100 Things You Will Wish You had Stored:
 

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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Great list, but he forgets something for diversion. Cards, dice, games, books, puzzles, music, et al serve a purpose too.

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So true. I keep forgetting to stock up on cheap used paperback thrillers at a yard sales.

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#67.

Good list, it's always good to hear from someone else's perspective instead of relying solely on yourself. I'd like to hear what everyone rates their prep list at on a scale of 1-10. I'd put myself at an 8.5.

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Thanks, I overlooked that #67.

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I'm not sure if this is the correct thread to pose this question, but I know that it's one thing that I _want_ to have...

My bug-out place has a well, but the pump is electric.

I want to have something that'll generate at least enough electricity to pump the water into the house.

I think that it's too hard to retrofit the cabin and install a hand pump at the well head.

I've even started thinking about using a bicycle and trying to figure out how to hook the chain up to a small generator.

I'm not thinking big, like running the hot water heater. Just enough to run the pump till the tank fills.

I'm obviously new and haven't thought of everything, so any advice would be appreciated.

Or if you could point me to the correct thread...

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I'm a logic puzzle addict, but I don't want to buy them at full retail price (~$5). I found out I could get a 28-pack of back issues for $23+shipping at https://www.pennydellpuzzles.com/sub...x?c=ValuePacks

It's going to be my Christmas present to myself.

They've got other assortments as well--crosswords, sudoku, etc.

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I think a mechanical alternative is important. Well pumps can die. Several years ago our well was hit by lightning. It put little pinholes in the wiring going down the well to the pump. Needless to say the pump didn't work and we had to have the well guy come out and pull the pump and fix the wiring.

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I think this deserves its own thread, you'll get expert advice IMO.

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I would also add items for clothing repair: sewing needles, thread, fabric, yarn, and patches.

Edit: buttons, eye hooks, snaps.

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+1

In the event of a high-energy solar storm or EMP, all equipment connected to the grid will be fried. There also some danger to electrical equipment not connected, but I'm not an expert.

We've been trying to get a manual pump attached to our well--it's more foolproof in any case.

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I think I can survive without the soysauce...


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A portable shower that can make water nice and hot

That will be a legendary prize to have.

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"bugging out" will not be saving anyone.

Those who 'have" will only end up being those who are taken from.

Have a nice day.

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This is one line in the sand for me. If someone/group decides they are going to take my stash, so help me God, they will either eat lead or it will all get torched.

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Preperation H

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Quality DYS Magazines that can be reached for over and over again


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File
"Save as..."

101. Silver and gold in small denominations.

R.

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No offense meant to BB because I think the list is worthwhile stickying - but a list that's been around for years (100 things to disappear first) prefaced by someone's advertising should not a sticky make.

Here's the first thread I dug up: http://goldismoney.info/forums/showt...ight=disappear

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Regardless of whether it's new or old, I think it's a great resource. Actually - both are, and I'd welcome links to any other lists.

It seems "common sense" but after reading the lists, I hadn't thought of many of the items.

Unless they're brought to the top periodically, newbies on this forum might miss them when we're scanning older posts.

This should be a sticky thread at the top of Survival Prep...

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Just in time shipping and your family�s survival
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Back in the day when I clothed my kids in Gymboree from head to toe, the sales clerks could almost always manage to find the size I needed by, �checking in the back.� Every store has a stockroom in the back where, presumably, massive quantities of extra products are shelved. Well, a couple of years ago I was surprised to find out that this isn�t true, Gymboree notwithstanding.

In fact, most stores operate on a system known as, �just in time shipping.� In other words, products arrive just in time to be put on the shelves to replace whatever has been purchased. That�s why, when a store has a particularly good sale on an item, once it�s sold out, it might be out of stock for days or weeks. There are no extras hidden in the back room. Retailers keep their inventories to a bare minimum in order to save money and to not end up with a stockpile of a product that isn�t selling.

One impressive feature of this system is that it is run by computers and can actually forecast which products will be needed where and when. For example, when the weather in a certain area takes a turn toward higher temperatures, the system will automatically begin shipping items such as sun block and beach toys. An oncoming hurricane will trigger the shipment of bottled water, baby formula and ice. You can read more about this impressive system here.

Now, what does this information have to do with your family�s survival and preparedness? Imagine there�s a major crisis in our country that slows the shipping business down to a crawl. It could be a natural disaster affecting the busy ports along the west coast. Excessively high diesel prices could drive some trucking companies out of business and reduce the amount of goods being shipped via our highways. Whatever the event, the just in time shipping strategy may leave the average American family high and dry in the middle of a major crisis.

The American Trucking Association presents a sobering view of possible consequences to a partial or complete interruption to our nation�s trucking business. You should take a few minutes and read the entire paper, but here is a brief summary of a possible timeline in the event of a truck stoppage.

Within 24 hours

Delivery of medical supplies to the area affected by a disaster will cease.
Service stations will begin to run out of fuel.
U.S. mail and other package delivery will cease.
Within one day

Food shortages will begin to develop.
Without manufacturing components and trucks for product delivery, assembly lines will shut down, putting thousands out of work.
Within two to three days

Food shortages will escalate, especially in the face of hoarding and consumer panic
ATMs will run out of cash, and banks will be unable to process transactions.
Garbage will start piling up in urban and suburban areas.
Within a week

Automobile travel will cease due to lack of fuel. Without autos and busses, many people will not be able to get to work, shop for groceries, or access medical care.
Hospitals will begin to exhaust oxygen supplies.
Preparedness now is the key. Simple steps toward three months or more of food storage may make the difference between your family getting daily, nutritious meals and standing in line with hundreds of other hungry people, hoping to get a few groceries. A home garden will produce fresh produce, and safely storing several gallons of fuel may help you and your family get through the worst of it.

Just in time shipping works well for manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers but is vulnerable when calamity strikes. Fortunately, preppers can take advantage of this knowledge by taking prudent steps to safeguard our families regardless of what is on a store�s shelf.

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"In fact, most stores operate on a system known as, “just in time shipping.” In other words, products arrive just in time to be put on the shelves to replace whatever has been purchased. That’s why, when a store has a particularly good sale on an item, once it’s sold out, it might be out of stock for days or weeks."

Even if you order ahead on a sale item, there is no guarantee it will be in before the sale ends. This is under "normal conditions." I have called 6 days in advance only to be told it "might" be in.

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Thanks !! You DA MAN !! :ok:

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I've got to get started. I need to go to the LDS site and see what I can get.

I see that they have #10 cans of wheat and rice etc... Are these the same as the large family size cans I can get at the grocery store? Or are these specially packed for long term storage? Basically - will store bought cans wark as well?

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Everybody needs to check out thermal cooking. youtube has some great videos on it- in short get water boiling put rice, beans, meat in pot with tight lid, wrap in blanket and put in insulated cooler and leave. saves engery and fuel. food is done in 45 minutes.

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#30 cannot be emphasized enough.

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http://goldismoney.info/forums/images/icons/icon6.gifadding something to this list



necessary item alert:http://goldismoney.info/forums/images/icons/icon3.gif


put it
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and if without,
you may wish I had some storedhttp://goldismoney.info/forums/images/icons/icon4.gif



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love it,
even on prime ribs:emotions16:
does anyone know how to make homemade ketchup that tastes good?:bear_rolleyes:
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some nice drawings using ketchup

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you'll be wishing you had some:bear_thumb:

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Cant help to think that ketchup is verygood for you,although most associate it with fast food.


In the case of food shortage i wonder that even if it was reported on the news afew nights in a row the story would snowball into its own storm and soon shelfs would be bare everywhere.

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Yeah... as if you can call that "surviving"! :biggrin:

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here's a recipe for ketchup that you probably won't like
4 fresh or soaked dried dates
1 c chopped tomato
1 c sundried tomato
1/4 c chopped onion
1/4 c agave nectar
1/4 cup hemp oil
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp oregano
sea salt to taste

combine all ingred in food proc until smooth. keeps for 3 weeks in fridge.

commercial ketchups are full of refined sugar. When tomatoes are heated to high temperatures, as the commercial ones are in processing, many of their disease-fighting properties as well as enzymes are destroyed. This recipe is raw, so all health promoting benefits of the food remain intact.

heinz is one of worst ketchups you can buy because it has high fructose corn syrup... full of mercury :23_30_104:
and besides all the advertising heinz does is baked into their price... i would guess they are one of the most expensive ketchup on the shelf too... but wouldn't know as i try not to give my money to big business especially the scum who own heinz

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I'm going to add Nutella. Spreadable, keeps forever, and you are going to crave a little cocoa sweetness. If you don't someone else will pay you dearly for it.

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I bought a manual grinder:
1 x X026 - Grinder-Wonder Junior (Deluxe) 219.95/each
from Walton Feed.

I also bought the starter kit from LDS.

The cracked wheat tastes delicious with butter - or milk and sugar.

You may want to put one of these hand grinders on the list...

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Does anyone know to what he refers, and why it is important?

I've never had any trouble with the little one-pound canisters. In fact, my stove designates its connection without any contraption holding the bottle.

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My 90 year old mother recently told me that during the GREAT DEPRESSION the gov't came and took all their valuables, including pms, others with guns took their food and edible animals and, she says, I think it looks like the same thing is about to happen again. No reason to prepare, others will take it. Bless her heart.

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Ask your mom if they had any means to defend their resources. If they had, obviously they didn't use them. BUT, they also survived somehow.

Today, I don't know what I'd do. Die over a bucket of rice? Or hand it over? I have kids to shelter.... & what good am I dead to them?

Still, I won't stop prepping, as I think the likelihood of consification is very small.

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They did, a single shot shotgun, 12 gauge. They lived in Texas, neighbors were so far away you couldn't see their house. Her dad worked a gold mine in Colorado and had a family their as well. He wasn't around much. She said thugs would show up by the truck load. Her advice: Hide your wife and children too.

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I didn't see honey on the list, or bible.

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I would think that one of the most important things to have would be something to defend / keep my other property/ possessions.

While the other items on the list are really important, they're worthless to me if someone can easily take them away.

Just look at Chile. A supposedly civil country where people are looting and killing each other for food.

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Bump.............

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Regarding Strike Anywhere Matches, if your local stores don't carry them (like mine don't...for the children!), you might check out Amazon.com .

I just bought ten boxes (250 count each) of Diamond strike anywhere matches:


Matches themselves were $2.99 per box, shipping (UPS ground) was only $4.71 total for the entire package.

Some vendors seem to be ripping people off, charging $60 per box of matches. Others charge UPS HazMat fees. The vendor listed above (for whatever reason) did neither.

Just a FYI.....

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I bought several boxes online as well. The shipping fees are outrageous.
My ex later told me that she sees them in stores out by Martinsburg WV. So - they're out there, at a much lower price than online. You just have to look.

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Walmart sells strike anywhere matches. That being said, I mainly only purchase boxes of STRIKE ON BOX matches. About a quarter the cost. As long as they are STILL in the box and it's in good shape, I've found through years of usage, I can use ONE BOX to strike at least four boxes of matches on before it stops working.

As far as this list goes - 100 things ....

It's been around since BEFORE 1999. IT circulated the net prior to Y2K.

Oh, and there is one item not on this list.

COOKING POTS AND PANS. I would also suggest a good pressure cooker to be added to this list as well.

Aside from the fact that you can cook things in about a quarter the time, you can also use it to can with, especially meats.

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I think he is speaking about that little plastic piece that the small cannisters
sit in that keeps them from rolling over.
Just a guess.

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Don't forget spare gaskets (assuming that you're not using an All American pressure cooker/canner).

Our Fagor pressure cooker came in very handy during the 10 day Hurricane Ike-related power back in September of 2008.

Another useful item is the thermal cooker, which is basically a cooking pot & an insulated stainless steel vacuum bottle into which it fits. This lets you bring the cooking pot to a boil for some minutes, then drop it into the insulated vacuum bottle, then seal it. In the following hours, the contents of the cooking pot continues to cook without additional fuel being required. I got a decent one off FleaBay last year.

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In place of cigarettes, I would get a roller of some sort and get large bags of tobacco and keep air tight and in the freezer if possible, don't forget the papers.(a fraction of the cost of store bought smokes and besides once shtf, rolling cigs will probably be a new hobby for most or learning the art)

Beer! If you can make it, store the ingredients, malt extracts, hops, dextrose(sugars), whatever it is you use to make it. Will take up a small fraction of the space and will be ready to brew when needed. Can never have enough of this.