Website Ranks Top Doomsday Vehicles for Escaping Apocalypse
Sign of the Times: Research Website Ranks ‘Best Doomsday Vehicles for Escaping the Apocalypse’
A research website recently published a list of the top vehicles for “escaping the apocalypse.”
By gathering opinions from different articles and websites on bug-out vehicles, StudyFinds determined the best options for surviving any upcoming tribulation.
“Owning a doomsday vehicle is the ultimate show of preparedness for intelligent minds,” an author at StudyFinds wrote.
So, if you’re looking for the ultimate, dinosaur bone-burning survival car, read on.
1. Jeep Wrangler
Jeeps are iconic in the prepper community, StudyFinds wrote, quoting Forbes. They are designed to take abuse from the road and can be easy to repair because their universal parts are easier to find.
In an apocalyptic scenario, “it becomes crucial most of the time to go off-track for your safety,” according to the armored vehicle company Armormax. A bug-out vehicle should also have plenty of space to carry survival gear.
The Wrangler checks both boxes.
Along with the Jeep’s robust off-roading design, it comes with plenty of safety features: a tire-fill alert system, a forward-facing camera and run-flat tires, which allow you to drive farther with punctured tires.
“The Wranglers are the highest and most commonly lifted vehicles you can get for under 200 Benjamins,” according to HotCars. “The height advantage means you can crawl over bad roads or leave the streets altogether while Hyundais are left to the flames or aliens.”
2. H2 Hummer
Next on deck, StudyFinds recommends a used Hummer H2, though it hasn’t been in production since 2009.
“The H2 undeniably has poor fuel mileage, and parking it can be rather difficult in tight conditions. But it’s a tank of a vehicle that can barge through practically anything, with lots of storage space. Off-road capabilities are also uniformly excellent,” according to Urban Survival Site.
The 393 horsepower H2 is built with a V8 engine and has a nine-speed automatic, making it adept at crawling even the steepest hills, according to HotCars.
It may not be as reliable as a Jeep, but because General Motors produces Hummers, similar parts can be found in Tahoes (also produced by GM) should a driver need to replace them, HotCars wrote.
And although the smaller windows restrict the driver’s view, this could be an advantage, according to HotCars. There’s less broken glass to deal with and more protection from the surrounding metal frame.
3. Subaru Outback
The Outback may not be the prettiest, nor the biggest, nor the most powerful, but it made StudyFinds’ list for its “decent gas mileage,” the research site wrote, quoting Zero to 60 Times.
Outbacks can take a beating and have more ground clearance than other Subaru models. This, along with its superior speed, make it good for cruising rough terrain, according to HotCars.
The seats also fold down, potentially sleeping two.
The Outback is all-wheel drive, has good storage space and is known for its reliability, according to Urban Survival Site.
4. Mercedes Benz Unimog
StudyFinds calls the Unimog the “superstar” of the list.
A road warrior’s dream, this 412 horsepower heap is built with a 4-liter, twin-turbo V8 diesel engine, according to Armormax.
It can traverse all kinds of terrain and is loaded with safety features, such as a multi-function steering wheel, which allows the driver to control the vehicle’s features without taking his hands off the wheel.
It also comes with anti-lock braking systems and run-flat tires, according to Armormax.
One doesn’t have to pay $100,000 to get one either, according to HotCars. A used one can go for under $20,000.
“Once you summit the learning curve of the seven different levers you control (just for the transmission and drive modes) then you have an enviable diesel machine that can carry a football team, hold a camper box or even mount a turret gun,” HotCars advised.
5. Chevrolet Silverado Black Ops or the Chevrolet Express
The Silverado Black Ops was a concept truck that debuted in 2013.
The 355 horsepower Silverado packs a 5.3-liter V8 engine that makes this bug-out vehicle a practical choice for any prepper.
According to a 2013 news release, the truck was equipped with lower body armor and a storage unit.
The truck could also hold a solar power pack, a pair of gas masks, gloves, a military first-aid kit, a folding shovel and rope.
It also came with a generator, a fuel and water can, and a crate stocked with food, according to the news release.
StudyFinds also praised the Chevy Express van, another reliable option.
Its V6 engine is capable of towing 4,500 pounds and the V8 version can tow 10,000 pounds, according to HotCars.
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What are the practical features of the Chevrolet Silverado Black Ops for preppers
E tech industry have been obsessed with doomsday scenarios for years. From the fear of artificial intelligence taking over to concerns about climate change and natural disasters, there seems to be a constant worry about the end of the world. And with this worry comes the desire to be prepared for any possible apocalypse.
Enter StudyFinds, a research website that recently published a list of the top vehicles for “escaping the apocalypse.” The website gathered opinions from different articles and websites on bug-out vehicles to determine the best options for surviving any upcoming tribulation.
According to StudyFinds, owning a doomsday vehicle is the ultimate show of preparedness for intelligent minds. The article highlights the importance of having a vehicle that can go off-track for safety, has ample space for carrying survival gear, and is easy to repair due to the availability of universal parts.
So what are the top vehicles recommended by StudyFinds? Let’s take a look.
1. Jeep Wrangler
Jeeps are iconic in the prepper community. StudyFinds quotes Forbes, stating that Jeeps are designed to take abuse from the road and can be easily repaired due to the availability of universal parts. In an apocalyptic scenario, it becomes crucial to go off-track for safety, and the Wrangler checks both boxes. Along with its robust off-roading design, it comes with plenty of safety features, such as a tire-fill alert system, a forward-facing camera, and run-flat tires. According to HotCars, the height advantage of Wranglers allows them to crawl over bad roads or leave the streets altogether while other vehicles are left to the flames or aliens.
2. H2 Hummer
StudyFinds recommends a used H2 Hummer, which may not be in production since 2009, but is still considered a tank of a vehicle with excellent off-road capabilities and lots of storage space. Urban Survival Site states that the H2 has poor fuel mileage and may be difficult to park in tight conditions, but it can barge through practically anything. Similar parts to the Hummer can be found in Tahoes, which are also produced by General Motors, making repairs easier.
3. Subaru Outback
While not the prettiest or the biggest vehicle on the list, the Subaru Outback makes StudyFinds’ list for its decent gas mileage. It has more ground clearance than other Subaru models, making it suitable for cruising rough terrain. The Outback is known for its reliability and has good storage space. The seats also fold down, potentially providing sleeping space for two.
4. Mercedes Benz Unimog
StudyFinds calls the Unimog the “superstar” of the list. This 412 horsepower vehicle is built with a 4-liter, twin-turbo V8 diesel engine and can traverse all kinds of terrain. It is loaded with safety features, such as a multi-function steering wheel, anti-lock braking systems, and run-flat tires. Despite its impressive capabilities, a used Unimog can be found for under $20,000, according to HotCars.
5. Chevrolet Silverado Black Ops or the Chevrolet Express
The Chevrolet Silverado Black Ops, a concept truck that debuted in 2013, is equipped with lower body armor, a storage unit, and various survival gear, according to a news release by Chevrolet. The truck offers practical features for preppers, such as the ability to hold a solar power pack, gas masks, a military first-aid kit, and more. StudyFinds also praises the Chevrolet Express van for its reliable towing capabilities.
In conclusion, while the idea of an apocalypse and the need for doomsday vehicles may seem far-fetched to some, it is clear that there are individuals and communities who take the concept seriously. Whether one believes in the likelihood of an apocalypse or not, being prepared for any situation is always a prudent approach. And for those who are inclined to be ready for anything, the vehicles mentioned above provide options that have been deemed suitable for surviving various scenarios.
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