Chris: as always, your comments are thought provoking. I've heard of a book called "Primitive Wilderness Living & Survival Skills" where the author goes into the wilderness and survives with only the clothes on his back. Do you believe this? Maybe there is a time limit here- you can survive for a short while on very little, but in the long run, you're going to be sick and unhealthy?<br><br>What are your reasons for not believing in self-sustainability (the Noble Savage myth)?<br><br>P.S. In case you're interested in reading about that book, I found a link at:<br><br>http://www.hollowtop.com/hopsstore_html/mcpherson.htm<br><br>I haven't bought it, but I have considered it.