TrailDemon -- (just noticed we are both on another forum so you know this already) I have a 2008 6'-wide Little Guy platform. Love it. Had it painted to match my Honda Element. At the time they weren't selling the Silver Shadow, given a do-over the Shadow probably would be my choice.

I've long camped for the sake of camping. It's a dog-friendly, affordable and more social way to get out of the city and enjoy the mountains (such as they are around here). For convenience, my teardrop trailer is stored about 30 miles from where we usually camp on weekends. None of this was done with "bug out" utility in mind but I certainly appreciate the applicability. The bike and bike trailer are another setup that has bug-out utility but they were purchased for bikejoring (my dog pulls the bike) and the trailer hauls firewood, ice and -- as she ages -- my dog.

Someone who is focused on practical bug-out vehicles should also look at getting a bike rack on it and taking a bike or two along in case roads became impassable or gasoline became impossible.

Here's a new product for Doug to perfect: Ritter's ST-1 Survival Trailer.