In an envrionment where one needs the shelter of a refuge camp, I have to think that forming your own marauding group would be better. Better to be on the offensive than the defensive, at least that's the way all the movies work out.
That's why I split my time between here and the survival forum at AR15.com. Practical gear....tactics for zombies. <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />