I think Tijin is right. It's become a hobby for many of us, rather than and actual survival need. I mean, how many stoves, knives or flashlights does any one person REALLY need?

I have to admit, I've been eyeing one of those crook knives and fighting the urge to make my own spoon and cup. How cool would it be to eat with/out of/off something you made yourself. What a hand-me-down that would be!

FWIW, as for the stove/oven combo - our Scout group has one. Fabulous way to make lots of stuff in camp (we only bring it to drive-in camps) and teach the kiddos about cooking and baking, not to mention the parent factor. (hey! that's just like cooking at home. I can do that!) Several of our Cubs and Scouts have earned their Cooking badge with it! We teach them how to cook over an open fire, and also give them hands-on experience with lots of different cooking methods from white gas stoves to foil packs to cooking underground, but this way, we can also teach them stuff them can cook at home.