Archive for the 'Safety' Category

Body Armor

As we at ZAC have stated in the past, not all of the threats you face post Z-day will be undead. The other humans you will face will be ready to kill you and steal all that you have worked hard to build for yourself. Most likely they will employ some sort of firearm to [...]

What You Don’t Prepare For

While many of us out there spend days trying to prepare the best we can to survive the zombie apocalypse there are some things that slip the mind. We gather weapons and munitions, food and water, and mentally prepare to pull the trigger on a zombie as they move towards us. But what about the [...]

Holiday Zombie Survival Tips

Photo via Vagabondish The Christmas holidays have come and gone, and no zombie apocalypse.  While good news, this most certainly does not imply that we are out of the woods.  In fact, this is actually a very dangerous time in the realm of undead defense. Here are five helpful holiday zombie survival tips.

Communications in The Age of The Undead

An often overlooked, yet critical, aspect of zombie survival is communicating with other survivors and allies.  The exchange of information during the apocalypse will mean the difference between life and death, so contact through any means available will be vital.  Many a team will undoubtedly drive or hike several miles to find a hardware store [...]

Bombing Them Back to Hell

Against the undead there is often the idea that distance mean safety. So, taking this stratagem to the next level why can’t we just use our great technology and advancements in the art of air power and bring collective hell down on the heads of the undead where they can’t even touch us?

Common Tips on Avoiding Infection

Every day you will be exposed to potential infection due to the very nature of the enemy you will be fighting. Infection can come from a scratch, bite, or exposure to bodily fluids of the infected enemy.

Mental Breakdown in a Total Collapse

While there are many of us who have worked many years and taken an active interest in preparing ourselves physically and mentally for the trials and tribulations that the world may send our way. In a complete collapse we may be surprised at some of the scenes and acts that cross our path 

Zombie Fight Club

While we all hope that when the time comes to combat the undead we can do so at a distance, there may be times when distance is a luxury that we do not have. It is at these close distances that we must rely on close combat techniques, and perhaps a little bit of luck, [...]

Zombie Food

What kind of flesh do zombies prefer?

Let’s say you’re stranded in a house surrounded by flesh craving zombies with four other survivors. There’s no way out and you need a distraction to allow you to escape. What types of animals would be acceptable bait? A dog, cat or chicken? Would the undead chase down and devour a horse, cow or even a pig? What about carrying an animal for a diversion in an emergency? What type of animal would you bring with you for just such an occasion?

The 1 Percenter Rule

Those who are preparing for the zombie apocalypse often assume that the zombies that they will be facing will be a cookie cutter scene removed from the movies. The dumb, shambling, slack jawed and gore covered moron that has no situational awareness and begs to be put down like an ailing pet. But what if [...]