Mobile Zombie Preparedness Kit

Author: ZAC Admin
Submitted: 28 Aug 2007
Filed under: MZPK & Mobile Defense & Safety

51 Responses to “Mobile Zombie Preparedness Kit”

1. Zombies Are Coming » Top 5 Reasons You Should Not Use a Shotgun for Zombie Defense on 02 Nov 2007 at 9:17 pm #

   [...] *Safety Note: Having only one weapon is setting yourself up for failure.  Having a handgun with several magazines is the best route.  This should be in your Mobile Zombie Preparedness Kit [...]

2. Zombies Are Coming » 4 Easy Ways to Prepare Your Bedroom for a Zombie Attack on 20 Nov 2007 at 10:52 pm #

   [...] included in the original list, but critical for survival just the same, is the Mobile Zombie Preparedness Kit which you should already have handy during any defense. No true defense is complete without [...]

3. John on 04 Dec 2007 at 1:36 am #

   i would suggest adding in a ratcheting screwdriver with 6-10 magnetically-attached heads. i have one from Stanley, and it hasn’t let me down yet. the ratcheting ability could save valuable time, and if you don’t like it just switch it off.

   and sure, for most applications the Leatherman will do just fine, but it never hurts to have something more adaptable just in case.

4. Bryan on 04 Dec 2007 at 11:02 am #

   I think a length of thin, strong rope should also be included. Something that can hold between 100 – 200 pounds. Maybe around 50ft long.

   For good ideas of other things one might want to put in their personal MZPK, I suggest going to your local camping or outdoor outfitting store and asking what one should have on an extending backpacking trek. They might mention something you overlooked.

5. Lookbehindyou on 08 Dec 2007 at 4:31 am #

   Why a mirror exactly, for looking around corners or what?

   Here are a few more possible items. There are a few items for those with a bit more money (though you could probably steal them if you are under a zombie attack, who would mind then anyway?).

   You might not need ALL of them, you still have to choose, but I believe some of these are VERY important.

   Night vision goggles
   Infrared goggles (so you can see the difference between living/dead)
   GPS system
   Cooking oil (to make zombies slip)
   Firelighters (just matches won’t set anything alight)
   Hatchet/axe (a MUST HAVE, why isn’t it on the origional list? You also get these multi use ones with a crowbar and everything on)
   Crowbar
   If possible, an optiwand (one of those things to look around corners with)
   Flammable substance (parrafin, petrol, oil, cooking oil if others are not possible)
   Cellphone (Full airtime)
   Walkietalkies
   Explosives (optional)
   Anti-zombie vaccination kit (if invented)
   Zombie repellant (if invented)
   Water purification kit/pills/filter
   The rope that “Bryan” mentioned
   Tent (won’t stop zombies, but if your stranded in the rain, it’s better than sleeping outside). Optional
   The most mobile mini-stove you can get
   Electric lantern with rechargeable batteries
   Normal lantern (that works on oil/gas)
   Bible (or religious book of your faith)
   Diary (keeps your hopes up)
   Book to keep you busy
   Blowtorch
   Beanie (if you are in cold conditions. Most of your body heat is lost through your head)
   One of those special recharge packs where you can plug in your electronic items and you turn the handle and it recharges anything
   Spare batteries for battery operated items
   Manual on how to survive zombie attacks
   Surviving in the wild handbook (for what berries to eat in the wild etc)
   Emergency food rations that last long (like biscuits, canned food, etc)

   And erm, yeah, that’s about it that I can think of.

6. Lookbehindyou on 08 Dec 2007 at 4:47 am #

   Here’s something else I saw someone else say in the “5 Reasons Super Shopping Centers Make for Good Zombie Defense Locations”

   QUOTE:

   shinola001 on 06 Dec 2007 at 10:54 am #

   I will continue suggest gloves, goggles and mouthpieces be included on everyone’s list of important items for zombie survival. The blood is tainted. If it comes down to close in fighting you’re bound to get some spatter – either by edged blades, bullet impact, or pointy sticks. Any little cut on your hand, your open mouth or eye could be the end for you.

   END QUOTE

7. some guy on 20 Dec 2007 at 10:07 pm #

   uhhhh the means of “mobile” is not te be noticed and keep moving your best chance is to be total covert if you use a gun(unsilenced) well you have to say your dead if you don’t have enof ammo or fast transport toget you out really you woulden’t need a gun but a form of long range weapon that can pnetrate the skull or a rifle with long range if you haven’t really notice but the WW2 Kar98 may be bolt-action rifle but with a scope the maximum range for a kar 98 is 1000 yards and the butt of the rifle is made purly for craking the human skull open (this is true for any WW2 rifle) you might only need to fight a zombie mabye if you plan your moves right never? unforunetly theres would be zombies everywhere but if you have a silencer by a mirecal(to civilans silencers for guns are illigel) but if you can get the supplies you need and stay hidden

8. Evan on 05 Jan 2008 at 4:31 am #

   first off… its a MOBILE pack, so carrying around a ton of stuff is going to slow you down. Though a lot of things “lookbehindyou” listed are viable, all of them are heavy. Having enhanced mobility would be key, so a vehicle of some sort would be crucial to carry all these things obviously. You can use potato chips and other similar snacks to start fires easily due to the cooking oil used in them, plus some quick carbs if fire is impossible. I wouldn’t go anywhere without a proper climbing harness if i had a lightweight rope. 1: its great for clipping on equipment 2: makes ascending and descending obstacles a breeze 3: Escaping from zombies in a tree or a light post consists of one good toss, the proper knot, and a few hip thrusts and pulls on said knot (can’t remember the name of the knot, been a while since my lumberjack days) and bam, dangling above the zombies. Yea you may be stuck there but you’re alive and out of reach untill help arrives or you devise a way to escape. Preferably you could swing to adjacent trees or buildings. I would also carry a Zubat pruning saw. It cuts through flesh and bone easily enough and is really light weight and can be attached to a pole to make a good weapon to keep zombies at a distance AND limbless. I’ve seen what one of these babies can do to flesh and bone and it’s not pretty. OH! Good idea for if you have to use the ascending escape method… if possible have a tree pruning cable. Theres several types out there, but the longer the better. Its light, packs into a small kevlar pouch and you can decapitate the zombies below with a few quick pulls once you have it under their chin. I used these cables to prune fruit trees that were too brambled to reach the zubat into and all it takes is a few pulls left and right to cut of a branch with a 5 inch diameter, easier for flesh. Plus i would think wearing thick clothing would be a good idea. Sawyer pants and jackets would do great for keeping teeth at bay. Many lumberjack, sawyer, and arbor products would be awesome for surviving zombie attacks. Even the tongs used to carry logs could be used to climb objects quickly that have less than nominal hand-holds. Well… you can tell i think about this stuff a lot. But you might even be able to kill all the zombies in your vicinity with this method… unless they were really smart and gnawed the tree down or something, or used tools, who knows?

9. jediwannabe1 on 21 Jan 2008 at 8:45 pm #

   I think that everything has been covered by either the articles or the readers. but one thing that I think should be on there, that I didn’t see or may not have read, is a self defense gun. It’s small and easy to use, and I don’t know about you, but I’d rather blow my own brains out than become a mindless, heartless flesh-eating machine.

10. jediwannabe1 on 21 Jan 2008 at 8:49 pm #

    On such a note, If any author of this web page happens to read this, I would like to make a suggestion. An article about self defense in situations where death is imminent. I’m happy with your articles about preparing your home or workplace as defense, but I’d like to see an article on how to defend your self from a zombie that has you in it’s reach.

11. ZAC Admin on 21 Jan 2008 at 8:52 pm #

    “An article about self defense in situations where death is imminent.”

    Excellent idea! We will get right on that.

12. Torque Calypso on 28 Jan 2008 at 3:25 pm #

    One thing I did not see was one or two cans of food, like peaches or olives. They are lightweight, small and can be provide sustenance in case you cannot get to your place of defense, where you will more than likely have larger amounts of food and water. Also, most pocketknives have can openers on them, so they can be eaten almost anywhere.

13. cr1m50n on 20 Feb 2008 at 2:19 pm #

    maybe I’m not seeing it, but I don’t see binoculars anywhere on the list! they are eesential. admittedly, a scope from a rifle would also do the job, if you happen to be luck enough to have one. if you see them coming from a long way off, there is a much greater chance you can avoid/outrun them.

14. Raccoon City resident on 21 Feb 2008 at 8:10 pm #

    Didn’t see this suggestion anywhere. I think it would be crucial to have a map of the location of all typewriters in the area. You know, in case you have to save your progress. Plus, zombies don’t touch them.

15. ingo on 04 Mar 2008 at 12:17 am #

    give me a reason a ‘hunting’ knife is really necessary over a sensibly short utility or ’survival’ knife like the mora.

    rambo knives just look like a bad idea for all concerned.

16. jediwannabe1 on 04 Mar 2008 at 9:21 pm #

    HA HA HA! Raccoon City resident! LOL! I’ve beaten the gamecube version of the first game so many times that it’s not even funny! If you beat it on hard in under 3 hours you get unlimited ammo rocket launcher. just thought i’d put that out there…

17. Angryvikingman on 19 Mar 2008 at 5:39 pm #

    First off, the bag I would use: An army ruck sack or Medium frame hiking backpack. Easily holds up to 100lbs. of crap and very durable.
    The metal frame can be broken down and used as a splint for a broken limb.

    Things that would make it into my MZPK:

    U.S. Ranger survival guide.
    Magnesium fire starter (screw matches)
    Small water purifier (straw type, can purify 1000 liters)
    Tarp (at least 20 square feet, and works as a tent in a pinch and can be used to catch dew or rain for drinking water)
    Bottle of Iodine (for wounds and just in case of radiation sickness)
    Large bag of cotton balls (to put on iodine or use to start fire when natural tender is wet)
    Large Machete or Kukri (Cold steel makes great knives)
    Limb saw (Cheap as hell but worth its weight in gold)
    Poncho(s) or rain jacket (umbrellas arent practical)
    Sleeping bag rated to 40 degrees below zero
    2 changes of clothes (1 for warm and 1 for cold weather)
    Socks, socks, and more socks.
    at least one pair of women’s knee high panty hose (when worn on long hikes they reduce blisters, and can be used as a strainer and tons of other uses)
    Space bags (small or medium ones work best. You can put a ton of crap in one and vacuum out the air and it takes up almost no space. Put your clothes, cotton balls, sleeping bag and other things that can be compressed. Keeps them dry too!)
    Army rations/M.R.E.s At least a weeks worth. 1 0r 2 meals a day is enough.(you can buy them pretty cheap and they last almost forever. They have toilet paper and wet wipes in them. As well as tea and coffee)
    If you are a cheap ass, you can substitute Ramen Noodles.
    A light jacket or sweater.
    100 feet of nylon string or para cord. ( Literally has hundreds of uses from fishing to tying up your tarp.)
    Fishing Hooks ( At least 100 hooks of varying size)
    A small hand towel ( Lots of uses here too. For a cold pack or to wipe your butt. Wash after use and store in ziplock baggy. its re usable in case you run out of tiolet paper.)
    A sling shot (After some practice you can kill birds in trees or other small critters for food. Ammo is plentiful, just look on the ground.Use common sense to select the best projectile)
    An extra blanket (medium size. When you cut saplings with your limb saw it can be used as an emergency stretcher)
    A folding pocket knife and honing stone. (dull knives suck)
    An emergency kit (band-aids, stitching material, needles, ect. Buy one or make your own.
    A cheap 22lr pistol and 500rnds of ammo (22lr has enough kinetic energy to penetrate the human skull at 50 yards, but will not leave it. Just bounces around and destroyes the brain. Use on zombies or for hunting in case you suck with the slingshot)

    Thats about it I guess….

18. Angryvikingman on 19 Mar 2008 at 5:54 pm #

    Oops, forgot to add:
    A camping mess kit. (cup, pan, plate, knife, spoon, and fork)
    An entrenching tool/folding shovel. You can bury food to keep it cool, or bury poop because it stinks. dig a hole for a nice cool place to sleep… to beat to death a zombie or person trying to steal your stuff while you were taking a poop.
    A compass and road atlas. The Ranger guide will teach you how to orient yourself and use the map effectively.

    Of course I could come up with a slew of impractical items as well…

    I’ll save that for another time….

19. Angryvikingman on 19 Mar 2008 at 6:13 pm #

    Underwear in the kit? No freaking way….

    You ever go on a real hike? I mean more than 5-10 miles?

    Underwear is your ENEMY!! It chafes and the chafing will slow you down. Better you than me I guess. While I’m running, you’ll get eaten.

20. LiiBoy on 21 Mar 2008 at 6:34 am #

    I was wondering…. where would one go after a zombie armageddon with his/her MZPK. I was thinking maybe the Bush (hometown AUS.) would be ideal place to wait for zombies to starve themselve in the cities…..wats some suggestions.

    LiiBot

    P.S: World need survivilist in times of great peril

21. Tattoomeats on 10 Apr 2008 at 11:02 am #

    I have personally been planning my escape from zombies ever since I was twelve. I think the best place I have come up with is St. Augustine Castle in St. Augustine Florida. The castle is huge, (many people can stay there) there is a large deep moat surrounding it and if the you start to become overrun the castle butts up to the Matanzas river which leads to the wide open Atlantic Ocean. Plenty of boats on the pier year round.

    Picture>http://www.v-a-c.de/Pages/KSGJ/PICS/St-Augustine-Air-03.htm

22. jordan on 11 Apr 2008 at 8:59 am #

    A hunting knife is the same as a survival knife in most cases when you refer to a “rambo” thats a different thing. If i said let me grab my hunting knife i could get almost anything, Whatever knife you carry that you dont count as a pocketknife or some other folding tool is your hunting knife.

23. Jordan on 15 Apr 2008 at 3:33 pm #

    Alot of the stuff mentioned is good and alot of its bad, I mean really bad. Wtf are you gonna do with a blow torch? The small portable ones are only for heating things up or starting a fire, they are not “cutting” torches. The smallest “portable cutting torch is so big you wouldnt have any room for anything else. A small butane lighter plus an extra bottle of fuel, hand size, last over a zillion lights and if it brakes, no sweat. There is thousands of them at every gas station in the world.

    A tent? Well, I guess if your travelling in a group, and you divy up the parts so not one person has to carry the thing. Even a small two-man tent ,comfortably fits up to two persons! -yeah right-, is too mutch weight for a single person to carry alone plus their stuff. So large tent divided amongst a large group “five-ish” maybe.

    Pack guns and ammo, not all you can carry you need other stuff to, but five shells or 15 rds. Personally i’d take my trusty shotty Mosseburg 500, its been moded, and a .22LR two boxes of federals at $40 and a min. wager could cleanhouse and still not have to order off the dollar menu.

24. Memphis Zombie Squad on 09 Jun 2008 at 12:50 am #

    You guy all have good ideas, but alot of you are still missing the main idea…mobile. Go back to the original list with the added firesteel or perhaps a firepiston. This is a basic camping survival pack and it’s damn near perfect, however i would add two additional items cell phone and a way to charge it. these will be useful communication tools until that system breaks down. radios are risky as the generate noise so use these only if you know you are secure. Speaking of noise…make sure whatever you pack your gear into you can secure it enough to where it does not rattle…nothing worse that sneaking past a hoard of zombies with your pack making more noise than a resturant kitchen during dinner rush. keep it light and keep alive. forage or loot if you need something, but keep moving. remember we like our friends… but if you are a zombie we will kill you…and shed a tear later.

25. Angryvikingman on 04 Jul 2008 at 1:07 pm #

    Radios are easy to keep quiet, all you need is an earpiece and athroat mic. I agree that silence is an essential key to survival.

26. Nicky on 20 Nov 2008 at 2:00 pm #

    …To use a term from my previous post elsewhere here, my ’significant other’ has been ‘looking over my shoulder’ from time to time as I’m reading here and there, and he wants me to say that as far as a basic kit goes, the original list sums it up rather well for a generic pack used . However, there is one thing that is not listed that he thinks should be and I readily agree with him, if this is gear to stay away from civilization until it dies down a bit. The part about only taken out for one reason does go against this, but the point seem valid.

    Experience. That is, take just your customized kits and spend some time in the ‘wild’. It is unlikely that everyone will have the possibility to just spend a weekend regularily, but those that can, should.
    If you have a cabin or similar, that is good. Alone or with others, go to the great outdoors. You will see for yourself then what you need, and what is not quite that needed of the things you thought vital in your personal version of the kit.
    Forget the car, walk from your house all the way if you want it closer to ‘realism’.

    Some experience leads to a sense of some control.
    Enough experience, and you may have some control.
    Lets face the facts, your own adrenaline overdosed self can be as much a threat as a asset, without control.

    I hope this makes sense in english, as we both feel it is as important as adding a map to the pack.

27. Angryvikingman on 24 Nov 2008 at 11:18 am #

    Yes, experience is a must. Learning practical applications of your tools and other gear is very important. Having a manual is great, but having experience is better. Keep the manual for reference as well.
    Go camping. I dont mean to a campground either. I mean in the woods. Somewhere you have to hike in a few miles before you find a nice place to set up camp. Take someone who is experienced in woodcraft, ( I dont mean wood carving or cabinet making) so that they can teach you some finer points. A guide to edible plants that has pictures is also a very good idea. You can also learn lots of things from watching “Man vs. Wild” or “Survivorman”. I like “Survivorman” better, because he really does a better job of explaining and teaching about things on his show. DO NOT just watch those shows and think you are prepared either. Go and learn from experienced people. It could possibly save you from making a horrible mistake that could make you ill, or cause you to die.

28. Geir L K on 01 Dec 2008 at 7:23 am #

    I cannot stress the importance of some sort of MRE (Meal Ready to Eat) pack enough! Pack for atleast for 3 days.

    Depending on the magnitude of the infestation you might have to keep on the move alot over the first few days. We’re talking a jump from the normal daily usage of around 2-3000 calories for a normally active person to around 4-6000 calories depending on circumstances. Power bars will only get you so far, and will not provide proper nutrution. Power bars are a nutrition _supplement_, and not a _substitute_. Ofcourse a power bar is more handy when you cannot make a stop at all, but your rumbling stomach could get you killed ;)

    Proper MREs can use both cold and warm water. There are even MREs coming with a filter system that will allow you to use your own urine as a source of water.

    I’ve actually tried surviving on power bars over a 4 day period (In times of no money..). Result? The shits. You do _not_ want the shits when on the run!

29. Josh on 05 Dec 2008 at 3:39 pm #

    i think i would personnaly add a crow bar,it can oped doors and double as a weopon just in case you have to defend

30. Patrick on 20 Dec 2008 at 11:29 pm #

    Just remember, don’t use fire against Z’s. A Z tearing at your barricades and flesh is still better than a flaming Z tearing, burning, and entirely destroying you and your defenses. Plus it would be freaky to see a Z coming at you while on fire.

    They don’t feel pain = Fire not good

    Also, any form of fuel that would be used as a flammable weapon would surely weigh too much.

    And like some of you have said, Crowbar/axe is of great use.

    And remember to use red lights. or a red light filter your light sources. That is because the higher frequencies from the white or blue lights require much larger amount of time for a persons eyes to become accustomed to darkness. The lower frequencies like Red allow for better light sensitivity so that your peripheral vision outside of the light, and if the light is turned off isn’t impaired as much or for as long.

31. GonzoTheBurner on 01 Jan 2009 at 4:36 am #

    I think people should pack way lighter than what I’m seeing on these posts. I think more people are packing for comfort and convenience, not survival. My opinion on the MZPK contents are as follows:

    1) Get a CamelBak Pack with a few extra pockets, a small or medium sized one, not the Backpacks with the bladder pockets inside. If you can’t fit the “essentials” in these small packs, then it really isn’t that essential. Now you can either take out/ not use the bladders and use the extra space, or routinely clean and change the water until z-day (like anyone would do that) These are low profile and allow you to do combat rolls and even protect your spine. Try it out.

    2)Armbands and armstraps can carry all those goodies like tools and firestarters, extra ammo and what not. They can also act as a tactical and practical armor against bites (which seem more likely to happen to limbs in my opinion) There are some that can be bought as is, modified, or you can have them custom made (or make them yourself) Don’t forget to try them on, and make sure they are comfortable and you can secure and easily retrieve the accooterments. Use velcro or quick snap plastic buckles for quick adornment.

    3)For the extreme gadget freak the above concept can be applied to harnesses, belts and leg straps

    4)Footware- get a good pair of Swat boots- water resistant, side zipper(with zipper secure strap) slip resistance sole (that resembles a sneaker ) with some good inserts. Composite toe is nice too. These cost about 100, but last a really long time. I wear mine on a regular basis. Break them in, and if you aren’t like me, keep them next to your pack. Good foot wear is essential, in any combat situation.

    5)Zip a coat over your pack with the pack’s top handle sticking out the neck. This way you can just grab and go, put the coat on when you have time, or as you move. You should only have to change the coat twice a year. A warm snow jacket for fall and winter, and then a long sleeve hoodie for the spring and summer’s cool nights.

    This is getting kinda long so I’ll post the rest later.

32. GonzoTheBurner on 01 Jan 2009 at 2:48 pm #

    Things I think are Assets

    Crowbars- useful, a good 36 inch hard tool steel crow bar is a good weapon and can open stuborn doors. Would get heavy though, this is a must have in a group. Give it to the strongest guy. What about the holster?
    Axes/Hatchets- also a good idea, may be better than the crowbar. Don’t forget quality and comfort. Get the axe that loggers use, not the bargain bin special.
    Bolt Cutters- not recommended for smaller people because they are unweildly as weapons and heavy- but definetly throw em in your vehicle. The 48 inch ones will shear most locks, chains and bolts with ease- even the cheapies
    Machettes- I think it’s a good last resort, if you got nothing else. Doubt if it will be much good against the undead though- good against looters, sadists and irresponsible asshole partymembers.
    Swords- Good. The problem is most swords are peices of crap. My rule of thumb with swords is you get what you paid for. If it costs under a hundered- it’s pure crap. Others, the blades maybe good but the handles are ridiculous or sketchy. Katanas seem like a good option, because they are light- but you really need to develope some experience with them. The undead are not going to be afraid of you twirling a shiney peice of metal. And swords don’t come with magickal powers.
    T-Bones/ Kobutans/ Rodney King Swatters or RKS (I hope this catches on) I like these, they are good for offense and defense, they are easy to use, make and become profficient with. They now have extending versions to help alieviate on of this weapon’s biggest problems- it’s holstered ungainliness.
    Bat- You know why, but I would like to suggest a youth’s bat. It is more compact and manueverable.
    MREs- They are way better than anything commercial, but don’t go overboard. The next best thing are nutri grain bars and ramen noodles ( as previousley suggested by a clever individual)
    Extra Ammo- Now it will be hard to get to, but all remaining space, in the pack, should be filled with ammo.

    I’m not oppossed to ropes and firestarters and what have you, I just think that as an individual you should be more concerned with weapons, water and provisions- and only enough water and food for a few days. You will more than likely spend time foraging, scavenging and hunting. If you need the finer things, get in a group and divie them up- but expect to lose them, if the person is swarmed or falls over a ledge.

33. GonzoTheBurner on 01 Jan 2009 at 3:23 pm #

    Things I Don’t Think Are Neccessary

    Toilet Paper- If your ass stinks, few survivors are going to care and I don’t think the zombies won’t eat you if you don’t wipe. Plus your body won’t be creating much waste as you run for dear life. Of course, this depends on what you choose to eat. Both MREs and powerbars will give you the shits if you live off them (but MRE’s come with toilet paper and powerbars have wrappers sooooo…). Any way, go old school use a leaf or a newspaper- tough guy.

    Extra Change Of Clothes- Extra weight, little gain. Socks are the only exception. Change em when you can, wash the dirties where you can wring em out and let them dry as they dangle from your pack. Everyone should listen to Angryvikingman abou the underwear. Spandex running shorts for all you serious hoofers- though they have to be on you and not in your pack, to work.

    Saws?- Cable saw, if you really need a saw.

    Tarps and Ponchos and E-Blankets?- Pick one boy scouts!

    Blankets and Sleeping Bags?- If you got a good coat, you won’t need that extra weight. Put gloves and a raghat in the pockets. There’s your blanket. Merry Christmas.

    Tents?- jordan knows what thats all about. Poncho or tarp, sticks and string. There’s your tent. Happy New Year. Now are you really going to sleep in it? You cant see them, they can see you…hmmm

    Mess kit?- Yes it’s nice, but is it essential?

    Paracord?- Yes it’s nice, but is it essential?

    Blowtorch?-?????????????WTF????

    NO HIKING RACKS or RUCKSACKS- if you need metal support for your pack that can withstand weights of 100 lbs, you are planning to carry way too much shit. This rig will reduce your climbing, speed, endurance and manueverability. But of course, it’s all about what you have planned. No, wait, I think I’m starting to like the idea of a guy weighed down with 100lbs of crap running behind me, taking one for the team.

34. Sharpshooter on 06 Jan 2009 at 6:14 pm #

    heres an idtem that needs to be added to the list!!! a camel back! its like a backpack but its ment for holding water and its got a hose on it so itseasily accessable and its usualy big enough to hold maybe 1-3 gallons of water…. and easily worn between you and your backpack

35. Sharpshooter on 07 Jan 2009 at 11:44 am #

    Eh Gonzo if you have a small blowtorch why not bring it? i mean im talking about one thats got a built in sparker and evey thing i dont know how heavy they are but they only look about as heavy as a large bottle of water…. if you have one in your house and its not covered by tons of crap snag it if you can but if not just run like crazy and get your ass outa there

36. Sharpshooter on 08 Jan 2009 at 1:46 pm #

    ive thought of another item that should be added to the list (and isnt so far fetched) what about those leather bomber jackets? they look kind of stupid but the quality of the leather on mine is actually quite good…. not saying it could withstand a horde of zombies but it could last long enough to get a zombie off me if he was trying to bite my arm off just an idea though.

37. Random on 18 Feb 2009 at 2:18 am #

    Although i understand the whole mobile survival kit clean light efficient idea why hasn’t anyone mentioned climbing a large tower in a heavy populated area with a good sniper plenty of ammo and supplies. your light your high up and safe and you’ve got entrainment and if your a good shot your only helping the situation an if your not you’ve got lots of practice targets out there

38. Jason on 23 Mar 2009 at 12:29 am #

    Of course, we all have great ideas. But unfortunately, we cannot carry ALL of these items. So I think these are the rough basics:
    -Multi tool
    -Change of cloths
    -Canned food (2-4)
    -Socks (3 pair)
    -Lighter (Zippo, matches whatever you like)
    -Blanket
    -WATER* (2-4 liters)
    -Flashlight (w/ extra batteries)
    -Toilet paper

    Those should keep you alive for at least 3 days while away from base.
    And Angryvikingman, great thinking on the pantyhose thing! I remember military personnel saying that it feels so much better than have blisters everywhere. Either pantyhose, tights, or under armor pants should work.

39. Simon on 29 Apr 2009 at 11:41 am #

    1 thing I would suggest is some kind of respiration mask, I have a cycling anti-pollution mask with ffp3 filters adapted to fit that I use for my commute to work, and have considered wearing a lot more since this Swine Flu outbreak.

    While I know this is not technically “in” the kit, it is something that should be kept with the kit and worn when travelling to avoid infection, if you really want to go all out there are a vase selection of Respiratoy protective masks and filters with greater protection, but they tend to be heavier and reduce visability.

40. Trail on 08 Jun 2009 at 9:32 pm #

    I think being a mobile kit it should be as light as possible. first of all entrenching shovel? What is that for? Are zombies going to be shooting as us?

    Pack(I would recommend something external framed simply because they fit a larger range of torsos and they tend to be more rugged.)

    Water Purification(tablets are nice because of their weight however they will run out.) (the best way to go for water purification is with a ceramic filter. They almost always last longer than the fiberglass filters. Something like the katadyn pocket would be excellent if you can afford it. If not you can get UV water purification system one that can be recharged with solar panels)(unfortunately there is no water filters that can filter viruses(they are too small) you can filter hosts out of the water and in theory virus cannot live without host. The least expensive virus purification is going to be bleach or chlorine(though it tastes bad)

    Compass and map ( I do not know enough about how GPS work to know if the satellites will work after zombie hordes rise)

    Rain gear is important in any climate. (you can die in 68*F weather from hypothermia if you are drenched and there is wind.)

    I wouldn’t waste pack weight on a leatherman unless it is one of the really small like the “squirt” or “juce” get one with pliers if you have to have one. Otherwise have a small knife(4″)

    Not sure about a whistle but its light enough to not have to throw out.

    First aid kit.(ideally a trauma kit) Moleskin antiseptics)

    Crank radio and shake light are both awesome things to have.

    For your hygiene products just bother with a toothbrush

    Bug spray and sun tan lotion are both important(perhaps a UPF 30+ sun hat)

    As much high calorie food as you can carry. ( you get 4 cal from fat and protein while you get 9 per gram from complex carbohydrates. one pound of rice will yield approx. 1700 cal. this is enough to get through the day if in a pinch. I feel you should have as much of this or as much of a comparable food as you can comfortably carry)

    If you have a regular flashlight absolutely make it LED the bulbs almost last forever(though the halogen and xenon are way brighter) they are also the least demanding on your batteries

    Absolutely do not have a tent. Instead have a sleeping bag(under 2 pounds ideally) a small foam pad and a hammock. If you don’t have the pad than you will sleep cold in the hammock. You want to hang the hammock out of zombie reach and sleep with you food/weapon

    Webbing(someone mentioned thin but strong rope webbing is your answer) Webbing say 100 ft of 1″ webbing will way next to nothing. Can be cut and fused easily holds hundreds of pounds and will have many uses.(it will hang your hammock) Tie things to your pack. Keep food fresh

    Matches(zippo/bic) Flares(electric as mentioned in original)
    Tylenol/aspirin
    Machete or sword for hacking away brush. Sword would be ideal because if zombies sneak up in the night and are trying to reach your hammock you have the extra reach to stab down at their heads.

    If terrain(or your knees permit) hiking poles will help to cover more ground faster(not needed in urban areas)

41. Trail on 08 Jun 2009 at 9:38 pm #

    Sorry I would like to add a note to my post on clothing.
    Rain Jacket and pants(just a shell)
    Fleece jacket 100-200 weight
    light weight quick dry shirt
    quick dry pants(zip off to shorts)
    3-5 socks(wool) NO COTTON NO COTTON NO COTTON
    If you are in a slightly warmer climate and are a more capable traveler than you could get away with using a very supportive pair of sandals for your feet(like chacos which I have done miles of A.T. Hiking with.)

    Do not Bring extra clothing it. is Nearly useless. Also if you will be facing temperatures of lower than 30* you may need a heavier fleece for when you stop during the night. Each individual knows their own climate way better than me(duh!)

42. Syn on 26 Jun 2009 at 6:23 am #

    I have one question…

    As a female I have the awful aunt that visits from time to time and well, frankly the smell of blood could attract zombies (Im figuring since theyre dependent on human flesh it would bring them running… And hey, if animals catch onto it why not a freaking zombie). Not to mention that unlike you gentlemen Im going to need something to deal with this on the road that is quick and light weight, preferably reusable (I know that sounds horrid but it would be better than packing boxes of the stuff). I thought of the product “Instead” (kind of like a tampon but made from plastic) which could be reused in a pinch but it would have to be sterilized in between each individual use (IE: daily) to stave off infections.

    Additionally, I cant believe no one has said anything on this topic… For your wife/daughters/self this is almost as necessary as food and water!

43. Syn on 26 Jun 2009 at 7:11 am #

    Sorry, a few more things aside from my one main concern…

    Im a firm believer that in your first aid kits you should replace all bandages (normal sized of course, not the ones for large wounds) with liquid bandage. Youll get more uses and it wont leave that blood smell on you. Hell, pack two bottles in the space that the band aids would have taken up!

    Id also throw in a crank burner for cooking if youre lucky enough to find one. Whether youre indoors or out replacing a fire for the things you will eventually need to cook when your MREs run out is key; and fire… well thats a big negative in my book. Give away your position with that nonsense.

    To AngryVikingMan:
    I concur with the pantyhose but I would change the knee length to full ones because: #1 you wont have to pull your socks up while running, #2 they will help you retain heat (mom always made me wear a pair under my jeans in winter time… waiting for the bus in the snow was a real B!^@#!), #3 You can get wool ones and thin everyday ones which could replace your socks (youll still want your wool socks but wool panty hose will do you wonders) and theyll take up less space than many pairs of socks.
    I do not agree with the no undies thing… As a chick going free is the worst! Nothing like the seam in pants rubbing your sensitive bits the wrong way. I would definitely check out a hiking store to find 2 pairs that would work the best. One for warm weather and one for cold. but both long like the bike shorts idea so youre not constantly trying to fix them while running.

    I think youre going to want to pack a pair of cloths primarily because the ones youre wearing at the initiation of said zombie attack probably wont be good for your survival. Youll need something you can switch to as soon as you get a moment. Than you can discard your previous set to lighten your load.

    I know its not an extreme necessity but I think a small concentrated soap is needed. Eventually you will have to wash the grime away and soap can help clean: you, your cloths, your cooking supplies, injuries… and wash the blood smell off your women… which again in my book stands out as important.

    A small sewing kit with upholstery thread. its thicker than normal thread so stitches would hurt but it will keep things secure & its very reliable for sewing garments back together. Fishing line could work as well.

44. David on 03 Jul 2009 at 8:28 pm #

    Hey Guys. I have small testicles and would be too afraid to defend myself. Good luck in the apocalypse.

45. Angryvikingman on 17 Jul 2009 at 11:46 am #

    Look, all of the things that I have listed for my MZPK are IN my MZPK.
    I also wear an assault harness under my ALICE pack, so that IF I need to drop the pack and run or fight, I can. My pack is a very managable weight. I carry 15 loaded clips for my AR, and keep a 550 round box of .22 ammo for my pair of walthers. My assault harness carries my Cold Steel Kukri machete, mag pouch, dump bag, fighting knife, canteen, and hatchet. My dump bag carries one MRE, and paracord.

    I have hundreds of feet of paracord. WHY? Glad you asked.

    It has literally hundreds of uses. pulling your bag to elevated areas when climbing with it is impossible, in a pinch it can be a tournqauet, a lasso, you can make traps to catch food, a few strands can tow a freaking car or truck, fishing, making other things like gun slings, or a hammock. There is almost no limit to what you can do with a length of paracord.

    I’m a man, I don’t need underwear…

    Extra clothes are a must, screw how much it weighs. Even if you are wearing underwear, you can get dirty down there and if you dont stop to wash regularly, then things start to build up and grow in places they ought not to grow and cause all kinds of nasty infections. Not to mention if you get wet, you’ll need dry clothes so you dont get hypothermia and die. I’m not just sitting here spouting off things that I think you’ll need. I’m telling you what you WILL ACTUALLY need. My list near the top of the comments is very comprehensive, and field tested. And panty hose that are knee high have elastic bands to keep them up. If they dont stay up, then roll them over the tops of your boots and they’ll stay up. And yes, an entrenching tool/folding camp shovel. You can dig a fire pit, ranger grave(sleeping hole, they keep you cool), water harvester, dead fall traps, and all kinds of stuff. Not just for digging trenches. My pack is about 90% stuff the military issues to troops for their packs and after 200 years of refinement, the government has at least gotten the military load out for soldiers correct. If you dont have what I suggest, you’ll be sorry when the time comes that you need it. Also, everything has more than one use, and not just the one that immediately comes to mind. Get some training and look at my list again. You’ll start to see why I listed all of it.

46. Adam on 07 Aug 2009 at 5:19 pm #

    I can’t believe this hasn’t already been mentioned, but i would include Locks in my MZPK. Easy to put on, a deadbolt lock or two can prove just as effective as boarding the door up.

    Or if you should find yourself in an area with a fence, grab a chain and padlock them shut. Nothing to it.
    Also, these would weigh very little, comparatively, and the only supplies you’d need are a hammer and nails, which are already included.

    Normally you’d use screws, but nails work well in a pinch.

47. Syn on 13 Aug 2009 at 2:19 am #

    Angryvikingman, Have you tried running in knee highs? They stay up for walking (If youre lucky enough to have gotten an exceptional pair) but running?! Not a chance. Believe me, thats experience talking. Rolling them over boots should work but Id rather have something that will surely stay up. <<<<Not a fan of F^@*!^@ around :/ Id say better safe than sorry. Plus you could always cut youre panty hose down and make them into socks later, though they wouldnt have the nifty plastic strips then, huh?

    Im gonna have to disagree with you being male and not needing your special pair of underoos. Taint chafe aint pretty and it will eventually happen. Having the constant fiery kick to the balls feeling might hinder your fleeing capabilities (not suggesting your first option would be fleeing, but I digress). Especially if you get wet! You need something between your legs and the moist swagger of your slogging cloths.

    Adam, Id like to say thanks and Im adding a padlock!

48. ThatScoutKid on 02 Sep 2009 at 2:41 am #

    always fill your bathtub and sinks with water!!!!! not just for zombies but any time water may be shut off natural disasters or civil unrest. dk just wanted to put that out there

49. Angryvikingman on 03 Oct 2009 at 1:23 am #

    I’m serious, I don’t wear underwear unless I’m going to get a massage, or going somewhere formal. My wife makes me. I went commando to a massage once and well, I’m pretty sure the woman got a view of all the goods. She didnt say anything, but kept making me do these weird stretches, and it felt like everything was flapping in the breeze. I chafe LESS when I’m not wearing any underwear. Even and especially when completely soaked.

    Ever tried using rubber bands to hold up knee highs? Put them near the top and roll them down. Also, they do make sock garters, so that would solve the problem also.

50. GonzoTheBurner on 18 Oct 2009 at 4:30 am #

    Angryviking…. I think you would be able to scavenge clothes. To each his own, but I just dont see them as essentials. If the washing is a concern, do as the rangers do, use alcohol wipes. They are light, last forever, can be used as tender (when left dry) and quick and easy (think whore’s bath). Im with you on the “commando” though. I havent worn under wear since my first 5 mile road march in georgia. and I never will again. Masseuse be damned! People just dont understand how what essentials are until they have to carry them for 8 miles on their backs.

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