What makes an early safehouse worth committing to?
Direct answer
Choose the location that supports several safe daily loops and at least two exits. A larger building is not automatically safer: travel exposure, poor sight lines, difficult clearing, and one-way access can make an impressive base expensive to maintain.
| Decision signal | What to verify | Next move |
|---|---|---|
| Short supply runs | Map food, water, tools, and medical access | Prefer repeatable low-exposure routes |
| Surprise pressure | Identify two exits and fallback buildings | Avoid a base with one trapped approach |
| Long-term expansion | Check storage, vehicles, farming, and noise | Commit only after a short trial stay |