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    Chip Overclock: To everyone saying "guns are useless": I agree completely. Under no circumstances should any of you buy any firearms. If you own any, get rid of the... more »
    gorehound: My AK47 is ready and willing.So is my Harley more »
    golddiggersof2033: Does anyone want to join my team? I can identify most animal scat, am skilled at knitting (fishing nets? snares?), and possess a womb to repopulate wi... more »
    Guang: Best preparation: an iron stomach. The ability to eat and digest anything. You might not enjoy life too much, but you'll survive. more »
    cletar: I can make stone tools. And, as an archaeologist, I know where some good caves and rock shelters are. more »
    Memepunks: How about "Get a Dog". Mad Max had his trusty Blue Heeler. Wil Smith had the German Shepard in I am Legend, and there was Blood in A Boy and His Dog. ... more »
    Anekanta - Go Play!: But I'm too lazy to learn all that stuff! The best I can hope for is to be among the first to die when the nuke-uh-lar bombs hit! more »
    rek: No mention of a Bug-Out Bag? If the apocalypse involves your home town burning or sliding into the sea, you're going to have to get out of there fast.... more »
    mrmonkey72: Knowledge of medicine? As long as you show yourself to be useful as far as First Aid goes a few times people'll want you around. more »
    grubout: Lube by the gallon full. more »
    spudhed: guns will be useless, ammo will fast run out then what good is it to you? if you need a weapon (and you will) youre far better with something that wil... more »
    LiC: You know who you should go out and make friends with - managers of Cabelos, Wal-Marts, and sporting goods stores. The manager of the Kansas City Cabe... more »
    LiC: I'm prepared for fire-making. The one thing I remember from Star Trek Voyager is that one good way to makeover a character is by burning her extremel... more »
    sharkish: I initially read "magnificent blogging skills" as "magnificent boggling skills" and thought, goddamn it, I am AWESOME at boggle - Apocalypse can't cha... more »
    Ricky Cruz: More advice: Before the world REALLY ends, make time to watch the "The Colony", a reality show more like a Post-Apocalyptic 101. It will confirm ever... more »
    SpammerOvTheGods: I'm from the Detroit area. this place is like apocalypse finishing school. :D #@! more »
    EdificeComplex: I call dibs on Sergeant RL-3. Oh, and Liberty Prime. more »
    braak: You are, as usual, completely correct.: Also, shit, small engine repair. Where do I learn that? Who teaches small engine repair and maintenance? Gunsmithing is also a good skill to have i... more »
    LittleDragon: Did you still my survival list? If so you forgot the note to learn how to make alcohol, ammo, and certain tools and weapons. Oh and I need the shoppin... more »
    Confuzius: If you want to be really scared google around for some of the hardcore survivalist message boards. In case of apocalypse these wackos will be calling ... more »
  • #postapocalypse

    How To Make Yourself Apocalypse-Ready

    We often talk about fictional apocalypses here at io9, but what if the collapse of civilization actually happens in your lifetime? Here are some things you can start doing right now to make sure you're ready to ride it out. More »
  • #ufos

    Firefighters' Manual Teaches First Reponders to Deal with UFO Attacks