Tribes or groups, used to banish individuals into exile as punishment, and that would sometimes lead to the death of that individual. Reason being, humans are social creatures as part of a permanent domain of human concerns. That's why we are here having conversations, as it satisfies another domain of human concerns, combining social, linguistic and historical aspects.

Today with the entertainment industry and equipment manufacturers, they have implemented the thoughts that people can just go live off the land today if you have enough gear and basic skills.

I think in today's fast paced society, people have this romantic notion or longing to get back to something simple in their lives.

I get it. I've read r/vagabond many, many times over the years as part of research and personal entertainment. If it were a great lifestyle, you would see more of us doing that.