Don Nguyen
Challenges:1
Episodes:1
Locations:Namibia
Don Nguyen is a climbing guide and ecologist from Oklahoma City, born to Vietnamese refugee parents, who later relocated to Washington State to lead trips on Mount Rainier. He appeared on Naked and Afraid in the Namibian savannah on Naked and Afraid S6E14 "23 Days", outlasting two partners to finish the challenge solo. He co-founded Climbers of Color, a nonprofit promoting diversity in mountaineering.
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Challenge Summary
1Naked and Afraid: 1
- 23 DaysNaked and Afraid(2016)
Namibia
Items Brought
Items Given
Appearances
| Episode | Series | Air Date | Location | Days | PSR | Result | Brought | Given |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Days | Naked and Afraid | 2016-06-05 | Namibia | β | 6.0 | β | πͺ knife | π² pot |
Survivalists Who Appeared With Don
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Naked and Afraid seasons has Don Nguyen appeared in?
Don Nguyen has appeared in Naked and Afraid Season 6.
How many episodes of Naked and Afraid has Don Nguyen been in?
Don Nguyen has appeared in 1 episode of Naked and Afraid.
What item does Don Nguyen bring most often on Naked and Afraid?
Don Nguyen's most-brought item is knife.
Curated by Brad Said Β· Last updated May 28, 2026.
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