Dual Survival

About Dual Survival

Dual Survival is an American reality television series that overturned the preconceived notions of surviving in the wild. Debuting in 1997, the show captured the trials and tribulations of two survivalists with contrasting backgrounds and diverse approaches to survival tactics. Each episode showcases these experts battling through harsh and unforgiving terrain, from dense jungles to arid deserts, and utilizes their distinct strategies to overcome challenges posed by these environments.

Making / Production

Produced by Original Media, the series departed from the conventional format of survival shows. Rather than focusing solely on the physical aspect of survival, Dual Survival placed equal importance on the psychological struggles experienced by the survivalists. Filming took place in several remote locations around the world, presenting diverse survival scenarios in different climate conditions and terrains.

Actors

• Cody Lundin: As a survivalist, Cody was renowned for his primitive survival skills. Playing himself, Cody brought his unique survival philosophy to the show, often demonstrating innovative tactics to survive in the wilderness.
• Dave Canterbury: A soldier, sniper, and survival instructor, Dave co-starred as the counterpart to Cody's primitive survival tactics. By integrating his military background into the show, Dave portrayed a more conventional and tactical approach to wilderness survival.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• In its four-years run, the series traveled across 12 countries and covered six distinct climate zones.
• Cody Lundin, distinctive for going barefoot during the series, is an advocate for Aboriginal Living Skills in real life.
• The show received some controversy over its portrayal of survival tactics, with critics arguing about the real-life feasibility of some actions.

Quotes

• "Survival is a mind game. It's really about being in a situation where most people would give up, but you can't."
• "The goal of survival isn't to beat nature; it's to understand nature and function within that reality."

Music, Soundtrack

• The compelling soundtrack for Dual Survival was composed by Brandon Roberts and included tracks like "The Dual Survival Theme".