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This 'survival discussion' reminds of a 'survival challenge' show a few years back on Discovery channel. The basic course was some starting spot in Australia, and the ending spot several hundred miles away, conveniently enough thru the heart of solid classic 'Outback'.
The rules were simple: any supplies/gear you could carry on your back, with a given time frame from A to B via your own chosen route.
Singles or teams allowed. There were competitors from around the world: young swarthy athletes of various types, hikers, adventurers, runners. Electronic GPS mapping etc allowed. High tech gear of all kinds at choice of the individual in the competition.
While it was looking close for a while, as the days went on, there were a few clear in the lead. The eventual winner IIRC after about a week was a 60+ Bushman, barefoot & with just a walking staff. I don't recall if he even had a knife. He didn't seem to be fazed without freeze dried survival biscuits.
The rules were simple: any supplies/gear you could carry on your back, with a given time frame from A to B via your own chosen route.
Singles or teams allowed. There were competitors from around the world: young swarthy athletes of various types, hikers, adventurers, runners. Electronic GPS mapping etc allowed. High tech gear of all kinds at choice of the individual in the competition.
While it was looking close for a while, as the days went on, there were a few clear in the lead. The eventual winner IIRC after about a week was a 60+ Bushman, barefoot & with just a walking staff. I don't recall if he even had a knife. He didn't seem to be fazed without freeze dried survival biscuits.