Hornady Lock-N-Load AP

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Let’s face the facts, there are more zombies than bullets in your ammo dump. The ability to drop a zed from 25 yards is a luxury out in the field, and you don’t want to have resort to swinging that sledge hammer to clear the path, just because it’s been a while since you’ve come across an ammunition stash. If you’re doing plenty of double tapping, just be sure to collect your brass and make some time in the evenings at your Hornady Lock-N-Load AP and find your inner peace while reloading your own ammunition. The Lock-N-Load AP featuresmany “quick change” options allowing you to change from .223 to .45 in minutes. This reloading press gives you the ability to reload up to 500 rounds an hour. That’s plenty of ammo for a simple supply run.

Fast, reliable, versatile and just plain cool, any survival camp needs one of these if you plan on keeping your [protective] clothes clean when wave after wave of shambling pests storm the fort. Your trigger-happy friends will thank you.

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Blackhawk U.K. M.O.E. Entry Kit

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Survival when dealing with larger hordes of zombies in heavily infested areas is all about mobility. If you find yourself required to move through urban areas and need to get in and out of buildings fast to stay on the move then you need to make sure you’ve got the Blackhawk UK M.O.E. Entry Kit strapped to your back. Even if you just need a quick easy way into a building to grab supplies and get out, this pack will fulfill your needs. This bad boy comes standard with the Super Boltmaster for making short work of locks and fences, the CQB Ram for bringing the door down, and the Hallagan Tool for break and rake window entry. All of these tools are non-sparking and non-conductive to 100,000 volts AC, so no need to worry about accidentally setting off any spilled fuel, or killing yourself by hitting an exposed wire. Safety is the key here when you’re busting into ruins for supplies.

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SL Pro Series Utility Knife

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Sometimes little details that make your life easier can give you that much needed morale boost out in the wild. The SL Pro Series for Outdoors has plenty of those little details to make you feel more prepared without having to carry a crazy amount of gear. This handy little “system” has a 50/50 serrated blade and a variety of inserts to choose from, including a magnetic light, a diamond sharpener and a fire starter (I’m talking about the fire steel, not the pyrokinetic Drew Barrymore). With this handy tool, you’ve got a blade, a bright LED light, a loud emergency signal whistle, and whatever attachment you decide to slap in there.

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SwissChamp XAVT

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“The right tool, for the right job”. We’ve all heard that old chestnut before. Unfortunately when you’re on the go running packs of roaming Undead, it’s probably not a good idea to lug around your tool box. That’s why it’s a good idea to have one Multi-Tool that can tackle just about any task you throw at it.
The SwissChamp XAVT is the Swiss Army Knife of Swiss Army Knives. Packed with 80 essential functions, this bad boy has almost everything you need to get by after ZDay. Blades, Corkscrew, Can Openers, Screwdrivers, Scissors, Pliers, Magnifying Glass, Sewing Eye, Wrench; just to name a few. It even features an Altimeter, Barometer, Thermometer, and Clock for good measure. Keep this with you at all times and leave your tool belt behind; it just gives the Zs more to grab onto anyway.

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DuraMax Flo n’ Go

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The steps people usually follow when trying to siphon gas go like this: stick hose into tank, suck on hose until gas starts to flow, swallow some gas, induce vomiting, go blind. None of these steps are particularly helpful when Z’s are lurking at every corner, especially the blindness part.
When you’re on the move and your gas runs low you’re probably going to need something to help you fill up and chances are your nearest Shell Station is not going to be too helpful. The DuraMax Flo n’ Go acts as a fuel container that can both fill and syphon your tank. It features a 14 gallon fuel container with the patented Flo n’ Go Siphon Pump, to make sure you get every last drop of gas without the need for running back and forth. We’d suggest filling it up as a backup tank before you hit the road, and checking abandoned cars along the way where it’s safe.

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SaberCut Saw

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When it comes to the saw, there is usually a trade-off between having an effective cutting instrument and a convenient, portable design. Bridging this gap has never been more important than for Z-Day preparedness, and for this reason (what other reason could there be?) Ultimate Survival Technologies has created the SaberCut Saw.

A flexible 24 inch chain blade allows bidirectional, fast, smooth cutting action and self cleaning teeth that require little maintenance. This little powerhouse weighs less than a pound, and includes a ballistic nylon case with a belt attachment loop for quick access.

Rugged and versatile, the SaberCut can help you quickly build (or break through) barricades, or if you’re desperate, act as a gruesome garrote to decapitate or “de-limb” a temporarily incapacitated zombie.

Made in the U.S.A.

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P-38 Can Opener

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Widely considered “The Army’s Greatest Invention”, the P-38 Can Opener is a battle-proven reliable must-have for Z survivalists.

Developed in 1942 for the U.S. military, the P-38 has an absolutely simple and effective design that has remain unchanged in over six decades. At a mere 1.5 inches in length (approx. 38 mm), its small size and light weight make it easy to carry on any keychain (or necklace). The P-38 is also an OG of multi tools, “unofficially” acting as a screwdriver, seam ripper, bottle opener, wire stripper and for hundreds of other uses that soldiers dreamed up for it.

While not a “cutting edge” invention, it is definitely retro, and retro is the new modern.

I, um, apologize for the previous sentence in its entirety.

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The Original Woodman’s Pal

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The machete with the power of an axe, this mean machine has been clearing brush since the 1940’s. this well balanced useful tool does a fine job of allowing you to make your way through rural and wilderness areas while looking for safety, survivors and supplies. The bonus is having a solid well build tool also capable of making short work of zombie extremities. If you find a yourself caught in a zombie’s “cold dead hands” you don’t have to worry about prying yourself out, when you can just take the whole limb off in one swing.

Skulls, wrists, knees, necks, There’s nothing that the Woodman’s Pal can’t handle when you’re out there trying to survive another night surrounded by tree and zombie limbs.

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JacPac® Nailer/Stapler Kit

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After a particularly tough night pushing zombies back from your home base, it’s sometimes necessary to fortify your perimeter. Exhaustion from all night fighting isn’t an excuse to put it off, because you don’t know if the next wave is on the way. The JacPac Pneumatic nailer/stapler gives you the convenience to quickly nail some boards in place and get your fence back up quickly, or strengthen your barricades. Powered by a refillable CO2 canister that you can wear on your hip, the nailer will allow you to move around quickly to the parts of your perimeter that need your attention the most.

JacPac® “nailed it” with this puppy.

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WD 40

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Most people don’t know the name John S. Barry, but almost everyone recognizes his legacy. He’s the man who made this simple, yellow and blue can ubiquitous in just about every garage in America. In honor of his passing earlier this month, Zprepared.com is reminding our readers of the contribution he made to preparing us for the Z Apocalypse.
This petroleum based wonder spray has been a fixture for do-it-yourselfers for decades. It can be used for anything from cleaning and protecting your tools and weapons, removing rust from salvaged materials, unsticking stubborn doors and locks, and getting rid of pesky squeaks that can alert Zs to your location. Personally, I like to coat my weapons with the stuff before run-ins with Zacks, as it makes it harder for them to grip and makes the gore just slide off. Their website claims over 2000 different uses but when the Zombies come, I’m sure they’ll add more to the list. Keep some in your stockpile as well as in your survival bag, you never know when it’ll come in handy.

It’s available just about anywhere and comes in a variety of sizes.

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