Don't despise creation. The problem with "getting by with as few things as possible," while noble in its intent, is viciously subjective and ends up in the worst sort of legalism (see Ron Sider for example).

If you want to survive with as few things as possible, find an open spot on the street, throw a blanket between a few light poles, and call that home. While uncomfortable, it is doubtful you would die. Therefore you would survive with as few things as possible.

But I understand the intent of your post. You are likely sickened (as am I) with American materialism. But this doesn't mean we should despise material blessings. Legislating what one should or should not do in such a sitation is almost necessarily legalistic. I don't mean this as a cop-out post, but it is almost up to you. The Bible doesn't legislate on this matter; therefore, Christian liberty.

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J. B. Atken
John Knox PCA
Layman, M.A. student at Louisiana College