Congratulations, you survived the end of the world. That means you’re very capable, pretty clever, or extremely lucky. Regardless of how you survived, not dying is just the beginning, and life after the apocalypse is not going to be easy. Be prepared for the end of the world as we know it and the post-apocalypse with Wasteland Hacks.
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It’s time to select your wasteland wheels, road warrior. With all the dealerships deserted, you’re going to have your pick of the lot. Let’s look at some of the pros and cons of the most common vehicle types still rumbling across the ashes.
The SUV
Pros:
True SUVs are built to take a beating and keep going. They are rugged, reliable, and surprisingly versatile.
Great off-road capabilities for rough terrains, ruins, and dodging bandits.
Ample storage for supplies, weapons, and maybe even a few new friends.
A solid choice for hauling gear and getting out of tight spots.
Cons:
Large, bulky, and can attract unwanted attention from raiders or mutant beasts.
Most SUVs on the road today are glorified station wagons that would wet themselves if they ever left the pavement.
Gas guzzlers. And not in a fun way.
The Motorcycle
Pros:
Excellent fuel economy
Extremely agile. Can maneuver through rubble and wreckage.
Easy to hide, easy to maintain, and makes you look instantly cooler.
Great for doing sweet jumps.
Cons:
Exposes your whole body to bullets, mutant wasps and regular June bugs.
Storage space: zero. You can carry your weapon or your snacks. Pick one.
Rain.
The Muscle Car
Pros:
Raw power, loud engine, and horsepower out the tail end.
Excellent for high-speed getaways or blowing through obstacles like they’re made of wet tissue paper.
It may be the end of the world but you’ve still got your image to think about.
Cons:
Terrible fuel efficiency. V8’s don’t sip gas as much as slurp it like a college student at a keg party.
Great for pavement, not so much for anything that involves dirt, rocks, or craters.
You’ve got room for one passenger. And you’d better like them.
The Motorhome
Pros:
Eat, sleep and ride in style as you tour what’s left of the world.
A little paint and a little plating and they’re great for wanderers and warlords alike.
You’ve got a roof over your head, a pantry full of canned goods and those awnings are pretty nice.
Cons:
You’re not outrunning anything.
Slightly less nimble than a submarine.
Everyone will always be coming over to your place.
The Minivan
Pros:
Sliding doors make getting in and out and over-the-road gunplay easier.
Plenty of room for supplies and cat naps.
No one suspects the minivan.
So many cup holders.
Built in DVD player
Cons:
Not speedy and not very good off road.
If there are bullies left, they will search you out.
The built in DVD player only plays an old Teletubbies disc on loop and you can’t turn it off.
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Unless it’s a Unimog, there’s no one vehicle that can do it all. But that’s okay, you’ll have your pick of almost any ride you need on any given street. And the good news is that the keys will always be kept in the visor.
Have a great apocalypse.
Ben
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Thank you for the Survival tips