An interesting discussion.
I've spent my professional military career doing it hard for 27 years.
I also instructed at the Combat Survival school in Townsville. As such, I know how easily things can go pear shaped and couldnt forgive myself if I wasn't prepared for most reasonable issues in the bush. I have a well sorted and equipped 2.2 Puma 110, and would not head bush to remote locations without my winch, recovery gear, clean air intake, extra lights etc.
I do however subscribe to minimalist camping equipment, I.e, swag, Jet boil, dehydrated or pre prepared meals, billy, small chair axe, and that's about it.
I don't get off on having the excessive cooking gear, stupidly complicated chairs, sinks, etc etc that are so available now. That being said, it's just me and my Shar pei dog Rufus and parrot Rajy. I don't have kids to keep entertained or an off sider to consider.
I have my off road caravan when I want to do it in style; so I suppose it's the best of both worlds.
Ken
