Like many of you, we at SolarCity adore Halloween. We’re looking forward to our neighborhoods filling up this weekend with all manner of zombies, ghosts, witches and other frightful ghouls.
But we can’t help but wonder … what if that parade of the undead was real?
Yep, the Zombie Apocalypse is on our minds. And Halloween seems like the perfect time to ask ourselves, what would we need to survive? How would we outfit our zombie-proof survival compound?
Well, heavy armament would be an obvious priority. Also, we’d want a selection of bladed implements, like those in the Gerber Zombie Apocalypse Kit.
But some other recent technology has caught our eye as being potentially very useful for coming out on top when civilization hits rock bottom. Here’s our list:
Luna Optics Night Vision Monocular
Indispensible for those nights it’s your turn to guard the perimeter of the compound. You’ll find a lot of quality scopes out there, but the Luna Vision LN-EM1-MS gets high marks among experts. We like its small size and light weight, making it easy to stow whether you have to pack up and run or stand and fight.
Aeroponic Tower Garden
Military-style meals-ready-to-eat (MREs) are pretty standard fare for survival situations. But, eventually, you’ll likely miss the satisfying crunch of a fresh garden salad. And because space might be at a minimum in your zombie-proof compound, you could choose a Tower Garden®. It’s a freestanding, fully hydroponic garden that requires minimal space to grow nutritious vegetables.
BigDog Rough-Terrain Robot
You surely could figure out a post-apocalyptic use for BigDog. It’s a 30-inch tall, four-legged robot—sort of a robotic mule. And, it can run over just about any surface while lugging up to 340 pounds. BigDog was developed by robotics company (and Google subsidiary) Boston Dynamics for the U.S. military, with funding from the Defense Advanced Research Project Agency (DARPA).
TALOS
Another DARPA-funded project, the Tactical Assault Light Operator Suit (TALOS), is currently under development for the U.S. military. It’s a lightweight, armored exoskeleton, popularly dubbed as the “Iron Man suit.” And, it’s what you might want to be wearing if you were to find yourself going mano-a-mano with a hungry zombie.
Gibbs Quadski
If you had to leave the zombie-proof compound, and were near water, you might opt for a versatile Gibbs Quadski. It’s a four-wheeled ATV that quickly converts to a personal watercraft. Powered by a 1,300cc BMW motorcycle engine, the Quadski can reach speeds of 45 mph on both land and water. That seems like plenty of speed to outrun the undead.
Ripsaw EV2 Luxury Supertank
For transportation with a little more “muscle,” consider the Ripsaw EV2 Luxury Supertank. It’s described as the “fastest dual-tracked vehicle ever developed.” Get your order in soon—they’re custom-made by Howe and Howe Tech, and require six months of production time. Sadly, there’s no plug-in version, so you’ll need to stockpile diesel—probably lots of diesel—for this 600-horsepower beast.
Solar, with storage
Naturally, you’ll want power for your zombie-proof compound. And, SolarCity has the answer: An easy-to-install solar panel system, complemented by a Tesla Powerwall. You’d collect the sun’s energy during the day, and store it for use during the night. Imagine heating up some burritos in your microwave … catching up on all the Walking Dead episodes you’ve recorded … cozying up under an electric blanket … all while those poor zombies outside have nothing to do but sniff for brains.
…or, just go solar now
You don’t have to wait for the Zombie Apocalypse to go solar. We’d actually prefer that you don’t! SolarCity makes it a snap, with multiple financing options and easy installation and maintenance.
From all of us at SolarCity, have a safe and fun Halloween … and best of luck during the Zombie Apocalypse.
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