10 Supplies You Need for Emergency Preparedness

[@fastenuf]

Some people binge watch Netflix, but I binge watch RoseRed Homestead! Pam has taught me so much and given me confidence to try new things.

[@deannemckee5081]

Me too! She is amazing!

[@debehmann8791]

Me too!

[@NoNORADon911]

Netflix pushing men can get pregnant same as Calvin Klein in Ads, freaking liberal clown world and now tampons in k-12 bathrooms including boys bathrooms in liberal dump Oregon. I could go on and on. I hope midterms are a blood bath for these commies.

[@robinsilver8934]

Me too!!

[@wheelie642]

A good idea for a toilet is try to find a bedside commode not being used. They are comfortable and have an easy clean basket.

[@acerrubrum5749]

The best fact/science/evidence/research based channel. No drama, hype, fear mongering, or click bait. Thank you.

[@voraxity965]

You seem like the type of person who would prefer being said "peer reviewed scientific studies bless you" if you sneezed

[@acerrubrum5749]

@@voraxity965 Double blind and at least 2 replications of data 👩‍🔬

[@NoNORADon911]

Love her

[@voraxity965]

@@acerrubrum5749 lol

[@kristinbailey4357]

I agree with you acer.

[@cindyshipley1]

If you want to use the large plastic bag for a raincoat, don’t cut the hole at the top of the bag… Cut it down a bit from the top, like you’re cutting the hole for your face. That way it serves as a hood, and helps keep the rain from running down the back of your neck. 😃👍

[@bettyolis6228]

Actually a great tp and would have not thought of that, THANK YOU!

[@maryhighfill7938]

Good suggestion! Also keeps the water from hitting your head. May not keep your hair dry, but I would prefer to keep down my neck and back dry and the rain not hitting my head.

[@empresskimberly4410]

Thank you!

[@deirdrepasko9965]

GREAT idea! Thanks!

[@marigh38]

Great tip. Thanks!

[@susantreadwell1770]

Thank you for that good information. I was really glad to see you share the use of Kitty Litter. I store it for just that reason. I would like to share another idea with you that I saw. If you are elderly or have elderly people living with you, they may not be able to use a bucket toilet. If the plumbing is down, make sure your water to the toilet is turned off and that you scoop out any water that is left in the toilet. Take one of your plastic bags (the 8 gallon sounds perfect) and place it in the toilet with the seat up. Drape it over the toilet and secure it and then lower the seat. Put some kitty litter in the bag and then you can use the toilet but you just can't flush it.

[@redeemedvintageseamstress4728]

Susan Treadwell that's an excellent idea! Wow, never thought of that! Thanks for sharing!

[@starfire8221]

This is what I am set up for as it doesn’t take up any extra room and my handrails are already there. Glad you shared.

[@annettearmstrong8566]

Thank you!

[@jodylund5477]

I’d like to find a medical bedside potty at a garage sale. Parents are in their 80’s and would need something more stable.

[@DutchAlaskagirl]

That’s a great idea. Except that you need to put something to stop the bag/litter/waste from sinking down the hole. Gravity, you know. It will rupture and go down the hole, litter and all!

[@florencehendrick4781]

God bless you Rose Red, you're brilliant, we are sure thankful for you, and all the wisdom you share.

[@mariayates3027]

I purchased a pool noodle and cut it to fit over a 5 gallon bucket as a seat for a toilet, it also helps to keep the plastic bag in the bucket when cut lengthwise it fits over the edge. Be sure to cut only one side so it snaps on the bucket. Thank you for all you do, I have learned a great deal from watching your videos.

[@DutchAlaskagirl]

I remember the pool noodle from one of their videos ☺️

[@patriciacooke886]

Also duck tape the plastic bag to bucket.

[@trinam2503]

Keep an extra noodle on hand as well. We had to use a bucket toilet for 3wks when our drain field failed. The pool noodle wore through and split and we had to to buy another.

[@delorestaylor8114]

Make the cut at an angle then hot glue them together so the ends of the foam are contoured for fit.////

[@sherryhagerty9171]

You can also buy a seat with a lidthat fits on the bucket......called a luggable loo I believe, I bought mine at a farm store for around 10 dollars, but that was a number of years ago.

[@catherinejones6481]

Another use for plastic bags: making water. In a warm environment you can dig a hole, place a pan in the hole, fill with tree leaves, cover with plastic and place a small rock in the middle. The sun will cause the moisture to come out of the leaves, the condensation will collect on the plastic bag and drip into the pan. Fresh drinkable water for free.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Yes! Thank you.

[@tooshieg2059]

I think a comprehensive mending kit will be a necessary supply. Mending shoes, leather and tarps. Buttons, snaps and elastics for clothing. Zippers for coats. When things begin to wear out we might not be able to replace them as quickly as we need.

[@mimijohnston4026]

Use a laundry detergent jug with the spout for washing hands. Just clean it out and keep it filled with water for an emergency use and refill as needed.

[@barbarawarren9443]

List: 1) Plastic bags - all sizes, incl. toilet bags 2) Duct tape 3) Cat litter 4) Bathroom tissue, baby wipes 5) Sanitizing agents, incl. bleach & Ca hypochlorite, wipes 6) Vinegar, 7) Baking soda 8) Dust masks 9) Maps - old fashioned topographical ones 10) Gloves

[@sonyareeder7855]

A co-worker advised me years ago, to always keep a pair of shoes next to your bed in case of earthquake. Reasoning was, when or if it happens, inevitably, there will be broken glass. Our tendency is to jump out of bed, if it happens at night, with bare feet. Protect your feet.

[@nolacockerham4823]

It is a good idea . . . in theory. But when we had the Magna, UT quake a bit ago, we were within a mile or so of the epicenter. It wasn’t a big quake. But definitely big enough for me. I had slippers by my bed but it didn’t cross my mind at that moment of shock and fright to put them on until much later when I went outside to check on neighbors.

[@paulanervis8672]

I been telling people that for years but I'm coo coo since most folks have to sleep in the buff

[@lisahansen6014]

Me too! I have shoes and a flashlight.

[@patti6194]

I was on a field trip to the redwoods in a UCDavis botany class, and learned the hard way that my waterproof outer layer was completely not waterproof. Fun fact! Even if you are really wet, you will warm up after you put on a plastic bag! Even more so if you are wearing woolen clothing.

[@zhippidydoodah]

Wool socks and gloves - absolute necessity. Wool blankets too.

[@joyceobeys6818]

We were in the rain on motorcycles and didn’t bring the rain gear n no plastic bag was enough to warm us. We stopped at rest stops to ring our socks n clothes out n try to dry n warm with the hand blowers in the bathrooms. It was a horrible experience. We chattered when we talked, we thought our teeth were going to shatter n crack. LOL It felt so good to be home n get changed n warm. I never left without rain gear again.

[@NoNORADon911]

''You sweat you die'' Les Stroud survivorman, regarding cold nights outside

[@cin4195]

The gloves remind me that good work boots are important

[@kizziah7777]

Very

[@rallaa941]

3:37 A small bit to add to this, is self-fusing tape. It's the kind that stretches and sticks to itself, so it's really good for binding stuff together tightly or wrapping around a pipe to make a temporary patch.

[@joannathesinger770]

Rather than kitty litter, get some pressed pine pellets from anywhere that sells them. (You will find them anywhere that sells cat litter, but also feed stores.) Many people are using them for their cat litter needs, so it could easily be used for human waste, as well. It works MUCH better...it's better for the environment, absorbs the urine and neutralizes it, and then it's compostable. Not so with kitty litter. If there's only urine in it, you can use it as fertilizer for your yard and garden. And if you need to build a fire, you can use the pine pellets for that, too.

[@jules44444]

I agree for human toilet needs, but would steer clear for cats. Pine is poisonous to cats...I researched it and thought with the bake process used to cure the pellets I would try switching my cats to pine litter... within a month, I lost a kitty to renal failure. The vet never confirmed what the cause of the failure was...but, I hold pine pellets responsible.

[@joannathesinger770]

@@jules44444 Cedar is dangerous for cats, but not pine. It has to do with cedar oil.

[@Dotalina33]

I have been using (from tractor supply) horse bedding pellets in my cats liter box. No problems and have been using them for 2 years. Her blood and kidney function) been checked at vets two months ago. Don’t know if that’s what you’re talking about but these pellets do absorb the urine odor.

[@DutchAlaskagirl]

@@Dotalina33 🤔, I like that idea! I am looking for something else for our two indoor felines. I use World’s Best and there’s still so much dust!

[@dinah5662]

For several days a while back the water table rose so high it flowed backward into our septic tank and we could not flush the toilet as the tank was over-full. I used pelletized equine bedding in a plastic bag in a kitty litter yellow bucket as a toilet. It was not the most pleasant experience but it worked.

[@lisakukla459]

Regarding the kitty litter, I have been using the bucket potty on a daily basis for about 3.5 years now, and I have used all kinds of cover material. Kitty litter will not compost - it's just bentonite clay. Plus it's quite expensive, and the strip mining involved is pretty heartbreaking. I have found the very best absorbent cover material is simple pine pellets, aka equine bedding. A 40lb bag is about $6. It does a wonderful job at eliminating odors (I would argue that it's actually less smelly than even a regular flush toilet), and it has the ability to get hot enough, for long enough, in the compost pile to kill off dangerous pathogens. It composts down relatively quickly, and turns into a fine textured, beautiful finished product. Great for using around fruit trees and berry bushes. I really do believe it is worlds better than kitty litter, and would encourage you to try it out on your next camping trip or preparedness practice. I use it in the litter box and in the bottom of the kitchen compost pail as well. The Humanure Handbook by Joe Jenkins is a fantastic resource. The book is not expensive, and it's even available to download for free, and there's a shortened, bullet point version as well.

[@dtl2081]

Well said. My kitties use it also. Much less expensive, environmentally a plus, less smelly and cleans up easily in my litter box.

[@annbph]

Thank you so much

[@lisakukla459]

@@annbph You're very welcome.

[@TheJarvislady]

How long would you guess a 40 # bag would last a family of five?

[@lisakukla459]

@@TheJarvislady That's going to vary massively based on how you use it. In an emergency situation with 5 people, you'll probably want it to stretch as far as possible. If you only use it for #2, you can probably make it a week on one bag? I'd get one of those portable hospital urinals (I've seen them recently on Amazon/Walmart for a few bucks each) for each person in the family, so that can be poured on the compost pile separately and not use up the sawdust too fast. In my experience, I get the best coverage and odor blocking when I transfer the pine pellets from the plastic bag it comes in to a $1 burlap coffee sack (also sold at farm stores) and then spray/pour a little water on, causing it to expand and lose the pellet shape, turning into just loose sawdust. The burlap sack allows for it to dry out and regain the original absorbency. Doesn't have to be perfect - it can still be partially pellets, and it doesn't have to be perfectly dried out to work just fine, but this covers the poop much better and doesn't allow for odor to escape like with just straight pellets. It takes maybe 1 extra minute when opening a new bag, and can make a bag last at least twice as long for me. As a single adult, home most of the time, I usually use 2-4 bags per month, depending if I separate urine or not. I'm also not trying super hard to ration. I'd recommend having at least 2-3 buckets on hand. With five people using it, it'll probably get full in under a day (consider it full at 2/3) and with caring for children it may not always be possible to empty & wash it immediately, so you'll want the ability to swap it out quickly when necessary. Have a lid for the full bucket, also. I keep the burlap sack outside where it won't get rained on, and keep a small trashcan next to the potty to fill with fresh sawdust. I use a coffee mug as a scoop. My best advice would be to do a practice run with all your gear & supplies, even just camping in the backyard or living room, and see how much of a bag your family uses in a day or weekend, and use that to gauge how many bags you want to keep stocked. And get The Humanure Handbook by Joe Jenkins to ensure the process is done properly and doesn't spread pathogens. That's really important. There's a shortened bullet point version available to download free also. A toilet brush works great for washing the buckets, and I keep a dedicated pair of cheapo kitchen gloves. If using bar soap, a little cheese grater works nicely to get some soap in each bucket (I used to keep 18 buckets in rotation and would do them all at once). I use less than 1 gallon of water per bucket; initial spray, dump onto compost pile, soap & water scrub, pour into the next bucket (until it's too dirty, obv), final rinse, pour on compost pile. I let them sit in direct sunlight for a day to kill germs & odor before stacking them back up. I hope this helps. Joe Jenkins has a YT channel that's worth checking out, and there's plenty of other folks showing the washing process, making the compost pile, etc. I have pretty severe back pain and occasional mobility issues, so if this wasn't simple I wouldn't be doing it. Good luck and happy prepping! 💚

[@mzritamarie4357]

I have added tarps, bungee cords, zip ties and paracord. For the potty, I have cedar chips. I can always use it on my garden if not needed. I watch camping videos to give me an idea of things to store. An Rtic cooler will keep food cold longer and have several types of stoves. I may just want to heat water for coffee. Berkey water filters are great. I use mine every day because town water has too much chlorine in it to drink. Look for things that do not require electricity.

[@jodylund5477]

I just picked up bungee cords, zip ties, paradise and waterproof patches that can be used on winter gear or coats this past week. Along with some bucket flip top mouse traps. Cuz I feel beats could increase. I have also added a stash of gloves for everyone in our family. I’d love to have a back up pair of work boots for my husband.

[@happydogdays2982]

@@jodylund5477 keep cking ebay type stores. I have gotten my husband sev pairs. He wears Ariat brand. I found Waterproof pull on leather boots slightly used but way he works they had about a day use on them. I found a pair of composite toe for work and nice pull on type to wear on bike. All preowned in great shape & 1/3 cost.. woohoo!

[@jerialice]

Yes!

[@rosieb.2719]

Great ideas! I have a Berkey but haven't used it yet. I live in town also; you're so right about the chlorine (smell and taste). I use my Britta pitcher for drinking/cooking water.

[@nataliebutler]

I've never needed those things. What do you plan to use them for?

[@IndependentManyUnited]

I am newer to prepping and I can’t say how grateful I am that someone shared your channel with me. I’ve been learning SO much from you… you may be saving my and my children’s lives. God bless you and your family.💜🇺🇸🙏🏻

[@thatrealba]

Welcome to the community. I highly recommend the Bear Independent channel. He has the Prepper Classroom series and breaks things down very plainly and he doesn't bullpoopy around.

[@deirdrepasko9965]

Welcome to the flock! I save ALL twisty-ties from Everything, whether they be from bread, trash-bags, broccoli, or to hold something down in packaging. They come in Very handy for everything. I also save the plastic bread clips, and rubber bands from broccoli and other foods. I separate them in baby food jars, or sip lock baggies. I REUSE my aluminum foil, zip-lock baggies, and even paper towels if they're not too soiled. I just hang them to dry. I will pickup any of the following off the ground if I find any, if they're not too rusty.......nails, screws, bolts, washers, bits of copper wiring, ect. I go to construction sites after hours looking for just those items. --I also save kleenex boxes, candy boxes, and food packaging boxes. I remove all plastic, then cut the paperboard into strips and save those Just In Case I don't have any twigs to light my camp stove with for cooking. Oh! I just thought of something! If you have a wood burning fireplace, it might be a good idea to have it cleaned! Anyway, I save and reuse e-v-e-r-y-t-h-i-n-g.

[@brendamartin9811]

Bullpoopy! Love it!!!

[@CrochetNewsNetwork]

Ok, I’m an ex pop rock Hollywood musician, now retired and I HAVE to say Rose, I’m becoming addicted to your channel. You and your husband are clearly BRILLIANT , informed, kind, and resourceful. My wife and I are just at the beginning curve of prepping but getting there. We cannot wait to try your canning suggestions as we are newbies. Both of us have copious amounts of health problems but with your advice we feel we could survive a good year. If it starts looking like the ‘end times" well … we all have to go sometime :-) hehe

[@resourcefulgirl]

I have something to share for those of us that have to battle winter months. Reflectix, to help stay warm without heat. It's a foil type of insulation that you can wrap a room in, kind of like a thicker version of a mylar blanket. Thanks!!

[@maryhighfill7938]

Thank you for this tip.

[@rossb4802]

Works great

[@sandyshephard4571]

Where did u get it?

[@MarkSandy-u5j]

Twenty/Eighty cedar to pine ratio. Good for smell and decomp.

[@jferris6184]

***Tip*** Keep baby shampoo with your baby wipes because they can run dry. Mix with water to remoisten wipes! Also good for other uses, like personal hygiene!

[@fabricdragon]

a few safety notes: DO NOT MIX the ammonia (in any form) and the chlorine bleach DO NOT MIX chlorine bleach with lye (drain cleaners) or vinegar! either... basically do not mix chlorine bleach with ANYTHING else. mixing also means "wet on the counter" not just pouring into a big bowl

[@Damselfly54315]

Agree it becomes a toxic gas

[@billiejomaedke4231]

I had a very bad incident in high school... we showed cattle and poultry at county fair and mixed chlorine and dawn dish soap together to use as a cleaner! Once the bottle was opened it all but exploded with toxic fumes.... my lungs hurt a long time after that.... crazy dangerous!!!

[@rlegato364]

That mixture could be used to deter a threatening crowd that may be approaching your location from down wind...

[@dancinginabundance]

I keep a stock of nitrile gloves for use in the kitchen. Even though my hands are washed I don't want to risk introducing some unknown bacteria to my food. They're useful for picking up after the dogs and scooping the litter box. Using them also cuts down on the need to really scrub which saves on water. Another glove I've found useful mainly in food prep are vinyl gloves. Vinyl gloves store longer than the nitrile. In the Sonoran desert our humidity is often at zero until we get to monsoon season. The zero humidity is tough on elastic, rubberbands, nitrile gloves, hair twisties, etc. Nitrile gloves have failed however the (pricey) vinyl gloves have a better shelf life.

[@tott3457]

Thank you for always providing us with new things to better keep us prepared 🙏🏼 To all I strongly suggest to store your Duck Tape in a cool environment. I’ve learned first hand what happens if stored in a place such as a hot garage etc…….it can melt right onto itself 😳

[@maryhighfill7938]

Good tip thanks.

[@lisahansen6014]

Yep- experienced that as well! 😢

[@mush3199]

Or in a ziplock if you live in the desert. It dries out and is useless

[@nancyarchibald9095]

So very helpful Pam, thanks to you and Jim. I actually want to pour over all the useful comments as well. Lots of smart people in this community.

[@Plantsonpurpose]

I play the piano and can reach an octave which always amazes people. An octave plus 2 is incredible! Watching this in 2024 after being without power for almost two weeks after a tornado makes this video so relevant. Fortunately we have a generator because it was 100 plus degrees every day. Great content!

[@CopperLace]

You are the only channel that has ever created a video about feminine products and needs in an emergency situation! And, it is a great video! Great videos come from this channel!

[@luci8784]

I love this woman i an in the UK but learnt so much sound like you have a soar throat Pam take care stay safe lots love from the united kingdom❤❤

[@Amber-mv8wz]

I love you Pam, but I get a little triggered when I hear people talking about pooping & peeing in a plastic bag because that is NOT the proper way to dispose of human waste. I always ask people "So, when the lights come back on what are you going to do with all those bags of crap you've collected?" No one ever has a good answer for that question! You need to either bury, NOT IN PLASTIC, your waste or compost it. Burying it is easier for most people so just dig a hole as deep as you can with a post hole digger, dump your waste in, cover with an inch or two of dirt from the hole & a handful of lime if you have it, cover the hole to keep out flies & rainwater. Repeat this until the hole is about 6 inches shy of being full then fill it in with dirt, pack it down, and dig yourself a new hole. So, if you use a plastic bag to line your bucket toilet, you'll need to dump the waste out of the bag & then you're stuck with literally, a shitty bag to dispose of. Instead, I'd recommend lining your bucket with paper or even old rags which can be buried or composted with the waste. Better yet, get a bucket now & use car wax on the inside of it to make cleaning it easier & don't line it with anything just rinse it out each time you empty it. Peat moss works great in bucket toilets & is a good addition to a compost pile. Don't ever forget to start your bucket with a few inches of absorbent material in the bottom or you'll regret it. People don't like to get this grim but composting human waste to fertilize food plots is common in some parts of the world & knowing how to properly compost it isn't a bad bit of knowledge to add to your toolkit just in case. Okay, enough of this crap I'll shut up now. lol

[@sashadieken1]

Don't think the post hole would work with 3 feet of snow on the ground-lol

[@rowan7658]

You get “triggered” oh for F sake

[@bekegibson9603]

If we do not have water for toilet,not going to have water to rinse out toilet bucket either. Think if off grid situation happened today, i would use the plastic bags and then dump waste into one hole and the plastic bags into another one until I could find a better solution.

[@Amber-mv8wz]

@@rowan7658 I've not conceded the word triggered, or any other word, to the nitwit lefties but if it bothers you that much let's just say it disgusts me & that you got triggered by a word.

[@wendymagee2601]

many people take medications that should not be used in human waste for food growing

[@patricianorton3908]

Please!! Bring back your curls!! There, I just got that off my chest….. Patricia from New Hampshire, 👵🏻 🤗 🤭

[@rocketgranny2261]

If you do not have a Berkey, Sawyer, or LifeStraw water filter, then load up on plain old regular coffee filters for a DIY project.

[@13soap13]

Guns/ammunition? We want to hear you play that piano!!! C'mon, you can do it. One of your favorite tunes. Entertainment is very important in a survival situation. I am so impressed with your videos and the seriousness with which you present each and everyone ... As a former teacher, I well know the prep it takes to prepare a lesson ... And then, for you, clean up. God Bless also to Jim ... a steady worker and family cornerstone.

[@kittmiller2212]

Never had a gun will never get one

[@Tanacarroll]

@@kittmiller2212 You’ll weed yourselves out, no need to worry. You’d rather starve than to shoot game? You’d rather subject yourself and/or family’s safety to the people who aren’t “prepared” by stealing your food, transportation, or “whatever they want/need” from you and yours by force or whatever means necessary? Seriously, you and yours will be the first to succumb in grid down situations.

[@newstarrsurvival7382]

@@kittmiller2212 then everything you have will likely be taken from you. That kind of antigun mindset will prove the deadliest. Sorry but no one will come protect you when things go south. Id suggest keeping an open mind to having atleast one just incase you are faced with a terrible situation that requires one. The old saying "better to have one and not need it, then need it and not have one." GodBless........

[@kerriproject]

This year I added a case of Sterno Cans to my emergency storage. The 10 items in the video are great items to have.

[@NoNORADon911]

Been prepping so long I have fish antibiotics ($200) that are now not good probably and quick clot and other medical stuff and other items that one would not normally use, its not exactly easy 🤷🏻‍♂ I don't have all the answers. Old food gets composted which is not very much. who knows if my sternos are still good. Keep plugging away

[@ramonahierholzer3163]

I learned how to make "Buddie Burners". Same concept, but much cheaper!!👍❤

[@ramonahierholzer3163]

I learned how to make "Buddie Burners". Same concept but much cheaper. ❤👍

[@kerriproject]

@@NoNORADon911 that’s my fear. Everything I have stored will go bad anyway. Better than the alternative I suppose.

[@NoNORADon911]

@@kerriproject Yes its a form of insurance the way I see it. Its hard to fine tune. I think of every purchase I make very carefully now, even still there will usually still be some waste, hopefully its minimal. Freeze dried seems to be the ultimate it terms of get it and forget it but its obviously pricey. At times its like oh man it happening soon then it doesn't, the big event. Its a shame we have to live like this, those paying attention anyway. I'm watching survivorman right now visiting distant tribes, Madagascar, the Inuit of the artic, no politics, no propaganda, no fear of gas prices or shortages or shipping problems or laws or elections or taxes or medical care being taken away or forced arm jabs or you lose your job or travel, no gender confusion, they live off the land, its all a struggle, there is no hospitals, no insurance plans or 401k's there is nothing you can take from them to control them, their is no brainwashing boxes (TV's) or elections, they are mentaly FREE..its such a contrast...

[@sherryhagerty9171]

An item that I store, more of a tool than a supply, though I have several, is a larger thermos jug with a push button spout (tea or lemonade dispensers would work as well) filled with water for washing hands if the taps stop flowing. Easier than trying to remove a lid from a water jug and trying to pour if your hands are messy.

[@maryhighfill7938]

Thanks for sharing this suggestion. Good one to consider.

[@cheryldenkins1597]

The largest liquid laundry soap usually has a spigot too. I refill mine for hand washing.

[@Tzippy323]

An important addition that is not expensive and serves multiple purposes is a package of 50 microfiber cloths. To make them easier to stores open the original package, and bundle them in sealable bags of ten each. Then, vacuum seal each bag. This will reduce the bag size, and when you open one, the rest will stay compressed. Uses? Those microfiber cloths can be washcloths, filters, bandages, potholders, and even a substitute for tissues. They can be rinsed out, dried, and reused. The uses are endless, and they don’t add waste to the environment.

[@maxandmakenna]

microfiber is made from synthetic materials, typically a polyester-nylon blend.Microfibers can harm the small aquatic organisms that ingest them. Microfibers can also contain toxic chemicals that are intentionally added to textiles during the manufacturing process or that accumulate on plastic particles in the ocean.

[@cathyrowe594]

Same could be done with the $6.00, 18 count packs of cotton wash cloths from Walmart.

[@Tzippy323]

True, but the microfiber cloths last longer and have many more uses. I wouldn’t use a cotton cloth for a potholder or a washcloth.@@cathyrowe594

[@lunarminx]

I have just started watching your videos, not sure which it was but you had your hair natural and curly, it looked very nice and as one curly head to another, let those curls shine!

[@lyndabuchholz1216]

I used a bucket when I first moved up here. No house yet and not much water. I used kitty litter in the bucket because I didn't have any bags. When I emptied the bucket I dumped it into a big badger hole in the back of my property. The refuse degraded and the badger moved out. Good things to remember!!

[@DutchAlaskagirl]

🤣

[@patriciacooke886]

LOL, very funny

[@leannacarson-hansen7041]

I decided to make hanging baskets of flowers and learned on You Tube that you can use winged sanitary pads in the soil to hold water in the soil for keeping your hanging plants from drying out. Since I am way past menopause and had stocked up on disposable pads I had some in storage. I also keep a feminine hygiene box of supplies to gift to other ladies.

[@jamespayne8781]

Prepping is one of those things you don’t get right the first time. At least not completely right. As I was congratulating myself while I vacuum sealed my latest haul of beans, rice, wheat and cornmeal it suddenly occurred to me that I had failed to include salt or baking soda or baking powder. And I had no egg powder. Even though I could grind wheat flour and I could measure out the corn meal I really couldn’t go any further towards making traditional breads from them. That got me started thinking in terms of packaging all the items, in the right quantities, needed to make full use of all the treasures I had stowed away. Flour, oil, salt, dry yeast, baking powder etc. Probably most of you ladies who are used to doing meal prep have already thought of this but for me the understanding comes in stages. You can’t see the next valley until you climb the first mountain.

[@C2yourself]

Good point to make. After I filled by 5 gal buckets with beans, rice, pasta....I add a 2 lb container of salt on the top where there a few inches of air space. 10 years from now we won't have to remember the salt

[@rcat32]

Oil goes rancid...must rotate. And don't use an oxygen absorber or vacuum seal salt as it turns into a hard brick! But I too am thinking of additions, like a package of yeast in a flour bucket, and spice bottles in beans or rice buckets. Those are okay to vac seal or use OA.

[@jamespayne8781]

@@rcat32 that’s is a problem. Could be why the mountain folk saved the fat from their butchered livestock each year. Most fats can be rendered down for lard. Fresh butter is also good for baking. Some can be frozen if you have electricity. When you think about these things you can see the best scenario is to live on a well established farm where most of your food supply is out of the fields this year or still walking around the farm. Perhaps the old ways are still the best ways.

[@jamespayne8781]

@@rcat32 I did a little research on the subject of storing oils. It seems you can freeze some oils. Olive oil and coconut oil are said to be two that freeze and reconstitute very well. Essentially the spoilage date would begin when they are defrosted. I’m experimenting with both to see what the reality is. I know you can freeze butter and lard. I’m off grid with solar and already run a freezer. If I can keep that system operating I may have an answer to the oil storage problem.

[@Damselfly54315]

@@rcat32 yes oil can get rancid after one use too, its best to store in cool place unopened cold pressed olive oil..., once open it too can go rancid...

[@creativeriver]

Love your videos and thanks so much for all you and Jim share. One thing I picked up for toilet supplies is a portable squeeze bottle bidet to help save on toilet paper now and in a grid down situation Cynpel Peri Bottle.

[@shastafog2516]

Love my bidet bottle, I use it every day now because it keeps me so clean and affordable

[@starfire8221]

Oh I love this idea and will implement it now! I bought a bidet to install but living in a manufactured home it won’t fit and if the water is shut down, well I can use water from the rain barrel.

[@donnarodriguez4755]

We just bought the Omigo bidets base models that go under our toilet seats. Game changer! We love them and I aldo got a portable bidet from Omigo for Mother's day. Very affordable. It's pink and I love it!

[@valerief1231]

And you can control the temperature of the water 😁

[@GeckoHiker]

I've been backpacking with this method for decades, using the air dry method. At home we have cloth rags for that, tossed into a diaper pail with borax stirred in. I wash them like cloth diapers. Then, there is the off-grid laundry device. Two five gallon buckets, one with holes drilled for draining, a soft new toilet plunger as the agitator, and a hole drilled in one lid to stop splashing. I use it for small loads now.

[@colleengallagher813]

Whistle, lighter, matches and a container to keep them dry. Art supplies, glue, pen, paper, crayon, ruler, scissors/knife/box knife and other types like this. Bungy cord, rope, zip tie, lanyard, tarps. Sewing equipment. Stress ball/fidget spinners yep helps and are small enough to keep near. A pully system if you can get your hands on one or figure out how to make one. One may need to keep stuff high up or low down.

[@bettyolis6228]

Love this list you have made!

[@sherryhagerty9171]

I have bought many pulleys and pulley systems from antique stores at very reasonable prices, though prices vary by area.

[@Damselfly54315]

You can make ur own waterproof matches too

[@bobby_greene]

Some good solid wire to bend into simple tools, it's good to have around just for every day life. When I started playing this video I was cleaning out my bathroom sink drain with a length of galvanized with a small hook bent into the end

[@dancinginabundance]

wire coat hangers!

[@bobby_greene]

@@dancinginabundance and paper clips

[@jrae6608]

@ Tractor supply can get wire to put up electric fence. This is strong wire but can bend without much difficulty. I already have a lot from putting up fences over the years

[@elishevarose4544]

One thing I would add to the list is to store some hefty tarps. You may have a weather event where a window or part of a roof gets damaged.

[@lindahipple4817]

Hi Dr. Pam and Jim, please include JB Weld in with your duct tape storage..JBWeld fixs an amazing aray of items..it works for years once applied correctly! Blessings.

[@jodylund5477]

I just got some JB Weld, some liquid nails and some duct tape this past week. Along with gorilla glue, super glue and the E 6000 adhesive. And of course I have a stash of batteries too.

[@lindahipple4817]

@@jodylund5477 excellent!

[@twohomesteads6512]

JB Weld repaired a stock tank I have that I have that was leaking around the spigot. Is still holding after years. Stock rusted out and spigot still isn't leaking.

[@mscatnipper2359]

I just searched for JB Weld online and found several types. How do I choose?

[@lindahipple4817]

@@mscatnipper2359 the quick is ready in 15 mins, but only mix what you need..the regular is 12 hr time to properly set hard. I've always used the quick version bc when I break something its' needed to do a job..my husband fixed a stock pot handle 35 yrs ago, I'm still using the pot on the stove or in my oven..! No problems.. 😁

[@marthasundquist5761]

I would suggest a bottle of peppermint oil...for your masks...the stench can get strong, and peppermint not only will help you breathe, but settle your stomachs should you have a strong gag reflex. Nurses and doctors know this trick...one drop will do ya.

[@juliabrown5948]

Great tip! peppermint oil also helps with constipation from eating food you aren't used to, you put a drop on top of the water in the toilet (or kitty litter or whatever) and it will help you to go! Learned it from our pediatrician. Also really helps with hiccups, either just inhale it from the bottle or put a drop on finger and press to roof of your mouth!

[@denisescull4227]

Vicks and Mentholatum under the nose help with this too

[@jrae6608]

Mice do not like peppermint

[@pattf1002]

Peppermint Oil also repels mice and other vermin.

[@wendymagee2601]

@@jrae6608 perhaps a wile around stored buckets

[@mrsminiver5140]

Zip ties! All sizes.

[@barbsygirl68]

I love maps too! My Dad taught me how to read decades ago when I was young.

[@maxibake9323]

Those are 10 Great must have Supplies. Thankyou muchly.👍 If you put an upsidedown Sticky backed Hook, low down on the buckets outside, then you can hook over the drawstring on the bin bag, to keep it in place, saves Duct tape. TFS RRH, & take care too everyone. ❤🙂🐶

[@zane4utwo]

Along with the plastics may i suggest plastic cling wrap. Yes cut up trash bags can cover also but cling wrap sticks to itself and stretches tight to seal. Also vet wrap tape. It only sticks to itself it is great for wrapping wounds not only on animals but people as well. It stretches and in a pinch can be used to immobilize a bone. Once it's wrapped it hold the shape well also. Toilet pepper can be replaced with cloth reusable wipes. Just wash and reuse. No waste. Or even bamboo paper towels. They can be reused after washing many many times also. For example 1 bamboo paper towel can last 6 months where as paper towels and baby wiped are only 1 use. Much less waste. Activated charcoal..aka aquarium filter charcoal is what is used for..filtering drinking waster. Buy a few jars. It works a long time. Feminine products are just for that time or only for women. They are great for dressing wounds and keeping them clean. Can be used with vet wrap or duct tape. Always carry a lighter and a sharp pocket knife. Crisco isn't just for cooking. Put a wick in it and you've got a candle. If you have to do any nasty water/liquid clean up and don't gloves, smear on a protective layer of Crisco. Old candles can be used to water proof material like shoes, pants legs, shirts, coats.

[@redeemedvintageseamstress4728]

I was thinking that maybe a large Rubbermaid type trash can (with lid) would be helpful if a person doesn't have anywhere to store sticks to keep them dry for using with a rocket stove. Especially in the winter where the climates are snowy and make it hard to go find sticks at that time of year.

[@texaspreppermom]

I also keep all of my plastic shopping bags as I think they can be useful when all other bags are used. I use empty kitty litter buckets in my garden for plants!

[@shastafog2516]

I have one kitty litter container that it perfect for tap water storage. Not too big but extra to my drinking water. Clean up water 💦 will be valued

[@delorestaylor8114]

Use them in small waste baskets but double lined because small holes are often found in the seal line. Use the large feed bags from birdseed and pet or livestock feed as well,; just line the bottom with a newspaper or another absorbent waste material.

[@dancinginabundance]

@@shastafog2516 I've started saving bottles, juice, vinegar, etc. Anything over 64 oz. gets cleaned and filled with tap water. You're right, clean up water will be valued.

[@alleycatcat1]

@@dancinginabundance I have been saving jugs too but didn't even think to fill them up with water, duh. thanks

[@maryjohns4971]

Hello everyone

[@shastafog2516]

Coconut core compression block, cheap and small. Layers to lock in smell and helping the compost situation. Great video

[@jodylund5477]

Do you mean the coconut coir blocks like I use in my garden? Will they work instead of kitty litter doe human bathroom needs?

[@donnarodriguez4755]

Can you add human waste to your compost bin? I thought that was a big no no.

[@trinam2503]

@@donnarodriguez4755 there is a process called "humanure" you can compost human waste but you need to do it seperate from your regular compost. Off Grid with Doug and Stacy and Fouchamatic Off Grid both have really good videos on it. Though if you type humanure in the search for YT you will get dozens of of videos.

[@twohomesteads6512]

Coconut coir is MUCH lighter than kitty litter and it comes in a compressed form. Less storage space.

[@TurtleMyrtle12]

Sawdust works just as well and can often be found free from woodworking shops.

[@dss9775]

Humanure - Book tells you how to compost human waste naturally. A few five gallon buckets and wood shavings,etc. and learn to compost your human waste without plastic bags. Bags of Wood Pellets at Tractor Supply, Peat Moss, Dirt, Shovel to dig holes or start your own compost.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

DSS: Thanks for the information. Jim

[@folklohrfamily7310]

We use pine pellets (equine bedding approx... $6/40 lbs) as kitty/camping litter... Peroxide, witch hazel, rubbing alcohol, epsome salt, iodine are handy... We stock up on thrift store bed sheets... (so many uses for garden/first aid) We save our plastic bottles for storing rice, grains, beans, peas bought in bulk...

[@lindakline3618]

I always keep a large garbage bag and some gloves in a ziplock bag under the seat of my truck for emergencies, has come in handy many times.

[@orange2sweet673]

That reminds me I need to get a pool noodle for my bucket.

[@dlillianb1368]

Wow, you just chuck that kitty litter bucket right up on the counter!

[@kenziekayla8613]

Tin foil could be added; as it can be used for insulation as well as food prep.

[@filby3213]

TOPO maps are USGS map's 😊

[@fabricdragon]

it needn't be a long term grid down situation! we had power, but the water was off because of line work (as an example) and on another occasion my friends were seriously affected by soot and dust and had to seal up windows and doors, wipe and disinfect all surfaces frequently, and wear dust masks to go outside! these things can happen suddenly and without it being a long term wide spread event... (although grid down can CERTAINLY happen) so its very good to stock up on these for "normal emergencies" PS, my husband and i noticed your voice was a bit rough, and we hope you are feeling better! we would rather wait for a video than have you forvce your voice!

[@cindypyeatt3535]

Scriptures are always going to be included. Thank you for the jumpstart to give serious thought to the supplies we need to keep our lives as normal as possible.

[@germanprepper]

Glue for repairs and wd40 to keep metal from rusting and as a lubricant for doors , guns and breaking nuts and bolts free.

[@RPHayes]

Fire starter kit and a compass

[@astatine0085]

You can use a roll of paper towels lightly dampened with baby wash and water, just keep it in an old cylindrical baby wipes container.

[@realAmericanWoman]

Dig a hole in your yard for an outhouse. Wood shaving/sawdust is better to cover up smells and it will become great compost.

[@virginiasummer2619]

I use a five gallon bucket and shavings, seal the bucket when it’s full - date it and set it outside, in about a year, it’s composted and perfect to put around trees. Saves on plastic bags too

[@bettyolis6228]

Always wondered how that worked with the buckets, thanks!

[@nancylouthen1752]

Took the kids to the park for a friends birthday party, but no one there. Went to another park....and another...and another.... but no birthday party. We finally stopped at one park to eat our bagged lunch. I got a map out of the car and showed the kids all the parks in our twin towns. We decided to explore as many as possible until dark. Kids learned (generally)how to use a map. We got home exhausted from a fun day and found out that the birthday party was the NEXT day!!

[@GeckoHiker]

Thanks for the reminder, I just ordered more topos and a map reading and compass navigation tutorial (U.S. Army Guide to Map Reading and Navigation). We plan to use contractor bags to seal windows from the inside...for insulation, blackout shades, and potentially to help reduce fallout. Then all the tarps and duct tape needed to cover a damaged shelter or make a temporary one. Tents are fine, but overhead tarps help extend the space for cooking and working on survival projects.

[@ClauJos]

Where do you buy the topo maps? I searched but did not find physical fold-up maps.

[@sashadieken1]

@@ClauJos in our area we can buy topo maps at the local hardware store or the forest service office.

[@joanzietlow667]

Zip ties of many different sizes are extremely helpful and have a wire cutter so that you can get through Barbwire or if you have to build some shelter using something like chicken wire you can do it easily and quickly.

[@melbadaughenbaugh147]

I added needles threads and scissors to my supplies also.

[@pamelavance8753]

The Clorox wipes, or any brand, since they will eventually dry out, if the are vacuum sealed they should stay usable longer.

[@ellenlefavour628]

I use cedar wood shavings for my off grid toilet. Disguises all smells, absorb well, is lightweight and inexpensive.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Ellen: Interesting Jim

[@ellenlefavour628]

@@RoseRedHomestead 141L bag of red cedar bedding at Walmart costs under $8 and lasts me about four months - it also keeps bugs away and can be used for animal bedding (what they sell it as).

[@ljtminihomestead5839]

Thank you for the list. It was helpful. My dad taught me to read maps when I was 10. My kids laugh at me because I keep maps and atlas in car, they think GPS is end all beat all, until you lose signal! 🙂

[@fabricdragon]

short form for a topographic map: the closer the lines are together the steeper the slope. think of it this way- far apart ines are an easy walk or bike , but close together lines are the stuff the mountain bikers and hikers think is fun

[@terrymanning5132]

Again, thank you two for all you do. It is critical information. I store soap--dish, shampoo, laundry.

[@terrymanning5132]

And regular bars of body soap. Lots more dish soap because I can use it for all others in an emergency.

[@mscatnipper2359]

I nominate the inclusion of batteries - regular and/or rechargeable (plus the re-charger and perhaps a battery tester) to run everything you need during a grid-down situation: kitchen tools, thermometers (I got a mercury-free, non-battery-powered one as a backup), fans, automotive tools (tire inflator, etc.) flashlights and lanterns, ham radio/CB radios/emergency radio etc. I am moving away from regular batteries because every one of a large purchase was depleted only 1 1/2 years after purchase.

[@mush3199]

And battery power cell like they plug phones into to recharge

[@donnabailey929]

I took notes while you were talking. Need to pick up a few things. Thank you Pam

[@susantippitt8631]

I am new to food preservation. This has become my favorite channel for learning the how to. I especially like how Pam uses everyday grocery store items to preserve. Most of us do not have the room to grow and raise all of our own food. It's nice to know there are options besides commercially canned or freeze dried foods.

[@maryhighfill7938]

Suggestion: you can use grow bags or 5 gallon food grade buckets. Food grade buckets have the number 1, 2, 4, or 5, in the recycled symbol on the bottom of the bucket. We can't grow all our food needs, but we can help it along.

[@florencehendrick4781]

I bought a number of plastic bottles, like you would use for ketchup or mustard and I will use them as a portable "Bidet", very nice...just wanted to share....

[@kimbrown1701]

Great video!! Thank you for continuing to get the word out. There’s no one I trust more than you and Jim.

[@tonykamby9397]

Thanks for your videos. Eye protection - safety glasses are very important.

[@fabricdragon]

we actually have a "disability toilet" from when hubby had his knee replaced. its at a good height, stable, and had a toilet seat with a small bucket under it. if you have people who are a bit wobby to sit on a five gallon bucket i strongly suggest getting the portable medical toilet with the grab rails. you will still likely want to use the kitty litter and the bags though

[@sheilavrabel4136]

Kristen that is my plan! I am in a wheelchair so trying to balance on a 5gal bucket will be so hard! I use to have a disability toilet years ago but got rid of it. I'll get another one to keep JUST incase! Those are usually able to be found at thrift stores from time to time. Great suggestion!

[@redpearl40]

This is a great input. There are MANY ppl that have diseases that would find it very difficult to sick on a 5 galloon bucket, Crohns Disease for one . Having to sit there would be very stressful when your in pain . Not to mention it's best to plan ahead while we still can. Also, we have to keep in mind that if the grid went down or worse some people , alot of people might develop stomach issues, stress, drinking bad water, eating foods there not really used to ect. Ideally, it would be best (unless you have a large household of ppl) that each person has their "own" bucket. Thanks again!

[@ygrittesnow1701]

In an emergency if you are using a 5 gallon bucket for human waste, I would recommend using the composting method rather than the kitty litter. Use an organic medium like saw dust. Composting essentially wicks away the moister. This will reduce or eliminate most smells. This of course necessitates separating the urine from the feces. Plus it is more likely that you will have access to a steady supply of saw dust then litter if the emergency lasts for a significant period of time.

[@justwannasay5454]

You nailed it about the 8 gallon bags for the 5 gallon buckets. It's a perfect fit.

[@MyTube4Utoo]

I love my contractor plastic bags. They have many uses, and can carry a lot of weight, including water, if needed.

[@valerief1231]

Thank you for such a strong foundation of “where to start” these really are corner stone items that you will be relieved you have stashed. I’ve seen some excellent suggestions here in the comment section as well, some being as simple as keeping a pair of sturdy footwear near your bed in the event of an earthquake, or any other natural (or not so lol) disaster. Reminded me of when we were missed by a devastating tornado that went thru Lancaster TX in 1994. My then 11 month old was strapped in a car seat and placed with his 6 and 8 year old brother and sister in the bath tub. We could see debris flying thru the night time sky, so much lightening the sky was an emerald green. It missed our house by mere blocks. I still suffer trauma all these years later when I hear an air raid/tornado siren sound. Hot, prickly stinging skin from my neck down my arms. We lost at least 3 members of our community and after all was said and done 400 house, 200+ of which were blasted right off their foundations. I was under 30 yrs old at that time, but I still am hyper vigilant about safety. Here is a short clip about the event, the bank building you see behind her just before the 1 minute mark (0.48) is very historic and had robbed by Clyde Barrow who hadn’t yet partnered up with Bonnie 🙃 kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZScfpl7mN-Mr7s

[@redeemedbygrace9236]

I cut up old T shirts & save the rags. Eventually paper towels & toilet paper run out. Save used grocery bags. Many uses.

[@greenfoxgaming6721]

Just ordered steramine tablets, maps, masks, gloves, and baby wipes based on your recommendations. I have everything else you listed. Thank-you for a concise list of prep items.

[@lisahansen6014]

Where did you find the best price on steramine tablets?

[@greenfoxgaming6721]

@@lisahansen6014 I just bought it from Amazon. There were several offers listed. I just bought a single bottle of 150 tablets to keep in my emergency preparedness bag. 🤷‍♀️

[@lisahansen6014]

@@greenfoxgaming6721 do they go bad? Thanks.

[@greenfoxgaming6721]

@@lisahansen6014 I don’t know… I will have to research that🤔

[@greenfoxgaming6721]

@@lisahansen6014 just looked it up… they last 10 years from the date on the bottle. The date on the bottle is when they were manufactured. It is not an expiry date. Hope that helps you.

[@tcjones4386]

Clothes line and clothes pins.

[@artemisiagentileschi2400]

Rose is very smart. I watch her channel because she researches her information. Plus, she is very pleasant :)

[@kittmiller2212]

I'm 75, Social Security is my only income because I had pre existing conditions, and 400k paid for my surgeries and I was left with zero, lots of people yelled at me for paying the bill but I was revived twice 18 years ago, and I was touch and go. Now that my income is greatly reduced, I don't have money to put towards emergency preparedness. Four years ago I was spending $100.00 on groceries today it is $345, I have serious food allergies and items that are cheap like pasta, flour, and eggs I cannot have my diet is restrictive and there is no room for extras, I also have no car, and no Costco. it's $50.00 round trip to the store.

[@wasidanatsali6374]

Liquor and tobacco. I don’t use either one but I learned from sailing around the world that you can trade liquor and tobacco for pretty much anything you need.

[@NoNORADon911]

Tabacco about a 1-2 year shelf life so like anything you don't use on a regular basis you might be composting or tossing it in the trash keep in mind. Tobacco seeds might be better but very difficult to get started so fragile. Coffee is the same shelf life. Booze though 20 years

[@NoNORADon911]

*tobacco

[@jessicasarmy8896]

Another way to keep a room warm is to hang sheets or light blankets on a shower curtain rod that has rubber ends in the openings between rooms so that heat is kept in that one room and does not recirculate around inside your home. You can also use plastic sheeting to create a seal around windows to keep the cold out in that same room, especially if the grid is down you and you do not have another way of heating your home.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Thanks for the tips.

[@jakelemay7913]

Rose (Pam) - you are amongst the best of you tube preppers. Thanks for all your food storage how's and why's. Take care.

[@chunt4694]

Socks, bandanna's and shoe laces would come in handy. Also board games and playing cards. Shoe goo is also a must for fixing all kinds of rubber products and shoe repairs.

[@doloresreynolds8145]

My boyfriend, a plumber, winced when you said ‘flushable wipes’. None of them are actually flushable, in the sense that they do not dissolve. These things muck up sewer systems a lot. If you have a septic tank that gets pumped, this isn’t such a huge problem, but if your house is plumbed into a municipal sewer system, please don’t flush the supposedly flushable wipes.

[@jessicasarmy8896]

The unflushable flushables did cause us a backup in our septic system. Just awful. Never again!

[@geekofcake9963]

I had never heard of steramine before. This is going to make a fantastic addition to our household preps. Thank you.

[@retrotek0409]

Let's not forget preserving our sanity. A few decks of playing cards, maybe a board game. If you have kids, arts & craft supplies, coloring books & crayons, a couple games. Battery powered lanterns & loads of batteries. I keep some unread books & novels handy. Sorta look forward to ice storms & grid downs.

[@66block84]

To go with your gloves, consider some welding gloves for handling hot things. The heat will get through, but you should have enough time to get the chore done.

[@rowangreymantle]

Some of us have atlases too. A superb video with an amazing list.