This is a good list after some research was done from natural disasters (Katrina, Sandy, et al) and this something to think about getting TWO of each... a little at a time of course for those on a budget. But at least you'll have something to barter with.
This just the top 25
1. Generators
2. Water Filters/Purifiers
3. Portable Toilets
4. Seasoned Firewood.
5. Lamp Oil, Wicks, Lamps, Lanterns
6. Camp Stove Fuel – Impossible to stockpile too much.
7. Guns, Ammunition, Pepper Spray, Knives, Clubs, Bats & Slingshots.
8. Hand-can openers, & hand egg beaters, whisks.
9. Honey/Syrups/white, brown sugar
10. Rice – Beans – Wheat
11. Vegetable Oil (for cooking) Without it food burns/must be boiled)
12. Charcoal, Lighter Fluid
13. Water Containers
14. Mini Heater head (Without this item, propane won’t heat a room.)
15. Grain Grinder (Non-electric)
16. Propane Cylinders (Urgent: Definite shortages will occur.
17. Survival Guide Book.
18. Lantern Mantles
19. Baby Supplies: Diapers/formula. ointments/aspirin, etc.
20. Washboards, Mop Bucket w/wringer (for Laundry)
21. Propane Cookstoves
22. Vitamins
23. Propane Cylinder Handle-Holder
24. Feminine Hygiene/Haircare/Skin products.
25. Thermal underwear / Polypropylene
Click on above link to read the rest of the list.
Follow up... another interesting survival article to read: Survival gear that you may not have heard of.
#1
20 December 2012 - 02:27 AM
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#2
20 December 2012 - 07:20 AM
Thought this was funny. 67 more important than other items.
And Glue, nails, screws, nuts & bolts disappear twice.
Chickens should be the first in my opinion.
67. Board Games, Cards, Dice
75. Soysauce, vinegar, bullions/gravy/soupbase
77. Chocolate/Cocoa/Tang/Punch (water enhancers)
82. Graham crackers, saltines, pretzels, Trail mix/Jerky
83. Popcorn, Peanut Butter, Nuts
90. Screen Patches, glue, nails, screws,, nuts & bolts
96. Glue, nails, nuts, bolts, screws, etc.
97. Chewing gum/candies
100. Goats/chickens
And Glue, nails, screws, nuts & bolts disappear twice.
Chickens should be the first in my opinion.
67. Board Games, Cards, Dice
75. Soysauce, vinegar, bullions/gravy/soupbase
77. Chocolate/Cocoa/Tang/Punch (water enhancers)
82. Graham crackers, saltines, pretzels, Trail mix/Jerky
83. Popcorn, Peanut Butter, Nuts
90. Screen Patches, glue, nails, screws,, nuts & bolts
96. Glue, nails, nuts, bolts, screws, etc.
97. Chewing gum/candies
100. Goats/chickens