Survivor Shopping List

Kromdar

Idea kinda came about after the map one, the epic woodies and weapons threads [lol] and seeing the vehicle thread is still going...

basically: start listing stuff you would think is useful in an outbreak. don't limit it to what you think is essential, like weapons, generators, water purification tablets, etc. just list off things you passed by today and thought, "that might come in handy during an outbreak"; i.e. stuff you wouldn't think of normally.

i dunno, maybe i've been playing too much fallout 3. seems a bit of effort, but still, one thread of 'oh i passed a shop today and saw this, here's how it might be used in an outbreak',

example, a fire hose: they're fairly strong; you could cover a doorway in lengths of it and nail it into the door frame, might act as a temp barricade, or to reinforce one.

what do you think?

Genghiz Cohen

Rope. So much rope.

Synods

Id bring a spare pair of glasses:cool: they always break at the most inappropriate times!

cyberwolf77

Cigarettes. Yes I smoke, but they could also be used as a improvised fuse for molotovs and other lovely party favors post Z-Day

Nerin

cyberwolf77 wrote: »

Cigarettes. Yes I smoke, but they could also be used as a improvised fuse for molotovs and other lovely party favors post Z-Day

Awesome,another survivor i can steal smokes off

dara95

ehhh just off the top of my head

suicide bombers
mini gun
grenades
smoke grenades
machine gun
golf clubs
chain saw

ultimate zombie killing vehicle

and last but not least a crew of "homies"!!!

Valmont

Woodsmans Axe would be very useful as both a close quarters weapon and tool for building, smashing etc.. Also woodsman's knife too. Preferably a stone for sharpening them too.

bohsboy

guitar strings! can seal of an area with ease, pulled tightly across a door frame, two or three could hold off an attack or slow them down anyway.

i second the smoke grenades, could buy you time in a tight situation, although the bastards could probably smell you!

Hande hoche!

Can opener(s).

cyberwolf77

Hande hoche! wrote: »

Can opener(s).

How did no one else think of this.

cyberwolf77 wrote: »

Cigarettes. Yes I smoke, but they could also be used as a improvised fuse for molotovs and other lovely party favors post Z-Day

Nerin wrote: »

Awesome,another survivor i can steal smokes off

Oh I'd give you smokes Nerin. Bring your own lighter though.

thefinalstage

cyberwolf77 wrote: »

How did no one else think of this.

Cause real survivalist know how to open tins using only a fire and time.

cyberwolf77

So using a hatchet is not how a real survivalist would do it then?

Kromdar

chicken wire. where to get it though? a chicken wire shop?

so many uses. most of all tying up unruly survivors.

what would MacGuyver do?

Cianos

A leatherman and a swiss army knife. They have a bunch of uses in everyday life, and I'd imagine even more in the height of an outbreak.

A few walkie talkies would be great, you can get ones now that have a range of miles. Great in this mobile phone dependent era... I think humans have lost the capability to pre-arrange appointments now.

"Kcccccch....Sorry, I'll be there in 10 minutes, I ehhh, got held up by some Z's. Kcccccch...over".

cyberwolf77

Kromdar wrote: »

chicken wire. where to get it though? a chicken wire shop?

so many uses. most of all tying up unruly survivors.

what would MacGuyver do?

Think you can pick it up at most home-improvement centers or garden supply centers. MacGuyver would figure out how to make an impenetrable barrier out of chicken-wire and chewing gum.

My Z-Day shopping's already done, but what I don't have (which would be cool!) is a hidden safe room a la Arnie's one where he keeps his guns in the movie Commando. (I haven't seen the movie in about twenty years, but still remember that scene!).

Just going into a room like that would prep me for some Z-slaying!

cyberwolf77

Deleted User wrote: »

My Z-Day shopping's already done, but what I don't have (which would be cool!) is a hidden safe room a la Arnie's one where he keeps his guns in the movie Commando. (I haven't seen the movie in about twenty years, but still remember that scene!).

Just going into a room like that would prep me for some Z-slaying!

That room was actually in an Army surplus store, but i do agree. The contents of that room would be everything you need to end the existence of every zombie you encountered.

cyberwolf77

cyberwolf77 wrote: »

That room was actually in an Army surplus store, but i do agree. The contents of that room would be everything you need to end the existence of every zombie you encountered.

Yes, a man can dream!

cyberwolf77

Deleted User wrote: »

Yes, a man can dream!

Since we're dreaming can I have a Green Lantern power ring. I already know the oath.

Setheme

Army knife and magnesium fire kit.
Esplosives : Home made (saltpetre + sugar will create smoke, if u fill a small container with it a use saletape over it will draw the attention of zombies and give u time to run. Or bought fireworks. Make petrol bombs.
Get your clothes ready: thick leather will work in the short term. Go to military shop to buy a soldier's gear.
(Vest, fill it with aluminium or something that's light and zombies cant bite through - remember, it is not likely to survive in tshirt!).

SmileyPaul

1, bitches
2, hoes
3, money,
4, condoms
5, alcohol

oh.... you mean a shopping list for Z day....
>_>
<_<
erm.... *leaves with haste!*

ScumLord

SmileyPaul wrote: »

1, bitches
2, hoes
3, money,
4, condoms
5, alcohol

If you do get all those things you'll be welcome at my fortress.

Drunkmonkey79

Don't go to B&Q for anything from your shopping list!

Jagera

a USB stick (minimum 4Gb)
and an eyelash curler for the ladies

Martron

http://greatbignerd.files.wordpress.com/2009/02/spork-sul-l.jpg

Luno

Radio could come in handy if they were getting angry have a dance :cool:

a5y

cyberwolf77 wrote: »

Think you can pick it up at most home-improvement centers or garden supply centers. MacGuyver would figure out how to make an impenetrable barrier out of chicken-wire and chewing gum.

Chicken wire? No no no no. Try 200 garden rakes carelessly arranged.

Evolute

Any type of guns I can lay my hands on.
Big ass Van or something so I can raid the crap out of a supermarket.
All the while I have 2 other people raiding b&q and petrol stations filling up on petrol so if needs be we can evacuate again and again if needs be I hope not though

Kareir

SmileyPaul wrote: »

1, bitches
2, hoes
3, money,
4, condoms
5, alcohol

oh.... you mean a shopping list for Z day....
>_>
<_<
erm.... *leaves with haste!*

Question: How do you shop for money?

I'd pick up a couple of machettes and a gigantic buzzsaw, tbh :P

_Kar

Fiona500

Nail clippers...can't fire a gun or fight properly with long nails, if using a knife you could accidentally chop off a finger.

One flash light + couple batteries + one dvd burner (preferably from a computer) + a soldering iron = all I need to make a laser beam capable of lighting fires, blinding people, etc.:D

Set of mechanics tools - no point in having a car that won't run.

SmileyPaul

Fiona500 wrote: »

Nail clippers...can't fire a gun or fight properly with long nails, if using a knife you could accidentally chop off a finger.

One flash light + couple batteries + one dvd burner (preferably from a computer) + a soldering iron = all I need to make a laser beam capable of lighting fires, blinding people, etc.:D

Set of mechanics tools - no point in having a car that won't run.

I think I just found my mechanic XD
come up to dublin :P
I'll cover medic haha

Proper list... a torch... old school flaming rag on a stick... doubles as a weapon in many situations.

A truck carrying water on that cylindrical thing in stead of water (its air tight so the water wont go stagnant or taste funny.... less I dont clean it out properly first) :P

weapons wise, I've got my machetes and thai fighting swords, I'd hit a hunting shop though, they've gotta have a rifle lying about... even just air soft, I'm sure at point blank range it'd take care of thescrambling Z's, maybe replae the pellets with tiny ball bearings? could work *ponders*

then travel round gettin food for a few weeks till all the hoarding of the city dies down

return... hit my school or nolans... haven't decided, and chillax

cyberwolf77

a5y wrote: »

Chicken wire? No no no no. Try 200 garden rakes carelessly arranged.

Can we attach screwdrivers pointing up to the handles?

mrmac

Hows about a short, fat git, with a wonky leg?

If you have to make a run for it, he'll buy you some time

cyberwolf77

mrmac wrote: »

Hows about a short, fat git, with a wonky leg?

If you have to make a run for it, he'll buy you some time

In other words, zombie chow. Putting that on my list for sure.

Fiona500

mrmac wrote: »

Hows about a short, fat git, with a wonky leg?

If you have to make a run for it, he'll buy you some time

cyberwolf77 wrote: »

In other words, zombie chow. Putting that on my list for sure.

Or someone that you don't like very much and has asthma!

SmileyPaul wrote: »

I think I just found my mechanic XD
come up to dublin :P
I'll cover medic haha

Dublin! Haha not a chance mate! One million hungry zombs :pac::eek:

ScumLord

Fiona500 wrote: »

Dublin! Haha not a chance mate! One million hungry zombs :pac::eek:

Wise decision.