A good long handled shovel is ideal for whacking zombies


Survival techniques depend greatly on the scope and nature of the disaster. One thing nobody has yet mentioned: Make sure you provide for your four legged family members. We have about a 2 week supply of kibble for our girls in our kit....

As far as hunting goes, big game is likely a rarity, and quite unwieldy for a small family or group. Better to look at small game. I know for a fact there's enough prairie dogs and squirrels and rabbits to feed a family of four for years just a block away from my house....