Be ready to be mobile.
Be the Genghis Khan if need be.
Good post.
Bugging out is being a refugee. Unless you can get to a remote location quickly. Road blocks confiscation of supplies, weapons and ammo by state and federal authorities or even local people. I’m in a semi rural location. I would rathe bunker in. Having the locals shooting at any invaders is a plus.
I can’t see my family (from 25-80 years of age) going on the road. Not doable.
The chance of complete social breakdown is limited in rural areas IMHO. Short of a full scale nuclear exchange or bio weapons with 30-50+ percent death rate it just won’t happen.
I have been wrong about many things and could be wrong again. I don’t see long term survival out in the open as viable. Can’t carry enough calories.
I completely agree, EXCEPT after some disaster scenarios.
Right after a disaster (Huricane katrina style), power outage, civil unrest it is more dangerous to move than to stay put. There are situations (fall-out) where it may make sense to shelter in place for 3 - 30 days before moving on. The zombies will be out on the streets, or it’s just dangerous to be outside (dust/fallout)...
Point: Also have a plan for days of bordom where you’re sheltering in place. Some folks itch to “do something” or they go crazy when shelting.