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, Oil 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. Can openers, & hand egg beaters, whisks, kitchen utensils.
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
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. Cook Stoves
22. Vitamins
23. Propane Cylinders and Handle-Holders (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 (Non-Hybrid) (A MUST)
33. Clothes pins/line/hangers (A MUST)
34. Coleman’s Pump Repair Kit
35. Tuna Fish (in oil)
36. Fire Extinguishers
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. Heavy Duty Work Boots
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
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 (saves 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: socks, 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 & utility 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. Chickens
97. Chewing gum/candies
98. Atomizers (for cooling/bathing)
99. Hats & cotton neckerchiefs
100. Livestock
[Thanks to The Bacon Report for this list]
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One more thing… a list of the hotline numbers of the nearest International Air Ambulance Service in your town. We just don’t know how bad it could be.
It is also important to note that some of these items have a shelf life and need to be rotated out on a planned basis.
Very useful and informative list. But assuming computers and the internet are toast, I'd have ham radios in there. And hard copy porn. No internet, no nudie pics online.
Sounds like my BIS (Bug In Shed)..
I don't get why hand egg beaters, whisks, etc disappear you can use a fork to accomplish anything they can do.
Great blog! I would try to keep a few good Self Defense Pepper Spray hidden for emergencies. We will have to do something!
Great blog! I would try to keep a few good Self Defense Pepper Spray hidden for emergencies. We will have to do something!
1) generators…
Had mine shot by a 9mm pistol by a group of those that were not prepared when we lost our electricity for 4 days!
Can't kkep it in the house while running, so either "post" a guard (armed), or do without like we ended up doing!
Improvise! A couple of pieces of pipe, and a ittle redneck plumbin will get the fumes outside and protect the genny from thugs. A 12gauge might help also. I dont have one, cant afford it really, in 94 when the big icestorm cripled the middle part of the country, we were right in middle of the affected area. Spent a week without power and subzero temps, but the trusty woodstove was there to keep us warm and to cook on too. We even heated water on it to bathe with.
11) cooking oil/s:
I heartily recommend you buy as much Virgin Olive oil as you can…
It is NOT cheap by any means, but nothing good is!
Lasts quite awhile too, if you keep it out of light, and sealed.
It will keep you from dying if you have nothing more to eat than lean meats such as: rabbit, or trout.
(3 days of eating just rabbit meat and you are in serious trouble)
(It takes 24 -1lb trout, per day, per person, to get all you'll need to stay alive!)
Take 1 tbsp per meal, or cook the meat/s in the oil to get the additional supplements you need to have a balanced intake.(protein poisoning is bad, starts with diahrrea, ends with dehydration!)
41) salt…
Should be listed sole and separately.
Why?
Ever give a person with a thyroid condition "Iodized" salt?
DON'T!
13) water containers…
(hard clear plastic) ONLY?
Seriously?
So, you are saying that I should dispose of my 210 gallon polyethlene water tank made of soft black injection molded plastic? ( sure, only a few hundred dollars cost!)
The big one, a 2,500 gallon tank ONLY costs $1,100.00 + tax!
( I'll tell the dealer they are unfit for potable water use!)
What about my 8-15 gallon polyethylene "blue" water barrels? ($34.00 each @ Sportsman's Warehouse)
Or, all my 55 gallon, Blue and Black poly barrels(10)? ($110.00 each)
Interesting information, but it is WRONG!
The list is only as good as a recommendation, NOT as a specific guide for certain!
Survival in a can?
Lumber?
Livestock?“
Ok, who wrote this mess?
It's not necessarily a list of what to have, it's a list of what will be gone from the shelves first. What you have on hand to survive is up to your individual situation. If you live in an apartment, or even a suburban neighborhood, keeping livestock really isn't a preparation option. But wshtf, fresh meat will disappear from the shelves fairly fast and marauding gangs will target livestock as a source of revenue.
The list needs to be realistic:
1-25: Water and all related categories, to filter, purify, and store/carry same.
25-50: foods, all types.
50-75: Shelter, clothing, etc.
75-100: Traps, weapons, ammo, etc.
Awesome, Thanks For the Complete List.
It is better to be prepared five years early than one minute too late!
I love this list! Its not steadfast, but a good guideline to work off of. You have to remember that survival is dictated by threat and situation. While the ideal situation is to be able to shelter in place, there are situations and specific threats that might require you to bug out for one reason or another. That being what it is, you should work the list to your individual needs and location and with any forewarning, perhaps adjust for your proximity to the threat. I have copied this list and made adjustments as well as prioritizing it for my individual needs and uses. I would each of you to do the same. BUY MORE AMMO!
Add:
Q-tips and clove oil!
Ever had a severe toothache?
If you have/do, you’ll appreciate this!
1 tiny drop of clove oil on a small piece of cotton, placed on a fractured tooth, raw nerve, missing filling area, is a great relief!
Not a long time fix-it by any means…
But having had 8 children, I can tell you it is a necessity!
Thin: Medical!
You never are truly and totally prepared for Medical Emergencies….!
Secondary:
Buy clear (non-sudsy) ammonia in the gallon size.
Keep it close!
Ammonia is one way to kill the venom from any number of insect stings. It neutralizes the venom.
Thirdly:
Hydrogen Peroxide….
Buy it, keep it in a cool dark place…!
It is one of the best antiseptics around. It can be used in a spray bottle for large applications, and even used to wipe down areas to make them sterile.
It’s the basics that may save your life in an emergency situation!
Question for the site moderators, etc..
How does one go back into a post and make corrections?
Like, spelling errors?
Thank You.
Really like the article. If you think of it, it's probably safest to endure the emergency by going to Wal-Mart.
Great tips! We didnt create this article originally so it's not as "complete" as our list would be. Still many great items to consider on this list though.
Great LIST !!
What happened to #14 and #15?
Good question, as we didn't create this list I have no idea where #14-15 went.
Thanks for the list and informative blog. Have to love the "experts" who mock the post. Everyone must realize nothing is definitive and each and every list will never cover each scenario. Dude with the 210 gallon polyethlene water tank — not everyone has the funds to purchase a cistern to bury on their property. Let's be realistic. Would love to see your blog if you can do better.
In regards to 'WIlliam' who went on and on about different types of water barrels, perhaps he should' have read the article's title a little slower: "Top 100 Items to Disappear First During a National Emergency". I doubt people are running to the the local Wal-Mart to stock up on 2500 gallon water barrels. Odds are, they will find the clear 5 gallon refillable kind or the 7 gallon cube type in the camping section. Corner stores don't usually stock up on much larger.
Frankly, the list will probably vary a little depending on location and type of emergency. Contribute to the list WITHOUT mocking the author. If you've got a better list, please send us the link to your blog so we can all criticize YOUR thoroughness!
Thanks for the huge list! It gives me something tangible to work with as I increase my preparations.
ditto
Number 32 mentioned non-hybrid seeds. I took that to mean heirloom.
All good stuff but personally I opt for a few cases of whiskey, lots of tobacco, cigarette paper, pipes etc and lots of .22 ammo
Thanks for the list. Some interesting items on the list that I wouldn't consider. Also kind of funny to see things like reading glasses in front of items like nuts, or trail mix. I would assume those items would be listed the other way around.
What about antibiotics?
Thanks for your time to make this list. It is very imformative for sure. It is certaninly good to know that there are people trying to help other get ready when the SHTF. We never know when we go to bed what we will face the next day. I do agree with the man that said his generator got shot up by those not prepared. I do believe that stealth is the answer and a noisy generator is not a good idea for people living in a area that is populated. I even had a problem once with using my colman lanterns when the power was out for about 10 days. Others saw the light and figured I had some supplies but they decided to leave after viewing my 12ga. Like I said stealth is the key to survival and keeping a low profile. I like to help others but sure dont want to advertise what I have or that I am even at home.
A lot of the survivalists recommend putting heavy gage plastic over windows, which means buying a good tape too. I stock up on plumbers candles. At .59 cents each, I buy $10-$15 at a time.
im a huge fan of the .22 i own two and i shoot mine at least weekly if there was any kind of social eco colapse id grab my .22 before any thing else then id regroup gather suplies then head to the cabin
I have been reading alot of stuff lately about numerous different things that could happen to cause a huge nation-wide emergency. If and when it happens, all you are going to have is what you have. The stores will all be looted in one day. If there is no electricity, your debit-credit cards will be useless. I strongly suggest that you have a few hundred dollars in small bills tucked away. You should also lean in the direction of defending your home, supplies etc… with a couple of 20 or 12 gauge shotguns. You don't want to be around hundreds or thousands of hungry people with hungry children. It won't be pretty. The have-nots will try to take from the haves everything they can. Be prepared!
Long term water purification in volume, aluminium sulphate and pool chlorine. The alum sulphate is a flocculant and the clorine kills anything in the water. Small amounts go a long way. Get both from a pool supply store.
No 1 A Positive Attitude
Many lose this quick
i know that this is a post for items that will be cleared off the shelf first but i figured i'd give some tips. food stored in 5 gallon buckets use gamma seal lids (thse screw on because using a standard lid repeatively wears on it thus making tight seal no good) also put foods in mylar bags then in the 5 gallon bucket. stock up on space saver bags. you may not have kids now but you never know, i suggest to buy and stock up on reusable diapers and liners, personally i'd say no to disposable/ one time use diapers because its not like your trash will be picked up every tuesday and friday also the smell attracts rodents and to burn it draws attention to your location.sleeping bags would be best at -40 or more… anything above that would really be no good.
I agree with you completely. We live 3 miles from a freshwater stream. In an emergency such as this, there WILL be hoards of people with the same idea. Typhus & Dysentary may rule the day. We have 60 gallons of water for drinking and cleaning and good filters. It also rains a lot lot around here, so we can set out containers to collect that water. Even though it may be water from the sky, FILTER IT ANYWAY!
The list if from Bob Livingston's Burning Your Money (and quite frankly this list if the only worthy item in his $100+ book). In the book HE skips 14-15. Talk about a typo!
14. Mini Heater head (Propane) (Without this item, propane won't heat a room.)
15. Grain Grinder (Non-electric)