Most inspiring blog I've come by: a girl's guide to the zombie apocalypse
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girlsguidetozday.wordpress.comPosted Jan 23, 2012, 1:32 AM UTC
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girlsguidetozday.wordpress.comBad choice of gun. Shotgun shells are way too heavy and wasteful. You need to have ammo. Also, with a shotgun, there's no guarantee you'll even hit the head enough to stop the zombie. Zombies will keep coming at you even if you blow off their arms and a leg. It's not hard to learn how to use a bolt action rifle. You'll have a lighter pack, more ammo, and a headshot = death every time.
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You better get comfortable with the rough-and-tumble of melee combat and improvised weaponary, too.
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Actually, that's the only thing I have down. I have ~11 years of martial arts training (including melee weapons training.) I know very little of guns/survival outside of what a bio major/video game enthusiast would know.
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You'll be in high demand when the shells and cartridges start drying up!
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I think the shotgun might be better for defending your homestead, if you choose to bug in, especially if you have a shell reloader. As far as travel goes, though, it's better to have it than not if your options are limited, but if you have a variety to choose from then it might be best to leave it behind - especially if you have little experience with it.
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Pretty sure the zombie apocalypse is a gender-neutral affair.
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We're all gonna end up tasting the exact same!
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I'm gonna throw this in: ditch the guns and learn how to use a bow. They're silent, the arrows are reuseable and lightweight, and using them also builds arm muscles.
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Thanks for posting this! It provided entertainment and made me happy.
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Thinking about girlstuff for the zpoc made me wonder about having my shark week while being out there, running away from the undead. Guess I should give mooncups another thought. Reusable stuff gets really handy when you're on the run...
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I beg to differ on the motorcycle suggestion.
Please do not learn how to ride a motorcycle as a method of longer survival during the zombie apocalypse. They're loud as hell and run on gas. Learn how to ride a bike! It's quiet, easily maneuverable, and never runs out of gas.
I think the motorcycle suggestion might be better as far as getting the fuck out - if you have a destination miles away, that motorcycle will get you there much faster. I get that.
To add more weight to your comment, though, even if you're an experienced rider, all it might take is inclement weather or something shambling in your path at the wrong time to cause an accident.
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