Please forgive me if this assessment is inaccurate-

It seems that many see disaster scenarios as an excuse for an extended camping trip without the ground’s fees. Do some people see survival scenarios as a chance to run out and test out all their cool, new gear? Possibly a reason to say, "I told you so" while justifying future purchases of even more fancy schwag?

Can someone please describe a disaster scenario that has happened within the past 100 years where I wouldn't be better off (meaning more comfortable and able to contribute to society) at a distant friend's house rather than out camping?

Again, I am not trying to stir the coals but merely to learn and understand.