Nice list, I have been thinking about assembling some necessities for a long time and this has given me the jumpstart I needed. I printed out the list and mad a trip to Walmart yesterday. I realize it is going to take awhile to stock up so I will take it slow and get what I think are "must haves" first.
Here's my first run;
8 boxes diamond strike anywhere matches (I might get a zippo or two and a couple of cans of lighter fluid, flints as well)
1 Coleman folding compass
1 Coleman kerosene lantern
8 kerosene lantern wicks
12 propane lantern mantles
2 quarts Coleman kerosene
4 small cans of propane (2pks for $5.12 a pak)
4 pkgs of water purification tablets
4 packs of 10x20 plastic sheeting (2per pack)
1 gas/oil/fluid siphon manual pump
1 Magnesium fire striker
1 1liter canteen
1 8 pack socks
1 8 pack underwear
2 pairs Denim cargo type pants (seemed rugged enough)
All for $102.25
I do like camping out, so this stuff just gets added to my already large quantity of outdoor stuff. Tents, sleeping bags, propane stoves etc..
Does anyone know the difference between Coleman fuel and kerosene? Are they interchangeable? I read the label but it wasn't specific. I specifically bought the kerosene for the kerosene lantern but the Coleman fuel is available in larger container for less money than the 1 quart kerosene jobs.
What are you prepping for? Do you have any other preps started? This list reads like a panic have to buy stuff now list. Dont buy stuff based on this 100 things list, buy stuff based on your needs.
Is it a Coleman kerosene lantern or a barn or tubular lantern that you bought? It sounds like a barn lantern as the Colemans dont have wicks. If it is a barn lantern you can also burn lamp oil in it which is in 1/2 gal containers at walmart. You can also buy clear kerosene in 1 2 and 5 gal jugs at hardware stores. If you are looking for a large amount try to find a pump that still sells clear kero and use 5 gal cans. That is what I did and it is the cheapest route but clear pumps are getting harder to find.