What kit do you start with?

[A.Williams 17]

I think something like a pocket knife would be good

[DazTroyer 227]

An M107 would be handy... :P

[cindyanne1 41]

From what I understand, when the game first started, you began life with a pistol and two cans of beans, along with the flashlight and bandage. That's probably where all the "killing for beans" jokes and memes came from with regard to this game. People just killing fresh spawns for beans. Need food? Head to spawn points and wait for new spawns... they have beans!

I kind of like that you start with nothing of real value. Within the first five minutes of gameplay you can generally find a hatchet at the very least, and from that point on you can protect yourself against zombies well enough to find food, drinks, a knife... etc.

[{CQF} Ian 4]

Personally i work twoards getting a couple things of food and water, a map and an alice pack. Weapons are secondary to my overall plan because I play as a free medic to all on the southern coast.

[A.Williams 17]

Yes but something to start with for just zombies would be good just to get you to a gun

[Fraggle (DayZ) 15720]

I'd be happy if you didn't even start with a backpack. Just your pants and your enthusiasm.

[seife 3]

I'd be happy if you didn't even start with a backpack. Just your pants and your enthusiasm.

I really like that idea. You get a decent equipment fast enough so why should you carry around stuff at the beginning?

Everything you need can be found in cities or smaller villages, even in single buildings.

Edited August 30, 2012 by Sei.Fe

[azrael72 28]

My top priority in a new life is a hatchet. I'll pass up shotguns and rifles till I get up north. If I find a 1911 in town I'll take it. Next I look for a hunting knife and matches and hopefully a canteen. I'll try for med supplies, but if it's totally FUBAR in town, I get the hell out of Dodge and head for the hills. If a Berezino loot goes well with med supplies and stuff then it's time for Stary. If I survive Stary the airfields are next.

I've been alive for awhile now and my guy is pretty well geared. I'm actually kind of ready to start over again.