a zombie epidemic is a terrifying thing indeed. i was watching dawn of the dead today and i was thinking about how best to survive a zombie attack. this is probably my biggest fear next to a world ruled by waterfowl. what things would you pack if there was a sudden zombie outbreak? where would you go? what would you do once you got there?
i have pretty poor vision, so i would definitely need to pack a lot of contacts, lens solution, and my glasses. this would be crucial. also, a small utility knife, a machete, and a rifle with plenty of ammo. a few changes of clothes would probably get packed in as well. i would grab some flashlights and all the batteries i could find. these might be used as currency later, you never know! warm clothing/blankets/hats/coats would be necessary.
Where I would loot: First and foremost, wal-mart supercenter. grab all the contact lens solution, pharmaceuticals, canned food, rifles, shotguns, and shells i could. also, lots and lots of vegetable oil, lye, and methanol for biodiesel. you never know, you might run into a junkie and be able to trade some painkillers for something useful. also, some toilet paper wouldn't hurt. and condoms, lots of them. not only can you store water in them but i hear they're useful when you don't want to get aids.
second, a bass pro shop or cabela's or something similar. several reasons... these places are a survivalist's dream, and second they're usually attached to a mall. who wouldn't want to be in a mall? you can get handguns, ammunition, scopes, night vision, binoculars, rain gear, knives, fishing equipment... all the great things you need when civilization poops out. don't forget to grab a good compass and some topo maps while you're there. lighters, waterproof matches, and magnesium bars for starting fires would be great as well. don't forget a mirror for a signaling device.
if i didn't decide to hole up in the mall, i'd go to my girlfriend's house. they have an arsenal, plenty of canned/dried/stored food, and plenty of vehicles. also, they have their own underground gas reservoir (i guess it's cheaper that way). i'd probably want to relocate to an isolated 3 or more story building with it's on diesel generator.
what am i missing? tell me what you'd take, where you'd loot, where you'd go.