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Running around looking for survivors and survival gear, or on the move from zombies, you don’t want to worry about cracking your elbow or knee on the asphalt while tripping over stray bones. You could probably get away with typical sports gear, but I’m sure you would rather slap on some Armor Pro Tactical Pads. This extremely durable hard shell protective gear is comfortable, tough and still allows full mobility. The knee pads feature a metal rivet hinge to allow a full range of motion while still offering full protection and coverage. The elbow pads feature a “grippy” cap is good for contact on all surfaces and can slide up and down for personal adjustments and fit. Just be sure to resist the urge to grab a shambler in a Muay Thai plum to throw some crushing knee strikes, or dropping a flying atomic elbow off the dumpsters. Common sense is still a much more reliable form of protection.
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It’s pretty clear that you’ve got to make sure that your clothing provides ample protection in the ZApocalypse, but sporting great looking and highly functional clothing makes survival just a bit more bearable. You’re still human after all, and it’s nice to remind yourself of what humanity has left behind (and is fighting for once again). Grab a First Gear Teton Motorcycle Jacket featuring d3o intelligent shock absorption, so you can move about in style, while also sporting a protective garment when you’ve got to dispatch a group of ghouls that don’t really appreciate your fashion forward sensibility. The Teton has d3o gel in the shoulders and elbows for unparalleled flexible impact resistance. Especially if your main mode of transportation is a motorcycle. Not to mention, the zip-in liner is a stylish standalone wind/waterproof jacket with microfleece for warmth.
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So maybe initial tests of Sticky Foam as a less than lethal anti-personel tactic fell flat, the U.S. military is exploring further uses of the stuff as a deterrent against vehicles. However, this stuff has always had promise against the living dead. Zombies aren’t so fleet of feet, so a good dose of the sticky stuff would halt their progress rather effectively. The only thing really holding it back as a great anti-shambling-personel device was the lackluster initial results against real living (and agile) people. Now that the government is looking for alternative uses, there will be a potential for any slick survivalist worth their salt to get their hands on a Sticky Foam delivery system to put up some decent barriers preventing the needless showering of zed entrails and fluids in self defense situation. Less than lethal Z-Defense if you will.
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Out in the mix, you really have to rely on your vision to make the tough shots. If your eyesight is compromised, you may very well walk right into the hungry maw of a lone zombie. As long as you’re protecting your peepers, you might as well use what the boys and girls of the military use. The ESS High Adrenaline Eye Pro CDI Max sunglasses provide some hard core eye cover. These MilSpec glasses feature an extra-wide field of view and easily swappable 2.4mm thick polycarbonate lenses, capable of withstanding a shotgun blast at 35 feet. Not to mention, they’re nightvision compatible, so you can wear your sunglasses while hunting zombies at night, Corey Hart.
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Whenever you’re out for a supply hunt, zombies aren’t the only danger you need to be wary of. Losing your way is always a possibility and not having the right tools to help you get around and survive is a very scary thought. It’s hard to have all the necessary tools on hand, but with the Highland Hiking and Survival Staff you can make sure you’ve got several valuable hiking and survival tools within reach. Developed jointly by Cane Masters (a true authority on self defense canes) and Colorado Search & Rescue, this bad mama jamma is made of 1-inch diameter solid American hickory and weighs in at less than three pounds. The crook designed into the staff helps you reach further for more mobility, on top of giving you a nice hook for grabbing zombie necks and limbs to control the distance in a self defense situation.
It’s got plenty of features to help you get back to base in one bite-free piece as well. 35 feet of paracord, a military designed whistle that can be heard from a mile away, a steel chisel tip (for piercing zombie faces), a fluid suspended compass and a bit of swedish firesteel to top it all off.
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Barricades are great for keeping zombies at bay, but when your out in the field you can’t bring your fortifications with you. Stinger Systems Ice Electrified Shield gives you a portable barricade that you can use to keep any unwanted visitors back. The Convex shape prevents undead flailing and grabbing limbs from reaching around and getting a grip on your clothing or extremities. The bonus of this shield is the ability to shock any living threats with the flip of a switch. Not all your problems are of the undead variety. Great for urban exploration with two person teams.
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Setting up safe zones requires clearly marking areas to clearly warn people of what to watch out for and avoid. When things start popping up (from their graves), it’s nice to know that there are already a set of signs you can pick up and post without having to break out the Sharpies and cardboard. Sure these are currently being sold as decorative accessories for horror movie enthusiasts, but once the Z Apocalypse arrives, at least you won’t have to wait for the government to start contracting sign manufacturers to print up helpful signs.
Alright, so they’re not DOT approved, and they’re intended for decorative purposes…for now, but they’re made of sturdy aluminum, and printed with computer cut, automotive grade vinyl. They’ll most likely last, and people are used to this style of warning signs, so there will be little issue of trust, knowing that people will heed the warnings.
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Two of your greatest weapons against the Undead are your mobility and awareness of your surroundings. What you see, or don’t see, largely effects your chance at surviving an outbreak. The last thing anyone needs is be cornered by a group of Zombies and have your glasses fall off your face and being forced to search around for them like Thelma from Scooby-Doo.
That’s where the Hilco Wilson Zoom Sports Glasses ($99.99-$129.99) come in handy. They’re tough, durable, well secured, and keep nasty things such as debris and blood from getting into your eyes when in sticky situations. I would suggest a pair, even if you don’t need a perscription.
- Meets ASTM F803 impact standards for basketball, soccer, racquetball, tennis, squash, field hockey and women’s lacrosse
- Independently PECC Certified
- Exclusive Grid-LOK™ side profile keeps unfriendly fingers out while maintaining excellent peripheral vision
- Maximum airflow means less fogging
Premium quality, adjustable head strap
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Originally intended to help train people in a variety of self defense and tactical situations with little sacrifice of mobility, and sense impairment and a high degree of protection, High Gear has proven itself to be very handy in a zombie survival situation. A very light-weight (only 7.5 lbs) suit that doesn’t restrict mobility, High Gear offers protection against anything zombies can bring to the fight, allowing you to fight to your full potential, and still affords you the necessary mobility to escape.
More information on High Gear, and Tony Blauer’s Tactical System can be found at TonyBlauer.com.
