We’ve tried, but we just can’t take it anymore!

Today is National Zombie Preparedness day.  So get prepare!!!  Anyway, for those of you out there who don't know where to begin to prepare for the inevitable zombie apocalypse here is a few tips to help you get the hell out of dodge (I found this on the Zombie Preparedness Initiative)...

If I Only Had Three Things And 90 Seconds: Gear to Get You in the Clear

1. Shoes--Always have a pair of trail-running shoes handy. They should have sturdy soles (for example, http://www.vibram.us/), reinforced toes, and sturdy laces. Regular running shoes won't cut it. One is likely to put a nail or broken glass through the bottom of the sole. There are a few types of light hiking boots that would be appropriate. One must test them for lateral mobility.
2. Water Bottle—Preferably this bottle should be made of unbreakable plastic, be easy to grip, and have a simple filter. One can run without food for a long time. Dehydration, however, is a constant risk.
3. Cash—(Not an ATM or credit card) Cash can mean salvation on the first day--maybe even first week. The reason is one will be running from an outbreak to a (hopefully) uninfected area. The individual may be sweaty, breathless, kind of wide-eyed and scary-looking to the local merchant. But when the money is presented, the merchant will almost certainly provide a plethora of Gatorade and Slim Jims. Cash can buy that gun, medicine, and/or bus ticket out of town. Cash is the lightest and most valuable tool during the initial outbreak. Past that point it's toilet paper.

Five Minute Head Start: Five More Items

The Flight-First individual has shoes, water, cash and a lead. Here are some more items to have in ready reach.

1. Cell Phone-- Again, like cash, this will only serve well in the initial outbreak. Find the location of friends and allies. Are the escape routes clear? It'd be even better if one has a hands-free device. Then jogging and running will be easier.
2. Runner’s fanny pack (or some spiffy SWAT belt)-- This item will serve well throughout the zombie infestation. Better ones hold two water bottles, and have a pouch that can hold a pound or two of food or supplies (or a hand gun for that matter).
3. Nutrition Bars—Avoid the cutesy low calorie, organic soy stuff. The survivor wants as much fat and protein as the stomach can tolerate, with a lot of preservatives. Look into Pemican brand, or military rations. When running, don't snarf down the whole thing; take small bites with water. That will help to prevent cramping.
4. Multitool/knife—At some point during the escape it will be a necessity.
5. Flash light: Ideally this would be mounted on a pistol!

For more tips go to the Zombie Preparedness Initiative website.