Ideal place to setup camp in a zombie apocalypse?

DannieHasABrazilian wrote: »

I too have been keeping tabs on you though, when you are off theiving i'll raid your stores

I knew letting the postman know where I live was a security risk.

Overall I think Europe would be a much better place to deal with a zombie apocalypse than America simply because European countries have had a long history of needing to deal with invading people they would like to keep out. Therefore most European countries have good defensive buildings and infrastructures, like castles, motte and baileys, round towers etc, which America has never had. Defensive buildings are paramount in such an event.

Survivors in Ireland would do quite well I think in a zombie apocalypse in my opinion. As an Island we are isolated which works. Low risk of natural disasters such as extreme weather events, earthquakes etc which could potentially damage any survivor stronghold that is built. A lack of dangerous animals for the most part. Some good defensive buildings dotted around the country, good land for living off when resources do become scarce, low enough population and population density that massive swarms of zombies should be less of a problem compared to the UK for example. Another prime location for a survivor strong hold would be somewhere like the Isle of Man I think, presuming of course you could be self sustaining.

Underground steel containment.

The Backwards Man wrote: »

My house. I can see three countries from here, I have a rainwater harvesting system, a wind turbine, a generator with a silencer on it, a one and a half acre vegetable garden with superb line of sight in all directions, 10,000 litres of diesel and 20 boxes of Aldi rich tea biscuits.

Any chocolate digestives though?

OP thats a horrific place to pick....you'll last a fortnight max

A full Oil Tanker, a small tug boat in tow, some fishing equipment & a crossbow.

The Backwards Man wrote: »

My house. I can see three countries from here, I have a rainwater harvesting system, a wind turbine, a generator with a silencer on it, a one and a half acre vegetable garden with superb line of sight in all directions, 10,000 litres of diesel and 20 boxes of Aldi rich tea biscuits.

Where the hell do you live if you can see 3 countries?!?

I have his IP, and my sniper is pointing right back

Leitrim - lowest population density in Ireland.

So, it's good for something, whould'a thunk it?

token56 wrote: »

Therefore most European countries have good defensive buildings and infrastructures, like castles, motte and baileys, round towers etc, which America has never had. Defensive buildings are paramount in such an event.

The trouble with castles is you can get trapped in them. It's always been the problem with fortified buildings and zombies can hold a siege for a lot longer than people would.

good land for living off when resources do become scarce,

Our land wouldn't be great for growing, our farmers have missed seasons due to poor weather (more than bad weather). We would have trouble growing everything we need without artificial grow houses.

low enough population and population density that massive swarms of zombies should be less of a problem compared to the UK for example.

I think swarms could be more of a problem. If Dublin gets over run that's the best part of a million zombies with only one direction to go, back in land. As you've already pointed out Ireland is small so it's easier for them to traverse the country and we have few major natural barriers to stop them. For the most part you only have 10 miles between Irish towns so the swarm could move from town to town converting those that don't flee into the crosshairs of frightened mucksavages.

Another prime location for a survivor strong hold would be somewhere like the Isle of Man I think, presuming of course you could be self sustaining.

I think it would be unlikely (islands too small to be all that self sufficient) and again the biggest hurdle will be the locals that don't want to let some possibly infected blow in use up some of their resources.

Putin wrote: »

OP obviously works for Tesco. Not a bad spot to hide though I suppose....if you love horse meat.

Avoid the first place you can think of because everyone else has thought of it too.

ScumLord wrote: »

The trouble with castles is you can get trapped in them. It's always been the problem with fortified buildings and zombies can hold a siege for a lot longer than people would.

If you had a decently sized castle and a small group of people you could probably grow enough crops and keep a few animals inside the fortress. If you're trapped inside then everything else is trapped outside.

Maximus Alexander wrote: »

If you had a decently sized castle and a small group of people you could probably grow enough crops and keep a few animals inside the fortress. If you're trapped inside then everything else is trapped outside.

Some castles have exterior walls left which may give you enough room for some vertical gardens. Without vertical gardens you'd have trouble getting light to the crops behind walls. You'll also need a water source.