Bugging in is the best option for the vast majority of people, although most of them don't know it. I've heard way too many "I'm running to the mountains" stories to count. I just role my eyes.

Like it or not, ALL THE MEANINGFUL FIGHTING WILL BE IN URBAN AREAS. Don't put yourself so far out of the picture that you are militarily irrelevant. That's the difference between the survivalist and the Militiaman.

On equipment: You get what you inspect, not what you expect.
On training: Our drills are bloodless battles so that our battles are bloody drills.
On tactics: Cheating just means you're serious about winning.