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    • DougNgD
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      Maxi pads and tampons are handy if you get shot/stabbed. Don't ask me how I know this

      Soap

      A firesteel

      A plastic flask is lighter than a metal one. We have one that's essentially a thick plastic bag that folds up that we use for the dogs water when we go to the park

      Skip the case knife and just stick with the Swiss Army Knife. Bring a small sheet of sandpaper to keep your tools sharp. Since you don't have any real weapons, maintain the tools you can use to make real weapons

      I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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      • DougNgD
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        Duct tape

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        • DougNgD
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          I also tend to stay away from cotton clothes if I'm going to be out in the field for the long term. It weighs a ton when it gets wet, and takes forever to dry when compared to synthetics. The first thing I would grab would be my Polartec fleece from Tadgear. I have a few pairs of BDUs lying around here but I can't tell you the brand. They're also probably from TAD

          Shelf stable food is another thing I would place a lot of value into. I have a few MREs lying around here, and some dry biscuits. I used to have some deer jerky but I ate it all during football season. All things I would place more value in than batteries. Not only can I use it to feed myself, but use it to trap animals/people I need something from, but it can be used for bartering

          I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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          • Megatron1505M
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            I knew you'd embrace this Doug  🙂

            Unfortunately you're listing things I do not have in my house, so for this scenario they're as much use to me as a dolphin. My lack of "real" weapons is made up for by my lack of natural predators, I live in middle England where our greatest fear is 9 stone teenagers driving tiny cars with ludicrous attachments too fast in second gear.

            Top tip on the tampons though, they will be in my shopping cart.

            Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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            • DougNgD
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              You don't have soap?!?

              I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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              • Megatron1505M
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                Not that you'd notice (yes, of course we have soap…..and dental care).

                Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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                • ChrisC
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                  Like soap would be important in the zombie apocalypse.  Last place I want the walking dead to find me is naked and in a shower stall.

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                  • ChrisC
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                    Oh, and I don't know what else I'd carry, but I'd follow Will Smith's lead from I Am Legend, and wear my Palladium boots.  They're super durable and, importantly, lightweight.

                    After all, the first rule of Zombieland is Cardio.

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                    • mclaincauseyM
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                      @DougNg:

                      I also tend to stay away from cotton clothes if I'm going to be out in the field for the long term.
                      …
                      I have a few pairs of BDUs lying around here but I can't tell you the brand. They're also probably from TAD

                      Do you have non-cotton BDUs? There's generally at least some cotton in all the ones I'm familiar with.

                      Think it, be it.

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                      • harley daveH
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                        i bet you if i stole a trolley from tescos it would have one wheel that diidnt work properly there by hampering my escape

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                        • Megatron1505M
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                          Ok, Sainsburys.

                          Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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                          • DougNgD
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                            @mclaincausey:

                            @DougNg:

                            I also tend to stay away from cotton clothes if I'm going to be out in the field for the long term.
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                            I have a few pairs of BDUs lying around here but I can't tell you the brand. They're also probably from TAD

                            Do you have non-cotton BDUs? There's generally at least some cotton in all the ones I'm familiar with.

                            From the way they feel, I'm guessing it's some sort of blend. I honestly don't know where I left them. I'm hoping that if there's a zombie apocalypse I'll have time to find them

                            I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                            • DougNgD
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                              I actually keep a basic medical kit in my car at all times, along with a locking knife, a flashlight and duct tape. In the winter, there are base layers for Jody and I, as well as a jacket and boots for the dog.

                              While a zombie apocalypse is highly unlikely, I like to be prepared if shit happens and I need to walk home from work (25 miles). I was smart enough to stay home that day, but check out the events in the DC Metro area during "Snowpocalypse"

                              I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                              • DougNgD
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                                This is the water bottle I was talking about

                                http://www.amazon.com/Vapur-Eclipse-Water-Bottle-1-Liter/dp/B00BI9AM1O/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1395533151&sr=8-5&keywords=vapur

                                I use it all the time in non apocalyptic situations. Also, if it springs a leak when I need it…duct tape...see, there's a method to my madness

                                I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                                • mclaincauseyM
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                                  Yeah Doug, I'm guessing poly-cotton.

                                  I used to rock 100& cotton rip stop BDUs, loved them.

                                  Think it, be it.

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                                  • harley daveH
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                                    when you say you can pick up food and drink along the way does that inclede the wine dept at waitrose or not

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                                    • Megatron1505M
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                                      No, only fruit juice and canned milk….because I make the rules in an end of the world scenario  😶

                                      Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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                                      • harley daveH
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                                        ok to start first things grab my puma skinner my gransfor hunting axe  100mtrs of paracord ,my tarp  altberg boots montane extreme smock helly hanson thermals gortex over jacket .
                                        then isd have to stop for a moment and try and think where i put my list as im getting older and i cant allways remember .
                                        so theres definatley no wine retailers  open in this scenario

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                                        • SeulS
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                                          @Megatron1505:

                                          No, only fruit juice and canned milk….

                                          Then I'd tie two 60 lbs rocks to my feet and plunge myself in the North Sea.

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                                          • Megatron1505M
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                                            Now you're slimmer make it 50 kilos  😉

                                            Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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