Comments on: Zombie Fashion http://www.zombiesarecoming.com/2009/02/12/zombie-fashion/ Look Dead Sun, 29 Jan 2012 05:11:50 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: CorrodedGear http://www.zombiesarecoming.com/2009/02/12/zombie-fashion/comment-page-2/#comment-291120 CorrodedGear Mon, 22 Feb 2010 08:21:04 +0000 http://www.zombiesarecoming.com/?p=177#comment-291120 I live in texas, so for me armor is a little bit of a heat problem. But what you need to keep in mind is that the human jaw, while strong, is not the jaw of a predator. Sturdy boots are a must, and even though it would be hot, I would wear skinny jeans layered over long-johns, with some loose cargo pants over that. (three layers of cloth with weaves going in different directions could withstand a lot of piercing pressure) Since I own a chain mail shirt I would actually scavange it to make sleeves to put over a different jacket. This is because getting bitten in the torso is physically rather hard, while the arms are relatively easy. I live in texas, so for me armor is a little bit of a heat problem. But what you need to keep in mind is that the human jaw, while strong, is not the jaw of a predator. Sturdy boots are a must, and even though it would be hot, I would wear skinny jeans layered over long-johns, with some loose cargo pants over that. (three layers of cloth with weaves going in different directions could withstand a lot of piercing pressure) Since I own a chain mail shirt I would actually scavange it to make sleeves to put over a different jacket. This is because getting bitten in the torso is physically rather hard, while the arms are relatively easy.

]]> By: Adam http://www.zombiesarecoming.com/2009/02/12/zombie-fashion/comment-page-2/#comment-225099 Adam Fri, 07 Aug 2009 21:53:42 +0000 http://www.zombiesarecoming.com/?p=177#comment-225099 That's interesting. I'd have to take at least two outfits. If it's sunny, I'll be wearing thick jeans, my trusty hiking boots, a plain old t-shirt, my thick leather jacket, and a very nifty pair of gloves with chainmail on the back and thick leather underneath. All that should provide protection against a stray bite. I'd also take an outfit based more on manouverability. Probably my normal everyday trainers, because they have very quiet footsteps. My hiking trousers, which really are great. I once walked through this torrential downpour, and looked like i'd jumped in a swimming pool, but 5 minutes later they were bone dry. The rest of me wasn't though :L The t-shirt would probably stay the same, and i'd wear a thin, light jacket with plenty of pockets, but only secured with the poppers, not the zip. That way, if a zombie gets a good hold on it, i can easily pull free leaving the jacket behind. Oh, and a standard pair of gloves for warmth, grip, and protection. That’s interesting.
I’d have to take at least two outfits.
If it’s sunny, I’ll be wearing thick jeans, my trusty hiking boots, a plain old t-shirt, my thick leather jacket, and a very nifty pair of gloves with chainmail on the back and thick leather underneath.
All that should provide protection against a stray bite.
I’d also take an outfit based more on manouverability.
Probably my normal everyday trainers, because they have very quiet footsteps. My hiking trousers, which really are great. I once walked through this torrential downpour, and looked like i’d jumped in a swimming pool, but 5 minutes later they were bone dry. The rest of me wasn’t though :L The t-shirt would probably stay the same, and i’d wear a thin, light jacket with plenty of pockets, but only secured with the poppers, not the zip. That way, if a zombie gets a good hold on it, i can easily pull free leaving the jacket behind. Oh, and a standard pair of gloves for warmth, grip, and protection.

]]> By: Ronin666 http://www.zombiesarecoming.com/2009/02/12/zombie-fashion/comment-page-2/#comment-206053 Ronin666 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:30:37 +0000 http://www.zombiesarecoming.com/?p=177#comment-206053 I'll be wearing my bike riding leathers. Comfortable, semi waterproof, and bite proof. 511 Storm boots, cause I wear them everyday anyway. I’ll be wearing my bike riding leathers. Comfortable, semi waterproof, and bite proof. 511 Storm boots, cause I wear them everyday anyway.

]]> By: cheese http://www.zombiesarecoming.com/2009/02/12/zombie-fashion/comment-page-2/#comment-195581 cheese Wed, 03 Jun 2009 17:59:01 +0000 http://www.zombiesarecoming.com/?p=177#comment-195581 i would wear my prom queen tiara, fish net stockings, and a piano neck tie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i would wear my prom queen tiara, fish net stockings, and a piano
neck tie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

]]> By: JORDAN http://www.zombiesarecoming.com/2009/02/12/zombie-fashion/comment-page-2/#comment-192917 JORDAN Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:06:16 +0000 http://www.zombiesarecoming.com/?p=177#comment-192917 I THINK THE BEST THING WOULD BE SKINNY JEANS WITH KNEE AND THIGH PADS SHORT HAIR WITH A COMBAT HELMET KEVLAR VEST DESERT CAMO COMBAT BOOTS SMITH SNOWBOARDING GOGLES AND DITRTBIKE GLOVES WITH A TURTLE NECK WITH TITANIUM IN IT LITTLE KNIFES THAT GO IN YOU R BOOTS FOR KICKING A BACK PACK WITHE KNIFES EMERGENCEY KIT FLARES SMOKE GRENADES FRAG GRENADES A KATANA A GLOCK 9 A SMG A M4A1 AND 3 KNIFES OH LAST BUT NOT LEAST A FLASHLIGHT I THINK THE BEST THING WOULD BE SKINNY JEANS WITH KNEE AND THIGH PADS SHORT HAIR WITH A COMBAT HELMET KEVLAR VEST DESERT CAMO COMBAT BOOTS SMITH SNOWBOARDING GOGLES AND DITRTBIKE GLOVES WITH A TURTLE NECK WITH TITANIUM IN IT LITTLE KNIFES THAT GO IN YOU R BOOTS FOR KICKING A BACK PACK WITHE KNIFES EMERGENCEY KIT FLARES SMOKE GRENADES FRAG GRENADES A KATANA A GLOCK 9 A SMG A M4A1 AND 3 KNIFES OH LAST BUT NOT LEAST A FLASHLIGHT

]]> By: GSP http://www.zombiesarecoming.com/2009/02/12/zombie-fashion/comment-page-2/#comment-189729 GSP Thu, 28 May 2009 17:31:47 +0000 http://www.zombiesarecoming.com/?p=177#comment-189729 Clauwitz is right.. the only reason for titanium is its weight saving properties... I gotta say a kevlar shirt is probably the best, as it will also wick away sweat when mix w/ other materials... Clauwitz is right.. the only reason for titanium is its weight saving properties… I gotta say a kevlar shirt is probably the best, as it will also wick away sweat when mix w/ other materials…

]]> By: jediwannabe1 http://www.zombiesarecoming.com/2009/02/12/zombie-fashion/comment-page-2/#comment-182431 jediwannabe1 Wed, 13 May 2009 20:44:24 +0000 http://www.zombiesarecoming.com/?p=177#comment-182431 I Would simply wear a Carhartt jumpsuit, bots, good gloves, safety goggles with the rubber foam around the edges to keep bood out of the eyes. and a face-mask like doctors wear. I'ts siple, Easy to get, and very protective. u aint gonna bite thru carhartt... I think all this stuff about titanium an steel is BS. if zeds ever come, ur porlly not going to be able to get any of that stuff, and if u do, there really isnt a point. u dont need metal to stop someone frombiting u. I Would simply wear a Carhartt jumpsuit, bots, good gloves, safety goggles with the rubber
foam around the edges to keep bood out of the eyes. and a face-mask like doctors wear. I’ts
siple, Easy to get, and very protective. u aint gonna bite thru carhartt… I think all this stuff about titanium an steel is BS. if zeds ever come, ur porlly not going to be able to get any of that stuff, and if u do, there really isnt a point. u dont need metal to stop someone frombiting u.

]]> By: Clauwitz http://www.zombiesarecoming.com/2009/02/12/zombie-fashion/comment-page-1/#comment-162592 Clauwitz Thu, 02 Apr 2009 03:20:52 +0000 http://www.zombiesarecoming.com/?p=177#comment-162592 I disagree with the "Titanium is twice as strong as steel" comment for two reasons. First, you have to specify what alloy/treatment for both in order to compare strength. Second, you have to determine a measure of strength. I'll assume ultimate tensile strength is what we're after. That said, pure titanium is weaker than almost all steels. A titanium/aluminum/tin alloy is stronger than a good portion of common steels, but there are quite a few specially treated steels that are stronger. A titanium/aluminum/vanadium alloy is stonger than most steels, but there are still some quenched and tempered steels that are stronger. It is true that titanium is more than twice as light as steel. It is also more corrosion and heat resistant and more compatible for human implantation (replacement knees/hips). Those are the real "strengths" of titanium. I disagree with the “Titanium is twice as strong as steel” comment for two reasons. First, you have to specify what alloy/treatment for both in order to compare strength. Second, you have to determine a measure of strength. I’ll assume ultimate tensile strength is what we’re after.

That said, pure titanium is weaker than almost all steels. A titanium/aluminum/tin alloy is stronger than a good portion of common steels, but there are quite a few specially treated steels that are stronger. A titanium/aluminum/vanadium alloy is stonger than most steels, but there are still some quenched and tempered steels that are stronger.

It is true that titanium is more than twice as light as steel. It is also more corrosion and heat resistant and more compatible for human implantation (replacement knees/hips). Those are the real “strengths” of titanium.

]]> By: BIGBULLDOG http://www.zombiesarecoming.com/2009/02/12/zombie-fashion/comment-page-1/#comment-161574 BIGBULLDOG Wed, 01 Apr 2009 06:42:32 +0000 http://www.zombiesarecoming.com/?p=177#comment-161574 I personally wouldn't be too worried about other survivors, even if they thought that I was a zombie. If they run away that's their deal, if they shoot, they better hope they make a direct hit because I have never missed a target. I live in a semi-rural area, I would wear my black BDU's, digital woodland green BDU's, or digital urban BDU's along with my blackhawk cross draw vest(bullet proof). I've had alot of time to take care of alot of this due to no matter where you are civil unrest can be a problem. I personally wouldn’t be too worried about other survivors, even if they thought that I was a zombie. If they run away that’s their deal, if they shoot, they better hope they make a direct hit because I have never missed a target. I live in a semi-rural area, I would wear my black BDU’s, digital woodland green BDU’s, or digital urban BDU’s along with my blackhawk cross draw vest(bullet proof). I’ve had alot of time to take care of alot of this due to no matter where you are civil unrest can be a problem.

]]> By: Chance http://www.zombiesarecoming.com/2009/02/12/zombie-fashion/comment-page-1/#comment-161092 Chance Tue, 31 Mar 2009 19:01:25 +0000 http://www.zombiesarecoming.com/?p=177#comment-161092 Yeah well we don't want to be too blended in or survivors might think we really are a zombie. Yeah well we don’t want to be too blended in or survivors might think we really are a zombie.

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