This might come in handy

I don’t think there’s a particular reason to run out and finish off your prep list, but I needed some quick content. Grandkids have been a bit under the weather and I’m in a rush. 🙂

This list has floated around for years, but I encountered it again about a week ago and thought it might provoke some thought. Not everyone would need all of this, but it’s good to go over and see if anything there provokes some thought.

I might use this as a topic starter later and give you my thought on each.

100 Items You Need That Disappear First During War (or other panic situation)

• Generators (Good ones cost dearly. Gas storage, risky. Noisy…target of thieves; maintenance etc.)
• Water Filters/Purifiers
• Portable Toilets
• Seasoned Firewood. Wood takes about 6 – 12 months to become dried, for home uses.
• Lamp Oil, Wicks, Lamps (First Choice: Buy CLEAR oil. If scarce, stockpile ANY!)
• Coleman Fuel. Impossible to stockpile too much.
• Guns, Ammunition, Pepper Spray, Knives, Clubs, Bats & Slingshots.
• Hand-can openers, & hand egg beaters, whisks.
• Honey/Syrups/white, brown sugar
• Rice – Beans – Wheat
• Vegetable Oil (for cooking) Without it food burns/must be boiled etc.,)
• Charcoal, Lighter Fluid (Will become scarce suddenly)
• Water Containers (Urgent Item to obtain.) Any size. Small: HARD CLEAR PLASTIC ONLY – note – food grade if for drinking.
• Mini Heater head (Propane) (Without this item, propane won’t heat a room.)
• Grain Grinder (Non-electric)
• Propane Cylinders (Urgent: Definite shortages will occur.
• Survival Guide Book.
• Mantles: Aladdin, Coleman, etc. (Without this item, longer-term lighting is difficult.)
• Baby Supplies: Diapers/formula. ointments/aspirin, etc.
• Washboards, Mop Bucket w/wringer (for Laundry)
• Cookstoves (Propane, Coleman & Kerosene)
• Vitamins
• Propane Cylinder Handle-Holder (Urgent: Small canister use is dangerous without this item)
• Feminine Hygiene/Haircare/Skin products.
• Thermal underwear (Tops & Bottoms)
• Bow saws, axes and hatchets, Wedges (also, honing oil)
• Aluminum Foil Reg. & Heavy Duty (Great Cooking and Barter Item)
• Gasoline Containers (Plastic & Metal)
• Garbage Bags (Impossible To Have Too Many).
• Toilet Paper, Kleenex, Paper Towels
• Milk – Powdered & Condensed (Shake Liquid every 3 to 4 months)
• Garden Seeds (Non-Hybrid) (A MUST)
• Clothes pins/line/hangers (A MUST)
• Coleman’s Pump Repair Kit
• Tuna Fish (in oil)
• Fire Extinguishers (or..large box of Baking Soda in every room)
• First aid kits
• Batteries (all sizes…buy furthest-out for Expiration Dates)
• Garlic, spices & vinegar, baking supplies
• Big Dogs (and plenty of dog food)
• Flour, yeast & salt
• Matches. {“Strike Anywhere” preferred.) Boxed, wooden matches will go first
• Writing paper/pads/pencils, solar calculators
• Insulated ice chests (good for keeping items from freezing in Wintertime.)
• Workboots, belts, Levis & durable shirts
• Flashlights/LIGHTSTICKS & torches, “No. 76 Dietz” Lanterns
• Journals, Diaries & Scrapbooks (jot down ideas, feelings, experience; Historic Times)
• Garbage cans Plastic (great for storage, water, transporting – if with wheels)
• Men’s Hygiene: Shampoo, Toothbrush/paste, Mouthwash/floss, nail clippers, etc
• Cast iron cookware (sturdy, efficient)
• Fishing supplies/tools
• Mosquito coils/repellent, sprays/creams
• Duct Tape
• Tarps/stakes/twine/nails/rope/spikes
• Candles
• Laundry Detergent (liquid)
• Backpacks, Duffel Bags
• Garden tools & supplies
• Scissors, fabrics & sewing supplies
• Canned Fruits, Veggies, Soups, stews, etc.
• Bleach (plain, NOT scented: 4 to 6% sodium hypochlorite)
• Canning supplies, (Jars/lids/wax)
• Knives & Sharpening tools: files, stones, steel
• Bicycles…Tires/tubes/pumps/chains, etc
• Sleeping Bags & blankets/pillows/mats
• Carbon Monoxide Alarm (battery powered)
• Board Games, Cards, Dice
• d-con Rat poison, MOUSE PRUFE II, Roach Killer
• Mousetraps, Ant traps & cockroach magnets
• Paper plates/cups/utensils (stock up, folks)
• Baby wipes, oils, waterless & Antibacterial soap (saves a lot of water)
• Rain gear, rubberized boots, etc.
• Shaving supplies (razors & creams, talc, after shave)
• Hand pumps & siphons (for water and for fuels)
• Soysauce, vinegar, bullions/gravy/soupbase
• Reading glasses
• Chocolate/Cocoa/Tang/Punch (water enhancers)
• “Survival-in-a-Can”
• Woolen clothing, scarves/ear-muffs/mittens
• Boy Scout Handbook, / also Leaders Catalog
• Roll-on Window Insulation Kit (MANCO)
• Graham crackers, saltines, pretzels, Trail mix/Jerky
• Popcorn, Peanut Butter, Nuts
• Socks, Underwear, T-shirts, etc. (extras)
• Lumber (all types)
• Wagons & carts (for transport to and from)
• Cots & Inflatable mattress’s
• Gloves: Work/warming/gardening, etc.
• Lantern Hangers
• Screen Patches, glue, nails, screws,, nuts & bolts
• Teas
• Coffee
• Cigarettes
• Wine/Liquors (for bribes, medicinal, etc,)
• Paraffin wax
• Glue, nails, nuts, bolts, screws, etc.
• Chewing gum/candies
• Atomizers (for cooling/bathing)
• Hats & cotton neckerchiefs
• Goats/chickens