Best Things to Have In a Zombie Survival Kit

Be ready for the Zombie Apocalypse with these tools!
The Top Ten
1 Shotgun

I'd just like to correct people here, since obviously some have played too many video games. There is no difference in stopping power between an automatic, semi-automatic, and pump-action shotgun if they are using the same shell cartridge, like a 12-gauge. In real life, the pump-action is just more popular because it's cheap, reliable (automatic weapons tend to jam), and easy to maintain.

Great for close-range combat. Great stopping power. Great for breaking locks. If you have a shotgun, it's easier to get everything else on the list. Be cautious of the noise it makes, though - you don't want to draw more zombies to your area.

2 Crowbar

Great as a weapon and an essential tool. This will get you into places, out of places, and serve as a handy bludgeon if things get tight.

3 Rifle

There is nothing better than long-ranging a zombie with a rifle. It truly is one of the best weapons to use against a zombie. It prevents you from getting too close, getting infected, and gets the job done efficiently.

To avoid close-range combat, more practice is needed to make it effective. However, the sound may also draw zombies to your location.

4 A Water Purifying Kit

Without being able to purify water on the go, it will not matter how much ammo or how many weapons you have procured - you will die. Water will not be as easy to find as most people assume, considering we've grown accustomed to getting whatever we want at any given time.

Imagine being in the middle of a zombie horde, spraying them down with a military-grade flamethrower. In the midst of it all, there's a rugged, gorgeous man who resembles Vin Diesel. That man is you! Swag! Oh wait, you died last month from drinking toxic water.

Think, people - get your priorities straight!

5 Crossbow

A great long-distance weapon, and let's just say in the zombie apocalypse, you won't last long without one - especially if you're faced with a horde of zombies. Let's face it, guns are loud, and zombies are attracted to noise, so you'll be in big trouble if you're firing off your gun and even more zombies show up.

With a crossbow, however, you can kill those flesh eaters silently and efficiently. You can also collect and reuse the bolts if the situation isn't too risky, so you'll never run out of ammunition. Just be careful because other survivors might not be friendly, and they'll probably want your crossbow for themselves.

6 Handgun

Definitely the best zombie weapon! Easy to carry and great for taking out zombies at close range. You will need a lot of ammunition, so you should also carry an axe or tomahawk.

Again, better at short distances, but important. It's lighter, easier to carry, and the ammunition weighs less, making it a good option if you're on the move.

7 Bicycle

Something my friend and I often forget to mention when we discuss the topic is that we assume we can use our cars as a quick getaway. But what about when the fuel runs out? A bicycle will be a great way to stay ahead of the flesh eaters. It's quiet and doesn't require fuel.

As much as we all want to drive the big SUVs and blast through things like you see in the movies, a bicycle is lightweight, doesn't require fuel, and, most importantly, it's quiet. You can move through and around traffic jams, but you can still move faster than the undead.

8 An Escape Plan

Whether it's your stronghold or where you are staying for the night, make sure to have multiple points of egress.

9 Food and Water

It doesn't need any convincing. It's already clear how essential it is for survival.

Everyone needs it. Unless you're planning to rely on someone else to find food and water, you should stock up.

All the guns in the world won't save you if you're starving!

10 Plenty of Ammunition

You're going to need at least 300 rounds for each firearm if you're on the move. If you have a solid shelter, you'll need even more.

You might have guns, but if you don't have ammo, you aren't going anywhere. You need at least 20 magazines per gun.

The Contenders
11 A Good Pack

When the walkers come scratching at my door, I'll have my pack packed and ready to go. It needs to be big enough to hold all the essentials, including:

- Food
- Water
- A first aid kit
- A sleeping bag and possibly a tent

There are also a lot of other essentials you'll need.

You need to be able to carry all of your supplies if you need to leave or forage. Comfort and size are mandatory to keep you moving.

A good backpack should:

- Be pretty big
- Be sturdy
- Be neutral-colored
- Have lots of pockets
- Hold lots of stuff

A good pack is essential.

12 Grenades

Grenades can be useful for blowing things up. I would advise keeping a couple on hand, but don't use them lightly. The loud noise could draw hordes of flesh-eaters towards you, and then where will you be? Dead.

One would definitely need a grenade during a zombie attack. How will you kill a group of zombies just with shotguns and rifles?

13 A Solid Shelter

You need a solid shelter. Forget all the other supplies you need, such as food, water, and weapons. Even if you have all of these things, you won't survive long without a place to stay safely where the walkers can't get to you.

Think about it: a hospital has a lot of medical supplies, but with all the sick people and staff, there will be a hell of a lot of walkers. Don't be stupid when making a decision on where to go, and whatever you do, don't go to the mall or Wal-Mart. All the dumb people who think it's safe and has everything they need inside... within a couple of days, they will be walkers as well. You don't want to end up like them.

14 Melee Weapon

Although a gun is excellent in a zombie apocalypse, there is a chance that you could run out of ammunition. Have a sword or baseball bat just in case.

In urban areas, the sound of a gunshot could attract the attention of more zombies. A sword can be an alternative weapon because it can slice heads off without making much noise.

15 Riot Shield

It will keep you safe from a distance, but up close, they'll still kill you.

16 Fire Poker
17 Tank With a 50 Cal Mount
18 Baseball Bat

Guns need ammo. If you were trapped in the middle of a pack of zombies and only had a gun without ammo to fight with, you're zombie chow.

19 Fake Beards
20 A Lite Beer

Laugh out loud, whoever put this is a genius.

21 Gas Mask

To keep contaminated air from your lungs and prevent tear gas effects or airborne viruses. A dust mask may also come in handy. Get extra filters and a mask with a tube that allows you to drink water through it.

22 Sword

Unlike a gun, you don't need ammo.

23 Hacksaw

Maybe not the most efficient, but it will work.

24 Steel Gauntlet
25 Machine Gun
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