100 Things you will wish you had stored.

[SemiAutoSam]

Found this over on GIM.

Yes once again I thought of you Ma**h***s.

I don’t necessary agree with everything the article says but its interesting none the less.

100 Things You Will Wish You had Stored:

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How To Be Prepared:

In order to get through any major catastrophe you need to think in terms of survival, protection, food, water, clothing and shelter. Now I'm not Ewell Gibbons but, I don't need to be. Here is one person's opinion on what you will need in the event of a "financial collapse" or other disaster.





1. WATER:



Don't try and store a water supply that's too big to take with you. Buy water filters instead. Portable ones. Also Bleach (chlorine Bleach can "sterilize" water: 1 teaspoon for every 50 gallons.)





2. FOOD:



Think about "high value" and compact nutrition. You can buy from my A-Store if you want. See the set of links on the right to find out how much you need per person.





3. SHELTER :



RV's Are great, but I doubt you will get very far without any available fuel. Think in terms of a high quality tent: again see my links.





4. PROTECTION:



Pepper Spray is good to start with I will explain personal protection on another blog. Sorry, I can't sell guns or ammo but I can help you find what you need. This is an accessories store. We are not going to take on the "gubernment", or any local police. The goal is to protect ourselves from hungry and thirsty criminals that are tired of sleeping on the cold, cold ground.





The dollar is heading towards worthless...



I will blog on other reasons for preparation after I get this done. This is a work of love, not greed. Those that know me know that I have great love for my family and friends.



Those that know me also know that I am right when I tell you something. I was right about stocks, gold, real-estate, the dollar and a host of other things I won't go in to. I am well-educated; well versed, and know money better than any other man on the planet. I don't raise false alarms. This post is dated March 18, 2008. In a matter of weeks for some, months for others, your life is going to change in some very drastic ways. Please follow my advice for your benefit and the benefit of your families.





1. Generators



2. Water Filters/Purifiers



3. Portable Toilets



4. Seasoned Firewood. Wood takes about 6 - 12 months to become dried, for home uses.



5. Lamp Oil, Wicks, Lamps (First Choice: Buy CLEAR oil. If scarce, stockpile ANY!)



6. Coleman 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 etc.,)



12. Charcoal, Lighter Fluid (Will become scarce suddenly)



13. Water Containers (Urgent Item to obtain.) Any size. Small: HARD CLEAR PLASTIC ONLY - note - food grade if for drinking.



16. Propane Cylinders (Urgent: Definite shortages will occur.)



17. Survival Guide Book.



18. Mantles: Aladdin, Coleman, etc. (Without this item, longer-term lighting is difficult.)



19. Baby Supplies: Diapers/formula. ointments/aspirin, etc.



20. Washboards, Mop Bucket w/wringer (for Laundry)



21. Cookstoves (Propane, Coleman & Kerosene)



22. Vitamins



23. Propane Cylinder Handle-Holder (Urgent: Small canister use is dangerous without this item)



24. Feminine Hygiene/Haircare/Skin products.



25. Thermal underwear (Tops & Bottoms)



26. Bow saws, axes and hatchets, Wedges (also, honing oil)



27. Aluminum Foil Reg. & Heavy Duty (Great Cooking and Barter Item)



28. Gasoline Containers (Plastic & Metal)



29. Garbage Bags (Impossible To Have Too Many).



30. Toilet Paper, Kleenex, Paper Towels



31. Milk - Powdered & Condensed (Shake Liquid every 3 to 4 months)



32. Garden Seeds (No n-Hybrid) (A MUST)



33. Clothes pins/line/hangers (A MUST)



34. Coleman's Pump Repair Kit



35. Tuna Fish (in oil)



36. Fire Extinguishers (or..large box of Baking Soda in every room)



37. First aid kits



38. Batteries (all sizes...buy furthest-out for Expiration Dates)



39. Garlic, spices & vinegar, baking supplies



40. Big Dogs (and plenty of dog food)



41. Flour, yeast & salt



42. Matches. {"Strike Anywhere" preferred.) Boxed, wooden matches will go first



43. Writing paper/pads/pencils, solar calculators



44. Insulated ice chests (good for keeping items from freezing in Wintertime.)



45. Workboots, belts, Levis & durable shirts



46. Flashlights/LIGHTSTICKS & torches, "No. 76 Dietz" Lanterns



47. Journals, Diaries & Scrapbooks (jot down ideas, feelings, experience; Historic Times)



48. Garbage cans Plastic (great for storage, water, transporting - if with wheels)



49. Men's Hygiene: Shampoo, Toothbrush/paste, Mouthwash/floss, nail clippers, etc



50. Cast iron cookware (sturdy, efficient)



51. Fishing supplies/tools



52. Mosquito coils/repellent, sprays/creams



53. Duct Tape



54. Tarps/stakes/twine/nails/rope/spikes



55. Candles



56. Laundry Detergent (liquid)



57. Backpacks, Duffel Bags



58. Garden tools & supplies



59. Scissors, fabrics & sewing supplies



60. Canned Fruits, Veggies, Soups, stews, etc.



61. Bleach (plain, NOT scented: 4 to 6% sodium hypochlorite)



62. Canning supplies, (Jars/lids/wax)



63. Knives & Sharpening tools: files, stones, steel



64. Bicycles...Tires/tubes/pumps/chains, etc



65. Sleeping Bags & blankets/pillows/mats



66. Carbon Monoxide Alarm (battery powered)



67. Board Games, Cards, Dice



68. d-con Rat poison, MOUSE PRUFE II, Roach Killer



69. Mousetraps, Ant traps & cockroach magnets



70. Paper plates/cups/utensils (stock up, folks)



71. Baby wipes, oils, waterless & Antibacterial soap (sav es a lot of water)



72. Rain gear, rubberized boots, etc.



73. Shaving supplies (razors & creams, talc, after shave)



74. Hand pumps & siphons (for water and for fuels)



75. Soysauce, vinegar, bullions/gravy/soupbase



76. Reading glasses



77. Chocolate/Cocoa/Tang/Punch (water enhancers)



78. "Survival-in-a-Can"



79. Woolen clothing, scarves/ear-muffs/mittens



80. Boy Scout Handbook, / also Leaders Catalog



81. Roll-on Window Insulation Kit (MANCO)



82. Graham crackers, saltines, pretzels, Trail mix/Jerky



83. Popcorn, Peanut Butter, Nuts



84. Socks, Underwear, T-shirts, etc. (extras)



85. Lumber (all types)



86. Wagons & carts (for transport to and from)



87. Cots & Inflatable mattress's



88. Gloves: Work/warming/gardening, etc.



89. Lantern Hangers



90. Screen Patches, glue, nails, screws,, nuts & bolts



91. Teas



92. Coffee



93. Cigarettes



94. Wine/Liquors (for bribes, medicinal, etc,)



95. Paraffin wax



96. Glue, nails, nuts, bolts, screws, etc.



97. Chewing gum/candies



98. Atomizers (for cooling/bathing)



99. Hats & 100. cotton neckerchiefs



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[Old Glory]

To what extent do people here believe that there will be a total collapse of the system and chaos?

I see a few possibilities but total lawlessness?

1. Natural disaster - Ice storm or severe blizzard. Loss of power and heat. Food shortage. Seems temporary and not a situation where you would be roaming the streets with an AR. Hurricane similar situation. Possible devastation but the Northeast is above sea level. I think New Orleans was cut off because of the levies and it was below sea level.

2. Terrorist Attack - Attack on power supply. Shut down of the grid. I still see it as a temporary situation where you sit tight and wait for the power to be restored.

3. Global Nuclear War - Total devastation of government and authority. I guess it could happen.

4. Biological Plague / Epidemic - Disease kills huge number of people results in total breakdown and anarchy.


How likely do you believe that there will be a total system collapse with no government, police, or armed forces under control? It would take something really bad to take down the entire government and create anarchy. I have a hard time seeing it.

 

[jamz]

You know, humans got along for thousands of years before most of this stuff, and we did okay.

 

[Twigg]

It would take something really bad to take down the entire government and create anarchy.

Finciancal collapse perhaps ?

Many here and elsewhere say its already happening. This isn't an overnight thing - (although I wouldn't rule it out) - Our .gov is blindly printing money and we don't have the gold to back our currency anymore.

Sooner or later the "Entitlement states", California & MAssachusetts spring quickly to mind, will go bankrupt as the Democrats attempt to continue buying votes, provide for unproductive members of society and shore up businesses which should be left to fail.

When it does happen it's gonna get ugly.

 

[Gonzo]

You know, humans got along for thousands of years before most of this stuff, and we did okay.

This.

 

[glostamon]

Finciancal collapse perhaps ?

Many here and elsewhere say its already happening. This isn't an overnight thing - (although I wouldn't rule it out) - Our .gov is blindly printing money and we don't have the gold to back our currency anymore.

Sooner or later the "Entitlement states", California & MAssachusetts spring quickly to mind, will go bankrupt as the Democrats attempt to continue buying votes, provide for unproductive members of society and shore up businesses which should be left to fail.

When it does happen it's gonna get ugly.

+1 Twigg you hit the nail on the head.

Rampant home foreclosures (homelessness),widespread unemployment(poverty/crime),credit crunch(reposseions) Bankrupt states & major corporations going "Belly-up" Resources & services being consumed by non productive members of society...etc..etc..

I'm sayin' the SHTF writting is already on the wall

 

[MrsStrangeNH]

Every time I see one of these lists, I am struck by one common omission: Get whatever gear and supplies you feel are necessary, but if you don't have -firsthand- knowledge of how to use them you may as well not bother. Get training, learn to use your stuff, and practice it.

In an emergency, are you going to remember how to purify water with that fancy filter, or even how many drops of bleach to use per gallon of water? How much time will you waste looking for instructions when you could be doing other things like figuring out how to start your generator....

Also, one major correction to this particular list: Do not ever give aspirin to any child of any age. Google "Reye's Syndrome" for why. Don't take that chance, use acetaminophen (Tylenol) instead.

 

[Stef]

You know, humans got along for thousands of years before most of this stuff, and we did okay.

"They" did ok. Most humans today wouldn't be able to survive without a Starbucks and an ATM in sight.

 

[matt]

"They" did ok. Most humans today wouldn't be able to survive without a Starbucks and an ATM in sight.

This.

 

[matt]

I'm sayin' the SHTF writting is already on the wall

I think this is true, to one degree or another. Hiltonizer's thread speaks to this. To what degree are we prepared for a personal SHTF. I know I'm not prepared enough. And many, many personal SHTF's added together = wide spread SHTF.

 

[jmjkd]

Thanks Sam