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General Discussion / Zombie Stuff / Re: Your zombie survival plan
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on: April 10, 2010, 02:59:14 pm
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Do not look to the military to set an example for long-lasting, hard-use boots. That is counter-productive to military philosophy; they need boots that will have either a very short or no break-in time, that are durable enough for the mission, and that can be purchased in massive quantities at discount.
The best place to go for finding out which shoes and boots will have the long-term wearability you/we'd want is at hiking, backpacking, running, and cross-country running forums. A lot of hikers and backpackers can keep the same pair of boots for years, sometimes decades if you take care of them. Running shoes tend to take more abuse only because they're a lighter material. I've had running shoes last a couple years of running regularly, but they aren't made anymore (some older New Balance shoe). My Asolo boots will last 20 years if I do my part (I've spoken with other backpackers with 20+ year old versions of my boots...).
Very freakin' good point to bring up, though. Runners and trekkers often buy a spare pair of boots that they like just because good boots and shoes are hard to come by.
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General Discussion / Zombie Stuff / Re: Your zombie survival plan
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on: April 04, 2010, 04:15:27 pm
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Everything depends on the length of incubation period. How much time actually needs to elapse determines how quick S will actually HTF, and by extension how well people can react to an outbreak. Secondary to that is how physically capable the infected are (runners vs shamblers, hunters/'zerkers vs crawlers, that sorta thing)... although whether animals can become infected probably ties with this in terms of importance.
My house is not exactly fortified, and would take a lot of effort to become fortified. However, access to basic building supplies, a sledge, and walled and gated subdivisions with two-story houses are definite advantages in my area. Get a generator or three upstairs, destroy the stairs and build a retractable ladder, put hurricane shutters up over boarded windows, and install blackout curtains on all upstairs windows for several nearby houses. The extra storage room and security from an inaccessible second floor turns a one week hideout into a few months hideout, provided necessities are stocked up on.
(Speeling corekted)
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TZH Discussion / TZH Discussion / Re: Today's Comic
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on: February 25, 2010, 01:34:13 pm
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However, it's a perfectly in-character reaction from TZH Jenny. Note that the rest of the crew has not made known their opinions yet.
I'm loving the consistency, Jenny. You're an outstanding story-teller.
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