Well my opinion the outbreak will occur in a different country so we will have advanced warning in the United States. But my starting gear which is readily available to me is the following :
Please keep in mind my setup is for lightweight and to get the job done in my opinion many people over think this area and will ultimately fail because they are idiots.
1 Combat shovel ( very useful not just for killing zombies) I've seen them go through concrete and steel.
2 9mm handguns
4 9mm clips
1 pistol grip 12 gauge shotgun (8 shells inside) 6 on side
1 box of 12 gauge shells