15 Cheap Items That Will Be Priceless After A Collapse

[@Iridium242]

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[@eleanoremameli6641]

Thank you for the information, would not have thought of this stuff.

[@laythell]

Large coffee filters can cover a soiled paper plate, then its reusable.

[@charlesamboy7287]

My wife adds: "If water is scarce, don't forget the water and juice packed in your canned foods. Your green beans, fruit, tomatoes, corn, etc. are packed in water and juice. Also, when the bottled water in the stores is gone, remember the juice aisle may be well stocked. Think outside the box in an emergency."

[@superdave8248]

The problem with juices is that overly drinking them instead of water will also lead to dehydration. They can be used only as a partial substitute.

[@marymay7150]

Good tip🎉about the water in canned goods.

[@superdave8248]

@@marymay7150 I actually question this because most canning uses an excessive about of salt. Drinking the water from a can of green beans for example might dehydrate you more than you gain from the water. It might be the equivalent of drinking salt water. I'm sure every product and supplier differs on this, so I don't even know if you can use it as a rule of thumb or not.

[@kj-tf8oh]

​@@superdave8248would salt free veggies work in the can. Think ill have to compare and see if its really salt free.

[@superdave8248]

@@kj-tf8oh The salt is part of the preservation process, so I would think the shelf life would be a lot less.

[@jfjf5525]

I had a tree fall in my backyard 3 years ago. Two of the branches went through the roof of my garage. After finally giving up on finding a contractor that was available, I patched the holes myself with Gorilla Tape. Still not a single drop of rain has gotten through 👍

[@jesus.christis.lord.foreve899]

w h a t ! ? ! that's just amazing !

[@kipperwhite2976]

U used ole salvage shingles & Flexseal so far no leaks on my shed !

[@kipperwhite2976]

opps DAV is me Used not U above^ flex seal now has pastin jar not tried it yet but many uses I'm sure

[@Evergreen.prepper]

Mint.

[@Lila22.11]

we will have to learn and do things ourselves, i do them whenever im able :)

[@lorribondurant9217]

I saw a really good idea for lighting in case the power goes out. You can get the solar lights that people use to line their sidewalks with. Leave them out during the day and bring them in at night for light. Not sure how long they last, but you just put them back outside and reuse them. The sun does the work. Then for the cloudy days when the solar lights might not work, use candles and flashlights 🔦. That way you save on the batteries and candles.

[@mikesnyder4801]

I have six along my walk on hooks and that’s my thinking. The rechargeable Batteries last about 3 to 4 years.

[@janevolkin8067]

@@mikesnyder4801 Mike Snyder from West Virginia University??

[@nolamama3558]

We've done this after hurricanes. When Ida came through, we had no power for 6 days. Those dollar store solar lights were great.

[@johnalvitre3154]

and a bonus fact, they usually have a rechargeable AA or AAA battery. So now, you have a solar battery charger to charge batteries for other things too. I actually teach survival, 25 year military vet. so I picked up a lot. I like how you are thinking here Lorri Bondurant.

[@suegornik-bx4pw]

Shake them out before you bring them in, as sometimes they have ants

[@valerieleidal]

The plastic cutting board matts! Shoes may be hard to find in the future, as we see ourselves being dragged back into the 18th century! You can use those plastic matts to make a liner for your shoes and boots in the event you have a hole in the sole!

[@debbie7004]

Great idea!

[@butterflyatsunrise2121]

I've seen videos where they make shoes out of old tires.

[@EklektikKim]

Large ziplock freezer bags can also be used a a small “washing machine” for socks/ underwear. Add clothes, water a drop of detergent, seal and shake to wash.

[@carolbrooks9161]

Great idea! Thanks.

[@nancytaylor511]

I use ALL my trash mail and turn it in to scrape paper. ANY piece of paper or envelope that is clean on either side gets cut into strips about the size of a business envelope and is used to make stacks of paper. I use the paper daily for to do list, grocery list, and just jotting down just about everything. I have even taken a small stack of paper and clipped together to make a small tablet for taking notes when I watch a video. So many uses and it's free in my mail- box every day.

[@loriturcotte1007]

I thought I was the only one that did that, lol

[@fiona3092]

Me too lol

[@phild8095]

We are putting it into the compost.

[@nunyabznz3029]

I always use the envelopes from whatever comes for the do list and can slip small notes, etc inside the envelope to keep it with me when I am doing errands. I fold it in half to make sure the smaller notes don't come out.

[@SoldouttotheTruth]

Another useful item alot of people don't think of, is shoe Laces. Also dryer lint is good for starting a fire. You can stuff alot of it into a zip lock bag and it weighs nothing.

[@bryanbellar9188]

You can also mix the lint with Vaseline and stuff into tp rolls after the paper is used up and have water proof fire starter. Just a little thing I like to do

[@opalnortonnorton6083]

U can also save empty tp & paper towels cardboard rolls & stick the dryer lint in em for great firestarters

[@deniseparke6658]

I take dryer lint , roll it in used dryer sheets and stuff them in empty toilet paper cardboard or empty paper towel cardboard

[@carrieporter3401]

I put dryer lint into paper egg cartons, drip candle wax on and store for easy fire starter.

[@DontStepInTheGrease]

Shoe laces now on my list.

[@holyremnantgathering2509]

When creating my emergency kit I added a shower kit. It has a 5 gal. black pouch to hang in the sun and heat up for a warm shower. Has attached hose with spray head. Also buy a metal 55 gal. barrel to burn your trash in. Garbage service will probably be non-existent. You’ll need a wire mesh lid of some sort to prevent the ashes that are hot from flying out and setting the neighborhood on fire!

[@dragondancer1814]

You’re going to need to drill vent holes in the bottom of the trash barrel for proper ventilation, otherwise the fire will only burn from the top and won’t be able to “breathe” properly for complete combustion (resulting in a VERY smoky fire and unburned materials in the bottom of the barrel). Just some advice from a volunteer firefighter and “storm prepper.”

[@TheWtfnonamez]

Awesome video. My personal top tip is .... metal plates and cups. I know people will laugh, but a few years ago I needed to buy a few plates. I looked through all the budget options on amazon and then found 12inch steel pizza plates. I had a moment of clarity and bought them instead of "normal" plates. We all have to buy day-to-day items likes plates, so why not buy metal ones. They are cheap, light, and they dont break if you drop them. I suddenly realised that my whole "plate" situation was covered for the next fifty year. Which inclinedly is probably longer than I will live. Crockery is nice. But buying stainless steel plates and cups is both cheap and lasts a lifetime.

[@genieking6191]

Boiling water in the cups would come in handy.

[@valerieleidal]

Just watch out for those metal pots and dishes and the coatings on them, some are toxic when exposed to heat!

[@mandrews1245]

@@db8314 I don't think the plastic in a Frisbee is food safe. Hot food will leak through paper to the food. Especially if you are using them regularly.

[@db8314]

@@mandrews1245 with all due respect... its an apocalypse, if your down to eating out of a Frisbee, I don't think food safe plastics is on the radar. You'll be wiping your rear with poison ivy.

[@elaineinarizona6354]

@@db8314 Walmart sells “plastic” microwaveable plates, bowls for .50 cents each. They come in various colors. Color changes with the seasons. I bought Christmas clearance red and white ones which were .25 cents for a pak of 4! These plates are so easy to use I rarely use my regular plates. They usually have seasonal colors selling for $1 by seasonal stuff and the off season or plain colors are down a few aisles selling for 50 cents. People with RVs come in and buy these plates all the time.

[@rayshelld791]

Had a week long power outage a number of years ago. Nephews, nieces families where starving. They couldnt even open a can because all they had was electric ones. I had to teach them how to use a hand crank can opener. Lol

[@dog-gone-it5944]

New to your channel, not new to prepping. Thought I'd throw something in there. I've been saving any medicine bottles and small bottles in general in case you do want to barter things like salt or ketchup. If you just have big bottles and you just want to barter a little, having small bottles to put it in can make it easier. Shampoo, soap, clothes washing detergent. These are also good to barter. Small containers can keep you bartering a little at a time. Coffee or caffeine pills are great things to barter.

[@toniafolven]

You can store alcohol in medicine bottles for your alcohol burners. They don't leak.

[@libbyhicks7549]

Good thinking. I do forsee that eventually we will all be buying bigger bulk amounts because it takes so much energy and creates so much waste to have single use containers. If you have a supply of clean bottles ready to go, you can share or travel with them more easily and stash the bulk.

[@connie-zm8ws]

I also have a large stockpile of salt. And medicin bottles to put it in for bartering

[@libbyhicks7549]

@@connie-zm8ws Most quality bartering will be done with things that you make yourself or produce that you grow. And your goods will still need to have a high degree of workmanship and value. You could throw in a small jar of high quality salt as a bonus. Cosco items are not going to get you far after the crash. I would instead focus on how you could be useful to a community in skill or even just education level to understand who and where to work with and solicit assistance from. If your plan is to peddle your medicine bottles of cheap salt under the bridge, your a goner.

[@connie-zm8ws]

@@libbyhicks7549 I think you assumed much more than intended from one small statement. But thank you for the comment

[@lulaporter6080]

Super glue for closing wounds. Antibiotic cream. Vasiline. Books on how to (think Foxfire/cookbooks). Wire. Needle/thread/scissors. Soap/candles unless you make your own. I do. Knife sharpener. Coffee. Nylon thread. Tweezers. Nail clippers. Nails.Hand tools. Now I'm not bugging out anywhere so I have what I need to garden, can the food and cook it. More than that I know how to garden, sew, do carpentry, raise animals for food, butcher them, CAN the meat or smoke/salt it. I'm learning medicinal uses for my growing herb greenhouse. My parents survived the Great Depression and taught me by example. Make friends with an old person.

[@terrihodges6793]

Bible and Hard Candy.

[@belladrapeau8234]

plastic wrap -shoe laces -bottle openers- ropes- fish line- you can use plastic wrap to cover your plates and after you can toss the wrap away and still have a clean plate

[@Joe_Goofball]

Another thing $1.25 Tree sells are reading glasses. Most everyone past 50 can put these to use whether for actual reading, sewing (clothing or wounds), reloading or almost anything requiring the ability to see tiny things...

[@danielledunavant3146]

Paper plates burn once used! Unless they are soaked they should burn in a fire so no waste! Dollar Tree carries aluminum foil but if you don't get the heavy duty kind it is very thin; they carry both kinds. Great list. I am like you, buying matches and lighters every time I see them! Another thing you might not think of is small crossword puzzle type books to keep your mind sharp if shtf should happen.

[@colbycharles52]

Cartons of cigarettes stored in the freezer and cases of whiskey or other liquor. Smokers and alcoholics will allow you to name your price and/or barter item for a pack of smokes or bottle of booze.

[@carrieporter3401]

Dollar tree is a good place to get crossword puzzle books... $1.25 vs $3.95..good bargain.

[@randallkelley3599]

Paper plates, good idea! Make sure to clean the paper plate after dinner with bread, then eat the bread, then take the plate and burn it in the fire place, wood stove! Double use and no throwing away. Then take the ashes and put in garden or the pile for compost!

[@rebeccacate8106]

A good idea when the paper plates run out is a spray bottle with a drop of dish soap to wipe out dishes after eating .I lived off grid before and it was very helpful .A mop bucket for laundry and Amish drying rack .I also suggest stocking oats they are cheap .you can soak them overnight and they will be ready to eat in the morning , make bread ,muffins ,burgers with beef broth and make just about anything with them .They will outlast any other food prep for years .

[@kp8174]

Add a couple of eggs and some omelet fixings into a freezer, quart size bag. Zip closed and squeeze to mix. Boil water in a pot and drop the omelet in a bag into the water. It will cook as it boils.

[@secoura]

Along with paper and pencils (which is my number one item because I always want to write something down lol) a manual pencil sharpener can sharpen your pencils (so its a must) and also be used on twigs/small branches to provide small wood curls that can be used to get a fire started.

[@lakesuperiorgirl17]

I'm happy I came across your channel

[@melodyclark4347]

That is a brilliant idea. I make small starter kits to hand out. I'll be adding pencil sharpeners.

[@lorribondurant9217]

I just bought a manual pencil sharpener yesterday. Can’t find the ones we use to Mount to the wall, but found one that is hand held. Better than nothing. I also like to write stuff down and I write songs and it takes lots of paper 📝 for that.

[@JNoMooreNumbers]

I miss things then something happens. Needed skin glue when cutting my finger on a mandolin. Then recently burned my hand with a mini blackout and burned my hand on the woodstove. Didn't have Neosporin the Imodium which I never needed before. Don't know if food poisoning or stomach flu. I should pick up stuff I may or may not need yet. Splints for one thing. Sprained my foot in a groundhog hole and just bought a splint at CVS. Got other types of splints just in case. Got a few cool looking canes from when we were able to afford vacations. A wheelchair and other medical devices could be useful.

[@lauraann7816]

Last year we, along with 2 other towns, had no water for 2 days and a few hours. I forgot what actually happened. I guess a water main problem because water just didn't come out of the faucets. Aside from having water itself stored for times like that (stores were out of bottled water for miles a few hours in on Day 1) some things that came in handy were baby wipes, hand sanitizer, dry shampoo, mouth wash and definitely paper plates and cups and plastic utensils. I for sure wasn't going to waste the water I had on dishes. It would have been a pain in the neck as well. I also keep some Oragel (anbesol is good too) in my medical supply. Way better to have it and not need it than the other way around. My fiasco was NOWHERE near as bad as what happened in Ohio-- but both things remind me a water problem can happen anywhere in the blink of an eye. I was happy I had my preps. Even though I know about panic buying, it was crazy to hear people saying how they couldn't get any bottled water from BJs to Convenience stores literally in a matter of hours. Again I say I was happy that wasn't me out there. Stay safe and well everyone.

[@jodylund5477]

Good list. I’d also add Booze, many uses including bartering and medical etc. Hard candy. Eye glass repair kits and sewing kits both cheap and great to barter. Small pocket knives and multi tools too. Batteries, candles or light sources and readers. Also having extra socks and work gloves for yourself with some spares to share or trade. Otherwise such a great list.

[@richardlovett4958]

I store cheap booze and the premium booze.

[@richardlovett4958]

@@mac11380 only for medicinal purposes

[@Kooikermom]

Do you really want to deal with people who are desperate for booze after SHTF?

[@richardlovett4958]

@@Kooikermom there goanna be there regardless

[@mac11380]

@@Kooikermom You mean deal with the ones who want your product so bad they are willing to pay top dollar or trade the most for it? Hell yes!

[@jimstillwell4668]

I swear you and I are brothers from different mothers. Smokes as you said are barter. Almost every thing you have mentioned in this video is exactly what I invest in. 1.25 store has those glow sticks. Honestly most of what you are showing is available at the 1.25 store. Man I just love your channel. Sensible purchases are the best way to prepare. Alcohol is also a great barter. Put out a barter video.

[@KaylynnStrain]

I have been picking up freebies frommonthly meetings I attend, when I get to my seat in the meeting room there is a notepad and pen,plus we get lunchand the utensils I do not use are nottossed. I bring those home with me. when I review rations on my channel I keep everything that I do not use such as ration heaters, plastic utensils because I use a metal one. occasionally I get cotton stuffed into the top of pill bottles. I take that cotton and put it in a "pill pouch" that I buy in 50 packs from Walgreens or Wal-Mart. if I go to a fair or ther event where exhibitors are laying out frebiesI will nip some of those, I have seen pens and pencils among other useful items

[@stuartaminion511]

i too save my plastic utensils (use medal ones) when meeting lunch is over i walk around and pick up the ones not used (even ask if someone is going to throw them out) still wrapped in baggy, they look at me weird but they give them to me anyway. (get about 25-30 sets per meeting. (plus the salt and peppers...bonus) yes it is weird but first nothing is wasted and it's free and will/can be used.

[@cherokeefit4248]

Always grab plastic cutlery for free when you can snag it during take outs. The 5 pack Bic lighters and 90% junk silver is becoming scarce.

[@mariamason1919]

Gorilla Tape = A single woman's best friend~ Used books - Reading keeps me somewhat sane now. I have been building a library for years and thought not everyone loves to read every day the way I do, I think reading is a must to keep the brain sharp. All genres.

[@lindag9975]

Great list! Perhaps also vinegar, hydrogen peroxide, honey, batteries, coffee filters, and plastic utensils and cups. Plus personal hygiene items, especially for women. Also vegetable seeds. They can be bartered too.

[@m.b.g.2235]

I save plastic silverware from take out places. Same idea as paper plates. Use and toss.

[@KillerSmurfy]

@@m.b.g.2235 And here I thought I was the only one who kept all those plastic single-use silverware. My boyfriend never understood why I have 2 full plastic bags of them. lol

[@josephtobin3347]

Hydrogen peroxide degenerates into water. I think it’s 6 months.

[@barbarastevenson6900]

@@josephtobin3347 Useful info, I didn't know that. Ty

[@stefaniekofalt9828]

Living in an APARTMENT, no way is their ROOM for Extras this & that!!

[@crazyuke5679]

I started saving a few containers, cartons, etc..empty tins, empty coffee cups.

[@suprane3845]

Add nitrile gloves (at minimum blue hospital grade or heavier) to your list. They are indispensable if you are having to treat injuries to yourself or others. Additionally, they will help protect you during any unsavory clean up tasks.

[@tracyhull7936]

I definitely need to add those to my prep

[@roysoto263]

Plus salt is a requirement for our health, people don't think about that, it is needed for longevity. So having a huge stash of that, like way more than sugar (which everyone would think is more important) is essential. Good video.

[@deezknutts]

Iodized salt 😉

[@MichiStacker]

The clear plastic sheeting can be used for shelter too. Cold but sunny day will make it like a greenhouse… holding in heat.

[@cookingsherry8784]

I agree that most medications last way past the expiration date. When I was younger, there was not even an expiration date on medications (or canned foods). The important thing is to know the ones that are not safe past the expiration, such as aspirin and baby aspirin, which become toxic. If you have a Willow tree in your yard or nearby, you can easily make your own aspirin.

[@sanborns]

I do save screws, nuts and bolts and washers, anchors of all types, different fasteners and O rings all in one easy to carry case. If the grid is down there may not be a hardware store available for business.

[@harrietpearson816]

Also get a Dollar Tree Irish spring soap. You can put small pieces around your garden, inside house. They repeal animals from you garden, in your house etc. Or get gallon jugs of peppermint spray as a big and pest repellant. Works great on squirrel and racoons that might get in your home and works on spiders. Keeps them out of your food supplies

[@allienoneya4257]

I have sporks. Knife , spoon and fork in one utensil. My late husband brought them from Australia. He was a bushman. Got lots of survival gear when he married me😊

[@nascar427]

Batteries, tampons, prep H, band aids. Good for on hand or bartering

[@ruththinkingoutside.707]

As a professional handy person and gardener.. I’ve found that the TRex tape at Family Dollar actually holds up stronger (and sometimes to the point of permanent) than gorilla tape.. I expected it to be lighter weight for alternative use to gorilla tape.. because gorilla is expensive and thick.. it turned out the opposite and it costs less than the gorilla.. I still stock both in the van for working and I have the ‘to go’ roll of gorilla in my “prepper kits” But For anyone on a budget, Family Dollar has been a fantastic alternative to Walmart for me.. for lots of things.. but the tape thing surprised me the most.. that and they have Ben and Jerry’s ice cream for less than the grocery store 😝😝 Edit: Oh! they have the glow sticks at family dollar! I restocked them inexpensively too.. Heck! They have a LOT of the same stuff Walmart sells including national name brands on nearly everything and a store brand.. I scored excellent items for the garden there too.. large planters that are cheaper than ANYWHERE for the size and quality.. I’ve had some 4 years outdoors every season already and they have held up great, especially for a fraction of the price.. If you go thru that store with your Prepper Goggles on, they have SO many things.. smaller packs of some things that will fit better in a bag or kit, I’ve gotten some jumbo sized water bottles there, both plastic ones and some nice metal ones that are roughly the size as a 2 liter bottle and a screw closure top, so won’t leak.. I’ll stop now 😂😂 But If you can get to a FD store, it’s totally worth the trip and wear your Prepper Goggles! I’ve also got a bunch of those plastic square basket things there and I’ve completely organized the open floor space in the van😁😁 Ok.. I’m done for real! 😂 ATB😊

[@Iridium242]

Awesome info, thanks!

[@rwilliams776]

Thanks for the information.

[@melodyclark4347]

In a pinch, you can use embroidery thread to darn socks. The strands can be separated to desired thickness.

[@marioalfonsoarreolaa.flore2882]

Something some food street vendors do in Mexico is to wrap a non disposable plate in a transparent plastic bag. That way when you finish eating, you can remove the bag and the plate remains clean. Specially now that some plastics are biodegradable. That way you can buy rolls of plastic bags and store them for an emergency when theres not enough water to wash the dishes instead of paper plates.

[@hilo5901]

Plastic wrap is cheaper.

[@nancywolf3786]

i have not seen the old rolls of bags in a long time. only ziplocks. i miss those ole bags

[@LilA-zl6tf]

A few decks of cards, and a couple of Yatsy games.... 🙃 Just to take care of some entertainment.... - A good list, this was. I myself tend to always evaluate these low cost items from the prepping side of use, while shopping. It is a habit, loooong time habit. - And I have bought those huge glow sticks to have in the car, in case of - well, whatever. They are big enough to be noticed well by other traffic when it is dark.

[@DontStepInTheGrease]

Playing cards, now on my list.

[@dianedoyle-mccahon4979]

Remember the cardboard,tin can and something that we made in girl scouts? Like a bunson burner going to make a few. Don't forget the clay pot room warmer two clay pots big enough for one to fit inside other with space, washers, very long screw and bolts, put together and even the heat from a tea light gives off flame enough to heat pots and room, vids on it this channel...

[@hotrodblonde]

I just bought cheap condiments in the bottles to keep…and, then I collect the condiment packets and ship them to our troops overseas so they can flavor their meals. They love them.

[@gailjohnson2795]

Best can opener ever a swing away by nor pro products

[@shabashabadoo3899]

Rat traps, can be used to catch squirrels, rabbits, birds, for food Pencil sharpener for creating wood shaving for fire starting. Altoona can, can be used to creat char cloth for fire starting. Canvas needles

[@kenmosely540]

You could also catch a rat and eat it lol

[@juliebrown8331]

Something I seldom see listed , but is cheap and would be absolutely essential in a SHTF situation ( or even a typical holiday in the US) is a med that stops tooth pain instantly. Available at drugstores is an toothache med that actually works. It's Red Cross brand, Eugenol Oil. ( There are different varieties, but select Eugenol Oil,) Costs around $7. I'd never enter the backcountry while backpacking without it, and I have good teeth. If you've ever had a toothache you know it can ruin your life and I promise you this stuff works, in seconds.

[@lkantor2142]

Clove oil is fantastic for tooth pain

[@juliebrown8331]

@@lkantor2142 yep. Next best thing to Eugenol.

[@m26xb]

Sewing kit, patches, thread are all good ones, as well as learning how to use them.

[@lyssaloux3]

Pieces of copper tubing or wire to keep in outside water storage containers along with baking soda to keep it from growing alge. Silver wire, 9v batteries & alligator clips to make Colloidal silver- crucial for health maintenance, wound cleaning and illness remedy. P51 can openers are the best; longer lasting, can be put on a Keychain and weigh near nothing. Cayenne powder for blood regulation- thins where needed and clots where needed in same dosage. Save money on "specialty water proof matches" and use an existing candle at home to coat regular matches in a layer of wax to waterproof them, dip cotton balls in the wax too while you're at it. Pinch of salt, sugar/honey and baking soda in water is a quick electrolyte drink. Just a few ideas.. This is a great video with a guide variety of items. Thank you!

[@lucyalderman422]

Very thin paper plates can be used to line clean glass plates to keep them clean longer or easier to clean after a major power failure

[@mamawolf8484]

Plastic sheeting and clean umbrellas are BEST for water catchment.

[@thedrummer7673]

The last two vacations I've been on, I've had to use duct tape to repair something...and these weren't hiking in the woods vacations, these were get on a plane and fly to a big city vacations. 1) broke my glasses on the plane, used Gorilla brand duct tape to put them back together and they held the rest of the vacation until I got back home and 2) One of my friends had a zipper blow out on a piece of luggage and I used Gorilla duct tape to put it back together...made 3 separate plane rides from half-way around the world and arrived home completely intact. Gorilla brand duct tape is the way to go every time.

[@Pipefitter310]

Gorilla duct tape is really good stuff…

[@pyrosmoak53]

Gorilla tape is my fave, I always have some on me or close by.

[@kathycombs3844]

My Daddy chewed Good money twist tobacco. When a wasp would sting us he would put the tobacco on it and it always worked .

[@phillipwebb1258]

Tarps, tarps. tarps, you can never have too many tarps. Great for roof repair and temporary shelter. Harbor Freight has all sizes for a reasonable price.

[@ThatMDubyaGuy]

Pick up a Frisbee for every family member. Not only to prevent boredom, but for use with those cheap paper plates. Suddenly you can use only one and still be able to carry your plate and cut stuff.

[@pedroclaro7822]

Salt is smart. I bought bags and bags, spent around 100€ and filled up the containers my elders used to preserve meat. I also have the skills and tools to make wine for preserving liquids. I have tried ceramic making and made a bunch of fermentation jars, from half a liter to a 100L unwieldy pot. Cabbage and all sorts of greens produce way too much in season which is helpful to make stuff like kimchi, pastes, etc. I have a dehydrator which has filled one of my cupboards with dried mushrooms, and I have also gotten these cheap dehydration net hangers to sun dry more stuff if need be

[@RelaxingRainWalker]

Everything on the left of the screen I have. Everything in the middle of the screen I have. Everything on the right of the screen I have. But the STAR of the show is that can opener! I have the exact same can opener for probably 20 years. The best can opener I have ever used and still use today. The one thing I have added is a USB lighter(plasma) they work great and hold a charge for a long time 6 plus months. Thanks George.

[@wandahutchins222]

You may have said this but have a syringe or eye dropper to give meds with . I had a friend pick me one up when my dog got sick. I also bought a machine to make my distilled water because the stores were constantly out of stock.

[@lindamannix1247]

I've had the can opener like you gave there for 33years still perfect . Also I have the same one since I was married sixty yrs ago . My son laughs when he sees it, he can't believe it . He is 61 . Some things were made good !As for the other things I pretty much have them all. ... I'm not having luck with powered eggs . Ill have to get them online I guess .

[@tracyhull7936]

It really is the best one ever

[@cristinasumadchat605]

I agree with you. I've also used mine for more than 30 years but still planning to get another one just in case it breaks.

[@cocacolafiesta]

Just bought a bag of cream of tartar (2 parts) to add to baking soda (1 part) that are both long lasting to make baking powder that isn’t. As we live in Vegas and one of the casinos we go to gives a pack of cigarettes when you earn a certain points. We don’t smoke but will use to barter.

[@coinsbyopal3449]

Candles are handy with crayons you can melt them an make a homemade candle an for sure you should have a small cast iron skillet

[@laurawhite9397]

Clothesline and wooden pins. Sewing needle and thread. Safety pins.

[@mememarie2040]

Those little solar lights that you put in the garden are great for shtf moments. Their inexpensive and give you light at night

[@terrychrist9733]

I have the same can opener and I believe I've had it over 30 years. It's a good can opener. 👍

[@cookingsherry8784]

I agree about can openers. Most that I have bought within the last 15 years are crap, even if they have a big brand name and were expensive! The exception is the solid stainless steel heavy duty can opener that I bought from an Amish store. It has a crank handle, so it opens even the most difficult and large cans. Heck, I think it could probably open the top of a tank! The next time I am near that store, I plan on buying a few more for backups and for family members. However, I don't think I'm gonna need a backup for this for at least another 25 or 30 years unless my husband loses it as he has many of my other kitchen supplies. Lol

[@Jonnalelo]

Bars of soap and chapstick

[@valerieleidal]

I’ve been keeping the cotton wool they put in bottles for fire starter as well, I have heard of keeping the dryer lint as well. Anything you can do that is free is a benefit. Yes somebody mentioned shoelaces a variety of lengths, from sneakers to boot length!

[@glendastone9308]

Shoelaces can be used for candle wicks.

[@lindyc.2552]

When I heard P-51's and P-38's, I thought we were talking about the Mustang and the Lightning!!! 😁😁😁

[@justnorthofthebend9152]

Be sure the salt you buy to put away is iodized. In a SHTF situation iodine may be lacking in your diet.

[@kenmosely540]

Just get hymelain salt have all your minerals

[@debbie7004]

Fantastic thoughts..😊

[@phild8095]

I would include some non iodized kosher salt for canning and for drying meat and fish

[@Leelee...]

Those are all great ideas,, but if one wants ideas of what to get for emergencies,, just take a stroll through the "automotive" and "household" sections of a Dollar Tree.... there are so many handy things that you might not ordinarily think of.

[@theaftermath525]

Sooner than we expect so sad but hopefully people are getting ready as best as u can and taking time out to be with the people u care about tomorrow is never promised and do the things you've always wanted to do live like there is no tomorrow because one day soon there my not be I no I'm not wasting my time

[@debbie7004]

😊

[@brendasalyer5942]

Thanks blindeye-great advice!

[@theaftermath525]

I thought so to best I could give

[@sjordan7085]

After years of dealing with blunt knives, I finally bought a couple of quality Japanese knives, one with a curved blade, and hole for first finger, the other is a folding knife, both great for cooking and other uses. I also bought a sharpening stone.

[@phild8095]

Learn to sharpen knives, it is a great skill to have and you can do it with ten bucks worth of tools. It ain't hard and you don't need the latest and greatest gadgets. A few times a year I listen to music while sharpening every knife in the house. My wife appreciates it.

[@ohsoquiet78]

Electrical tape, aquaphor or Vaseline, nail clipper, pack of gum with the shiny wrapper (w/batteries)

[@PrroudGrandma]

Great list, I especially love that people are offering more options in addition! What a great community you’ve created here! Thank you for the wonderful advice!

[@janetwalsh7961]

I live in England and have been preparing for years and have all the things mentioned as well as dozens of candles. This is to do with being without light for a very long time in the 60s . Rice and beans can last for years also tines food. People think this it is silly, but I was able to offer candles when the electricity goes.torches and batteries are a must, and yes, I have lots of matches

[@lightgiver7311]

I put together a medical kit with different size bandages, tensor bandages, alcohol wipes, etc. I purchased a battery carrier and have stocked up on Eveready batteries with a 10 year shelf life. I have various types of flashlights. I have that can opener, I love it. Today's openers are crappy. I also purchased non-scented baby wipes. I have various size non-scented candles, bars of soap, shampoo and conditioner, cleaning products. packages of Bic lighters, matches, mylar sheets, packages of Electrolyte, over the counter meds, various bungie cords, tapes, pens, pencils, note pads, markers. A battery operated Transistor Radio. When I cut up my boxes for recycle I kept all pieces that didn't have tape and sliced them into long narrow strips to use as fire starters. I also have plenty of refills for my box cutter - never know what you may need it for). I have 3 sizes zip loc bags and garbage bags. Its a long process when you are on a budget.

[@shawnsatrinarodriguez4429]

I have a few p38 can openers. I love them and they are small.

[@sandysmith9869]

While your at a thriftstore, look for a survival book or manual to give you ideas when you have "down time." It will keep the boredom, and bad thoughts away while learning new skills to make things easier. Just keep the book in your backpack.

[@revolutionaryliberation9250]

As Someone Who Has Worked At Restaurants, Some Fast Food Restaurants, Like Taco Bell, You Can Pick Up, Next To Extra Condiments, Extra Plastic Silverware & Napkins!!

[@connieotto9956]

Double faced carpet tape... Bottles of vodka,whiskey, rum Good trade bait and antiseptic uses!... 90% alcohol with cotton in a 5 gallon paint can Will keep you warm!

[@lindabeard488]

I’m stocking up on Polident or however you keep your dentures in, otherwise you might not be able to chew food. Thought I’d just throw that out there for you. I might be crazy but I’m adding that and lots of coffee. Thanks for the information.

[@lewis9888]

Common can openers don't last long before they break so I only buy/stock P-38 & P-51 can openers. I buy small metal tins that hold about 36+ Bic lighters to protect them in storage. Gun cleaning patches are cheap and easier than cutting up a t-shirt to use/Barter. Be safe my friends.

[@marita6862]

Also, as a fire starter, you can save your lint from the dryer and poor candlewax over it

[@IndridCold.]

Cigarettes have a nootropic effect, a tiny amount of nicotine increases attention and mental acuity, especially with coffee (caffeine). This could be a lifesaving edge after shtf. Cigarettes like coffee acts as an appetite suppressant, if you are trying to get through a winter, traveling a distance while traveling light, or just trying to slow the consumption of your supplies, cigarettes have a significant ability to suppress hunger along with coffee, ask any model or ballerina. Obviously don't start smoking to get slim. Also tobacco plants are very hardy, grow some semi-wild and you have a post shtf business if you have the ground. They are also a natural insecticide. It might be worth it to store some cases of cigs and cigars. But it's definitely worth it to have some tobacco plants growing somewhere, even a flower bed.

[@elizabethrose8510]

Where can you buy the plants or seeds?

[@theyrenuts2845]

Glow sticks are often sold off cheap after Halloween... i once got 2 boxes of them cz by mid November they wanted shelf space for Christmas so light sticks price dropped from 99p each to a penny each..

[@taylorgontkovic4543]

Thanks again for the reminder, does shake the Brain Cells awake to recheck, ✅ that list.. For those who can't afford all the Rolls of Plastic, Go to $Tree and pick up Shower Curtains, clear u can see out and keep cold air out, the opaque lil heavier..You want Black out, Lawn leaf bags, will cover most windows, double up and there black tape to seam together...Alternate between the Best to the get by, and you can stock up nicely...Same goes OTC meds,& 1st Aid Supplies...Household anything....No need for toxic chemicals for cleaning, Cleaning Vinegar or just Distilled , think multi purpose... Thanks again....❤🌹

[@P2Zip]

Vodka is great for cleaning and it sterilizes

[@brucezietlow4324]

Let's not forget bullets and more guns. Protect your stack... (1.) Learn psalms chapter 91 Stock up on Bibles......

[@vickigonya9432]

Wet wipes!! Even if they dry out, still contain their ingredients just rehydrate use hot water if you don't want it cold. I heat mine in the microwave but during SHTF may not have electricity

[@patrickgray2834]

canning jar lids are something i am thinking might be handy, if you have jars.

[@JNoMooreNumbers]

Need the canner too.

[@patrickgray2834]

@@trajan6927 yep, and one day someone will sell off our stuff, or haul it to the dump. lol.

[@patrickgray2834]

@@JNoMooreNumbers but of course, the question is, how many lids do you have?

[@JNoMooreNumbers]

@@patrickgray2834 Thousand maybe more. Replace what I use with extra. Been canning a long time. Two big boxes full. Then my dehydrators and plenty of mylar and oxygen absorbers. Grinder, juicer, etc. Use it and make more each year. Then fresh food from the yard. Be a lot more once more fruit trees produce and hatch out more eggs.

[@OlLadyPrepper]

@@patrickgray2834 mine said they were going to open up a thrift store. Go figure

[@fuzzy69]

Shoe insoles, if needed. Razor's, body wash, shampoo, nail clippers, nail files, paracord, extra seeds, extra LP, extra charcoal, just to name a few.

[@barbarastevenson6900]

Basically, almost everything.

[@cablrus1885]

Ferrel rods at harbor freight 1 69 each stock up

[@TheSchnoodlemom]

I would add chocolate and alcohol to the list. Good for bartering.

[@cookingsherry8784]

I also have several of those little military can openers as giveaways to go with canned goods for friends and family that did not prepare. Or, I can use them as barter and/or items to sell after SHTF.

[@frankenprepper7348]

Add a Pencil Shapener. The small hand held kind that you twist pencils in to sharpen. Not only do they do what they are intended for, but you can sharpen small sticks and use the shavings as kindling.

[@hokypoky8974]

There could very well be a day you walk in a couple of stores and there's no TP or Paper towels to be had! I think we should have at least a couple of weeks, up to a couple of months, of TP squirreled away.

[@markhuffman2752]

Cigarettes are $100 dollars per pack in prison. That's one thousand per carton. That's how much some people will pay, especially when you can't find them, I actually thought of buying tobacco seed and growing it for bartering.

[@DontStepInTheGrease]

I bought tobacco seeds. They are so tiny. I tried to germinate a few. Place just under soil or germinate between damp paper towels in a plastic bag. Keep in dark place and spritz with water bottle every day or two. The plants can grow very tall.

[@someoneyoudontknow7407]

Water purification tablets and propane tanks are going to be so important! P-51 can openers! You can buy a pack of them. There great!

[@DontStepInTheGrease]

Where to buy them?

[@rogert8859]

Chapstick or Bag Balm can double as fire starter with cotton balls. not a lot of people think about it but a pencil sharpener is great at making kindlin out of twigs for fire starting and you don't have to worry about cutting yourself.

[@vickigonya9432]

During power outage we used giant trash bags in bath tub filled with water ( won't drain out with leaking plug.) Also add dirty Moore beef stew over rice to extend meal. Add canned veggies, hot dogs, to Mac n cheese to extend food

[@genieking6191]

A pack of multiple types of needles and spools of good quality thread.

[@nancydreaney4923]

Depression tomato soup. Save the small packets of catsup and water. Grits to thicken.