Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead

tempered steelshod quarterstaff

A long wooden staff reinforced with metal bands and caps. This one has been forged with tempered steel rather than the traditional iron, and so hits just that little bit harder.

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tent

A small personal tent in a storage bag. It's just big enough to fit one person comfortably.

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thermal shirt

A lightweight, form-fitting long-sleeved spandex undershirt that helps maintains body temperature.

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throwing axe

A lightweight hatchet made for throwing. Its ineffective cutting edge and light weight make it unsuitable for use as a tool.

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throwing knife

A thin, flat knife made for throwing. Its ineffective cutting edge and odd shape make it unsuitable for use as a tool.

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throwing stick

A stick carved into a shape suitable for throwing at a target. It's not a boomerang, so don't expect it to return to your hand.

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tiger claws

Also called bagh nakha or iron paw, this small claw-like bladed weapon from India is designed to be concealed under and against the palm.

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tin snips

A pair of tin snips, resembling a sturdy pair of scissors with beefy blades designed to cut through thin sheets of soft metal. These cannot cut through thick metals like a hacksaw can, but are better suited to precision work and leave a cleaner edge.

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tinfoil hat

A sheet of aluminum foil that has been molded into a form-fitting hat. Perfect for protecting yourself from the government, Illuminati, aliens, and THEM.

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tire cuirass

A cuirass made from thick chunks of tire secured by simple strings; the loose collection of rubber plates provides decent but not the most convenient protection.

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tire cuirass

A cuirass made from scraps of metal secured by simple strings.

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tire cuirass

A cuirass made from thick chunks of tire secured by simple strings; the loose collection of rubber plates provides decent but not the most convenient protection.

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tire suit

A suit of armor made from thick chunks of rubber tire secured by simple strings; the loose collection of rubber plates provides decent but not the most convenient protection.

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tireplate

Armor fashioned from overlapping chunks of tire and rolls of duct tape, covering the shoulders and torso.

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tonfa

A hard plastic truncheon commonly employed by police. Originally an Okinawan weapon, it consists of a stick with a perpendicular handle attached a third of the way down its length.

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tongue-and-groove pliers

A large pair of slip-joint pliers bent at the elbow, able to handle basic mechanical work. Anything more complex will require a wrench.

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torch

A large stick wrapped in rags that are soaked with flammable material. When lit, it produces a fair amount of light. You'll need a lighter or matches to light it.

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tourniquet (arm)

A first aid device used to apply pressure to a limb or extremity in order to limit blood flow. Should be employed only to manage heavy bleeding, because prolonged use will harm the limb. It can be adjusted in size to fit different limbs.

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tree spile

A hollow metal cylinder which is inserted in a tree crust in order to slowly harvest its sap. Can be used on a maple tree between late winter and early spring to harvest maple sap.

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trowel

A small, sharp gardening shovel, perfect for digging up grubs and worms.

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turnout boots (pair)

A pair of steel-toed rubber boots, the sort worn by firefighters.

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two point sling

A shoulder strap allows the rifle to be worn over a shoulder like a piece of clothing. However, it offers no protection.

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two-way radio

A radio with a transmitting unit. You could use it to contact someone who also has one.

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ultra-light battery

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A light, coin-like battery cell designed for small size over everything else. Used for watches, calculators, toys or similar low-power electronics. This one can't be recharged.

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underslung shotgun

A short shotgun with 2 barrels, which can be mounted under the barrel of many rifles. It allows two shotgun shells to be loaded and fired.

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unitard

A skin-tight spandex garment resembling a crew-necked leotard combined with leggings. Commonly used by gymnasts, dancers and equestrian vaulters, the unitard provides overall coverage with great flexibility.

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UPS (off)

A unified power supply, or UPS. It is a device developed jointly by military and scientific interests for use in combat and the field. The UPS is designed to power tools, smartphones, armor, and some guns, but drains batteries quickly. Use it to turn it on.

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vibrator

This battery-devouring device is just the thing to knead the tension out and help you relax. Use it to take a break and unwind.

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waffle iron

A waffle iron, generally used for making waffles.

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washboard

A wooden washboard. You can use it to wash filthy clothing if it's supplied with cleansing agent.

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washing kit

A combination of a washboard and a scrubbing tool. Everything you need to clean items after the apocalypse.

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water purifier

A battery-powered device designed to purify drinking water. Using this item on a container full of water will purify the contents. It could be useful for water taken from uncertain sources like a river, as it may be non-potable.

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weather glass

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Also called storm glass or 'Goethe barometer', The weather glass barometer consists of a glass container with a sealed body, half filled with water. A narrow spout connects to the body below the water level and rises above the water level. The difference between the sealed water level in the body and the narrow open spout determines the atmospheric pressure. Activate to get current atmospheric pressure.

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welded battle axe

A savage-looking battle axe made out of layered sheet metal welded into two pipes held together with fittings, vaguely forming a upside-down L shape. This should be structurally stable. Hopefully.

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welded greatsword

A long-handled single-edged sword made out of sheet metal layered thrice over itself then welded together. The extra length and weight makes it a tad awkward, but gives it a lot of slashing power.

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welded sword

A vicious single-edged sword made out of sheet metal layered twice over itself then welded together. It's not as robust as a proper forged sword, but the edge is wickedly sharp.

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wicker sieve

A primitive sieve constructed from woven strips of plant material. Early sieves like this were used to sift grain, though the openings on this one are too small for that.

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wire draw machine

A machine designed specifically for turning metal rods into wire.

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wooden billet

A thick, short wooden stick, usually used in flintknapping for soft-hammer percussion.

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wooden clogs (pair)

Known as klompen in the Netherlands and sabots in France, these wooden shoes have endured through the ages due to their simple design and durability.

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wooden club

A plank of wood that's been snapped in half, with a crude handle whittled into one end. It looks like a poorly-made cricket bat.

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wooden dog whistle

A whistle carved out of hardwood. When blown into, it produces a high tone that causes nearby friendly dogs to either follow you closely and stop attacking, or start attacking enemies if they are currently docile.

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wooden hand fishing reel

A short wooden rod with a section on one end with fishing line wrapped around it, with a notch to put the string though to help pull in fish. It is not as effective as a normal fishing pole, but is much more compact than them.

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wooden javelin

A fire-hardened wooden spear honed to a sharper point.

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wooden needle

A wooden needle whittled down to a sharp point. It has a narrow hole carved into the head for threading. Its low quality makes it rather unsuitable for anything requiring speed or precision, or involving tougher materials like Kevlar.

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wooden pike

A medieval weapon consisting of a very long wooden shaft with a fire-hardened point.

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wooden shed stick

A short, thin, flat wooden stick, used as a tool while weaving cloth with a frame loom.

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wooden shovel