Late or not, the gift of survival is always on time if it’s before the Zombie Apocalypse right?
I’m always late on getting people gifts but I try to get them the most useful thing I can think of. When it comes to fathers, there are the ones who read, ones who like technology, ones who like guns and weapons and ones who like sports, right? There are probably other kinds but I don’t know many fathers, so that was my best general list for this purpose.
For at least those four kinds of fathers, there are several great survival tools for Father’s Day that would be perfect.
Nothing makes a guy feel more confident in a disaster than being prepared. The feeling of being ready for anything and having the right tools for the job will suppress the urge to panic and heighten alertness and the 5 senses.
The Pocket Chainsaw
There is always a use for survival tools and with a pocket chainsaw not only can you build yourself a shelter when needed, but you can chop off a zombie’s head in no time flat. No need to gasoline or heavy equipment when you have pure unadulterated, rust proof steel technology!
- Cuts 3″ diameter limbs in 10 seconds (or less)!
- Made of high strength, heat-treated steel – specially coated for rust resistance.
- Saw in can weighs only 5 oz!
- 124 bi-directional teeth.
Zombie Bleeding Mutilated Target Dummies
- Zombie shooting target that bleeds when hit
- Head, shoulder and torso of a zombie horror
- 32 inches x 20 inches x 6 inches, 6 pounds
SpyNet Night Vision Binoculars
When trying to escape a hot zone, night time is as good a time as any, especially w hen trying to avoid other humans who want your supplies. An awesome pair of night vision binoculars will help you sneak past the most vicious of looters or zombies, and help you protect your perimeter when you’re on night watch at your new hideout.
- Uses IR technology for binocular night vision.
- See up to 50 feet in complete darkness.
- Will even fit over many small frame glasses.
Grab-It Pack Gadget Holster
This one is a no brainer. In this handy wearable holster you can carry all you need to survive till you find a permanent holdup. Food, ammunition, tools, flares and anything else you can imagine that won’t be a burden. Keep your hands free with this awesome little essential – and before the zombies come, your dad can use it for fishing, camping or just his weekly disaster practice routine.
- Easily & comfortably keeps your stuff at the ready
- Developed by a superstar stuntman
- Ergonomic design moves with you – no bunching!
ToolLogic Firesteel Knife
Swedish firesteel is a life saver in any situation. When running into the hills in search of shelter or a new crew to survive with, you will eventually have to stay warm, eat or make a fire ring (for protection of course). What is handier than a small knife with a built in fire starter to go along with your portable chainsaw – have you ever tried to start a fire from scratch? When it’s wet? It takes forever and wastes precious energy – use firesteel!
- A handy knife that reliably starts fires
- Flip-style 3″ stainless knife with locking blade
- A must for hikers, campers, and outdoorsmonkeys
The Zombie Survival Guide
The Zombie Survival Guide is your key to survival against the hordes of undead who may be stalking you right now. Fully illustrated and exhaustively comprehensive, this book covers everything you need to know, including how to understand zombie physiology and behavior, the most effective defense tactics and weaponry, ways to outfit your home for a long siege, and how to survive and adapt in any territory or terrain.
- If you haven’t read it, you won’t survive
- Being prepared (and cardio) is necessary
- 272 pages of zombie survival knowledge
Now hopefully that will get you some major bonding points with your dear old dad. He want’s to survive, you want to survive, we all want to survive so show him you look up to him and care about his survival with the best tools available for the task – and tools that won’t break your wallet in half and spit on it.
Happy Father’s Day!
*featured image for this post - Zombie Apocalypse Preparation: How to Survive in an Undead World and Have Fun Doing It!
Authors: David Houchins and Scot Thomas Permuted Press
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