>>2279539Pretty much, that was Sam's strat and that runner up this season.
This would be my rough tier list from watching all 8 seasons. Best to worst.
>S tierHardcore Wildmen - Can survive indefinitely, probably superior to most of the shows own experts
>A tierMaster Outdoor Hunter/Fishers - Able to harvest big game animals and enough food to last deep into winter
>B tierResilient Fat Fucks - No better than the rest but can ignore hunger pains well enough to get an extra 1-2 months over the competition from fat reserves
>C tierMentally Tough Assholes, Bushcraft Survivalists - Have a few bushcraft tricks or the mental fortitude to last longer than those beneath them
>D tierMilitary Veterans, Common Outdoorsmen - Can stay 2-8 weeks from previous survival or camping experience but dont have what it takes to last much longer
>E tierCivilians, Larpers - Enjoy basic hiking and consooming outdoor culture, hate actually camping alone in the middle of nowhere surrounded by wild animals
