Fear The Walking Dead, Survival Rule Of The Week: The Things You Need

6) A Motorized Vehicle.

Now, this could be a car, a truck, an ATV, whatever, but, because you’re going to need to cover lots of ground quickly when a zombie outbreak begins, you need some kind of motorized vehicle.

Personally, I would prefer a car or a truck, because, one of the advantages those kinds of vehicles provide is that they’re, essentially, moving shields. No zombie is going to bite their way through a car or truck’s chassis, it’s just not going to happen. This provides you with an extra layer of security if you’re stuck driving through a herd of zombies. In fact, you may have noticed that “motorcycle” isn’t among the vehicles I have listed. Yeah, this is why. All it takes is trying to drive through even a small herd of zombies and have just one grab you, and…you’re in deep trouble, plus, it’s far easier to fall off of a motorcycle and get severely injured (Even without zombies) than it is even on an ATV, never mind a car or truck.

Regardless, you’re going to need a car at some point in a zombie outbreak, if only to get away from major population centers before things go completely haywire. Of course, there’s also the added advantage that cars and trucks provide you with the means of taking all of the other things on this list and then some with you, so as to maximize your preparedness.

Are there ideal vehicles? …Yes.

The best vehicle you could have is probably a truck with a large conical plow on the front of it, because, when the traffic jams of people either trying to get into or out of the cities inevitably happens, such a vehicle is big enough and properly equipped to shove abandoned, damaged, or wrecked vehicles out of your way with speed and gusto. Of course, the reality is, you’re probably not going to have access to such a vehicle, maybe a pickup with a snowplow, but a plow like the one I’ve described? Probably not. If you have one, great, if not, just go with whatever vehicle you got access to, and try to get out of dodge as quickly as you can.

Additionally, it would be wise to have automotive tools and supplies with you: Flares, a flashlight, a carjack, sockets, wrenches, some tire repair kits, spare tires, motor oil, antifreeze, transmission fluid, funnels (A water bottle with the bottom cut off can serve as one in a pinch), a can of gasoline, wire, maybe a spare car battery, jumper cables, spare headlight bulbs, and one of those little tools to cut your seatbelts and smash your windshield if your car gets submerged. Just like with the first aid kit, it won’t protect you from everything, or help you fix all automotive problems, but, it’s better than having nothing.