Zprepared » Utility

HiLift Multi-Purpose Tool

Baehr Manley — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 21:48:27 +0000

Carrying a single Multi-Purpose tool is great when you need something that’s easy to carry, and can accomplish most tasks, but some jobs just require a full-size tool. The HiLift Multi-Purpose Tool Kit lets you carry several full-size tools, without having to deal with the unwieldy bulk, letting you swap out tool heads to do the current job at hand. It sports a tough telescoping handle that can collapse to fit into a heavy duty bag, for easy transporting.

The Crovel

Baehr Manley — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 18:16:34 +0000

One thing that zombie survivalists love talking about, its that one “go to” tool/weapon of choice when the living dead start feasting on flesh. Most tend to lean towards the crowbar as the ultimate, considering it’s super tough, versatile and really puts some dents in undead skulls. Well the Crovel (Crowbar + Shovel) has brought a new player into the classic debate. This beauty is made to put in some serious work. a multi-role monster, the Crovel can fill in for a crowbar, shovel, machete, saw, cleaver, grapple hook and line, and even a portable chair.

Hands-Free Umbrella

Baehr Manley — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 22:25:58 +0000

Sometimes you just look cool walking around in the rain with a bloodied crowbar, bringing down waves of the undead. But when there’s no one around to see you cracking zombie skulls in bullet-time, why bother getting your nice outfit all wet. The Hands-Free Umbrella lets you use weapons, tools, or just read a map without having to fumble around with an umbrella, keeping your outfit nice and dry for your triumphant return to zombie HQ. Sure if someone spots your sporting this thing, you’re probably going to catch some flak, but when that happens…you won’t even notice…You’ll be too busy looking good!

ATAX All Terrain Axe

Baehr Manley — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 12:12:29 +0000

We’ve discussed all types of multi-tools, but this has to be one of the most unique all-purpose survival tools we’ve seen. The ATAX Ultimate Survival Tool is a true “everyman” in the world of multi-tools. With some basic survival skills, this beast can be an axe, knife, skinner, fire bow bearing, wire cutter, range finder, field level, clock and more. Attach it to a sturdy handle, and it’s the most versatile axe you’ve ever seen. Not to mention, it can do a number on some zombie skulls. It’s almost absurd what this thing can be used for.

Titanium Pocket Tool

Baehr Manley — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 22:00:02 +0000

Even though you’ve got a lot of tools back at the camp, they don’t really help out when you’re on the field and find yourself in need of a wrench. The PocketToolX Titanium Pocket Tool should fill that need nicely, however. With and hidden pen knife blade, and a 1/4 inch Hex bit screwdriver (Phillips and flat head), this bad boy can pull off all kinds of jobs, including bottle opening and wire stripping. Sporting a quarter inch machined titanium body, this little puppy slips right into your pocket, so it’s always handy when you’re out scavenging the wastelands, and find that perfect piece of “scrap” to help fortify your zombie HQ.

Orvis Ultimate Travel Jacket

Baehr Manley — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 14:58:05 +0000

You’ve only got two hands, and one of them is holding a cigarette, right? Well then the Orvis Ultimate Travel Jacket is going to be your new assistant. Removable sleeves and hood make this ideal for most zombie survival climates, so you can look good all year round. This monster has 27 pockets (5 on the inside!), allowing you to carry mp3 players, keys, eyewear, water bottles, spare ammunition, and even books to keep you occupied while you scan the horizon for zombies. Also, almost as if Orvis had this in mind, the fasteners and hardware are all corrosion resistant, so you don’t have to worry about a little gore keeping you from zipping up when the winds start whipping.

All Steel Super Penertration Shovel

Baehr Manley — Tue, 31 May 2011 10:35:05 +0000

Digging in the day and age of the zombie apocalypse isn’t just about burying the dead. Now you’ve got all kinds of reasons, like shelter, defensive fortification, rescue, and scavenging. You can’t waste time and energy chipping away at hard surfaces with a blunted shovel, which is why any smart survivor is slinging the all-steel Super-Penetration Shovel. it cuts through hard, compacted soils, like soft rotted flesh. Not to mention, punching through the faceplate of the walking dead.

Surefire Delta Folding Knife

Baehr Manley — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 14:45:17 +0000

A good multi-tool is always a nice thing to have. You can be pretty sure that there will be several clunky brick-like multi-tools accessible in your crew, so what you need is a sleek, high-quality folding knife with a few added “tools” thrown into the mix. The Surefire Delta folder is a rugged, lightweight combat/utility knife that fits that role quite nicely. The additional tools are very easy to miss, since they’re so well incorporated into the handle of the knife, like finger guard pulling double duty as a screw driver. There’s also a wire cutter/crimper (accepting up to a 12 gauge wire), a cord/harness cutter, a self-seating wrench and a window breaker. It’s the sexiest six-in-one you’ll be packing out in the wildz.

Lift Trax Portable Traction

Baehr Manley — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 06:13:42 +0000

Having a big rugged 4×4 isn’t always a guarantee that you can always get through any terrain. In the old world, you had the luxury of taking your time to get out of a jam. Sure it wasn’t always pleasant, but you didn’t have to worry about a pack of zombies zeroing in on your position. That’s where the Lift Trax portable traction system comes into play. It gives you a quick portable way of giving your hooptie a lift when you get stuck, or make a seemingly impassable gap into something you can just hop right over with a little tap of the gas pedal.

Casio Pathfinder PAW5000

Baehr Manley — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 20:47:25 +0000

When you’re trying to get around in the wild, its not just about your physical ability, and mode of transportation. You gotta know all about the area you’re in, if you want to travel smart. Yeah, it’s manly to just unscrew the compass in the handle of your Rambo knife, but it’s smarter to strap the Casio Pathfinder PAW5000 to your wrist as you plod through the brush. This elegant all-in-one packs a triple-sensor analog digital timepiece that also includes direction altitude, barometric pressure and temperature sensors. The only thing missing is a zombie sensor, but the convenience that this piece affords allows you to spend more time scanning the horizon for shambling figures, rather than fumbling about with multiple sensors and instruments.

Did we mention, it’s solar powered, so you don’t have to worry about making a battery run when you’re running low on the juice?