text: From underground bunkers and tactical bicycles to heavily armored vehicles, they were taught new ways to deal with a zombie apocalypse or a  natural disaster - and also met some TV stars. Hundreds of survivalists and so-called 'Preppers', of all ages and levels of 'experience', descended on the Salt Lake City, Utah, suburb of Sandy on Friday for the nation's first ever PrepperCon. During the two-day expo, they were shown specially-equipped underground bunkers, learned new methods of storing food, tried out solar powered flashlights - and even dressed up as zombies. They were also greeted by actors from the AMC hit show 'The Walking Dead', including Addy Miller, who took pictures with fans and acted as a judge in an emergency preparedness food cook-off. Scroll down for video . Motoped:  Hundreds of survivalists and so-called 'Preppers' descended on the Salt Lake City, Utah, suburb of Sandy on Friday for the first ever PrepperCon. Above, Ken Stone demonstrates the Motoped Survival Bike . Suitable for zombie hunting? The Motoped is described as a vehicle that can 'go where stand alone bicycles or motorcycles can't'. It has a 500-mile (805km) range, a 200 mpg  efficiency and a heavy-duty universal rack . Tactical weapons: Niel Burnett, of Covers & Camo, clutches a gun as he demonstrates 'Prepper and tactical seat covers' during PrepperCon, which also featured actors from the AMC hit show 'The Walking Dead' Dress-up: Attendees  learned new ways to store food, were led around underground bunkers, tried out solar powered flashlights - and even dressed up as zombies. Above, an image tweeted by PrepperCon organizers . Scott Stallings, one of PrepperCon's founders, said the event was inspired by ComicCon's success, adding that he had amped up the entertainment with the hope of attracting younger attendees. He said that Utah made sense for America's first expo because of the Mormon culture's emphasis on food storage and self-reliance. Among the expo's main events was a zombie costume contest. 'In the prepping industry, we look at zombies as a metaphor,' said Mr Stallings, who lives in Murray. 'Anyone that's coming to take away your stuff, your safety, inflict harm on your family.' Vendors who filled the South Towne Expo Center on Friday and Saturday showed off an array of gear to help people survive a zombie apocalypse, a natural disaster or life in the wilderness. This gear included knives of all shapes and sizes, hi-tech gadgets, food storage units, first aid supplies and armored trucks. There were also live demonstrations and the survival cooking contest. Motoped employee Ken Stone showed off the Motoped Survival Bike, described by the company as a 'tactical blank canvas' with a 500-mile range, 200mpg efficiency and a heavy-duty universal rack. Hideout: Scott Stallings, one of PrepperCon's founders, said he had amped up the entertainment with the hope of attracting younger attendees. Above, Mike Peters, with Ultimate Bunker, is pictured lying on a bunk in a 100 per cent steel underground bunker on the first day of the event at Utah's South Towne Expo Center . Bunker: Mr Stallings said that Utah made sense for the first expo because of the Mormon culture's emphasis on food storage and self-reliance. Above, Mr Peters stands in front of the impressive underground bunker . Armored: Robert and Dori Wickert look at a prototype combat vehicle during the PrepperCon expo on Friday . Demonstration: Sam Warren climbs into the vehicle as hundreds of survivalists and 'Preppers' eagerly watch . Contest: PrepperCon organizers took to Twitter to encourage attendees to dress up in their best zombie gear . The Motoped Survival Bike is described as something in between a 'hard-core downhill mountain bike and a fully-fledged motorcycle'. It can be pedaled or motored without stopping to make a change, and can 'go where stand alone bicycles or motorcycles can't'. Unit weight: 132 pounds . Range: 500 miles (805 km) Efficiency: 200 mpg (1.2 L/100km) Top speed: 24mph . Engine Displacement: 49cc / 125cc . Max Horsepower: 49cc - 2.41 HP @ 7500 RPM / 125cc - 7.78 @ 7500 RPM . Front Suspension: Adjustable DNM USD-8 Forks (8" travel) Rear Suspension: Adjustable DNM Burner - RCP2 Shock . Seat Height: 35" (Adjustable) Cost: $2,499 . Source: Motoped . The $2,500 bike can be pedaled or motored without stopping to make a change, and can 'go where stand alone bicycles or motorcycles can't'. But with a top speed of 24mph, could it outrun zombies? The company certainly appears to think so. 'This bike was built for the creative survivalist. Apply your favorite gear and escape with your life,' an online description of the vehicle reads. Following PrepperCon, Miller, 15, told KUTV that she thought the expo had been 'really cool' and that Salt Lake City was a 'gorgeous' region. 'I enjoy meeting the fans and getting their perspective on the show,' she added. The North Carolina teenager was joined at the event on Saturday by her co-star, Theo Crane. Celebrity survival expert Mykel Hawke, a retired U.S. Army Special Forces officer who is best known for his role on the reality TV series 'Man, Woman, Wild', also made an appearance. On its website, PrepperCon describes a 'Prepper' as 'a person who believes a major disaster or emergency is likely to occur in the future and makes active preparations for it.' Prepared: Beryl Paffrath, left, handles a Akdal 1919, AR-15 style, 12 gauge shotgun, while Matthew Kitterman, of MTK Arms, looks on during the expo. The two-day event was apparently inspired by ComicCon's success . Apocalypse: PrepperCon tweeted this screenshot from its event commercial, made by Centerstar Marketing . Actress: 'The Walking Dead' star Addy Miller took pictures with fans and acted as a judge in an emergency preparedness food cook-off. Above, the actress told KUTV that she thought the expo was 'really cool' Enthusiastic: Miller, 15, took to Twitter last week to promote her appearance at PrepperCon in Salt Lake City . They do so by 'stockpiling food, ammunition, and other supplies', it says. In relation to its two-day expo, it adds: 'We combine the best of entertainment, emergency preparedness, gun shows, off-grid living and survival into one incredible experience.' PrepperCon's motto is 'Prepare. Protect. Survive. Thrive.' A single day pass for the event was $14.00, while a two-day pass was priced at $25.00.
target: Hundreds of survivalists and 'Preppers' gathered in Utah suburb Friday .
  Learned new ways to deal with zombie apocalypse or a natural disaster .
  Shown underground bunkers, tactical weapons and an armed $2,500 Motoped Survival Bike .
  Taught how to store food and dressed as zombies for special contest .
  Also met actors from AMC hit show The Walking Dead, like Addy Miller .
  Scott Stallings, one of PrepperCon's founders, said Utah made sense for the first expo because of the Mormon culture's emphasis on self-reliance .