As you may know, it is becoming vital to prepare for this impending crisis. There have already been reports of zombie outbreaks all over the world. Its only a matter of time until an outbreak turns into an epidemic. Now what ever you call these creatures- ghouls, the walking dead, zeds, undead, or even lame brains. They all have one critical flaw- they are stupid, and you are not. And to fully utlize your advantage here are 10 tips to survive the zombie apocalypse.

10 The Ideal Weapon

I have heard a lot of arguments, on which weapon is the best to kill a zombie. From kitchen knives to flamethrowers, the list never ends. Well for starters, stop using movies as a reference for reality. Flamethrowers are heavy and huge to carry, and where will you find fuel for it in a post-zombie world? The singular best weapon is a machete. Most of them use blackened blades which are hard to spot at night, they are non-serrated so the blade doesn’t get stuck inside a zombie. At this point I am assuming you already know that the only way to kill a zombie is to damage its brain. Even when you slice of the head, the mouth will keep on moving, and will pose a risk. Machetes are also well balanced blades, and can compliment a gun as a secondary weapon.

So if you want to carry a gun, carry a bolt action rifle. They can easily be attached with a bayonet addon, and their ammo is easy to find. Ammo is hard to come by for assault weapons and automatics, as they are illegal in most countries for civilian use, also they are prone to jamming. Imagine having you gun jam when twenty zedheads are rushing towards you. A bolt action, (for example a Springfield), will never fail you, they are easy to aim and have a good range. Remember you cannot crowd control zombies, whenever you are horribly outnumbered just make a run for it. You don’t have to be the hero. One last thing I have to add, don’t use pistols, just don’t. They are hard to aim for the untrained person, they make the same noise as a bolt action, but with none of the advantages. And most importantly, they are useless in close quarters combat, whereas a Bolt Action, can use its bayonet.

9 The Stronghold

Whenever you find out that the zombie apocalypse has begun, don’t act like the masses and instinctively pack your things and make a run for it. Everyone will be doing that! And that means all the major highways will be packed, and you will be stuck inside your car, waiting to be zombie food. The smartest thing you can do, is to fortify your house and prepare for a siege. With some good defences and stockpiled food and medicine you can easily last upto six months before you have to move. First things first, you will need water. Clean your tub and fill it with drinkable water (tap water, if you live in a developed country). This will be your water reserve, when inevitably you run out of all other sources of water. Secondly, move to the highest point of your house, and create obstacles for zombies. The Japanese had mastered a fortification known as the ‘Star Fort’, where basically a castle was designed like an onion, and besiegers had to break through multiple layers of defences before making it to the core.

You will do the same, barricade the windows. If you have a garden fence, reinforce it with barbed wiring. Seal the doors, break the staircases so they cant climb. Move your furniture near the doors, so they become immobile. Use every resource you have to create a deterent. Also make sure you have a clear escape route set up, incase you get overrun. When it comes to food, eat the perishables first, then the canned food. Make sure your entire household has specific jobs to do, and make sure someone does night watch. Now a few tips, its always good to have a firearm at home, but don’t use it, unless you want every zombie within the five mile radius to come to your house. Secondly make sure your household has a high morale, its very easy to fall into despair during sieges and when you have nothing to do. Hold singing competetions and play board games with them. If you are alone, then keep yourself busy, excercise and read books. Keeping a positive attitude is a must during times like these.

8 The Survival Kit

Perhaps the most important item on this list. A survival kit can make a hopeless situation seem hopeful. But remember that having no survival kit doesn’t mean certain death. It just helps the situation- think of it as a useful luxury. I know that sounds like an oxymoron. Anyways here are the items which you should have at all times-

– A non-serrated knife

– Medikit – Cleaning spray, bandages, pain killers, antiseptics etc.

– A firearm (with atleast 60 rounds of ammo)

– Flashlight

– A box of rations (enough for atleast a week to a month) – Some ideas for these are energy bars, canned goods, dried meat, rice etc.

– Rain proof boots

– Simple cooking utensils – A pot, waterproof matches, large spoon etc.

– Mirror (for signalling)

– Sleeping bag

– 2 bottles of water

– A compass and a map of the local area