text: how did paleolithic people live? what did they make their tools and weapons out of, where did they sleep, what did they believe, what food did they eat, stuff like that! allow me to put my feet in the sandals of a neanderthal for a moment. life is very difficult, but there are some comforts because we make tools, weapons and shelters and have the knowledge to use fire. fire, water, and wild game are key to our survival. we don't live very different from the american indians when they were discovered in the 1400's, 600 years ago. we are basically in the stone age. now i'll put myself in the boots of a modern camper. when i'm in the open country and hear the wild animals it takes me back to my genetic roots and gives me a wonderful feeling of peace and a sense of dangerous adventure.