What do you think should be in a zombie hunter or forager's bag?


For the lone hunter: any hunter should obviously be carrying some sort of long range weapon. The actual weapon depends on availability and training. An ideal weapon would be a bolt action rifle such as the Model 980S. It is a .22 caliber, has a 7 shot clip, and weighs only 6 lbs. Along with this should go enough ammo for you to down 30 zeds (then double it). A side arm and/or blade should go along with it, in case you are caught by surprise. In your pack should be fire making implements (2 ways), a map of the area, two days of food and water, a basic tool and medical set, entrenching tool, explosive devices, 300' 550 lb tensile strength rope with tie-offs, x2 x8 x32 binoculars (if you have no scope), a 2-way radio, and a signaling device.

Foragers should be accompanied at all times by hunters (zombie or animal). They should have on them a large pack (capable of carrying up to 40 lbs), a knife or blade, two days of water and food, binoculars, a 2-way radio, a multi tool, a visual manual of what can and can't be eaten, and 50' twine

In every group, there should be at least 1 zombie hunter to every 5 gatherers. The zombie hunter may be swapped for an animal hunter.

--- Murgoth (James)

BOLO and Throwing Sticks

A couple of simple weapons widely used the world over. A throwing stick is just a well balanced stick heavy enough to knock down the target. With practice a rabbit of similar size target is doable. With practice a heavy one will crush a man's skull.

A bolo is a cord or cords with weights at the ends. A single cord with two weights would be easy to make in the field and could be used to take down, or at least slow down game. A weighted net could be used for birds and small game. Wonder how a zed would take to a bolo around his arms and legs?

Another good throwing or hitting stick is the Irish blackthorn cane or shillelaghs.you can get them on cold steel.com.they have a good range and have small lumps on the sides which make it even more painful. they would definitely brake a human skull. They could also double as walking sticks and canes.