One of the things I find interesting and enjoyable about DS, MWW, as well as the espisodes of MVW when Bear took out Wil and Jake, when Les went out with his hunting buddy, and when Ray took Obiwan to the jungle ... is the interplay between the two survivors. Ego IS an important factor in survival situation. Differing philosophies and risk tolerences WILL come into play. Different levels of experience and skill competency and confidence IS going to shape things.

Someone said earlier in the thread that watching these shows should make us think about our kit list. They also make me think about the personalities and relationships that are going to be involved. I often joked that I stopped building fires when I started camping with boys. (Meaning my husband and our best friend and camping partner.) When those two guys get together the camping is great but I can just sit back and watch because they do it all. I can often relate to Ruth dealing with Mike.