We all have preconceived notions of what our day will or will not hold due to routine and rote practice, so much so that said actions almost become muscle memory. We sail through every day on “auto-pilot,” until something happens that challenges our common circumstances and forces us into a position in which we must act immediately with little or no time to “think” about what to do, but only react. One must be able to perform without panic and always with the most open mind possible.

I know there are a lot of guides to help you save your own skin. That is fine and dandy, but there are also a lot of us out here that need to protect a whole family. In my case, I have a wife, six boys, and a mother-in-law. (OK well, the mother-in-law may be on her own.) I have a unique situation. I have lot of kids, all of which are boys. I am going to write this guide based on my own preparations, which may not apply at all to you, some to you, or completely to you. Either way, take what you can from it and ditch the rest.

Like a chant, there are always a few things that people need to keep in mind. This article has some basic tips that one would hope any individual who has spent more than a few days on this site would be able chant, if not in these exact words, with some semblance to the basic premise.

When selecting a vehicle in a zombie dystopia, it is important to keep certain factors in mind. This article will address a number of issues including road conditions, vehicle durability and fuel efficiency in discussing the pros and cons of various modes of conveyance.