Did anyone notice Trapper Dan sitting on a black and grey storage bin by the fire? In another shot, he was sitting by the fire on a wooden plank that he must have put together but to his left was a white plastic crate with firewood. I just starting watching last season and "I think" I have only seen folks with a huge backpack when they are dropped off. I remember last season contestants could keep whatever washed-up... Could that be the container for the camera gear? The white crate? Just curious...
The intense struggle between mind and body is fascinating and to push oneself to the brink of starvation is quite the game to play. Some folks have no business being out there and leave quickly. For others, after shelters are built and routines established, true sustainability is conquered with food. Food is the game.
Trapper Dan is on the nerves of many and I guess I find his strategy interesting and maybe he will outlast the others. I find it a bit annoying in his take-down of other folks and their strategy...but I guess that is his psycho-babble talk that sustains, justifies and feeds his focus and ultimate game strategy...keep your eye on the prize mentality. Energy is a precious commodity in Alone. It is a very anorexic environment. While others try to build a home for sustainability, or just stay busy, he is very frontal and raw about his journey and tight in his routine.....and it is not very exciting to watch. I totally dig seeing all of the shelters being built and creative ways to get food... In the end however, you don't get $$$ or style points for the best shelter, but it will impact game playing, same with energy dispersed, gear selection, routines, etc...time will tell...
