[packrat35]

Sorry but that is terrible advise. For some of us, where are we going to go? Is some compassionate country dweller going to take us in?

Plus if SHTF, are the roads even going to be passable? Is sitting in a five mile long traffic jam that never moves better than staying in your home in the city?

Sure I would love to be away from the city if SHTF but for some of us, it is not possible. I’ll stand and fight where I am. I have prepped as best I can and will stay unless it is the last resort.

[The Duke]

The typical prepper thinks in terms of sequestering themselves in some secure location while the world around them goes to heck.

A better and more realistic model might involve becoming part of a group that can efficiently secure and police large tracts of land - perhaps entire sections of cities.

[The Duke]

The typical prepper thinks in terms of sequestering themselves in some secure location while the world around them goes to heck.

A better and more realistic model might involve becoming part of a group that can efficiently secure and police large tracts of land - perhaps entire sections of cities.

[Kartographer]

Consider a compromise. Buging-in but in town. Most town have out of the where spots. If there is a group you might consider renting a out of the way small commercial building, possible a warehouse with drive in doors that would allow you to conceal your vehicles. Somewhere big enough you each place a large yard barn type building to store equipment and even use as temporary living quarters so you don’t have to heat the whole building and if the roof leak or the buildings drafty you can be nice and snug and have a bit of privacy. Most commercial builds would also be better suited for defense than the average home. Just my thoughts.

[ChildOfThe60s]

I understand what you are saying. You do what you can with the situation you are handed.

We live about 35 miles outside a major city. Our kid lives in that city. She thinks I am a tin foil hatter, but she owns a couple of hand guns and a shotgun. And she is *highly* trained in the use of them. I gave her 50 rounds of 00 buckshot because I know she doesn’t keep a lot of ammo around.

I worry that she can get out in the event of a bad scenario. OTOH, I figure with her training and weapons, she’s as capable as any to get here.

So much depends on how fast it happens, if it does. We are heading into completely uncharted territory.

[cherry]

hopefully, you're in an area with people like you....don't mean to be crude, but any serious crash will set minorities on a self righteous rampage...

but living out in the country also has its drawbacks, since roving gangs could target singular homes easily....