Or perhaps just your run of the mill hurricane, tornado, solar flare wiping out all electronics, civil unrest, or alien invasion? In other words, are you a prepper? I’m not, but I am building up my supplies in a go-bag. For those unfamiliar with this, a go-bag or bug-out bag contains emergency supplies that are all in one place that you can grab and run. Beats scrambling around the house trying to find things as the zombies (or tsunami) are coming up the drive.

As I live in New York City and don’t have a car, my go-bag is light and focused on getting me out of Manhattan and into the wild, which I guess would be New Jersey. So in addition to some bottled water, money, Swiss Army knife, matches, some cool sandwiches that will remain stable for at least three years, first aid kit, and few other odds and ends (most of it in ziploc bags to keep it water tight) I am looking to get a small, portable emergency radio. Not really sure what else I should include.

You know, it occurs to me that as zombies appear to be attracted by smell, someone should develop a zombie repellant spray. That would be handy to have. Of course, it might make dating a bit of a challenge in a post-apocalyptic world, but better single than eaten!