That's a fantastic point and one I completely overlooked. Though I would likely overlook at at the time too and it's likely I wouldn't be able to get a room hehehe.

In my mind driving to the next town isn't bugging out...but I guess by definition it is. For me it's leaving when it's not so easy to leave (traffic, floods, collapsed bridges, civil unrest, quarantine, etc).

As I read my original scenario I realize that I've described what some might consider a nice hiking trip...with that in mind the gear would be similar I think. Not nearly as complex as I'm making it out to be in that context until you throw in the variable of how long will you need to/want to sit there.