for outdoor camping here! Who knows, maybe you’ll be part of the next 7 vs. Wild project yourself?

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