If the Zombie apocalypse happened right now, would you have the zombie survival gear you would need? Keep in mind that you won’t be able to call “time out” and run to Walmart to stock up! Look over this list of necessities and think about what you may want to pick up.
Survival Fire Starte
A fire starter is a piece of zombie survival gear that can start a fire for you while you are on the run. You won’t have your fancy stoves and grills to cook food on, and your lighter will run out of fuel quickly. You will need a fire starter to be able to make your own fire to cook and boil water to stay alive.
When selecting a fire starter, you want to make sure that it is durable and will work more than once. You need it to last as long as possible to give you the best chance for survival. You may also want to consider the size of fire starter because you will need to lug it around everywhere you go.
Gas Mask
Most apocalypse professionals agree that a gas mask will be a key piece of zombie survival gear during an apocalypse. There are two main reasons for that:
- Tear gas
- Disease
Many believe that the beginning of an apocalypse will be met with resistance from the government who will try to exterminate the infected.
It will also be essential that you avoid disease while you are surviving because you won’t be able to stop by the emergency room. Without this vital piece of zombie survival gear, you are significantly hurting your chances for survival.
MIRA Tactical Gas Mask CM-6M
Bag/Backpack/Rucksack
You will need to have all of your zombie survival gear packed up and ready to go when the time comes. The few hours it could take you to pack a bag and get out could be the difference between survival and becoming a Zombie. Buying a bag specifically for your zombie survival gear will also show you how much room you have for extra stuff after you pack the necessities.
Make sure that you pick a bag that has plenty of room and keeps the contents dry. As you would imagine, it is still going to rain and snow during the apocalypse, so you will need to account for that. If all the zombie survival gear you have gets ruined the first time it rains, you will be in trouble.
Zombie Killing Weapons
In order to survive, you will need to be able to protect yourself from the Zombie attacks. Many people believe that your first move should be to take out the Zombies, but many would rather set up camp first. Whether you are going to hunt the Zombies, or defend yourself from the Zombies, weapons will be a key part of your zombie survival gear.
Knife
Knives are one of the best weapons for killing zombies because they are quick. If you get in a jam, you can pull out a knife and have the upper hand on a Zombie immediately. When it comes to close hand single Zombie combat, most people are going to pick a good knife over anything else.
Axe
Axes are another great Zombie killing weapon. You can take out a Zombie with an Axe quickly and be ready for the next attacker. This makes an axe great for taking on small groups of zombies, but make sure you have something for the masses.
Sword
A sword is another great close combat weapon if you know how to use one. I know if looks like they are just swinging a giant knife, but it’s not as easy as it looks. If you hit the Zombie in the wrong spot, the blade might just get stuck and leave you in a bad spot. Make sure that you know how to use the sword and that it is sharpened and ready to go.
Gun
Guns are a great Zombie killing weapon that can be used for close range and distant combat. They are one for the most powerful pieces zombie survival gear because they can be used to collect food and defend yourself. Just make sure that you pack a whole lot of bullets because once you run out of bullets, you are better off carrying around a sharpened stick.
Compound Bow
A Recurve bow makes a great weapon because the ammunition can be reused and created easily. From a decent distance, the compound bow produces enough force to take down a Zombie without an issue. Don’t worry if you don’t know how to shoot it, I’m sure you will get plenty of practice when the time comes.
Crossbow
Crossbows are one of the best Zombie killing weapons out there. They are powered by mechanical force and the arrows can be collected and reused. Should you run low on arrows, you can always make more much easier than you could make a bullet. Crossbows are extremely powerful and easy to use, making them the ultimate zombie killing weapon.
Survival Canteen
Water is not going to be as easy to come by as it in right now. You probably won’t be able to just walk up to a sink and turn the water on, or go to the store and buy some. You will need to boil your own from collected water to ensure that it is safe. Unless you want to boil water 10 times a day, you will need something to store clean water in between boiling sessions.
For this reason alone, a canteen is an extremely important piece of zombie survival gear. Make sure you have one ready that will stay clean and sanitary while being easy to clean. Leave it open when in storage so that your don’t find mold or mildew waiting for you when you need it.
First Aid Kit
As mentioned before, you can’t hop in your BMW and rush to the emergency room if you cut your finger while cooking in an apocalypse. That means that you will need to have a first aid kit if you want any chance of survival. Many believe that first aid kits will be one of the hardest to obtain pieces of zombie survival gear during an apocalypse.
Make sure that your first aid kit is fully stocked and ready to go when the time comes. The bigger, the better, but keep in mind that it will take up space and be heavy. Stock up on bandages, antibiotics, pain medications, and anything else that you might need.
For this reason alone, a canteen is an extremely important piece of zombie survival gear. Make sure you have one ready that will stay clean and sanitary while being easy to clean. Leave it open when in storage so that your don’t find mold or mildew waiting for you when you need it.
Zombie Proof Survival Food
You will want to start out with a good stock of survival food for when the perishables run out after the first week. Make sure that you have enough to get you out of the infected area until you can spend time collecting food. You can’t be worried about getting yourself and your family somewhere safe if you need to be hunting for 6 hours a day.
When stocking up on this zombie survival gear, make sure that you find foods that are going to last a long time. Meals ready to eat (MRE’s) are perfect, but canned and dried goods will work as well. Have some in a bag ready to go if you need to get out quickly.
A Zombie Survival Guide
This might be something that is overlooked by most people when purchasing zombie survival gear. You will need to know what to do when the time comes and you might forget some of the details down the road while you are waiting. You can just pop open your laptop and Google it like you can now, so you should be prepared
Find a good guide that highlights everything that you need to survive. They many even have some more suggestions for when zombie survival gear to have packed and ready to go. This guide will refresh your memory, not to mention that it will keep you occupied during your new abundance of alone time.
Machete
When the time comes, you will want to get out of dodge as quickly as you can without having to carry too much. When you think about what zombie survival gear you will need to get somewhere and set up quickly, a machete should come to mind.
They are great to cut your way through thick brush to get deep into the woods, and to set up when you get there. They are great for cutting down trees, cutting branches, and so much more all with the same tool. If you are worried about how much space you have and how much weight you are carrying, a machete will really help you out.
Paracord
Paracord is a term commonly used to describe military grade cordage. Extremely strong cord will be a hot piece zombie survival gear because of all of the things that you can do with it.
You will need paracord to make a shelter, make weapons, support splints, and so much more. As with any survival situation, there is a lot you can’t do if you don’t have any cordage. Not having this piece of zombie survival gear will put you at a great disadvantage.
Lock Picks
Lock picks aren’t an absolutely necessary piece of zombie survival gear, but it will help get things you could need. If you could unlock anything you come across and recover whatever supplies you could possibly want, you would be much better off than others. Considering how little space it would take up in your bag, we suggest that you go for it.
Abdo is a Zoopy writer who loves spending his free time outdoors, camping, and enjoying the peace that nature brings. He also enjoys fixing things - he's particularly good with electronics. His favorite movie is I Am Legend, and he's fascinated by survival gear and safety.