25 Things You Need to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse

We don’t want to beat around the bush with this one as we know that some of you reading this have probably waited for far too long and are now trying to desperately increase your chances of survival by googling for the things you need (good job on finding an internet connection by the way!). For the rest of you, your foresight is commendable and will likely serve you well in the future, but regardless of how hopeless your position is we are here to help you, and on that note these are the 25 things you need to survive the zombie apocalypse.

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Gun

gunsIt should go without saying but you will absolutely need one of these. While we suggest a shotgun, sniper rifles and crossbows are also good options. Just remember that each one has its drawbacks. Shotguns are relatively easy to get your hands on as every Wal-Mart stocks them (if you can’t find a Wal-Mart though, just find a redneck, they’ll probably have several). Sniper rifles and crossbows can be a bit harder to find but its well worth it if you don’t want to get zombie guts on your clothes. Otherwise you’ll probably be interested in…
24

Goggles

gogglesGuts on your clothes are one thing but guts in your eye are another. It’s also absolutely critical that your eyewear have a solid elastic strap because there’s nothing worse than stabbing a zombie in the face after a picture perfect ninja roll only to have his guts explode in your eye because your goggles came off. Style points are always a plus though which brings us to…
23

Katana

katanaIt’s inevitable, you will eventually run out of ammunition. Just don’t panic. Although any blunt object will do samurai swords come highly recommended. Designed to sever spines with a flick of the wrist, zombies shouldnÕt be too much of a problem.
22

Vehicle

monster truckWith all of these weapons hanging from your belt walking around is bound to be a hassle. Although there are numerous options available to you, tanks and monster trucks are probably going to be your best bets. Whatever you do though, avoid school busses!!! Anyone who’s ever seen a zombie movie knows how frustrating it is to always watch people die because they think that driving around town in a bus is a good idea. Busses are slow, they can’t go off road, and there are always zombies hiding under the seats.

21

Respirator

respiratorDepending on the type of outbreak, the virus may be airborne. Even if it isn’t though, keep in mind that you are going to be slashing your way through hordes of rotting dead people. Trust us…your nose will thank you.
20

Energy Drinks

energy drinksAs bad as they are for you, being eaten in your sleep by zombies is arguably worse. In fact, sleeping at all is probably not a good idea. Especially not with perpetually conscious brain suckers on your trail.
19

Crowbar

crowbarBusting through doors like a boss is going to be very important in terms of survival. Not only will you often find yourself with your back literally up against the door but wasting ammunition to bust through it is a bit silly when you could just use a crowbar.
18

Astronaut Food

astronaut foodOnce the zombies take over most of the fresh food in the world will spoil quickly. Although your first reaction may be to go for the canned goods…don’t. They’re too heavy and will weigh you down. Your only real option is going to be astronaut food. It might taste kind of bad but if it can sustain people in space then it can sustain people anywhere.
17

Water Purifier

water purifierYou’re going to be doing a lot of running across rooftops, jumping over trash cans, and sliding beneath closing garage doors in the nick of time – don’t ask why, that’s just the way it is. Proper hydration therefore is a must. Besides, it would be utterly embarrassing to die of thirst in a zombie apocalypse.
16

Hideout

hideoutNot having a hideout in a zombie apocalypse is like playing russian roulette with uzis – its just a bad idea. With that said, we know what you’re thinking – I’ll just go find myself an island. That’s fine, zombies can’t swim and islands are hard to access, but just remember though – if something is hard to get to then it’s also hard to get away from…and zombies have been known to float. So choose wisely.
15

Toilet Paper

toilet paperWhen you do finally do find that perfect hideout you will want to start stockpiling which should consists of mostly of two things – astronaut food and toilet paper. Think about it. In a post apocalyptic world people start to yearn for those creature comforts of old and inevitably things like toilet paper become precious commodities. It’s the currency of the future…
14

Rope

ropeFrom lassoing zombies to rigging traps around your hideout we cannot stress this point enough. You will need rope and lots of it. Besides, how will you tie the traitors up in the barn when they try to run away with all of the astronaut food?
13

Dog

dogUnlike your humans companions, Fido won’t try to steal any food, in fact he’ll probably warn you when it comes time to tie someone else up. Moreover, dogs make excellent zombie detection systems but use caution – zombified dogs are like evil superheroes – beatable, but just barely.
12

Night Vision

night visionWhile all the other survivors go around boasting about how bright their maglites are, allow us to make a suggestion. Find yourself some high quality night vision goggles so you can watch them get mauled from the bushes.
11

Another Gun

dual wieldingYou can never ever have enough of these…ever. In fact, unless you’re driving or performing CPR you should always be dual wielding.

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Comments

  1. theawesomekooldude says:

    no, no, no thats all wrong. what u need 4 a zombie apocalapse is of course a gun but what type of gun? how will it be hard to find a sniper rifle? it wont because eneryone will be dead u can take the guns u want from the military base, meanwhile while your fighting the zombies off with a uzi or an glock 20 find an assult rifle, go to the stores get first aid kits and yes katanas will work too, get some knives, get canned goods chocolate bars doritos whatever, but before all of this the first thing u need 2 do is get some TRUST WORTHY FRIENDS and go to the dealer and get at least 3 SUVS or hummers and lock them before driving, run all the zombies over and u can get the food and the other freind can get the gasoline and the other freind can get the guns. u all agree to meet back at the boating dock in about an hour, keep phones so if theres a problem you can call the other freinds to help you. like it said zombies cant swim so after you meet at the dock find a boat and fill it up with gas and load it with the supplies and ride it 2 miles off shore the boat can be your hideout and when u run out of food or supplies take turns getting the supplies

  2. DeVViiiiNN says:

    zombies teeth aren’t dull once people are zombified the will have razor sharp teeth so ur better off with with thick leather with thin metal plating [: :p

    • DEVVIINN says:

      I would also like a death machine (aka minigun) from cod black ops o: [: /: _¨ &:

    • mr black op says:

      i agree withe Devin a death machine and stuff would be cool but what if there were perk a colas and mystery box there

  3. Me says:

    I’m going to laugh at everybody sweating to death trying to run from zombies in wet suits…

  4. tamara says:

    Im pretty shur all be ready i watch walking dead and i take zombie test

  5. Uknowwwho says:

    wata bout
    * Medicine
    *THick and light protection from zombie bires like maybe a leather jacket or wet suits?
    *Stun Gun. It might not kill them but it will at least stun them fro a while
    *Multi tool
    *Bag to carry equipment and supplies like maybe an Alice Pack
    *First Aid
    theres a ton more things u could add

  6. Mark says:

    Cruelly some are very thick. They are called dry suits and are use to dive in the Antarctic waters. The suit will prevent saliva from a zombie entering he blood stream

  7. Jennifer says:

    Wet suits are somewhat thin you can still get really cold in them however not too cold. Zombies have rather dull rotting teeth so if they do bite you it shouldn’t penetrate anything on the first gnaw.
    -ZombiesGone4Life

  8. jennifer stewart says:

    yep oh and zombie free zones to

  9. Morgan :) says:

    WoW you are pre pared i have a good watch dog he will no when there comin

  10. Jim says:

    You have not made arrange for bodily waste disposal. May I suggest you store drinking waster in containers with lid. After the water is used in each container, it can be used for bodily waste and to contain odors and bacteria.

  11. Mark says:

    May I add one thing that is missing is a wet suit. It will enable you to take bites from zombies without the teeth penetrating, wet suits that cover 95 % of the body will be best

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