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23 grams? What, can't bring the full ounce?
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Slightly Different Zombie Situation
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23 grams? What, can't bring the full ounce?
after using google i found out what a ounce is
but no, that would be overkill for 3 days survival like Spartan05 said in the topic start hehe.
btw did you get the factory M60 mount with your Suzuki? that would be usefull
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Of what I currently own,
Knives,
Becker BK-11
Leatherman PST
Clothing,
A random t-shirt
Jeans with a belt
Boonie hat
Sneakers
Guns & Ammo,
.22 pistol with two clips and a pocket-full of ammo (~3-4 clips worth.)
Backpack,
Don't have quick access to a backpack, so these items would go into pockets or be held.
4'-7.5' Telescoping Boat Hook (fancy slang for an extendable aluminum pole.)
A can of tuna.
The Plan,
Based on the fact that these zombies will be slow moving and the assumption that most people will not be able to defend themselves from them, I've opted to go the route of evasion. Rather than confronting and killing zombies, I would attempt to avoid them at (almost) all costs...
Before leaving the house, I would grab a bite to eat of whatever and hydrate thoroughly. Because the BK-11 will be worn outside of the shirt for the overwhelming majority of this trip, I would take a moment to shorten the chain to prevent side-to-side sway, as well as reduce grabbing risk (though given my clothing options, it is clear I'm not too worried about that.)
My first order of business will be to seek out the nearest megamart or sporting goods store. No, not for a backpack full of ammo. Again, based on the assumption that most people will have been unable to defend themselves and become zombies, I felt that encumbering myself with vast stores of ammunition was not appropriate, given that I need to limit fatigue. What I am interested in, first and foremost, is... a mountainbike. This will make travel on the roads much more viable, while not hindering me too much when I need to get off the beaten path. It would also further serve to reduce fatigue while staying ahead of the hoard.
Knives,
Becker BK-11
Leatherman PST
Clothing,
A random t-shirt
Jeans with a belt
Boonie hat
Sneakers
Guns & Ammo,
.22 pistol with two clips and a pocket-full of ammo (~3-4 clips worth.)
Backpack,
Don't have quick access to a backpack, so these items would go into pockets or be held.
4'-7.5' Telescoping Boat Hook (fancy slang for an extendable aluminum pole.)
A can of tuna.
The Plan,
Based on the fact that these zombies will be slow moving and the assumption that most people will not be able to defend themselves from them, I've opted to go the route of evasion. Rather than confronting and killing zombies, I would attempt to avoid them at (almost) all costs...
Before leaving the house, I would grab a bite to eat of whatever and hydrate thoroughly. Because the BK-11 will be worn outside of the shirt for the overwhelming majority of this trip, I would take a moment to shorten the chain to prevent side-to-side sway, as well as reduce grabbing risk (though given my clothing options, it is clear I'm not too worried about that.)
My first order of business will be to seek out the nearest megamart or sporting goods store. No, not for a backpack full of ammo. Again, based on the assumption that most people will have been unable to defend themselves and become zombies, I felt that encumbering myself with vast stores of ammunition was not appropriate, given that I need to limit fatigue. What I am interested in, first and foremost, is... a mountainbike. This will make travel on the roads much more viable, while not hindering me too much when I need to get off the beaten path. It would also further serve to reduce fatigue while staying ahead of the hoard.
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I like the mountain-bike idea. I have 8 month old twins, 2 year old daughter, and 3 year old step-son....so I'm SOL when it comes to some thing like that. I can already picture the whining, crying, etc. forcing me into a lot of butt-whoopin' and more scars if this thread's scenario ever took place.
Always better to be like a ghost than to be Rambo, but I would definitely go out with a smile on my face while getting nasty with a crowd of zombies. It would be a beautiful tragedy.
Always better to be like a ghost than to be Rambo, but I would definitely go out with a smile on my face while getting nasty with a crowd of zombies. It would be a beautiful tragedy.
Preeeeetty much everything this guy here has (I can dream, can't I?), plus a Swamp Rat Rodent Waki, a crapload of ammo for that .357,
Boy this was pretty fun
I hope to God something like this doesn't happen though, because I don't own anything of what I just listed, lol
Umm, a 357 revolver's cylinder is actually shorter than that. (Unless the pic is foreshortened or elongated or something like that.)
My knife choice would be a 3-4 inch, high carbon fixed blade with a belly. (Fallkniven F1 comes to mind.) 2 of them. That's it.
Guns? For Zombies? 223/5.56 frangible ammo ONLY feeding a bullpup. (Steyr-Aug comes to mind. ACOG sights.)
Handguns? None. I WILL NOT gonna do no house/building clearance in the middle of a zombie epidemic you betcha! Keep SOME distance (many yards! yikes!) to clear a path is the only way to go. Nobody but NOBODY has dealt with splashing bodily fluids on yourself and potential consequences in zombie movies and I for one am not gonna be the guinea pig. Kukri/Katana wielders BEWARE!
Several BIC lighters. Tinder.
Several bombproof flashlights. No batteries, s'only for 3 days. (HDS/Ra lights come to mind.)
Water filters, purifier tablets, 2 1.5 liter Nalgenes (not just for drinking), and Mainstay Energy Bars for 3 days for me only. (Damnfools will weed themselves the first day out.)
Bottle of alcohol. (Bushmill's comes to mind.)
Clothing on my back, boots on my feet, hat on head and gloves for my main tools; my hands. Zipties, bandannas, shemaghs, industrial strength trashbags, 550 paracord, couple shirts, underwear, socks, radio and 2 pairs of my prescription glasses.
FAK.
Kifaru pack to hold it all. (X-Ray comes to mind.)
This is for three days only. If you don't make it in that time, you're better off dead. Save that last bullet. Trust me.
Edit: Almost forgot! Binocular/monocular. Gotta see where your best path lies.
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Swamp Rat Rodent Waki x2
Spyderco Military/ZT 0551 (Hells yea I'd have both)
Shotgun (Remington Model 887 Nitro Mag Tactical)
Glock 21 or Springfield Armory XD45 (either)
Accuracy Interational L96 3-9/12 x 50 Leupold scope
Backpack:
Ammo
1st Aid/Trauma Kit
Red/Green/Yellow Herbs (http://residentevil.wikia.com/Green_Herb)
Wonderbar
Duct Tape
Zip Ties
Iodine Tablets
Needle/Kevlar Thread
SMokes/Lighter/Gum/Firesteel
M67 Nades
Mechanix Mpact gloves
Carabiners/Harness/8s & 200' Assault Line rope
Spyderco Military/ZT 0551 (Hells yea I'd have both)
Shotgun (Remington Model 887 Nitro Mag Tactical)
Glock 21 or Springfield Armory XD45 (either)
Accuracy Interational L96 3-9/12 x 50 Leupold scope
Backpack:
Ammo
1st Aid/Trauma Kit
Red/Green/Yellow Herbs (http://residentevil.wikia.com/Green_Herb)
Wonderbar
Duct Tape
Zip Ties
Iodine Tablets
Needle/Kevlar Thread
SMokes/Lighter/Gum/Firesteel
M67 Nades
Mechanix Mpact gloves
Carabiners/Harness/8s & 200' Assault Line rope