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MutilatedMoocow |
My Zombie Survival Kit
Feb 26 2010, 3:45 AM EST
| Post edited: Feb 26 2010, 3:46 AM EST
This is my first post, so I thought it would be a good idea to post the contents of my Zombie Survival Kit. I think it's quite a well rounded kit so far in terms of usefulness and weight considerations. So to start with, I have a Remington frame supported back pack that I got at Walmart for about twenty bucks. This thing is well made and has a lot of easy-to-get-to pockets which is key in a zombie infested area. it has several straps that make it tight on your body so it won't bounce around while running. Attached on the side, I have an arrow quiver (filled with ten field tip arrows) that i made out of pvc pipe and used acrylic paint to camouflage it. Inside my pack and in the various pockets I have the following items: --18" Stanley "wrecking bar" aka a crowbar (small for maneuverability) --Ka-Bar cutlass machete (the blade is 11" and it's 17" overall) --Ka-Bar full size USMC knife and Bud K divers knife attached to belt with zip ties for last ditch options --Small fiberglass "stick" bow that can come apart for easy stashing. Also painted with acrylic paint to camouflage --Leather work gloves for keeping your hands nice and smooth. Also not bad for bite protection. --Olive Drab Ranger jacket. It's lightweight and made out of some pretty tough material. --Large first-aid kit from Walmart. --Two breathing masks and a handkerchief to keep the blood and whatnot out of my mouth. --Ski goggles. For the blood. Ya, I'm planning on making a bloody mess out there come Z Day. --Duct tape (useful for.. EVERYTHING.) --Military grade canteen w/ steel cup for cooking and boiling water. --Cheap rain poncho from Walmart for comfort. And the blood. --Emergency blanket that looks like aluminum foil. Also from Walmart. --Small tarp for shelter --Knife Sharpener --Several cigarette lighters and matches (fire good). 2 out of 2 found this valuable. Do you? |
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MutilatedMoocow |
1. RE: My Zombie Survival Kit
Feb 26 2010, 4:11 AM EST
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--Wind-up Energizer flashlight--Leather combat boots (good protection from ankle biters) --Gerber Diesel multi-tool --550 paracord That's about the brunt of my kit. Ideally, I'll have a 12 gauge shotgun and a .357 magnum revolver with me, but I'm not counting on it. That's why I have so many melee options. Like I said before, my main goal is usefulness and low weight so I can move quickly. Also, protection from infection is a pretty big concern since I'll be up close and personal with the Zeds if I can't risk shooting them with firearms or get a head shot with the ol' bow and arrow. So yeah, this was really long, but if you hung in there and read all of this, I'd like to hear your thoughts. 1 out of 1 found this valuable. Do you? |
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MajorDamage |
2. RE: My Zombie Survival Kit
Feb 26 2010, 7:38 AM EST
where are you going?is this your 'day wear' or 'evening wear' or from-now-on wear? weight? have you practiced hiking this all day? Do you find this valuable? |
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MutilatedMoocow |
3. RE: My Zombie Survival Kit
Feb 26 2010, 2:08 PM EST
"where are you going?It's mainly for if I have to leave my house in a hurry. My Bug Out Bag, if you will. I'd be going to the woods around my town, any stores for supplies and ammo, and possibly any family or friends' houses if I can contact them. I'm not sure how much it weighs, but I can heft it easily. On my back with all the straps fastened securely, the pack isn't going anywhere. This is definitely from-now-on wear once Z Day hits. I have yet to hike with this bag fully loaded, but I will be doing so in the spring and summer. I'll probably also be running and jogging with this on, so I'll be working on my cardio until the end of winter. Do you find this valuable? |
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Bipp |
4. RE: My Zombie Survival Kit
Feb 26 2010, 3:05 PM EST
I would add some type of food, whether it be a couple of energy or granola bars, or some soup, beans, or rice. I would also buy at least 1 water bottle or 1 liter bottle of water to add also. Do you have a bow for the arrows? What type of melee weapon do you have? Can you strap the bow to your pack so you can carry and use your melee weapon? If your buying from Bud K, I suggest saving and getting an African spear. Do you find this valuable? |
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MutilatedMoocow |
5. RE: My Zombie Survival Kit
Feb 26 2010, 3:31 PM EST
"I would add some type of food, whether it be a couple of energy or granola bars, or some soup, beans, or rice. I would also buy at least 1 water bottle or 1 liter bottle of water to add also.I'll probably go to my local military surplus store and get some MREs soon. I have the canteen for water, which I would fill as needed. As I said before, I have a small fiberglass stick bow that comes apart for easy storage. Obviously my melee weapons are my crowbar, machete, and knives. Also my fists if I have my leather gloves on and no other options. I can strap it to my pack, but I would probably just drop it if I had to. My diver's knife is a single piece of stainless steel with holes in the handle. If need be, I can lash it to a broom stick or straight branch with my 550 paracord. Do you find this valuable? |
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MajorDamage |
6. RE: My Zombie Survival Kit
Feb 26 2010, 3:45 PM EST
what about additional clothing?Weather gear? Do you find this valuable? |
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MutilatedMoocow |
7. RE: My Zombie Survival Kit
Feb 26 2010, 11:39 PM EST
What I have on me will be my clothing until I can loot a department store or Goodwill. My weather gear is pretty much just the poncho for now. I can really do without comfort if I'm in a survival situation. My main priorities would be shelter from Zeds, water, food, and ammunition.
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Survivor15 |
8. RE: My Zombie Survival Kit
Feb 26 2010, 11:54 PM EST
Keep in mind that all of this is constructive criticism.Read "The Panic", and don't count on looting. http://www.zombiesurvivalwiki.com/page/The+Panic Your Walmart first aid kit is inadequate until you add some serious stuff to it. None of them are very complete. Its a good BOB, but it needs work. Read this: http://www.zombiesurvivalwiki.com/page/Ironhand's+BugOutBag Welcome to the site ! Do you find this valuable? |
Freelancer47 |
9. RE: My Zombie Survival Kit
Feb 27 2010, 12:11 AM EST
"This is my first post, so I thought it would be a good idea to post the contents of my Zombie Survival Kit. I think it's quite a well..."Excellent new post young Survivor. My thoughts: "--Large first-aid kit from Walmart." What al is in here? "--Duct tape (useful for.. EVERYTHING.)" How do you have this stashed? If it's on the original roll, it's taking up too much room. Try to start wrapping it around a pen or something. "--Military grade canteen w/ steel cup for cooking and boiling water." Nice... try to find yourself a 'Camelback". I'd start with 3 liters, if you can find a 5 liter one you're golden. "--Cheap rain poncho from Walmart for comfort. And the blood." "--Small tarp for shelter" Screw the cheap poncho. Get yourself an old Military Poncho... not the Cr49 we got back in my day, try to find one of the Vietnam War Era ones. They're thick, & can double as shelter. An extra tarp comes in handy if there are going to be multiple people. Additions: *Meds- are you allergic to anything? Bees, Pollen, etc...? Bring them with you *Corrective Lenses. Take 2 with you, & find some snap-on sunglasses. Some mornings/evenings can be killer with the light right in your eyes. *Extra underware- at least 2 additional socks & undies. *Footpower/Baking Soda- good for drying out damp body parts (I don't wanna pi55 off any ladies here by using the "M" word... that's all I got for now. Do you find this valuable? |
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DerSchatten |
10. RE: My Zombie Survival Kit
Feb 27 2010, 1:18 AM EST
About your "Stick Bow", do you know what the draw power is? If its less then 30lbs I would not recommend even bringing it. Throw in some rugged jeans, or even better go down to the local military surplus store and get some woodland cameo pants that fit you. As FL47 said, get a Camelback, and you WILL need food. Where do you live? North, south? I'm asking because you did not say you have anything for the local weather, if you live in Washington St. you will want some GorTex pants and a good rain jacket, and at least one good polar fleece jacket. If you live in say, New Mexico, you will want some good clothing, and you will want that polar fleece jacket(it can get cold at night), wont need the rain gear though. What is your ex-fill plan? How are you getting out, where are you going? Unless you live far out in the sticks, you way want to leave. All I got for now. Do you find this valuable? |
AlexHigginbotham |
11. RE: My Zombie Survival Kit
Feb 27 2010, 5:08 AM EST
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Not a bad setup, but don't rely on the Bud K knife to do much more than break. I order crap from there all the time just to have a little fun with, but wouldn't trust it to save me.When you get MRE's, test and see how long you can sustain on them. Being in the field with limited supplies before, I learned I can go a little longer than 48 hours on 1 MRE before I start feeling sick or weak (still feel hungry, but it goes away). Learning how much you need will help you judge how much to pack. A proper bug out bag is aimed at about 3 days of survival, but since I can stretch my food, I packed a weeks worth without taking up to much space. Military issue canteens are pretty small. I have a 2 liter bottle strapped to the side of my bag plus 6 water purification tablets. I'm thinking of investing in one of those water bottles with a built in filter that lasts for like 15 gallons. Tip from the wise, throw a couple sets of foam earplugs in the mix. They really come in handy. Edit: Grammar Do you find this valuable? |
