I can appreciate the situation too, but to me it's a matter of why would you put yourself into that position unless you absolutely have too? They're paying him for it, I'm sure, so if it's worth it to him, go for it. It's like the article that was posted a while ago on the forums, a gentleman lost his life while attempting to survive on his own. There is value in having the skills to survive, but there is no value in straining them to the breaking point intentionally.