Raymond Paul Mears, born on February 7, 1964, in the Coulsdon and Purley Urban District of Great Britain, is a British author and television presenter renowned for his expertise in bushcraft and survival. He spent his formative years in the North Downs of Southern England, a setting that would significantly influence his future path. Mears began his education at Downside Preparatory School in Purley before moving on to Reigate Grammar School, where he was an active member of the naval section of the Combined Cadet Force.
Ray Mears has established himself as a leading figure in outdoor survival and woodland skills, often referred to as an English woodsman and bushcraft instructor. He became widely recognized through his television documentaries and educational content focused on survival in various natural environments. Among his most notable programs are Ray Mears' Bushcraft, Ray Mears' World of Survival, Extreme Survival with Ray Mears, Wild Britain with Ray Mears, and Ray Mears Goes Walkabout.
In 1983, Mears founded Woodlore, a business specializing in outdoor clothing, survival equipment, and professional bushcraft courses. Through Woodlore, he has trained countless individuals in essential outdoor skills and built a reputation as a leading educator in the field of wilderness survival and naturalist knowledge.
| Height: | N/A |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Profession: | English woodsman |
| Salary: | N/A |
| Date of Birth: | February 7, 1964 (age 54 years) |
| Nationality: | British |
| T.V. Show(s): | Ray Mears' Bushcraft, Ray Mears' World of Survival |
| Twitter: | Ray Mears & Woodlore (@Ray_Mears) · Twitter |
| Birth Place: | Coulsdon and Purley Urban District |
| Spouse: | Ruth Mears (m. 2009), Rachel Mears (m. 2005–2006) |
| Education: | Reigate Grammar School |
| Parents: | Leslie John Mears, Dorothy Mears |
| Net Worth 2021: | 1 million |
