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There is a reason no one ever talks of a vampire apocalypse. What is the reason, you ask? Because vampires are pansies and no one is afraid of them. Vampires are the private prep school students in the wide world of things that go bump in the night. They dress nice, are usually good looking, are nearly always a bit snobbish, and for immortal creatures that don't have a reflection and suck human blood vampires are still not that scary.
Shelter - You need to have a good sturdy tent and some stakes to keep it down. This is always a good idea even if you are planning on going star gazing. You never know when the weather can start getting nasty so make sure you have at least a back up plan. Along with the tent you should have at least one tarp as a ground cover and an ax to clear the brush.
So while preparing for a vampire apocalypse would be more akin to primping for a high school prom, preparations for a zombie apocalypse require much more needful considerations. For example, in preparation for a vampire apocalypse one may need to consider which tux or gown to wear, while those planning for a zombie apocalypse are more interested in stockpiling food and water and are considering what things to put in their Z.A. go-bag. And speaking of, what things should you included in a zombie apocalypse go-bag? Well, the necessities of course.
One of the first and most important needs of any survival kit, zombie apocalypse or otherwise, is water. Fresh water and a way to make more fresh water (i.e. a water purification system) should be a top priority for any person looking to survive a major disaster.
Akin to water, although usually not as important as food sources can be found readily by those who can hunt, fish, and forage, is food. Storing a few freeze dried meals or even simple snack bars as part of the zombie survival kit can go a long way when you are thrust from the comforts of your own home and put into an immediate survival situation.
Another standard survival kit necessity that can be used really for any survival situation is a radio or other link of communication. Great options include solar powered radios that double as solar powered flashlights, giving individuals the ability to have communications and a light source that are both freed of batteries. Now we delve into the zombie-specific section of the supplies list. First and foremost, if Hollywood has taught us anything, a person should pack their running shoes.
Scrambling from place to place with hungry zombies nipping at your heels is just a part of everyday life in a zombie apocalypse, so packing your favorite pair of running shoes is sure to come in handy. Next, one will need a long range weapon to deal with zombies from afar (preferably something silent such as a crossbow) as well as a melee weapon for those inevitable close encounters.
Plan - You should have a clear idea of where you are and what your plans are. You should also let someone back at home know where you are. There are many people who go without proper planning and come back sorry. Alongside proper planning there should be a map, a good way of communication (cell phones may not work in the back country so walky-talkies are a good substitute). Know where the nearest hospital, ranger station, and police station is because it is better to have an idea before you set out on your journey.
Those are the items that every Z.A. go-bag should contain however there are numerous more items and gear that could be included depending on personal preference. But one thing is for sure, in every zombie movie ever made, the hero survives (at least for a while), so be a hero and prepare like one.
Shelter - You need to have a good sturdy tent and some stakes to keep it down. This is always a good idea even if you are planning on going star gazing. You never know when the weather can start getting nasty so make sure you have at least a back up plan. Along with the tent you should have at least one tarp as a ground cover and an ax to clear the brush.
So while preparing for a vampire apocalypse would be more akin to primping for a high school prom, preparations for a zombie apocalypse require much more needful considerations. For example, in preparation for a vampire apocalypse one may need to consider which tux or gown to wear, while those planning for a zombie apocalypse are more interested in stockpiling food and water and are considering what things to put in their Z.A. go-bag. And speaking of, what things should you included in a zombie apocalypse go-bag? Well, the necessities of course.
One of the first and most important needs of any survival kit, zombie apocalypse or otherwise, is water. Fresh water and a way to make more fresh water (i.e. a water purification system) should be a top priority for any person looking to survive a major disaster.
Akin to water, although usually not as important as food sources can be found readily by those who can hunt, fish, and forage, is food. Storing a few freeze dried meals or even simple snack bars as part of the zombie survival kit can go a long way when you are thrust from the comforts of your own home and put into an immediate survival situation.
Another standard survival kit necessity that can be used really for any survival situation is a radio or other link of communication. Great options include solar powered radios that double as solar powered flashlights, giving individuals the ability to have communications and a light source that are both freed of batteries. Now we delve into the zombie-specific section of the supplies list. First and foremost, if Hollywood has taught us anything, a person should pack their running shoes.
Scrambling from place to place with hungry zombies nipping at your heels is just a part of everyday life in a zombie apocalypse, so packing your favorite pair of running shoes is sure to come in handy. Next, one will need a long range weapon to deal with zombies from afar (preferably something silent such as a crossbow) as well as a melee weapon for those inevitable close encounters.
Plan - You should have a clear idea of where you are and what your plans are. You should also let someone back at home know where you are. There are many people who go without proper planning and come back sorry. Alongside proper planning there should be a map, a good way of communication (cell phones may not work in the back country so walky-talkies are a good substitute). Know where the nearest hospital, ranger station, and police station is because it is better to have an idea before you set out on your journey.
Those are the items that every Z.A. go-bag should contain however there are numerous more items and gear that could be included depending on personal preference. But one thing is for sure, in every zombie movie ever made, the hero survives (at least for a while), so be a hero and prepare like one.
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