Su Yao knew that to survive safely in the apocalypse, she needed to have comprehensive supplies. After purchasing daily necessities and medicines, she turned her attention to other key areas.
She arrived at a hardware store, where everything could be crucial for survival in the apocalypse. She started by selecting hammers of various sizes, from lightweight claw hammers to heavy, powerful sledgehammers. Claw hammers could be used to dismantle simple obstacles or repair items, while sledgehammers would be useful for breaking down sturdy structures or fending off zombie attacks. She imagined various scenarios she might encounter in the apocalypse, such as reinforcing the doors and windows of her shelter, using hammers and nails to firmly secure planks and prevent zombies from breaking in. Therefore, nails became her primary purchase item; boxes of nails of different lengths and thicknesses were loaded onto her truck, including ordinary iron nails and expansion bolts for more secure fixes.
Screwdrivers are also indispensable; she has Phillips and flathead screwdrivers in various sizes. Whether repairing generators, solar panels, or other life-sustaining energy equipment, or dismantling any potentially useful items, screwdrivers are essential. Wrenches are no exception; adjustable wrenches, fixed wrenches, and wrenches of all sizes fill several boxes. These wrenches can be used to tighten or loosen nuts and bolts on any scrap machinery she might find in the post-apocalyptic world, perhaps even yielding useful parts or resources.
Next, Su Yao went to an outdoor gear store. She knew that in the apocalypse, she might need to be outdoors frequently, whether searching for resources or avoiding danger. She selected high-quality tents, ranging from single tents to large tents that could accommodate multiple people, considering different usage scenarios. These tents not only needed to withstand wind and rain but also provide a certain degree of concealment to prevent being discovered by zombies or other dangers. Sleeping bags were also essential supplies; she chose down sleeping bags with excellent insulation to ensure she would stay warm on cold nights.
Outdoor knives were a particular focus, and she selected several sharp, multi-functional outdoor knives. These knives could be used to cut ropes, process prey, or for self-defense. There were also entrenching tools, which were versatile and could be used to dig for cover, cut branches, and even as a weapon in close combat. Su Yao picked up an entrenching tool, feeling its weight and texture, imagining its various uses in the apocalypse, and then unhesitatingly took several.
Lighting equipment is crucial in the post-apocalyptic night. Su Yao purchased a large number of flashlights, ranging from small, portable mini flashlights that could be hung on keychains to large, high-brightness flashlights with long range. She also selected some headlamps that could be worn on the head, so that there would be sufficient light when her hands needed to operate other things. She also bought many emergency lights, some rechargeable and some battery-powered, to ensure continuous illumination in the event of a prolonged power outage.
Besides these, Su Yao also considered the energy issue. She purchased many solar charging panels and power banks. The solar charging panels could charge the power banks and other small electronic devices during the day, ensuring a certain power supply even if the post-apocalyptic power system was paralyzed. The power banks were for easy portability and energy storage; she chose high-capacity power banks, some even capable of powering small electrical appliances.
Su Yao didn't neglect protective gear either. She bought a safety helmet, goggles, and thick gloves from a safety equipment store. The helmet would protect her head in case of building collapses or other dangers, the goggles would prevent dust, debris, or zombie blood from getting into her eyes, and the gloves would protect her hands when handling hazardous materials or performing certain tasks. She also bought some simple bulletproof vests and stab-proof vests. While they wouldn't completely protect her from zombie attacks, they might offer some protection against other dangerous humans.
During the purchasing process, Su Yao also noticed some easily overlooked small items, such as waterproof matches, lighters, and magnesium rods. These fire-starting tools each have their own advantages in different environments. Waterproof matches can be used in humid conditions, lighters are convenient and quick, while magnesium rods are more durable and reliable. She also purchased a large quantity of ropes of varying thicknesses, which can be used for climbing, securing objects, or setting traps.
In addition, Su Yao went to a seed shop and bought various kinds of vegetable seeds and some grain crop seeds. She thought that if she could find a relatively safe and suitable piece of land to grow in the apocalypse, these seeds might be a guarantee for long-term survival. She selected easy-to-grow and high-yield vegetable seeds such as cabbage, radish, and potato, as well as grain seeds such as corn and wheat. At the same time, she also bought some simple planting tools, such as small hoes and shovels.
Su Yao meticulously selected every shop and every type of supply, leaving no detail overlooked that might be useful in the apocalypse. She knew that accumulating these supplies was the foundation for her and her family's survival in the post-apocalyptic world. As the truck was filled with boxes of supplies, she looked at these "treasures," her heart filled with unwavering faith in the future, for this was the safety net she had woven for their post-apocalyptic life with her sweat and wisdom.
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