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Discussion: Lets Get Serious Here...
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 Matthewcain |
Lets Get Serious Here...
Jul 30 2008, 8:22 PM EDT ALL YOUR JUNK:I love how everyone seems to ignore the 'normal person' listing at the top. Last time i checked, a normal person can't run, climb and jump with an 80lb duffel that measures over a meter. FOOD: Food won't be much of an issue. No matter where you are, there will always be canned or dehydrated food. Straight out of the gate i agree with alicestar...all you really need is a few energy bars to fill in. Any have any of you kids had MRE'S? No? Well they'll give you the shits for weeks. Not someone you want on the run. WATER: Purification is easy as pie, so don't stress. A good pump filter will remove 75% of bacteria. Boil to take you to 90%, and add iodine to take you to 97%. Carrying a small bottle or Camelback will keep your lips wet. And once again, bottled water is everywhere. WEAPONS: Everyone goes on about outlandish weapons as if this is a dream world. Good luck finding that FNP90 with a suppressor. Even if you live in the states, that weapon is a dream. Not to mention ammo...good luck with that one. Keep it common, as most stores carry 5.56 or 7.62. Most hunting rifles operate on .308, so the AK47, and AR15's and most 10 clip semi-autos will suffice. As for your handgun, stick with something in 45acp or 9mm. Avoid FMJ's on a 9mm, as it will go through and through like a thread through a needle. The downside of the 9mm, is that it runs at a higher pressure, which means a higher chance of damage. Stick to the 45 with lead - HP or PHP will carry and airflow into the wound causing the real damage. Shotguns are as common as it comes. 12g buck will tear a limb off with the right choke, and you can find shells in country stores. No joke. MELEE: If you can't one hand it, don't bother. A 32" machete is your best bet, as you could chop bricks all day long. But a smart man will run the 32" crowbar. Crack a skull, lock, or have an extra 2 and a bit feet of reach. 4 out of 4 found this valuable. Do you? |
 Mercanary57 |
RE: Lets Get Serious Here...
Jul 31 2008, 3:45 PM EDT I agree with you on the running,jumping,and climbing with a 80lb bag on your back.However you wouldn't want to run unless being chased. Do you find this valuable? |
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DeathsBargain DeathsBargain |
RE: Lets Get Serious Here...
Aug 3 2008, 4:11 AM EDT "I agree with you on the running,jumping,and climbing with a 80lb bag on your back.However you wouldn't want to run unless being chased."Are you saying you wont get chased? Well good for you if you have everything you need in a bomb shelter for a few years, however most people don't. I agree with nearly everything mentioned (probably everything, i'm just putting probably anything in case I didn't notice something) So many people mention katanas and things of that nature.... A) There are very few real katanas available let alone ones you will get your hands on. B) How many of you have trained with katanas before? You will likely cut yourself on accident and then its game over because the blade is covered in zed blood. Pistol is likely something most people have, maybe even one of a few semi auto/auto rifles. I don't see the AR15 mentioned very often on this site yet its a fairly commonly owned weapon (for weapon collectors that is). Do you find this valuable? |
 alicestar |
RE: Lets Get Serious Here...
Aug 3 2008, 7:41 AM EDT I bring up the FN-ps90 alot because it is an awsome weapon and since nato aproved the 5.7x28 mm personal defense round it has become very common place in gun stores arround the US. I havnt seen it arround wal-mart yet but dont worry that day is soon to come. as for sound supression sure its a nice option but you should really be thinking of more creative things to do with your time then picking off zeds from a rooftop un-noticed, consirve your ammo and use it when they do find you. also MRE's have a very diffrent effect on alot of people, for most they get stopped up due to the dencly packed callories contained within and many try to no avail to eat the cracker without drinking water! its freaking impossible, give it up!! Do you find this valuable? |
 alcari |
RE: Lets Get Serious Here...
Aug 18 2008, 11:15 PM EDT I'm a big fan op the P(s)90 as well, unfortunatly, I have to leave mine "at work", because it's not legal to privately own one in Europe. The matching pistol is in my safe, and it's an excellent weapon. Really though, you don't need anything other then a pistol. You're not going to be hunting zeds, you're going to be avoiding them, and hauling around a 6 pound rifle that eats 15 bullets per seconds on auto doesn't make that job any simpler. If there are to many zeds to take out with a pistol (or even an axe/machette), you should be running, not shooting. 1 out of 1 found this valuable. Do you? |
 residentmagnum |
RE: Lets Get Serious Here...
Sep 4 2008, 11:55 PM EDT many military soldiers can march with 50 lbs of gear sometimes less, sometimes more like if they are helpind a wounded friend Also the over all ideal is to pack what each indivaul can carry max and no more there is no point in taking stuff that can't be carried 2 out of 2 found this valuable. Do you? |
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Kaikelx Kaikelx |
RE: Lets Get Serious Here...
Sep 5 2008, 12:01 AM EDT "many military soldiers can march with 50 lbs of gear sometimes less, sometimes more like if they are helpind a wounded friendWhat residentmagnum said. If you can haul a full combat load forever, go for it. If not, ditch the unnecessary fire power. 3 out of 3 found this valuable. Do you? |
