Supplies to survive the apocalypse
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Gonna need way more water than just 2 bottles in 20 hours.. At least I would.
Forget about hunting/fishing. Won't have time. I'd carry a lighter but wouldn't build a fire unless it was an emergency.
Flashlight w/a red lense for night use would be a must. Red won't attract as much attention as a white one & does not mess up your night vision.
BUG spray & a head net so you can get a little uninterrupted sleep/nap at night plus it's good camo!
Groups are terrible - remember that a large group attracts attention more than a small one..
Recon the area on foot before the event if you can. Also I'd use Google maps to identify terrain features & ingress/egress routes along with likely areas of cover/concealment.0 -
20 hours!? Psht, give me a book, running shoes and my life straw. Easy.0
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You should take more water than you think you'll need and did you think of sunscreen? Sunglasses if outdoors? Trail Mix is also very handy. If there's a chance you might get wet take an extra pair of polyester socks, they dry faster than cotton. The shoes you choose are important, hiking boots would be best If you have them.0
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It's 20 hours...don't worry about sleep, just kill zombies.0
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Three liters of water.
Food. I recommend something high calorie but not packed in a bag that crinkles.
Camo blanket and hat
Parachute cord
A decent knife
Reading material
Compass with topographic map
Whistle
Binoculars
Matches and lighter
Don't make a camp fire. Be aware of your surroundings. Listen before moving.
LOL
Its 20 hours. Not even 1 full day and you are packing like you are going to be on Survivorman :laugh:
People get lost or hurt in the woods all the time. Better to be safe than sorry.
That is true. Stranger things have happened.0 -
Camelback, energy bars, extra socks. It's only 20 hours, no need to pack the kitchen sink.0
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Walk single file to hide your numbers.
Or if in the open desert, walk without rhythm. You don't want to attract the worm.0 -
Way more water than that, as previously mentioned a filter and camelback would be ideal, more than a couple energy bars, you need to keep your mind sharp and your energy level up. Something warm for the evening/early morning, what about something small to use as a shelter if it rains? A small nylon 6' x 8' camo tarp?
It sounds like you need to outsmart the other players, why not find a good spot and dig in and camo yourself and just relax for the night, it would be the smart thing to do.0 -
By definition the Apocalypse is the complete final destruction of the world.
Some describe is as an event involving destruction or damage on an awesome or catastrophic scale.
If the first is true, what will having a Rambo style knife and a barrel of water help?
If the latter is true and you survive, there will be plenty of supplies available from your downed neighbors.
The sky is not falling.
Dead man walking... LoL0 -
Camelback, energy bars, extra socks. It's only 20 hours, no need to pack the kitchen sink.
What if she has a sudden desire to do the dishes?0 -
20 hours?
1: four bottles of water
2: a few energy bars (just to keep you from getting cranky)
3: As much ammunition as you can possibly carry
"A man can never have too much red wine, too many books, or too much ammunition."
Rudyard Kipling
You can only have too much ammo when you're swimming or on fire.0 -
This sounds like a potential horror movie. A bunch of college kids go out into the Georgia woods in the middle of the summer to play HvZ, and end up being stalked and killed by some perverted psychopath...:noway:0
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This sounds like a potential horror movie. A bunch of college kids go out into the Georgia woods in the middle of the summer to play HvZ, and end up being stalked and killed by some perverted psychopath...:noway:
This was exactly my thought... And now the OP just put the contact info on
MFP.... No crazies here.0 -
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So it's expensive and not plausible to just have in your pocket, but I've been determined to one day own this solar setup. Just the ultimate in portable solar power if things were to go to ****.0 -
This sounds like a potential horror movie. A bunch of college kids go out into the Georgia woods in the middle of the summer to play HvZ, and end up being stalked and killed by some perverted psychopath...:noway:
This was exactly my thought... And now the OP just put the contact info on
MFP.... No crazies here.
To everyone else:
I have a backpack where I can put my camelpack container in. It holds 22L and the backpack itself has two water bottle holders. In my experience, 22L of water gets heavy trying to run with, so I usually fill it only half way.
Normally I'd scope out the area ahead of time (this is my 9th game) but this is going to be on private property and I'd rather not get arrested.
We need a radio because they will be broadcasting information over it. However, friendly fire is encouraged so that makes things a bit tricky.
Again, I guess my biggest worries are having enough water because running around in the heat is awful and making sure I can eat. The purpose is obviously not to attract other players, so fires would be a bad idea. Since it's so short, there's no reason to worry about sleeping so I'm skipping all of that kind of stuff too. I did decide to include some tissues for bathroom purposes and a pocket knife for things. I'm also going to print out a Google satellite map of the area so I can mark off areas.
Since a big thing being stressed is no cell phones, I also included a couple of extra batteries for my flashlight.0 -
I'd also like to mention that although it would be easy to climb a tree and hide until it's over, the people running the game have created missions for both sides to complete for rewards. The semesters where I helped with the game, if one side didn't have a lot of players, the other side would easily win and get major bonuses. It's bad not to win, so it's pretty much inevitable that you have to come out for them.
I'm not a very fast runner, but I'm pretty small and accurate with a Nerf blaster. In the past, my strategies have been to stay hidden until completely necessary. In HvZ, zombies can't die, only be stunned, so there's no point in hunting them Rambo style.
Other than that, thanks for the replies so far!
My other big question is: shorts or pants.
Shorts: cooler but more exposed = less camo and more changes of bug bites or scratches
Pants: much hotter but easier to hide in and protection from the environment0 -
A couple of bottles of water, my Sawyer Mini water filter to make additional natural water sources safe to drink, home done dehydrated food stuffs from my stores (yeah, I prep for natural disasters so that's a thing for me) and a few items of clothing to layer with for warmth. I doubt you'll be allowed to build a fire but if it was me there'd be a firestarter in the backpack as well.0
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I'll not be repetitive because there are so many good repsonses and ideas above.
The main thing for this type of opertion is staying light and effective. Energy dense foods so you can carry less weight, electrolytes, and WATER. You clearly realize the importrance of agua, but remember it's not only about survival and comfort but also functional hydration. Dehydration will impair decicsion making abilities and actual safety. If you overcompensate on anything, it's got to be H2O. Can you stash refill bottles anywhere in the area of operation so as not to be rucking them around?
Pants- zip off legs, or baggy that you can roll up, may come in handy as you can adjust to the conditions in the moment easily. But between the two choices long pants for sure. Special Ops dont wear shorts for a reason.
Have fun and good hunting!0 -
"A man can never have too much red wine, too many books, or too much ammunition."
Rudyard Kipling
"You can only have too much ammo when you're swimming or on fire."
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Words to live by. Literally!0 -
Other than that, thanks for the replies so far!
My other big question is: shorts or pants.
Shorts: cooler but more exposed = less camo and more changes of bug bites or scratches
Pants: much hotter but easier to hide in and protection from the environment
If the store is worth a crap, they will know exactly what you are talking about.0 -
Other than that, thanks for the replies so far!
My other big question is: shorts or pants.
Shorts: cooler but more exposed = less camo and more changes of bug bites or scratches
Pants: much hotter but easier to hide in and protection from the environment
If the store is worth a crap, they will know exactly what you are talking about.
+1, any woodland camo bdu's as lightweight as possible will keep you comfortable and help with camo a bit. They're not magic invisibility clothes, just might give you that extra half second or so.0
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