Having all the hot gear is one thing…Being able to use them when the time comes is another thing completely. If you can’t move, you won’t survive. Zombie Fit is a group that believes you need “Functional Fitness” to survival. What is functional fitness? Zombie Fit defines it like this: “We think it is the ability to perform any given task, at anytime, quickly and efficiently. Functional fitness and situational awareness are necessary skills that are lacking in today’s society. ZombieFit hopes to change that.”
Mixing Calisthenics, Parkour and Strength Training, Zombie Fit will make sure you’ve always got the moves when it comes to surviving Z-Day. There’s also the added benefit of appearing very fit and capable, so no one is going to view you as the weak link when the hordes come shambling up.
Video Games have taught us a lot about surviving a Zombie Apocalype. From Zombies Ate My Neighbors to the Resident Evil series, gamers have been trained over and over in the tools of the trade when it comes to putting down Zed-Heads. That’s why it’s no surprise that a Video Game website has some good insight on whether or not you’re prepared to survive ZDay. Study the flowchart, and make sure you’re ZPrepared for all the possible scenarios.
At Zprepared, we like our transportation to be functional, rugged, and reliable. It also doesn’t hurt if it’s economical and downright cool looking too.
With style that harkens back to WWII, Royal Enfield Bullet C5 Military offers all the nostalgia of days of yore with all the benefits of a modern motorcycle. The 499cc, single cylinder, 4-stroke engine sips gasoline (estimated 85 mpg) without sacrificing power and Electronic Fuel Injection ensures that running from Zombies is a breeze in those chilly morning starts. There’s also a wide variety of add-ons and accessories to make sure it’s ready by ZDay, but until then the 2 year unlimited mileage manufacturer warranty will make sure it’s in tip-top shape when it does.
I know this is meant to be funny, but to us it’s downright scary. The last thing we Zsurvivalist need are more Zed-Heads running around with confidence and drive. It was bad enough when they were shambling around all day bitching and groaning for ‘Braaaiiiins’.
We don’t post many fashion tips at Zprepared, unless you’re talking about protective gear and clothing, but when one of our good friends designs a shirt that not only promotes Zombie awareness but also is disturbingly sexy, we have to post about it. Tattoo artist Simon Hayag has designed a Tee for Sullen Clothing that will look good in any wardrobe, Zombie aficionado or not. Made from 100% cotton, this Tee will do little to protect from the hungry jaws of the Undead, but maybe it will distract them just long enough to get away.
Maybe you only need to make short runs. Maybe you don’t know how to drive a real car. Maybe you’re the type of person who wants to shave a few strokes off of your handicap, Zombies or no Zombies. Whatever the reason, it’s hard to fault you for wanting the ATAC Armored Golf Cart in your garage when the Zs come calling. Designed for close quarters anti-terrorism use, this thing is perfect for short jaunts to and even into the grocery store to pick up supplies. The designers claim that it can withstand close range gun fire, and even grenade blasts, so I’m pretty sure the biting and scratching from some Zedheads wont have any real effect. It’s still in conceptual phase, and chances are you won’t be able to get one, but you could always build your own. Just remember to carry a shotgun next to the Putter in your bag, who knows what the terrain will be like.
No guts no glory? Problem is, zombie guts equal bad news, so no glory is the best way to survive, if you don’t want to get taken out by some random infection from a cut or scrape after clearing a mob of shamblers. Jack Black Mr. Fixit Anti-Microbial Wound Rescue utilizes the benefits of silver to quickly heal wounds, scrapes, cuts, burns and abrasions. This quick-absorbing, petrolatum-free healer has been shown to inhibit the growth of MRSA, Escherichia coli and staphylococcus aureus, along with other germs and bacteria that often thrive in heavily infested zombie communities.
Also, since it utilizes the “benefits of silver”, you’re also covered in case the whole threat of supernatural infectious diseases moves on to more nocturnal, fanged variety. Keep a bottle of Mr. Fix It on hand, and make sure you check and treat even the most minor of scrapes after every major scuffle, ’cause the last thing you want to be is that guy that brings the whole compound down with fear and paranoia…Or even worse, the munchies when you’re craving flesh.
There’s a lot of crap in the air, and it’s only going to get worse when the zombies show up. particulate matter, paint fumes and vapors are the least of your concerns when you paste a zed at close range with some double-ought buckshot at point blank range. You can’t risk breathing that stuff, but 3M has got you (or at least your face) covered with the 7000 series full faceplate respirator. It doesn’t matter if you reduce those Thriller video extras to a fine grayish-red mist, you can breathe easy, knowing you won’t be taking a piece of them with you, stowed away in your lungs. Plus the wide faceplate doesn’t restrict your vision, so even if you can’t smell them coming, you can still see them flanking you.
I’m not here to make your decision of which side to take in the great “revolver vs semi-auto” debate, but I do want to make sure you have plenty of options when making up your mind. Enter the Smith & Wesson M&P R8, an 8-shot revolver bought to you by one of the premier revolver manufacturers. Yes I’ll make sure you hear that right, the R8 model 327 fires eight (8) .357 magnum rounds. In the zombie infested world of zTomorrow, you need a reliable rugged, easy-to-use firearm if you’re not an expert in all things boom. Revolvers have fewer moving parts, and rely a lot less on oils and lubricants, meaning if you’ve got poor firearm cleaning habits, the revolver will most likely perform when the zeds bash the barriers down at the worst possible time. The above image shows an optional configuration, normally the optics and light are not included…but c’mon, look at that beast! shell out the extra scratch to make your sidearm feel like it’s your go to weapon of choice.
Sporting hot new Parkour-friendly shoes and pants does you no good if they’re only there to make you look pretty. Mobility, speed and an overall high level of fitness will really make all the difference, and put your gear to good use. Parkourpedia is loaded with tons of useful information about this spirit or philosophy that incorporates “a method of moving within your environment and approaching obstacles of any kind, be they physical or mental.” As well as various techniques and conditioning exercises to give you all the tools and attributes you may need to stay one step, leap or vault ahead of the groping zombie masses. I think the icing on the top has to be a great article about how to choose the proper shoes for highly mobile ways.
