Here I am with my Bug Out outfit. I am wearing a pretty sturdy t-shirt with jeans and some Bates boots. The boots are sturdy and have lasted a good while with much more time left in them. The hat is to keep the sun off my head and the bandana, used in this picture to hide my face, can be used for miscellaneous purposes. Also, not pictured, is a jacket for the cold.
I have in my pockets my wallet, a Gerber pocket knife on my back right pocket, (hidden away) I have a smaller 2 inch blade version of it, and in my right pocket a 2 inch Kershaw pocket knife. On my belt I have a Gerber multi-tool (I forgot which one in particular it is). Also, I have a survival knife that has hardly been used and has been sharpened to an amazing edge. The shotgun I am holding is a Winchester Model 1300 (ducks unlimited edition). I have an abundance of practice with this gun and I keep it cleaned and stored properly.
On the table is an Eddie Bauer backpack. This backpack has two support rods built into the back piece to help support and distribute the weight better. It is a very comfortable bag that I have had for years and has yet to fail me. It has 3 main sections and one that is inside the bag itself. With everything that I have in it the bag weighs only about 10 lbs.
In the second picture is all that I have in it and to go with it. Starting with the top left:
First Aid Kit- A little first aid kit with a few little things in it to help with cuts and such. Very basic.
Belt- Beside the first aid kit.
Binoculars- Need I explain?
Black Fleece Blanket- A blanket to keep me warm at night.
Cooking set- On top of the blanket. I used this when I went camping as a kid. I found it in my garage and decided it would be useful. I am looking into buying another set to replace this one but for now it will do.
Bag- Beside cooking set. It’s one of those gym bags with the draw strings. Figured it’d come in handy.
Socks- Below first aid kit. Two pairs of knee high socks for fresh changes during the apoc.
Poncho- leaning against the socks. Keep me dry in the rain and has some other uses.
Umbrella- Beside socks. Useful for the rain or for the parts that make it.
Duck tape roll- Because it’s the shit.
Chain- I have a 2 foot section of chain from my friend’s barn that I keep in a little draw string burlap bag to keep it silenced. Didn’t think it would work but it did!
Flashlights- one is a 3 stage light. Has a red light for the dark, white light and a regular beam. The other is a waterproof wind up flashlight.
Rope- The yellow rope is a tow rope with hooks on the end. This will be helpful for heavy loads or tying large things down. On top of that is 100 ft of 550 paracord.
Baton- A wood baton that is rather sturdy but obviously won’t hold up forever. I am currently working on replacing it but for now it is there.
Shotgun Shells- For my shotgun. The ones pictured are ten 3 inch magnums, but I have others. Yeah, perhaps a little much but hey, if I don’t have my shotgun, they can be used for trading purposes.
Knife Sharpener- Yellow, below flashlights. Very necessary.
Mechanix Gloves- Strong sturdy gloves. These have padded palms as well.
Hydration Bladder- For water of course. I have a Hydro-pack that I took this out of but may keep the bag around just in case.
Knives- 2 Gerbers, 1 Kershaw, 1 Gerber Multi-tool, one random multi-tool I jacked from my father’s emergency roadside kit, 1 SOG Seal Pup, and 1 survival knife
Yes, I know there is no food. I have plans for the bag the bladder came with for that.
On a Scale of 1-10 what are this person’s chances of surviving the Zombie Apocalypse? Why?
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something that has made me ween away from shotguns as a bugout weapon is that the shells are large and heavy making it so you can only carry a very limited amount due to space and weight restrictions.
some things you might want to consider adding is a few days worth of food (ramen, tuna fish, beef jerky, or maybe some MRE’s) because it may be hard to find food when the SHTF or there could be periods of time in travel where it is difficult to find a safe source of food. always good to have a backup!
a way to filter/purify water efficiently. you could use your bandana to filter the water into your cooking kit and boil it in that, but you won’t be able to prepare food while doing it. i have a 32oz stainless steel nalgene bottle that i got for $10 at dick’s sporting goods along with a stainless steel GSI cup that fits on the bottom, the water could be boiled both in the cup and in the nalgene bottle to fill up your hydration bladder and then the bottle to be sure you always have enough water. just a suggestion though! kit is awesome though, once i get mine to where i like it i might post mine
. i could use some constructive criticism.
What the BALLS would you recommend BESIDES a shotgun you snob? This guy looks beyond well prepared as far as his equipment goes, it’s all up to him to make it work.
If you’re wondering what qualifies me to say this then here.
I had my first pellet gun at the age of six. I hunted rabbits at age eight. Shot my first deer at age 13, my first bear at 18, with a CROSSBOW. I’m an Eagle Scout and am consistently exposed to survival situations in the outdoors. My friends freaking call me Bear Grylls or Macgyver. I have lived in the mountains of Quebec for two months and survived on my hunting and fishing alone. I didn’t even bring a TENT! Despite all this I am no hick. I live in California, born and raised. And I know how to interact with the larger population seeing as I live on the outskirts of LA. So trust me man, against the human body (being zombies) civilian gun will work better than a good old 12 gauge pump action.
Not saying a shotgun isn’t a good ZomPoc weapons, but there are plenty of weapons that are better then the shotgun. I Personally carry, as my primary, a Stag Arms Model 8 AR-15. It features a gas piston system which is superior to the D.I. system of the usual AR15, and keeps the gun cleaner longer, which means less gun cleaning! Capacity is also another bonus over a shotgun. A shotgun can only carry 2 to 9 rounds depending on the type of shotgun (unless you have a Saiga with a 20 round drum). But still, the rounds are bulky, heavy compared to the 5.56mm AR round. I can carry up to 10 30rd mags on my Tac Vest, plus one 100rd Beta C mag loaded on my AR15. Thats 400rds right there. I can only carry about 60 total 12ga shells on me (50 on my bandolier and 5 in and 5 ON my shotgun). More Range is another Pro to the AR over a shotgun. My arsenal also includes an AK47 Pistol (Draco), HK MP5 .22LR, Mossberg 500, Howa Lightning .308 Sniper w/ 10rd Mag amd a Hi-Point 9mm Pistol.
So if a shotgun is all you got, then by all means your better off then A LOT of people, but i suggest getting something more efficient for long term use. Just don’t use a .22 as your primary. I have one in my arsenal but it is a backup and is only good for hunting and very close range combat with zombies, and if I have to stay quite too. They’re DEFINITELY not good for long range shooting
Oh and you said you Live in the outskirts of LA, where exactly? Cuz i live in LA County too! Torrance to be exact
i give him a 5 its 50-50 for him he has some good and useful things but he has somethings that I don’t think will be very useful and take up space in his bag for other stuff that he needs to put in there the food is a pretty thing to not have and a very finite amount of water. He needs to throw some protein bars, so water purification tabs, a small fishing kit would be great to put in there and I would replace the wood baton with a crowbar has alot more uses than the baton and will last alot longer.
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Just a few things you should add. Some way of starting a fire, water purification, ziplock bags (very light and have hundreds of uses) and food. Add those and I’d give you an 8-9 because you’d be more self sufficent and less likely to put yourself in danger having to loot.
As for the clothing. I personally think jeans and a t-shirt are fine and most likely what you actually will be wearing when SHTF and you’re not at home to put on expensive and heavy military gear.
Also, those saying your blades are tiny, duct tape them securely to the end of your baton for further reach.
I dont think any of these ratings are fair, and I myself wont be giving one. One’s chances of survival are 50% luck and 50% strategy. Like I’ve said before, someone like me who has all the gear, guns, ammo, water and food could die the second i step foot outside my door, that’s the 50% luck. Someone who didn’t prepare but has a strong mentality and sense of survival could last forever, that’s the 50% strategy. So you really TRULY can’t rate anybody on here fairly unless you know them personally and know if they are strong or weak minded and how they react to certain situations.
ok, ok, I’ll give this guy a 7 based purely on resources BUT ONLY for a 3 day stint.
7-9
Well prepared but with nothing for recreational’s sake to take your mind of the impending doom and the death of everyone around you you’re probably going to get a little pissed and try taking some zombitches down and get a tad owned in the process. Grab yourself a deck of cards or something, that oughta pass some time. Otherwise you’ve got a decent pack set up there. Not the best but everything can do with improvement.
Sorry man but I have to give you a 4.5. You need food, ways to catch food, water, means to purify water, fire making equipment. Just supply with all the essential basics, then I would give you a solid 7. Ditch a few knives and replace with a good melee weapon. Finally pick up a sidearm for a backup weapon. Then you would earn a 9.
Just a thought, nothing personal on this guy, he looks prepared, but all these people who put everything they are going to carry on their bios are only letting the ” bad guys” know what they have if they were to ever meet. I’m not just on here talking mess, I’m on this very page twice myself being rated, I’m meerly making the point that maybe all one should post is their primary, secondary and melee weapons. Food for thought…
Only additional advice I have, so I’m not double-tapping on what some of these guys have said, is pick up a SAW drum pouch (Spec Ops brand makes a good one) for carrying more shotgun shells. You really don’t have enough at the ready. Another option would be a belt or bandoleer. You can find those just about anywhere, but Tactical Tailor makes a damn good one. I use both for my 870.
Yupp, I myself have a 50 round shotgun bandolier loaded with half 00 buck and half slugs. They are a good thing to have around ya, if your in a ZomPoc situation!