Today we’re looking at five animals I believe will survive the zombie apocalypse. Some will not only survive, they’ll thrive during the apocalypse. Insects (and other crawlers) This has to be a no-brainer, insects will thrive during the apocalypse! Rotting corpses everywhere, death and decay to feast on at every corner! Not only will insects […] More
The massive popularity of zombies in modern culture is no surprise, with the undead showing up in every form of media, these days it’s hard not to be at least a little interested. However, some of you may be surprised to find out that an interest or even belief in zombies and the undead goes […] More
Good day! I was planning on writing this yesterday, but you know life.. Okay my idea for a burning zombie death trap pit! This is an idea I have that can be implemented during any stage of the apocalypse. Adjustments might have to be made depending on the type of zombie you encounter. The idea […] More
I recently finished playing the video game “The Last of Us.” I’m sure many out there are saying “dude, I finished it almost three years ago.” Well, for reasons of a busy life and travel, I fell behind in my gaming. But I’m just stoked that had the time to finish it, so if anyone […] More
By Scott Erickson [email protected] This story is an excerpt from the novel of the same name, available via amazon.com. Scott Erickson is an award-winning writer of humor and satire. He lives in Portland, Oregon, and is possibly the nicest curmudgeon you’ll ever meet. For two hours the van headed north into the north woods of […] More
You might think people will have other things on their mind except drinking, smoking and snorting stuff. While this is probably true for a lot of survivors, a lot of them will become addicts. Or at least heavy users of some substance. Why would someone drink during such dangerous times? People are pretty bad at […] More
Editorial note: Due to staff shortage we haven’t been able to proof read articles. As of next week all articles will be proofread again. Of course little errors can slip through the cracks. Thank you for understanding and enjoy the article 🙂 January 26, 1994 The next day I wake up to see that the […] More
As we all know there are several types of zombies out there, but the most controversial of them all is the “infected individual”. I know a person is called that before they turn, but people also refer to zombies who aren’t actually dead as infected individuals. For example in the movie 28 days later (or […] More
So you’ve made it out alive! You’re surviving in the harsh, unforgiving world of the zombie apocalypse. Fighting zombies and raiders, and searching for supplies. Always hunting for a safe place to sleep. Oh yea, and getting eaten alive by the booming insect population. Think about it, there would be dead bodies, general carnage, and […] More
In all zombie movies, books and games the creators were tasked with a very important question: “What can my zombies do?” Can they run? Can they think a little? Open doors? Shamble? Run? It’s always something that has to be compiled into a neat zombie package that fits whatever entertainment is being made. The one […] More
In movies we very often see our heroes swinging hammers, baseball bats and other blunt force weapons. But would these really be effective? And how practical are they? Efficiency I have no doubt that a good wooden baseball bat can crush a mushy zombie skull, but will it destroy the brain stem? It’s often that […] More
Dan, Ricky, and Alisha made their way a bit further into the city. As much as Alisha would have preferred to get back on the road, she understood that Dan and Ricky had a responsibility to their community to get more supplies and if she wanted to go back with them, she’d have to tag […] More
Quick Note: There is a spoiler alert regarding this current season of The Walking Dead. Nothing giving away much detail in Apocalypse Ethics Part Deux, but a plot point is discussed so keep that in mind. On Apocalypse Ethics Part One, I had just finished playing the game “The Last of Us.” I want to […] More
As you might have noticed, we’ve made a few changes to the site. We removed everything that wasn’t contributing to the genre. For your privacy and safety, we’ve installed an SSL certificate. Tightened up some more security around the site and started using better tools to write our articles. All that and a lot more […] More
When fighting zombies it’s safe to assume that most people know they need weapons. I’m sure that most of our readers have already come a long way in preparing themselves and have a formidable stack of supplies. So this will not be a full gear list, but just a few items that are often overlooked […] More
Today we’re going to discus a popular topic in zombie survival, or any survival for that matter. Selecting the right backpack. Below is a short list of the most important criteria and of course why they’re so important. Size The size of your backpack is the first thing you need to work out. First of all, […] More
There are lots places people should go during a zombie apocalypse and I’m very confident most of you have a plan ready that outlines where you’d go. But do you have a list of places you absolutely shouldn’t go? I know I don’t, so let’s write one right now. Stores First place that comes to […] More
We all like to think we’ll be ready for the zombie apocalypse if it were to happen tomorrow. We have studied at least seven ways to purify water. Learn how to identify edible plants, leaves, and mushrooms. We can even build three types of lean-tos or other emergency shelter options. Some preppers have even gone […] More
The outside of the warehouse is grim dark with the structures being covered by the grim dark dusk while there is not a moon in the sky. We all come to see that the entrance to the warehouse is being barricaded by three U.S army dark grey gunner cars. “Stand down stand down, they are […] More
Whether you’re packing light for a quick trip of hiking, kayaking, backpacking, mountain biking or climbing, a medical kit is an important piece of equipment to take along with you. As part of the “10 essentials” for survival, a medical kit is highly recommended anytime you venture off into backcountry far away from any emergency care. […] More
