Government and Military: Dangerous

Today, we’ll be talking about the survival of governments and militaries. Governments will most likely be completely wiped out, no longer existing, holding no power. Militaries will most of the time be overrun by the hordes. Attempting to get to a military base won’t end well usually with you being attacked by swarms of the undead. While a base will have weapons, food and shelter but it comes with a price, the price of you having to clean up a huge military base crawling with the undead. You probably don’t know the layout of your local military base so attempting to get in will be a challenge. If you’re chased by the undead, you may be running into dead ends because you don’t know where you’re going. Military bases are generally a death trap and should be avoided at all times. Government buildings won’t be any different. They’ll be overrun with the undead and you don’t know their layout either. Government and military bases are just dinner plates for zombies and if you walk into one, you’re the main course. Watch out for all bases, buildings and basically anything associated with the military or government because it’s most likely a death trap. Government and military grounds are never a good idea.

Trasnportation: Takes you where you need to go.

Today, we’ll be talking about transportation. Transportation and mobility is an extremely important part of survival. Using things like cars and gas run vehicles is a dangerous game. They’re loud, unpredictable and not built to survive a zombie apocalypse. They run on gas which will run out, are large and make more noise than necessary. The advantages would be they get where you need to go fast and are decent enough zombie killing machines. Then there’s the silent, effective transportation means. The main one would be a bicycle. Quiet, easy to ride and is built to survive even mountainous conditions. They’re light and quiet. It’s perfect for almost any environment. Always be careful if you live in treacherous areas such as cities or the mountains. Wear a helmet in case you crash. The last thing you need in the apocalypse is a gash in your head. Be wary of zombies that are inside their cars because those can still reach out of their windows. If the only way to get somewhere is by vehicle, learn how to siphon gas. You’re going to need all the gas you can get your hands on. Gas=travel and mobility. Don’t forget that boats or airplanes are out there, but don’t be foolish. Zombies don’t require oxygen so they can stay underwater as long as they want so boats are bad. They’ll attract zombies’ cause of noise and it uses large amounts of gas. Airplanes are another issue. Sure, zombies can’t fly, but all zombies will most definitely hear you and see you. If you crash, there’s no covering up the large plumes of smoke and flame your plane will emit. The sound will attract more zombies than needed. Transportation is a huge part of survival so watch out. Be wary and always be prepared to walk for whatever reason you deal with.

Clothing: It'll Save your life

Today, we’ll be talking about clothing and essential attire. Clothing will also save your life. No small detail can be overlooked in clothes. Never ever wear baggy shorts, shirts or pants. This gives a zombie something to grab while you’re running away. Cut you hair incredibly short so if you’re caught in a tight situation, the zombie has nothing to yank at. Wear a tight shirt, pants that fit but aren’t too tight, boots and gloves. First off, a shirt is again something for a zombie to grab, so are pants. Steel toe boots work well because of their superior weight for crushing in a zombie’s head and gloves are for protection when dealing with urban, suburban or country environments. Especially when handling dead bodies, gloves should be a requirement. If no gloves are available, simply improvise with cloth or plastic. Hats are alright, especially if you live in a very hot and sunny area. Getting sunburnt will simply slow you down. Watch out for shorts as well. They leave your legs exposed to the weather and zombies. The best thing you could possibly wear would be a bite resistant Kevlar suit but that’s generally not open to just anyone. Be smart in your attire in the zombie apocalypse.  

Shelter: The key to survival

Today, we’ll be talking about shelter. Shelter is extremely important, giving you a place to live and survive. Personally the best place to stay would be a military base, but since they’re most likely overrun it’s not such a good idea. Another place could be the wilderness. While this will prove a challenge, if you can master the woods, it’s perfect. Lots of creatures for food, shelter from storms and generally the zombies for a while. Cities and towns are death traps. Zombies will inhabit every corner of the town, proving scavenging and finding shelter a challenge. If you manage to survive in a metropolitan area, kudos to you. Shelter with strong, reinforced walls and windows is essential. Doors and windows should be sealed. Make it a fortress, but don’t forget, if for any reason the undead get inside, you need a quick and clean escape plan. Use a certain door, window or ladder to escape the horde. Never try and go back to gather supplies after you left. The undead will still be in the house, shambling around, leaving no room for you to get back in. Basically if you’re overrun, don’t try and go back to the shelter. It belongs to the dead now. Shelter=survival and the only way you can make sure you survive is by fortifying the shelter beyond belief.

Weapons: What to use and what not to use

Today, we’ll be talking about weaponry. Weapons are the only thing between you and a zombie. Today, we’ll see what weapons to use and what weapons not to use. First off, basic melee weapons work nicely. Things like wrenches or pipes are fine for a little while, but you’ll need something better than basic tools to really survive and thrive. Melee is good because it’s silent, deadly and it can have multiple uses. Shovels, bats and hammers work well because they’re relatively light and are powerful enough to kill effectively. Another tip that will save your life is that you must destroy the brain! It’s the only way the zombies can be truly killed. Other melee weapons like golf clubs=certain death. They’re flimsy when hitting a skull and will break when you need it not to. Another thing would be if you used some sort of projectile based weapon like say a gun or crossbow, go crossbow. While not good for a horde, it’s quiet and accurate which is what you need if you’re scavenging. Guns are loud, can jam and are overall dangerous. Things not to use would be the Hollywood glorified chainsaw, because it 1) runs on gas (which will run out), 2) its loud and 3) heavy and not too effective. Hollywood has revered the chainsaw as the ultimate zombie killing machine but alas it is not. Guns are useful for distractions or for hordes but nothing else. Melee weapons are the way to go when fighting zombies.

Food and Water: A Priority

Let’s start discussing the zombie apocalypse. If it ever happens, this blog will teach you how to survive it. So let’s get to the basics of survival. There’s things like food, weapons and shelter. Food will essentially be the center of life at this point. Scavenging is important, but be careful. Places like Wal-Mart, Target, Kroger, Publix and Costco are all bad places to be. Generally crowded, in the middle of civilization (highest zombie density area) and overall a death trap. You have to remember other people will survive and will fight for over food so walking into a store unarmed is a bad idea. Booby traps are a hazard along with possibly even the undead inhabiting certain areas of a store. If you must scavenge in a town or city, go for small businesses because they generally won’t be crowded. They may not have the necessary bulk you need, but it can help. Any food is better than no food. Another thing is water. Water will practically be currency along with food. Everyone will need it, everyone will kill for it and everyone will be searching for it. Water and food need to be one of your first priorities.