I grew up in a rural community with lots of fresh water, farm land, fish and game. A perfect place to survive a melt-down. But that was years ago and if I went back in a SHTF situation, I would probably be seen as an outsider and not welcomed. I certainly would not be welcomed trying to homestead someone’s property. I have decided that I can survive in my suburban situation for quite a while - at least until the smoke settles, and then find an isolated area in the back country.
When TSHTF, and things do really get out of control, we have plans to block the road ways and begin defending our rural neighborhoods and towns....I just don't know how much 'moving-around' you'll be able to do.
Anyone approaching our boundries will be viewed with suspicion and treated as an unwanted 'wanderer.'