Old Mossback's Zombie Survival Tutorial, Part the Deux

Your ally against the Zombies

Old Mossback continues his Zombie survival tutorial. Take it way, Mossy...

You Will Take to the Roads

Once you have been forced to leave your home base, you will take to the road with supplies, and with the bicycle strapped on top of your car. 

Despite what has been written and discussed by some, in the South a person should make for the Interstate highway system.

In Florida, the I-10 road system is built on top of high berms, and the Zombies would have a hard time climbing those berms. That would mean that while you are traversing the road between the exit and entrance ramps - some being miles apart - the Zombie threat only can come from the back or front.

As for myself, when I am down to less then 5% fuel, I will (at the early AM) abandon the car and go over my bike supplies. I have the following.

1) 30 days of food rations. Thanks to Amazon, I have acquired the pre-packed "Chef's Banquet" 30-day food can. According to the promotion, I have to just add water and will be assured a delicious 2100 calorie a day meal.

2) Two wind up radios. Why two radios? First of all, backup in case one breaks down. Secondly, a spare radio could in a pinch be a valuable item of trade for more supplies. Forget gold and silver; when it comes to Zombie attack, the items of value will be things that will protect, aid, and keep you alive.

3) Tools, first aid kit, etc. All packed in a five gallon can that can serve as a portable commode. The Mayday survival company has just such an item.

4) One fifth of Johnnie Walker Black Label. It's the end of the world. We might as well not be cheap about it.

5) Water. This is a tough one. Pack all extra remaining cargo space with small bottles of fresh water, and top off at every stop that you can. The end will not be overnight, and the water community supplies and infrastructure should hold out for some time. In Florida, the water table is low. Off road there are lots of farms that have working wells.

  
In my configuration, I should be able to pack well. While the cart is rated at 35 lbs. maximum weight, it is my belief that the limit safely can be pushed to about 60 lbs.

Supplies are in order - now what?

So now we have a balding, aging male threading his bicycle through traffic full of trucks, RV's, and mini-vans, making slow and steady progress to his first rest stop. 

At this time it would be wise not to be too obvious with a community on the edge of panic.  Let them see that you are armed, but with only a handgun showing - just enough to convince people you can take of yourself, but so that you will not seen as a threat.

Where should I - and you - head?

Going off road near the Swanee river system, I would head into the swamp. It will be tough, but the swamp and its animals are your allies.

1) The mud, sand, and water will stop a Zombie when stuck waist deep.

2) Gators. The gators are not afraid of a Zombie. With your back towards the water, Mother Nature has provided for you some protection.

3) The other animals. When disturbed, they will alert you to any Zombie presence in the area.

The rules of camping near Zombies

At all times it must be remembered, the mission is to stay alive and is not to fight the Zombies. Discharging a firearm will alert other Zombies, and maybe even people that have turned into marauders. Fight only when there is no other option, and flee at the first opportunity.

Crank up the radio and listen in. Follow the news and listen for things not being said. For instance, if the there is a broadcast about a refugee camp being set up near Talahassee, with no further mention of that camp, you may assume two things:

1) The camp is full to the point of a breakdown.

2) The Zombies have destroyed the camp.

Be ready for bad news and keep your morale up.

Life without the Kardasians on the air? Life will go on.