While planning what to take with you is essential, you also know that you will want some sort of weapon, and most agree that the best weapon is some form of gun; it's ranged, powerful, and doesn't use energy. But what guns are the best? With so much to choose from out there, it's easy to get something that you think will do, only to find out it lets you down. So... ill start with what guns i would take and of course why.
1. Handgun: if i said that there was one handgun everyone should have in case of a zombie apocalypse, i would be lying. but there are certain things to look for in a handgun. you want something that is relatively powerful, please no .22lr, simply wont do much. i would go for something with high capacity, like a FiveseveN (though im not sure it would stop a zombie in its tracks with its 5.7mm cartridge), and with decent stopping power (think .40 S&W or .50 ACP), and you want something that is easy to maintain. so i would go with a Kimber or ParaOrdnance 1911 in 40S&W instead of .50ACP due to weight of ammo, (with hi cap mags) and a FiveseveN chambered in 5.7mm with upgraded 30rd mags. I also recommend glocks (easy to find replacement parts, easy to handle, easy to maintain, etc) or sig sauer P226 (or most sigs), but really, its up to you.
2. Rifle: this is your main weapon, so you want something that is easy to use, has decent range and accuracy, and uses ammo that isnt heavy. I like the AR15 platform (im american, so im biased), but anything chambered in 5.56 NATO, 6.8 SPC, or 6.5 Grendel should work. .30cal weapons (like the AK, the m14, etc.) are great weapons, but i dont like the weight of the gun and the ammo, so i wouldnt use them (but some people dont mind, so its up to you). you also want something that is either easy to maintain or maintenance-free. while they are expensive and hard to find, HK 416s are excellent - weapon of choice if i could have anything. or an FN SCAR-L. continued below.

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I have two, one for camp, with essentials, and one for periodic raids to get new stuff.

My raid bob is pretty much this:
Webtex combat vest (with water bladder)(in urban camo)
Maglight (enough batterys to supply)
first aid kit
a custom built precision rifle
a box of ammo for said rifle
scope for said rifle, featuring IR and NV abilities
2 energy bars

My main BoB is this:
85Ltr Bergen in woodland camo,
same rifle as i take on raids
8 boxes of ammo for said rifle
1 change of clothes
2 spare socks (pair) and boxers(vacuum pack)
3 days water
water purification tablets
first aid kit
10 energy bars
3 days canned foods
lightweight booklets on edible plants
wire for snares
camo poncho
hat in same cammo as poncho
flint/steel
crank radio
blanket
shake light
pencils/paper
binnoculars
hatchet
multitool
dehydrated fruit (enough for 3 days)
IR/HV/NV monocle with head straps

More added later if I can work out essentials

I live right by a forest so i can hopefully just slip away into it.

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