{"id":5903,"date":"2013-03-21T05:27:04","date_gmt":"2013-03-21T05:27:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hotnerdgirl.com\/?p=5903"},"modified":"2024-02-29T06:42:06","modified_gmt":"2024-02-29T06:42:06","slug":"what-i-need-to-survive-the-zombie-apocalypse-revised","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hotnerdgirl.com\/index.php\/2013\/03\/21\/what-i-need-to-survive-the-zombie-apocalypse-revised\/","title":{"rendered":"What I need to survive the zombie apocalypse (revised)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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HNG Zombification by Brett DeWall<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

One of my earliest HNG posts was titled \u201cWhat I need to survive the zombie apocalypse.\u201d Since then,\u00a0The Walking Dead<\/i>\u00a0has premiered and risen to cult-like status, not to mention I\u2019ve discovered new products and had about a gazillion more zombie-related nightmares (seriously, there are nights when I hardly sleep at all because of them\u2026bastards).<\/p>\n

I think about the zombie apocalypse a lot. Way more than I should. And despite my massive fear of zombies, I\u2019ve watched every episode of\u00a0The Walking Dead<\/i>\u00a0(and\u00a0T<\/em>alking Dead<\/i>) religiously. I\u2019m a glutton for punishment, apparently.<\/p>\n

When it comes to the zombie apocalypse, some people get it and some people think that I\u2019m completely ridiculous and insane. I\u2019m of the opinion that it never hurts to be prepared for a disaster, regardless of whether it\u2019s a plague of the undead or an earthquake. You just never know.<\/p>\n

So I\u2019m updating my list of must-have items. The\u00a0original list<\/strong>included:<\/p>\n

\u2013 Two Japanese swords (katana\u00a0or tachi \u2013 although I would totally take a couple of tsurugi\u2019s) \u2026 this was long before I knew of\u00a0Michonne, by the way.<\/p>\n

\u2013 Some grenades (in case I get surrounded)<\/p>\n

\u2013 One really good pair of running shoes (uhm, self-explanatory)<\/p>\n

\u2013 Five ponytail holders (in case some get lost and because rubber bands are really damaging to your hair)<\/p>\n

\u2013 One\u00a0kinetic\u00a0water resistant watch\u00a0(doesn\u2019t need batteries and can handle some rain)<\/p>\n

\u2013 One really amazing sports bra (YOU try running around with 34DD\u2019s)<\/p>\n

\u2013\u00a0Water purification tablets\u00a0(alas, I doubt I\u2019ll have easy access to my beloved Arrowhead)<\/p>\n

\u2013 One pair of\u00a0Maui Jim sports sunglasses\u00a0(preferably with one of those\u00a0landyards\u00a0that hold them to your head)<\/p>\n

\u2013 One baseball hat (can\u2019t have sun in your eyes while you\u2019re fighting the undead)<\/p>\n

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This is one of my faves<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\u2013 As many\u00a0MRE\u2019s\u00a0and\u00a0meal replacement bars\u00a0as I can carry in a light hiker\u2019s backpack<\/p>\n

That\u2019s a pretty darn good list if I do say so myself. But I\u2019ve come to realize that there are other things I\u2019ll be wanting and\/or needing. The\u00a0Zombie Research Society\u00a0recommends packing items like maxipads and\u00a0pantyhose. They serve multiple functions and are definitely good suggestions; however, they don\u2019t make it to my list (sorry,\u00a0Matt Mogk\u2026I still heart you). Remember, I\u2019m a rather petite chick and plan on carrying as little as possible.<\/p>\n

So here\u2019s what I\u2019d like to\u00a0add to my list:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2013 A sturdy\u00a0Buck knife\u00a0(I have a trusty one that my Dad gave me when I became a Brownie Girl Scout\u2026cause\u00a0my Dad is awesome\u2026and I\u2019ve learned from\u00a0Andrea\u00a0that having a knife on you at all times is a life saver)<\/p>\n

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Thanks Dad!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u2013\u00a0Pocket knife\u00a0(also trusty, also given to me by my Dad when I became a Girl Scout)<\/p>\n

\u2013\u00a0Brass knuckles\u00a0(when all else fails, PUNCH the zombies in the head)<\/p>\n

\u2013 A roll of\u00a0Duct Tape\u00a0(because it fixes everything and can be used as improvised light body armor)<\/p>\n

\u2013 A length of chain and a carabiner\u00a0(For scrambling up fences or walls or whatever. I\u2019m not sure how long a length I could practically carry but the longer the better. I\u2019d settle for some rope if I had to)<\/p>\n

\u2013\u00a0Eye Drops\u00a0(nothing puts a damper on zombie killing more than getting crap in your eye or having dry eyes. It\u2019s a luxury item, but one I\u2019d like to have)<\/p>\n

\u2013\u00a0Chapstick with sunscreen\u00a0(to protect your knuckles, nose, eartips, and lips from sunburn and chapping)<\/p>\n

\u2013 Bar of\u00a0deodorant\u00a0(not necessarily for body odor, but to prevent chafing. It can help prevent blisters if your shoes don\u2019t quite fit, or if something like, I dunno\u2026a gun holster rubs you the wrong way)<\/p>\n

\u2013\u00a0Baby powder\u00a0(can also be used to prevent chafing and can be used in lieu of shampoo\/soap to absorb oil and grease)<\/p>\n

\u2013\u00a0Hand or baby wipes\u00a0(I\u2019m Obsessive Compulsive and my hands must be clean as much as humanly possible. In fact, throw a toothbrush in there too)<\/p>\n

\u2013 Extra socks (every military guy I know, most of whom are related to me, recommend having extra socks. Plus, I know it\u2019s been mentioned in a ton of movies)<\/p>\n

\u2013\u00a0First aid kit\u00a0with antibiotics and an\u00a0EpiPen\u00a0(Duh, this should have been on my original list)<\/p>\n

\u2013\u00a0Electrolytes\u00a0(these bad boys come in handy when you get a muscle cramp. I take them when I go hiking and it helps prevent muscle soreness later as well)<\/p>\n

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Electrolytes FTW!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\u2013\u00a0Night vision goggles\u00a0(couldn\u2019t hurt to be able to see in the dark)<\/p>\n

\u2013\u00a0Collapsible\u00a0canteens\u00a0(a no-brainer and I really prefer them over the condoms the\u00a0ZRS\u00a0recommends carrying around)<\/p>\n

\u2013 A\u00a0Keeper or Moon Cup\u00a0(see explanation below)<\/p>\n

That last one might be TMI for the guys reading this, but we girls need to think about these things and there\u2019s no guarantee we\u2019ll have a\u00a0Glenn\u00a0who\u2019s willing to risk his life for a box of tampons. The\u00a0Keeper\/Moon Cup\u00a0is a fantastic little gizmo. You can leave it in all day and just rinse and reuse. Plus, it literally lasts for decades. I have yet to find a better alternative for dealing with Aunt Flo during a zombie apocalypse (or a\u00a0day at the beach). You\u2019re welcome ladies.<\/p>\n

If possible, I\u2019d like to throw a gun and a decent amount of ammo on the list but since I don\u2019t currently own a gun, I\u2019d have to pick one up along the way. Luckily, I have\u00a0a few Dad\u2019s\u00a0that taught me how to use guns so I\u2019m familiar with them and can pretty much handle any one I manage to grab.<\/p>\n

Hopefully I\u2019ll never have to worry about this stuff but I\u2019m tougher than I look and could probably lead my Zombie Apocalypse Annihilation Team (ZAAT) without going batshit crazy a la\u00a0Rick.<\/p>\n

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Ready to kick some zombie ass for realz yo<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Have anything you think should be added to the list? Let me know in the comments!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

HNG Zombification by Brett DeWall One of my earliest HNG posts was titled \u201cWhat I need to survive the zombie apocalypse.\u201d Since then,\u00a0The Walking Dead\u00a0has premiered and risen to cult-like status, not to mention I\u2019ve discovered new products and had about a gazillion more zombie-related nightmares (seriously, there are nights when I hardly sleep at […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[19],"tags":[442,929,989,1111,1112,1113],"class_list":["post-5903","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-what-why-how","tag-hot-nerd-girl","tag-talking-dead","tag-the-walking-dead","tag-zombie","tag-zombie-apocalypse","tag-zombie-survival"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hotnerdgirl.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5903","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hotnerdgirl.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hotnerdgirl.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hotnerdgirl.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hotnerdgirl.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5903"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.hotnerdgirl.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5903\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hotnerdgirl.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5903"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hotnerdgirl.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5903"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hotnerdgirl.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5903"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}