^ Back to hunter gatherer days. Even today traditional tribes in New Guinea and elsewhere find what they need in the forest: food, water, fire, shelter; all of these can be acquired quickly if you know where to look, eliminating the need for water bottles, protein bars, etc.
A man who procrastinates in his choosing will inevitably have his choice made for him by circumstance.
A true friend is the most precious of all possessions and the one we take the least thought about acquiring.