15 Items The Red Cross Wants You To Stockpile Today!

The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization that provides emergency assistance, disaster relief & teaches emergency preparedness. On their website, they have a list of supplies they want all Americans to have in their home emergency kit. These 15 items will help you survive any number of natural disasters from hurricanes, to blizzards to forest fires. Use these items as the foundation of your home survival kit.
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[@amydavis4945]

Once you get your survival kit all done and ready.... test it. Have a "weekend survival test". From the moment you get home from work on Friday, use NOTHING but the items in your kit until Sunday night. Take note of the things that really worked great... things you wanted/needed and didn't have... food you would never pass over your lips again... did you pack enough for your PETS? Did your kids get bored? Was the coffee you made in the percolator over an open flame actually do it for ya? How long did that "40-hour flashlight" REALLY work? TEST your kit... modify as needed. You'll be glad you did.

[@jplacido9999]

Great advice 👍👍

[@CTNZ2000]

If you are going to purchase food items make sure you catalog the expiry dates and stagger the purchases so they don’t all run out at the same time.

[@jplacido9999]

@@CTNZ2000 Very important....👍👍👍🙏

[@emdee7744]

Lol, you are so right. Doing my own testing of what are strongly suggested "staples" to keep on hand, I found out I can't stand black beans (hate the taste and texture), nor quinoa. I donated the unused items to a food pantry.

[@amydavis4945]

@@CTNZ2000 Excellent advice! If you don't buy the MRE-type foods that have the shelf-life of a twinkie, it's also good to rotate your supplies. Every few months I pull out the cans of corn and green beans and other such items and replace them with new ones - and use the ones that were in my kit. Batteries get changed out every 6 months. I actually never thought of staggering either of those. Thanks!

[@classicZEPP]

1. Multitool 2. Cash 3. Winter blankets 4. 3 days worth of non perishable food 5. Flashlight/Headlamp/lantern 6. Emergency Radio 7. Extra Batteries 8. First Aid kit 9. 7 days worth of medication 10. Extra sanitation items 11. Important documents 12. Extra Cellphone chargers 13. Emergency Contact information 14. Cellphone Chargers/battery bank 15. Maps of your area/important planB areas

[@roxyfischer9884]

Missed the water bullet point

[@vickigonya9432]

Alcohol wipes, baby wipes.bug sprays or ointments. Cinnamon will keeps ants at bay, peppermint oil will deter vermin and spiders. Which draw snakes.

[@user-rj5mu8fu5n]

1. 30 days of food 2. Water and a purifier 3. Rifle and lots of ammo, so you can keep dirtbags from taking 1. and 2

[@MarkelAnderson]

​@vickigonya9432, here we go with that California bull sh** 🙄

[@williamwhitney4820]

Your forgetting a gun or a lot of guns

[@Kori114]

One thing I think many people may miss (including me up until recently) is how important keeping your car in good working order is. Change the oil, transmission fluid, filters (air, fuel, oil etc.), fuses, tires and spare in good condition, an air pump, backup starter battery. This is all good to have no matter what, but if you need to evacuate and your car is failing, you can make a bad situation much worse.

[@unitedheartsamerica5924]

Dry gas and pump tire cans of air (forget name) are good to have on hand. Females- i would recommend learning how to change a tire. I can do it in 15 min.. in a dress. Been there done that. Having that ability increases confidence!

[@allenh7835]

@@unitedheartsamerica5924 15 minutes, in a dress ? SALUTE !

[@dreamingflurry2729]

Don't have a car that needs transmission fluid! Especially in the US, because most of you guys can't drive-stick, so yeah that car ain't getting stolen! Evacuating by car if the roads are blocked by other cars, especially without working traffic lights? Nah... Changing a tire, yeah valuable skill to have - I don't wear dresses, but 15 minutes is possible (on flat ground at least - the last time I had a flat tire I was on a steep hill, so yeah I called for help, otherwise I'd have done it myself, my car has a spare in the trunk)

[@efrenreynesdthird-jc6dz]

@United Hearts America I also did that in 15 min. in Borat Sagdiyev swimsuit. Been there done that. Having that ability increases confidence! Very nice! i like! 👍👍

[@throughthoroughthought8064]

@@unitedheartsamerica5924 ...and know WHERE the tools/tires are kept! A few years back I came to need these things, then found out that the parts were not in fact where I assumed they were packed in the car. Dry gas sounds useful. "pump tire cans of air " You mean Fix-a-Flat?

[@markmaloney8154]

I have a few more tips for you. 1) Your hot water tank has fifty gallons of water; but if the city water is turned off, you'll need to immediately close the water intake valve to keep the main water lines from siphoning the water out of your hot water tank. 2) Matches or Bic lighters so you can light candles or a stove. And 3) A firearm to protect yourself from marauders...

[@charliedecker7702]

fit check valves(non return) , they stop back syphoning to the main and other parts of the house if you get a leak.

[@americanharleyrider8]

A Ruger 10-22 is a nice safe .22 Long rifle. Get the stainless barrel with the plastic synthetic stock. It won’t rust. You can mount a scope.

[@AbuHajarAlBugatti]

@@americanharleyrider8 i got multiple WW2 rifles lmao and a winchester lever action rifle

[@CoryCDS]

@@americanharleyrider8 and with .22 ammo is still readily available and affordable (not nearly affordable as they used to be)

[@americanharleyrider8]

@@CoryCDS I liked it at $10.00 a brick of 500 rounds. Thunderbolt is $50.00 to $69.00 a brick of 500 rounds. They sell it in odd numbers. $42.00 a brick of 300 or 325 rounds. You have to do the math. Buckets of Remington .22 Ammunition was so high. It didn’t move in a year.

[@Mikey-ym6ok]

With the ramen part, emergency’s is about survival. Calories are more important than nutrition at that point. You can stock up on multi vitamins to get yourself through.

[@tophorn7348]

You can always add stuff to the ramen to make a heartier meal, like canned vegetables, canned or pouch meats, sketty sauce in the beef noodles, etc.

[@bostonrailfan2427]

Cup of Soup, Ramen’s cousin

[@DisturbedGeneration]

@@tophorn7348 exactly. That's what I do lol. I chop up fresh veggies, and whatever meat that can go in it. Ramen is always a good option to have laying around, it's a good soup base, and it is way better to add vegetables to than to eat the vegetables by themselves. Especially for cold weather

[@DudesIn101]

Wool is the only material that will keep you warm,even if it's wet

[@jennysantiago2624]

Thanks 😊 I need as much information possible. I get whatever has nutrition in powder on dry herbs and hygiene items. It's very hard to prep because something is already missing. I got the radios and everything he just mentioned but how about if I have to move from my shelter. Yikes!

[@therealbigfoot3076]

So does my wife

[@DudesIn101]

@@therealbigfoot3076 hahahahah

[@BillSias-op7xw]

I'd rather stay warm in a wet suit than a wool blanket in the water and if it's really cold, a dry suit!

[@amydavis4945]

As will a mylar blanket... especially if you are allergic to wool.

[@williamj.dovejr.8613]

Remember all those people that got laughed at for doing this for years? They're not laughing anymore...

[@carolyningalls4580]

Its so depressing

[@miketaylor5212]

the ignorant ones are still laughing.

[@ensignj3242]

Family isn’t laughing at me anymore

[@AlexDerange]

well the people who stacked laughed at the others, but yeah, those who suffered are clearly not laughing anymore

[@2shoestoo]

Yea the rain came and the world flooded. Laughing turned crying and despair

[@tereseduffy6591]

The number one rule of prepping is to NEVER talk about YOUR preps and how much you have! Family members that are not making the same preps as you are the worse to tell what and how much you have. They will be the first to show up with nothing expecting you to have everything with other people in tow. Because they "don't get" the importance of prepping and not talking about it they will be the first to tell others about their "crazy family member" that has "all this stuff". You can talk about different thoughts, ideas, and items. Ask and give input about items that you may or may not have especially about those items that have more than one use.

[@tereseduffy6591]

@paul lennon LOL!

[@garycarman1920]

personally I prep to take on as many people as possible remember there is strength in numbers and they will earn what they get.

[@brandyhouston2105]

I've told my kids and yes my son told another turns out the other's Dad is a prepper. My tactics for telling and showing my kids was to pass it on and, to have a group. The pandemic has made my kids more aware Dad's strange ways of putting something back for hard times is wise.

[@brandyhouston2105]

@paul lennon hey Lennon, I'll trade you the dehydrated water for a case of fresh spit balls I'll even throw in a straight straw....lol...

[@brandyhouston2105]

@@garycarman1920 good plan but, you need at least 1 other person preferably 4 to defend/offend a position. A dog is great but ain't seen a dog yet could shoot straight anyway...😎🇺🇸

[@joannebaze6020]

In addition to storing one gallon of water per person, per day, you will need to consider the water needs of your pets.

[@melindamason2636]

Excellent point.

[@cfj003]

dogs and cats can also drink water on the ground or from streams without needing treatment

[@BayonetBob]

Don't forget any plants too

[@PORRRIDGE_GUN]

Or just consider your pets protein and eat them before the MREs and Ramen. Probably taste better. Incidentally, in the UK, all pet food must be fit for human consumption. Is that the same in the US?

[@garthg.6150]

@@PORRRIDGE_GUN I believe that pet food in the US is supposed to be fit for humans. I have first hand experience that it isn’t. The large pet food manufacturers are probably fine but the smaller ones are highly questionable.

[@ewoksalot]

Backpackers are 90% better prepared than most of the population. All we do is "scale up" the items we already love to hoard LOL.

[@josephr2766]

During the latest winter storm we got 4-5 inches of sleet that turned into solid ice. I drove to work every day with my backpacking gear.

[@docsusun3461]

Great ideas! Have most! Looking into Wise Co. Have tons of home canned food. Not very practical for traveling!

[@nagaviper1169]

Exactly

[@cogit8able]

Just plain old camping gear.

[@tashasmith1743]

Totally agree!!

[@deniseeulert2503]

That part about important documents reminded me of something I read about in a book about the 1906 earthquake in San Francisco. It wasn't just the quake but the fires that did a lot of destruction. The book was written in the late 60's, and it said "To this day there are still people who have to provice alternate ID for proof of age for Social Security and such", because all the originals in City Hall were destroyed in the fires.

[@brianmcconnell9596]

i haven't read all the comments however 1 thing i think everyone should have on-hand is a lighter or at least matches

[@mariaherradi8732]

And butane to refill it .

[@Auggies1956]

Oh good thought there sir.

[@jona6028]

A firesteel (Ferro rod) Is better as it is water proof wind proof and you can use it nearly forever if its big enough and is also really cheap (about 5$)

[@doseofzaza]

Fuckin right a 5 pack of little bic lighters is like 10 bucks on Amazon and I recommend getting the small ones because if you are anything like me you are gonna lose a lighter before it runs out of fluid so might as well not even waist the money on normal size ones

[@harpintn]

@@doseofzaza I like the lighters with a long tube on them. They are much better for lighting lanterns, stoves, and even candles in glass jars. I always keep 2 or 3 of them around the house.

[@gsdalpha1358]

For really cheap emergency lights, buy some inexpensive landscape lights. Stick them outside to charge them, then pull the top light part off and bring in at night. They're not super bright but better than utter darkness, and you can get 10 for less than $20.

[@KalpeshPatel78]

Ikea has a load of them. Solar lights. They may or may not work depending on the amount of sunlight. But something is better than nothing. A good propane generator would be good too. For at least the basic electronic needs.

[@gsdalpha1358]

@@KalpeshPatel78 You can purchase handheld radios which have a battery, small solar panel, a hand crank, and a USB port. If the battery is out of charge and there's no sun, you can crank the radio to charge the battery and whatever's plugged into the USB port. If you mean electronics like cell phones, the radio is a cheap charging option, like around $39-$49.

[@KalpeshPatel78]

@@gsdalpha1358 Main things we need during an emergency are cellphones and radio. like you mentioned, Hand cranked Radios or AA to AAA battery radios are there. Cellphones might be more important to call for help or call friends and family and emergency services. Just the other day I also saw small electric heaters that run on tiny amount of power. Good enough to heat up a small room or tent. Those could run off a small generator.

[@NeverGiveup-go7og]

Dude I’ve brought at least 50 of those into the mountains of the Philippines where there’s no electricity the past few years you’rehundredpercent right

[@fredasdaughter]

They do work well. I used to have a larger one that was a decorative pagoda. Bringing it inside it lit up the whole living room.

[@pennwoodsman]

i have my 15 yr old "leatherman " original multi tool on my belt,..saved my butt many times

[@BillFinger27]

How do you (or should you) sharpen the blades of your multi-tool?

[@pennwoodsman]

@@BillFinger27 actually i havent had the need to yet,the knife blades are still very sharp,...except i did put a ding in the wire cutters,i did cutting a peice of steel cable...i used a metal file to give it the best repair i could

[@pennwoodsman]

but you must keep in mind ,..i carry 3 other blades i use,..i only use the leatherman for the screww drivers and pliers mostly,and the wire cutters..,file and the mini saw

[@Valorius]

@@BillFinger27 Buy a speedi sharp. Very handy and compact.

[@pennwoodsman4138]

@@screepster yep,..cant go wrong money well invested,.

[@CeeCee355]

I was in the Army for 7 years, and I have to say...the the muti tools( we call them Gerbers) really do come in handy on a daily basis. The MREs are literally a luck of the draw. The best one I had was the chicken fajitas. The worst was the veggie omelet. You may wanba get a tent, cots or a couple of sleeping bags. I never knew sleeping bags were soooo cozy, but being out in the field...it was some on the best sleep I ever had

[@veedubya4636]

@@christopherwatson8840 YES, that was the best part of an MRE!

[@grizzlygrizzle]

I have worked in construction for decades, and frankly, I look at multi-tools as jack-offs of all trades, masters of none. The multi-function screw-drivers are another thing, and I would rather carry one of those and a 5" set of vise grips.

[@CeeCee355]

@@christopherwatson8840 oooohhh yeah

[@josoffat7649]

@@christopherwatson8840 as stevemre1984 would say... "Nice!"

[@sethtenrec]

@@grizzlygrizzle agreed, just have a multi function screwdriver, some pliers, a knife (or two), maybe a can opener…

[@jodinehedge5710]

I used to be an over the road truck driver & I always carried a McNalies road book. It has all of the states in it & they are made to be waterproof. They're a little more expensive, but well worth it.

[@h5mind373]

Good point! People tend to forget how easily cell phone service can be lost during a disaster or other emergency.

[@marcushennings9513]

Now that many things can be purchased in 12v, such as coffee makers, crackpots, etc I keep a 12v wall receptacle and extension cord so that I can plug in and power any 12v item in a motel room if necessary.

[@liamalepta8003]

The Army olive drab green wool blanket is by far the best surplus store purchase you can get. It may be a bit to get used to, itchy, but they are extremely warm....if its 40f, just a single blanket will get you through. They are good at your home, in your bed, daily use.

[@doop6769]

I prefer the poncho liner. Much lighter and dries alot faster.

[@moonstruck8245]

Wool is one of the *best* materials not only for warmth, but for just about anything you'd want to have cloth for. It gets incredibly heavy when wet, so you do want to avoid letting it become wet somehow especially if wearing it, but it is fire resistant, incredibly warm and overall a great choice for any cloth-related needs, especially in cold areas.

[@readysteadyhome5342]

Wool will keep you warm when wet so there’s that advantage despite weight.

[@grizzlygrizzle]

Get a frigging poncho, and keep your wool dry

[@miguelangelcifuentescruz689]

I heard wool can freeze, is it true?

[@moonstruck8245]

@@miguelangelcifuentescruz689 Wool itself not so much to the best of my knowledge, but if the wool gets saturated with water - and it does absorb water quite easily - the water in the wool can freeze.

[@cogit8able]

Also get wool socks . Alpaca if sheeps wool itches you.

[@HistoryOnTheLoose]

Growing up in a self-reliant family, I have spent most of my life doing on a daily basis what some would consider "survival living" lol. As stressed in the video, mental preparedness/well-being (as in the mentioned hot meal), is crucial. Preparing your body and mind to face and adapt to situations is more important than any choice of gear. This mentality will lead to your being able to apply problem-solving skills that you have acquired and cultivated should you find yourself separated from your stash. ALWAYS carry a serviceable sharp knife, even around the house. Learn how to build and maintain a fire using various methods of ignition. Educate yourself on edible plants in your area. Acquiring and practicing more primitive-style techniques will make any type of situation easier to adjust to. Remember - 200 years ago none of these listed items existed (except the wool blankets) and everybody did alright. Face your situations head-on with a clear mind and confidence. Don't become a liability - people may be counting on you. The time to prepare for tomorrow is today.

[@tattooedmillionair]

Well said (written), but I must a few more comments: "the time to learn about fire safety is not when your home is burning down" and another "the time to learn how to swim is not when your ship is sinking".

[@toriwolf5978]

Wonderful comment❤

[@jonathonstlaurent1439]

Communication is key to any Emergency Situation. Love this outlook on Awareness.

[@nikopaseman7147]

Yep. That's key. Learning how things were done without modern tools or tech, and doing that learning prior to an emergency. And knowing that no one else is inclined to help anyone but themselves, and maybe a couple of their closest friends/family.

[@user-qu4ey5yy3f]

"The time to prepare for tomorrow is today" Clearer language has seldom been spoken! mercy/gracias,,,.

[@jodinehedge5710]

For your blankets, put them in a good sealable bag: they will usually keep the water out in case of an emergency. I bought some of those bags that you can vacuum out the air. Makes them easier for storing as they are compact & can store in places that would only hold one or two blankets.

[@dgilroy26]

Cash is important. When the Dec 2020 ATT Nashville bldg was hit many stores could not take cards. Then the ATMs stopped working. But the stores all took cash!

[@germyw]

We've been through so much in this country recently. I forgot about that.

[@Andrew--S]

Yeah it was funny how March - December the stores are like "CASH IS DIRTY, YOUR GONNA KILL GRANDMA" then after Dec 25th stores are like "NO CARDS. ONLY CASH. NO CASH? GTFO!"

[@CelticSaint]

Silver in SMALL amounts.

[@naomisims7230]

Hmmm...more solar & wind, electric cars, cash disappearing...sounds like we're in for more unscheduled, accidental breakdowns with alot of unnecessary suffering in our future. We better start carrying our bug out bags on a daily basis (along with all these new tools recommended by the RC) as it's likely to be days or weeks before you see home again...

[@pewpew9193]

@@CelticSaint Pre 1965 Quarters & Dimes are always a good way to keep silver if you can actually find them without having to pay a huge premium.

[@paulschwartz2464]

I travel a lot for work. Every time I take the shampoo, lotion, conditioner, soap, toilet paper, coffee, etc. and use this as a "prep". I get to expense my hotel stays so this is a free way to prep.

[@tjfecteau8001]

Me too! I probably have 100 hotel rooms worth of stuff!! Haha

[@androidbunny9031]

If you live in a hotter climate or a climate prone to flooding, a mosquito net is another essential thing that most people forget! The little things will spread disease and infection so always add that and insect repellent + something to treat bug bites. Smoke from a camp fire is a good repellent too, if you are outdoors.

[@andersbenke3596]

Regarding first aid kits and the like, what is even more important than having x amount of supplies is being able to properly use every item.

[@terrychrist1383]

I find that furniture blankets work real well in cold weather.

[@tdog4240]

Yes, they do.

[@tdog4240]

Furniture pad blankets are great for car too.

[@johnmcneil4974]

They don breathe. Get some woolen army surplus blankets. Wool will keep you warm even if wet.

[@u.s.paratroops4633]

I've been doing that for a long time, also have extra blankets.

[@tdog4240]

@@johnmcneil4974 do you have to store them with moth balls like long ago for wool?

[@justa.seeker4558]

For the noodles You can add vegetables, Potatoes, corn, peas ect. Also canned meat.

[@Lexykins2691]

I've added spinach and other veggies-yum!!

[@CelticSaint]

Where are you going to find them if all the food outlets have been shut?

[@ArchTazer]

@@CelticSaint Canned veggiess

[@matthewkeeley4479]

Just a quick reply; the old Spam products were favorite camping and hiking. Now the salt content makes it all but survival food Ill be checking out the canned meats with a decent shelf life, calories being the most important.

[@thomasmaholski4680]

Before you stock to much canned meat, taste it first. I bought some canned beef and found I could not eat it due to the taste.

[@vickiserre9457]

I started my survival items after a few months of lock down was over. Won't go through that again at my age‼️🙏🏻😉

[@ratso4443]

I got rid of a gas guzzling RV and switched to a small cargo van, which I outfitted with cot and all kinds of camping gear. It is always gassed up and ready to go, stocked with everything I need to “camp” for 30 days or more. Last year, when we had fires in the area and were told to evacuate immediately, I saw so much gridlock (cars were lined up for miles and getting nowhere) that I decided to drive my van to a safe spot nearby to wait for the traffic to clear out. We stayed in the middle of a large parking lot adjoining the beach until evening and returned home. I learned later that most people sat in traffic 8 hours or more until they could get to a place that still had motel rooms. So here are 2 of the lessons I learned: 1. Of course, be prepared in advance because when the signal is given to go you will only have time to grab people, pets and valuables. 2. Don’t take the main roads. Know which side streets will get you where you need to go. Don’t follow the crowd and get caught in gridlock. That fire was moving a lot faster than traffic on Hwy 101 was!

[@scotmandel6699]

depends what RV you have also I'd prob have a smaller class c you can always keep it well stocked and plenty room for extra gear or if just 1 or 2 people the type that mount on back pick-up get 4 wheel drive extended cab for extra storage you could drive off road.

[@sedition4267]

All that, and not one mention of a firearm. Not necessary, you say? I disagree. During the power outage of Sally, the 2 asshats that thought they were going to take my generator at night learned a lesson when the tac light and green laser dot lit them up. The rack told them it was a shotgun and they decided they valued their lives over my generator.

[@steveturner3999]

Racking a shotgun has saved many a life. Life of a thief that is.

[@sedition4267]

@@steveturner3999 Yep...they get to spend some time in the pokey to think about stuff if they're lucky. They get stupid, they get buried.

[@insertclevernamehere2506]

TBH thinking in those terms about firearms is really only a thing in Nth America. And comments made suggest that they think of them mostly to shoot each other, not for food hunting, in these SHTF situations. Most of the rest of the western world is unlikely to think of putting a firearm in a survival kit, even if they had one available so I get why he doesn't focus on them to any degree.

[@sedition4267]

@@insertclevernamehere2506 Your loss, not mine. I can guarantee you that the bad guys won't hesitate to bring a firearm to bear against you. The only thing that can stop a bad guy with a firearm is a good guy with a firearm. If you care so little for you and yours, then by all means, don't carry one.

[@BillSias-op7xw]

Keep your ammo dry and your mouth yet!

[@Lisa-ol1ih]

In addition to phone chargers, a phone battery bank has been a life saver when I've lost power during storms. I check it once a month to keep it fully charged.

[@NaturalMystic69]

Agreed, I bought some 20,000mAh power banks and several cables each off Amazon and had them shipped to my mom and brother who were both stuck during the back to back hurricanes that hit Florida a few years ago.

[@j.l.dawson1290]

Great Idea! You can get them for fairly cheap for a good one as well. (Oculus (3D gaming headset) Charger Pack Is a great option too.

[@williamlowe8734]

Only checking the battery bank once a month and topping off the charge will leave you in a bind eventually. Use it to charge your phone everything to test how many charges it will give you... Also using the battery will keep it working longer. If you ever need to store it for a longer time make sure its charge is at 50%. Don't store it fully charged because it will shorten the life of the battery.

[@rebelbecky276]

I have a couple solar phone banks and a solar shortwave radio. I keep them in the window so they are charged ready to go.

[@rebelbecky276]

@V4V cell phone power banks are found everywhere. They are usually at the checkout lines or in electronics areas.

[@kcbc9037]

Honestly being involved in Scouting when I was younger helped me practice preparedness and aside from the house being a bit cold and needing to read by candlelight, the “snowmageddon” we had here in TX was not a huge worry for my family. Scary yes, but we had food, backpacking stoves, warm sleeping bags, batteries, etc. Great list!

[@lskazalski]

Girl Scout & backpacker raised by an Eagle Scout and an RN. My camp gear is most of my emergency gear. My husband and my son used to think I overdid the water and food supplies, until hurricane Isobel. We were without electricity for 2 weeks, without any water for a week and without potable water for 2 weeks. We were the only family in the neighborhood who weren't in line for water. We had plenty of food and water, batteries and books.

[@user-qu4ey5yy3f]

@@lskazalski I can just about see the looks on your family members, IN YOUR DIRECTION! you didn't give them the old "I told you so" did you?

[@tommyfox854]

I know this will probably never get seen unless I'm lucky, but I want to add a little something here because I think it might be useful. Assuming a disaster *does* become a long-term situation in your local area, being able to defend yourself and whoever you're with will be critical because the longer it last, the more people become desperate for a sense of security and start lashing out. Now how fast this'll happen I can't say because I have no idea, my guess is maybe a month or more, I really don't know; but still having something to defend yourself and those you're with will be a safe bet to have just in case things get bleak.

[@michaelcrainie5520]

Congratulations..Your Info for was spotted by little old me ..Good comments about security and home defence as well as personal protection ..As a Brit ,we have little access to fire arms so it’s down to plan B..Lots of sharp Knifes and crossbows..When the street scum come a calling, they will get the sharp end of our weapons. All the best Mick in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@tommyfox854]

@@michaelcrainie5520 Huh, wasn't expecting this, thank you very much for seeing, replying and sharing your two cents on this mate. =) I'm from the USA so fire arms are not a problem to come across, but I live in a part of the USA where we have very little gun related violins and rarely ever see a gun in person, so, uh, yeah. =P But, anyways, on to something meaningful here; thank you very much for the compliment on home and self security, it's just info we Americans are just sorta born with knowing. And I didn't know crossbows were still in use, fascinating, can I know more please? And I will say knives are a good pick; they're small, easy to carry, fast and they get the job done. But here in the USA it's kinda a bad thing to have such a short range weapon on you; now I got lucky and was born in a fairly safe part of the USA, where Hurricanes are the biggest threats we face, I was more thinking of a multitool survival shovel as a defensive weapon because it has a good reach, fast and can carry even more survival supplies. And it's nice to see a fellow Scotsman here, I'm part Scottish so it's nice to be talkin to someone from one of my ancestors' homelands. =)

[@michaelcrainie5520]

@@tommyfox854 Good Morning Sir..Cross Bows and compound bows still in use in both recreational and hunting applications in Scotland.Fairly easy to get permission to use on farm land as we have done for a number of years .They are both fearsomely effective on a hunting trip,Deer and wild pigs are routinely killed with patience and skill..As I commented on your post, fire arms are much harder to get ,and to be honest I would in an emergency prefer to defend myself and family with a hunting bow or Cross bow , both are deadly, and fairly silent in their use… You say you have Scottish Ancestry?..Where did your people come from in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿.My surname is Crainie ,and we have people in in numerous locations in America that we have traced via genealogy.. Prepping in Scotland is definitely taking off ,and is more common in rural communities than in large towns or city’s ,with the rural communities still hunting and fishing as they have done for millennium….Having served in the ARMY it is some thing I enjoy and feel that we should all take precautions in our uncertain and dangerous work that we currently live.. Nice to speak to you .Feel free to ask me any further questions as you like. All the best Mick..

[@tommyfox854]

@@michaelcrainie5520 Fascinating, thank you very much for telling me all that. =) And, uh, about my Scottish ancestors, I was never told *where* from Scotland they were from, only that they were from Scotland. Sorry for the underwhelming answer, I just don't know that much about my own family tree, I can say this however; I do know that I'm part Scottish, Irish, English, possibly Welch, Germen, probably Scandinavian (the Scandinavian invasion of Scotland was so long ago that it's now impossible to tell the difference), Italian and some weird island where although they're under Italian law they all speak French. My family name is Thomas (which I'm aware that is one {or more, I don't know} language it means "warrior"), I'm both the 2nd and 3rd generation of my family (2nd on my fathers' side {RIP dad, I miss ya very much} and 3rd on my mothers' side) and I'm the first born grandchild of someone who helped make the Moon landing happen. So, yeah. =P Anyways, on to your offer; do people in the rural areas still practice fighting with massive claymores or is it just mostly bows and crossbows? I'm asking because depending on how close the attacker is, ya might not have enough time to load, pull back and loose the arrow/bolt, so a secondary mallei weapon could be handy. Again, thank you very much for finding my comment and starting this conversation and I'm lookin forward to this continuing; have a nice day mate. -Tommy =)

[@septemberdawn1]

It is illegal to carry firearms here in the UK sadly, only allowed on licence in the country for hunting. Would love to see some self defence with knives etc for women here as I have four grown daughters and we live in the centre of London.

[@TimScott1111]

Pro Tip: Before you buy large amounts of freeze dried food, buy a small amount, cook it up and do a taste test first. Too many people buy these buckets of food and throw it in storage without tasting. God forbid you find yourself in a survival situation cooking this stuff for the first time just to realize it tastes worse than dog food. (For example, that Wise brand shown in this video is horrible compared to Mountain House) It's also important to read the nutritional table. A lot of foods that have a long shelf life are very high in sodium. This will deplete your body of water, which is obviously a problem in a survival situation where you need to conserve water.

[@ImaTruther1]

also they r loaded with salt, a heart attack in the making, high blood pressure etc.,

[@Tarantio1983]

As Shepherd Book said in Firefly "The important thing is the spices. A man can live on packaged food from here ’til Judgment Day if he’s got enough rosemary"

[@SnakePliskin86]

The old wise foods was much better then the new stuff. I don’t know if they changed the formula or what, but aside from the salty taste, which I like salt so it wasn’t as huge a deal, I did find mountain house to be much more enjoyable.

[@elewmompittseh]

Legacy tastes pretty good for storage food too. We prefer storing rice and other grains and canning veggies and everything, but we do keep a couple buckets of storage food in case of severe emergencies.

[@mkellydixon]

I think Mountain House is the best but I have tried the Wise brand and didn’t think it was that bad. Also, remember variety. Small bags of rice in Mylar bags with oxygen absorbers. You buy a big bag of rice at Costco or Walmart and break it down. And dehydrated chicken and beef. Having no plan, is planning to fail.

[@saureco]

Get dry grains and beans, pasta, canned meat, canned or dried veggies, and powdered versions of eggs, cheese, milk, and butter. This will provide modifiers to otherwise boring food and expand nutritional value. Get a camping stove with backup gas. Get a bath tub liner to use your bath tub as a water reservoir in a pinch before pipes freeze or supply lines get contaminated. Finally, get books and board games. You will be amazed how much of our modern entertaining relies on power.

[@garychandler4296]

Dry grains and beans in my experience take a bunch of water and LONG cooking times.

[@saureco]

@Frank Masuzzo It's also a bartering item. Diabetics will need it when their glucose levels tank.

[@saureco]

@@garychandler4296 Gonna need some seasoning for that, though. Straight beans and rice will start to drain morale.

[@jeffreytackett3922]

You are an adult. Stop saying "veggies".

[@davidm1149]

I saw a bathtub liner on Craigslist in my area.

[@pattyconnelly2295]

I pick up maps for free at visitor's centers when I go out of town. Can also order tourist guides that often have a map of the area, as well.

[@robinguertin574]

If you're a member of AAA you can get maps for free.

[@JanHurych]

There is something, that needs to be said while recommending those water filters. They are great for biological agents and generally dirt, but they DO NOT FILTER CHEMICALS. You cannot drink just any contaminated water - stick to rainwater or some fresh springs which you know go from deeep deep down. Never use it on unknown rivers or creeks because you do not know what chemicals are released into that water up the stream.

[@mandarue5104]

How can you tell if a river or stream is safe to drink from?

[@JanHurych]

@@mandarue5104 Only from knowledge in the specific area. But as a general rule of thub - if something springs from the ground, it's more likely OK than say... gigantic river.

[@davidhenriksen5947]

@@JanHurych absolutly not. 100% wrong

[@jacobpeters5458]

@@mandarue5104 some chemicals you need ultra expensive equipment to detect. There are chemical filters

[@circuitbreaker7765]

Texan here and that weeklong snowing was crazy. Luckily we didn’t lose power or water and I was about 90% into my prepping we were stocked and lucky definitely need a external battery and Need to Convince family and friends to start prepping

[@carolyningalls4580]

Amen

[@andrewterhaar1517]

I started for the same reason. We lost both power and water but I was stocked up on propane, water (have a pool) and beer. It was quite the adventure for us.

[@Mikey-ym6ok]

Only a week. That’s nothing. Always keep a generator, gas and food for at least 2 weeks on hand at all times. Rotate your food and gas cans as well.

[@timbumgarner1207]

After surviving multiple hurricanes on the east coast, my wife and I keep "stuff" on hand just in case so to speak. I was also a survival instructor for a while in the military, plus I'm a Backpacker. We won't bug out , but bug in. We love be in a location that is accidentally strategic in location. Gotta stay.

[@tattooedmillionair]

I recall the first time I heard about "bugging in". I was a briefly surprised that "getting out" of the situation was not the priority but it really makes sense to stay: shelter, and you do not have to move all your stuff, and you are home so you have "home field advantage". (obviously class 5 hurricanes may quickly change your mind"

[@timbumgarner1207]

@@tattooedmillionair I live pretty much off the beaten path, road with one way in one way and a couple million acres of nothing but wilderness out my back door, river to the front. So why go.

[@jacobpeters5458]

@@timbumgarner1207 that's my dream, except when I checked the possible sites of a nuclear attack, the whole East Coast was full of red dots lol. Literally everything east of Nebraska/Kansas looks like it would be nuked (except for Maine)

[@lskazalski]

My home is also on the east coast. Our home is located just inland enough and at a high enough elevation so that we should be good for anything short of a Cat 4. In addition, a few years ago, we replaced our windows with hurricane windows (rated to 180 mph winds) and siding with additional insulation.

[@user-qu4ey5yy3f]

@@timbumgarner1207 That's the "Heaven" Shoeless Joe was asking about! lucky you,,,. Field of Dreams line,

[@terrytrexler9340]

For an omni directional light, just put your headlamp on a one gallon water jug, with the light shining into the bottle. The water will diffuse the light and works great as a lantern when sitting on a table.

[@johnrhodes3350]

Even adding a tiny splash of milk to the water will enhance the diffusion effect. Haven't tried a tiny bit of brilliant white emulsion pain in the water, but that should have the same light scattering effect also.

[@LarsLarsen77]

A balled up sheet of bubble wrap works even better and doesn't weigh anything.

[@ricepresident2990]

Or if it’s bright enough you just use it as an umbrella light and point it at the ceiling

[@brookeggleston9314]

@@johnrhodes3350 Not a good idea. You can't afford to waste water, so you shouldn't be putting anything into it that will compromise it's potability!

[@septemberdawn1]

That is brilliant (no pun intended)!!!!

[@bighairyfeet]

Cash on hand is all stores were taking during the texas winter storm when power was out. Saved my butt.

[@guybrown2339]

I'm not a person who converts the garage, but I am a believer of being able to bug in. My mother can't be moved easily.

[@plasticdeath31]

My mother-in-law remains annoyingly mobile

[@leebaker2588]

I'm buggin' in. Old knees . . . besides, it's my house.

[@catsincredulous9998]

Unless there is a fire, flood or other natural disaster there is no point in bugging out. You'll have so much less available to you. If you are prepped even modestly you'll do far better than going into the Hills. There are so many people talking about bugging out but I don't think they really understand how difficult that will be. Watch Naked and Afraid, those people aren't looking too good even after one week.

[@crabtrap]

the best part of 'Bugging in' is you can bury the bodies in the cellar.

[@leebaker2588]

@@crabtrap need to watch 'Sicario:Day of Soldado". Personally, I drained a pond on my property . . . jk

[@jodyjohnsen]

We’ve had so many hurricanes knock out our power that our gas stations and grocery stores have generators. They take cards, make coffee and offer essentials to those who don’t prepare. There are always some!!! I have made it known after a hurricane that I’ll be traveling out of the storm zone and returning so I buy ice, gas, send emails/text messages and most popular of all BEER and fresh MEAT for my neighbors. We work together, party and clean up for each other so life can resume when the power/internet/cell service comes back on.

[@paulineparker3662]

That’s what we did after Andrew in Cutler Ridge. We went to north Miami to purchase anything we needed. Plus used a laundry mat.

[@charlottehayward5943]

People loving and helping each other is the very best preparation.

[@haldorasgirson9463]

I lived through Hurricane Ike. 4 days without power over most of central Ohio. Had a generator, but gas stations only took cash. I had cash and we were fine.

[@williamolliges2622]

A water filter and a swimming pool makes you a shelter in place Boss. I also agree with the flashlight battery compatibility advice. I recently converted all of the survival flashlights in my house to 9 mm.

[@tonystory8624]

9 volt? I have a few 9 mm "flashlights"

[@williamolliges2622]

@@tonystory8624 Double entendres were intended.

[@scotmandel6699]

rechargeable flashlights assuming you have solar recharger

[@mkellydixon]

You need to keep your emergency food in a cool dry place. Definitely not an attic if it’s not insulated and cooled. My attic is really hot in the summer.

[@pkp6791]

For people who dont have time to watch video: 1.A quality MULTITOOL spend $40 or more) 2. CASH in small denominations ( at least $1,000) 3. Winter blankets (thick wool) . Keep this on 2nd floor if you live in area known for flooding. 4. WATER ( 1 gallon per person per day for 3 days AND have 2 weeks supply in case you have to evacuate) 5. Nonperishable FOOD ( keep 2 weeks supply in home). You can buy freeze dried food (these have a long shelf life) or canned food, ramen noodles, MREs ( meals ready to eat like military use) 6. FLASHLIGHTS (pay attention to batteries), headlamps, crank flashlight ( have at least one as backup for if batteries run out), Omni directional flashlight ( large and can light a whole room), a LED rechargeable light ) 7. Battery powered hand crank RADIO. 8. Extra Batteries for everything you need that requires batteries. Store them up high in case house gets flooded. 9. First Aid Kit ( General basic kit) 10. 7 day supply of your required Medications and generic /OTC meds ( 11. Extra Sanitation items ( toilet paper, soap, toothbrush) 12. Copies of important documents ( i.e. licenses, mortgage, etc) 13. Extra cell phone charger(s). Have a variety of charging types of connections. 14. Print out of contact information for family and friends. Keep in water proof container. 15. Physical map of the area you are in. This helps if you wont have a navigation system available in a power outage and need to evacuate Bonus items: Walter filtration kit/cup/straw. Small Propane container ( can help boil water, cook food, etc)- Use outdoors only to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning. Good luck!

[@MatisseStLaurent]

Thank you. I really didn't want to watch a 25 minute video that should only take less than 10 minutes.

[@monisawright3838]

Wool has the ability to keep you warm even when it is damp/wet.

[@pkp6791]

@@monisawright3838 That may be true, but I would imagine most people prefer to use a dry blanket when they are cold.

[@monisawright3838]

@@pkp6791 lol!! So true! But wool is the fabric of choice because of heat retention in case it does get wet

[@pkp6791]

@@monisawright3838 oh wow! That is so good to know. Thank you so much!

[@tribequest9]

Don’t forget trash bags, they can be used for all kinds of things, from a poop containment if your toilet doesn’t work, to insulation for cold nights etc.

[@AbuHajarAlBugatti]

Just poop in a bucket and throw it our the second floor window on the streets. We did that here in germany all the time a few hundred years ago. Aside from anyone needing to wear boots and a hat, it worked really fine

[@tribequest9]

@@AbuHajarAlBugatti you are a disgusting individual.

[@AbuHajarAlBugatti]

@@tribequest9 why? In north korea they still use human poop as fertilizer. And you have animal poop over all fields in your country aswell. Its just poop. Rain will wash it from the street anyway

[@lauraweiss7875]

In addition to having these things, it’s a really good idea to practice using them, especially water filtration. If you have portable solar panels and battery, set them up in your backyard so you know if you have all the proper connections and can get it charging. Practice mobilizing quickly. You might be surprised to find out you can’t carry everything yourself or have enough room in your vehicle for all your supplies and people, too.

[@h5mind373]

Excellent tip about portability. GOOD quality backpacks that fit each family member, which have been used and tested on hikes. Another thing that might come in handy are those two-wheeled shopping carts with the square canvas bag. They can carry a surprising amount and heavy stuff too- better than lugging 15-20 lbs of water on your back!

[@lskazalski]

We have 3 Subaru foresters, one with a hitch. One will fit pets, their crates, and supplies. One carries emergency gear & supplies and personal kits. The third older, is backup. We always keep at least a half tank of gas in each. That will get us at least to my sister's house 180 miles inland.

[@buddhistbushcrafter4589]

I put frozen peas and carrots into Ramen - it works!

[@nixter8739]

Fry an egg and put that in too

[@brianjohnson7137]

I've been prepping for a few years, and I felt proud after watching to the end and realizing that I have all of these items, including the bonus suggestions!

[@2fathomsdeeper]

Right there with you bro!

[@davidcarothers3311]

I have 4 GFs. I'll just live off Them!!

[@yvonnelake3296]

@@davidcarothers3311 Girl Friends?

[@goldenglowladore3842]

Way to go! Encouraging, isn't it!

[@jacobpeters5458]

@@yvonnelake3296 Great Friends. He's gonna mooch off his friends' shelters :D

[@olsonspeed]

Seems to me that now would be a good time to bring back Civil Defense training and local infrastructure to prepare for disasters that inevitably occur. Belief that local authorities or first responders will be there to provide services, food and water is fantasy, you will be on your own when SHTF.

[@sassidydowns]

Another thing to consider, especially for females is getting the mensural cups because as many of us know, periods can happen at the most inconvenient time and keeping one or two on hand can be a life saver. Keeping one in a bug out bag or other emergency bags will be very helpful. When SHTF, you will find it very very difficult to find tampons or pads, not to mention they will take up a lot of space in your bag or what not that could be used for more important items like emergency food or water.

[@johncochran5171]

It's okay to have more than one bag for essentials. I also have clear totes for grab and go for my car. I can see which and what is compartmentalized.

[@sassidydowns]

@@johncochran5171 That's a great idea

[@aden-lj7wb]

and for those who can't use a cup (like me) there are tampons you can get in bulk without applicators (they take up much less space) that are a decent alternative. Or invest in good reusable pads (you wash them) or period underwear (I suggest the Knix brand).

[@user-kl8lo6rj5i]

@@aden-lj7wb There is a youtube somewhere explaining how to make your own too.

[@renatoruiz8534]

My barter items are coffee, cigs, alcohol, and tampons.

[@bruceh4845]

Be careful about storing food or perishables in an attic! Attics tend to get "hot"!!!🥵

[@gsdalpha1358]

Agree!!! That 25-year shelf life is dependent on storage conditions. A cool dark place is best, like a basement or a hall closet.

[@NeverGiveup-go7og]

It’s a great place to make beef jerky though you are right

[@ds285676]

Youll need to build it out and temp condition it. I used my attic as a emerg use and it hit over 90 on some days. Just remember the more heat the less time you have on your goods.

[@rodneylittle3530]

I physically cringed when I heard him suggest that!

[@robertcohen1888]

And attract critters and kreepy crawlies!

[@pennyappellatia]

I feel like van life is also a way to learn prep in real practicals.

[@ernestwalden3894]

You mean being a bumb LOL

[@pennyappellatia]

@@ernestwalden3894 You mean learning to spell, bum.

[@naomisims7230]

@@manchu6005 I get this pic in my head of Mr Bean driving one van with his right foot & the other van with his left hand...his body stretched between both vehicles.

[@oldkayakdude]

Many of these items are basic parts of a backpacking gear list. A water filter like a Sawyer Squeeze and a few spare 1L water bottles are a great option if you live close to a river or lake, or pick up a 5 gal water jug to make less trips. A small power bank to charge your phone with a small solar panel setup can get you through any outage, and usb based rechargeable gear and lights makes the battery needs to a much simpler plan. Backpacking sleeping bags and tents are handy and allow you to be mobile if needed. Really depends on how much lead time you have to get ready to go, wildfires and major earthquakes would be the instances where you need to move quickly and possibly leave your home in minutes. Having a backpack with the gear allows much more flexible.

[@claytonhawk8512]

One thing you should really buy a few bottles of is antidiarrheal medication. When Irma hit florida, we had to eat more canned food than usual and we were having the runs which I wasn't expecting. Makes you run through your water a lot quicker too.

[@brookeggleston9314]

Not to mention TP and baby wipes!! Blackberry Brandy is a good liquid cork, and has comforting properties that Imodium just can't handle. Two ounces will work for all but dysentery. With that, you need professional help!

[@dwarvengamesmith9726]

For water, storage avoid the milk jug style containers as they break and leak very easily. Much better are the bottles that look more like a soda bottle. Also you can often buy them in their shipping box with 6-8 gallon bottles packed together. Purchasing them together unopened allows them to remain protected from damage to the bottles, as well as they can be stacked easily and securely 4-8 boxes high.

[@sherrycatanese4312]

Where do you get those water bottles? Thank you!

[@zbow1974]

15 gallon plastic barrels from the local livestock store, they came with milk in them, i clean them up and use them for water storage, easy to rotate out the water as needed, the stores sell the barrels for about 5-8 dollars each in my area, worth looking into, and if you want water storage thats not mobile get one of those square plastic pet-milk containers and wash it out and you have 1200 gallons of fresh water anytime you need.

[@robertjury6745]

I bought an MSR water filter.

[@debbiekerr3989]

​@@sherrycatanese4312 I bought some at Costco. You can also try Amazon.

[@alperdue2704]

@@sherrycatanese4312 You can get 5 gallon water jugs anywhere that sales camping supplies.

[@Valorius]

Sawyer mini water filter. Costs $20, will filter 100,000 gallons (thats enough for a family of four for over a decade) comes with a collapsible water bottle, and weighs less than a pound. Buy one.

[@CryptoRootz]

you got he link ?

[@Oi....]

@@CryptoRootz Got Google? Got a finger? Amazon

[@CryptoRootz]

o wow, no one on earth never thought of saving time by asking for a link...

[@Oi....]

@@CryptoRootz Yeah, people are just lazy & expect the world on a plate, rather than put a bit of effort, like an extra 3 second to type in "Sawyer mini water filter"... That's 3 seconds I'll never get back!

[@CryptoRootz]

@@Oi.... and you just wasted more time responding to me.... fucking idoit...

[@evankolpack]

Also remember you probably have several high capacity gas or diesel powered generators called "cars" sitting in your driveway. Only problem is they only supply 12vdc, which is great for a lot of things including most LED's. If you want 120vac just add a good inverter with capacity to suit your needs and you can power just about anything you could with a normal wall outlet.....provided you have enough fuel of course. If not, there are tons of cheap solar charging options for 12vdc car batteries. If you're using a normal lead acid car battery, be sure not to let it discharge below about 70%. Doesn't hurt to keep a couple deep cycle batteries around either.

[@TomoyoTatar]

Oh...I got that multitool, my dad gave it to me. I carry it in my purse! Lol 😁👍 -- CANNED BACON is life/ also love Ramen noodles, I eat them with eggs,meat, cheese and veggies. I got this red crank flashlight from ikea years ago, it has lasted through all the flashlights I've ever had, so yes get a crank flash light; the head ones are really nice too, as well as the solar ones. I think you missed candles though. Never underestimate the power of emergency candles. Nice video though! ♡

[@robertgillis6245]

I think Ramen Noodles are great for prepping because it fills your stomach. Just take a multivitamin to compensate. You will not be feeling hungry, but if you can. Store nutritional foods of course do that, but Ramen noodles with a multivitamin pill will save your life.

[@portlandpatriot7784]

We can ad them to other foods too. Spice it up a bit.

[@loladeleone7121]

At some point, things go crazy. When the shtf, its very important to be ready. Also have a heart for your neighbors and pets.Good will towards others in need helps everyone. Share resources, give away unneeded things. Be helpful.

[@naomisims7230]

That's gonna be very dangerous...wish we could be so kind to each other NOW.

[@jacobpeters5458]

yeah, in a city, your neighbors are your biggest source of danger

[@septemberdawn1]

Things are getting pretty hairy in the UK, not storms of the weather kind if you know what I mean. I feel strongly to be prepared for total civil breakdown. Thank you for these amazing tips. I always knew preppers had it right

[@DCB938]

It’s also a good idea to know several different ways to travel out of your area in case one or even two roads are closed.

[@ant-1382]

Those Ramen noodles are a good base for a complete meal, easy! Chop what ever veggies you have, or use dehydrated. Place in water bring to a simmer for a few minuets Drop in your noodles, and flavour packet, bring to a boil real quick, Crack in an egg, or use powdered, stir, remove from heat and let stand a few mins. Complete meal. Perfect for a rocket stove.

[@tracyrreed]

I haven't seen a gas station selling physical maps in years.

[@davedboyd]

You can get free maps at your local visitors center.

[@tspaulding3845]

In Calif. they had the Thomas guide, it was a "book" of maps for the county. That was over 15 yrs ago, don't know if it's still around.

[@jackieb7326]

Glad I kept my maps from my field rep days. Early 1990s no GPS or cell phones. Only pagers & pay phones.

[@TamponTea]

If you have AAA maps are free

[@jackieb7326]

@@TamponTea Tks! Didnt know that. Will follow up. Triple A plus mbrs here.

[@danniemcdonald4903]

Instead of zip lock bags for important documents and cash, I suggest using a vacuum sealer (I have a Food Saver). The zip lock bags are *not water tight and the Food Saver ones are. I also vacuum seal matches, candles and extra clothing.

[@braylonalexander762]

You can use a flat iron to seal off the top of a zip lock bag, after cutting underneath the zipper.

[@americafirst9144]

Throw a Ziplock bag inside the sealed bag though. That way if you have to open it, you'll have something to put it back into.

[@Sarah_and-the_maligator]

Hi long time prepper here . I agree with you about everything, apart from the first aid kit .in a SHTF situation, I'm talking global ,there's just too many of us and not enough of them to help people, so I have boxes and boxes of kit including suture kits human skin staplers ,rolls and rolls of vet wrap and bottles and bottles of hibi scrub . If there's a disaster and you find people injured , personally i couldn't walk on by . First aid courses are very helpful . First aid for your animals and any livestock are just as important if they are guarding your home like my ex military Belgium malinois shepherd or my two lurchers who take down game or my livestock who provide me with meat ,eggs , skins , you want enough First aid to tend to them also. So I'm not trying to be pedantic but everyone's situations are going to be different. Peace

[@RetroActive84]

Not sure if anyone mentioned it but the 25 year food bucket can act as storage for things like water or more when empty!

[@apprenticegilligan1635]

For the ramon noodles we add freeze dried or canned chicken and corn to them. Lots of great information. Thank you.

[@Ando2k10]

On the plus side, for ramen noodles, is that they are very filling, so adding a few high density nutrient foods items to them, makes for a great meal. Like you said, add some chicken, maybe some vegetables, and you're good.

[@ludicrousone8706]

add dried mushrooms and some vegetable flakes, some sesame and oil.

[@jatpack3]

Sardines. Small tin high calorie food

[@AbuHajarAlBugatti]

Razor Ramon Noodles? Im sure they go HARD You might wanna look up razor ramon

[@stacyrussell460]

Don't forget to keep extra pet food, pet medications, carrier (if possible), kitty litter, extra leash, etc. While it's great to plan ahead & hope you'll never truly need these items, some forget their pets need specific items as well.

[@lynnmaupin-simpson1215]

And count your pets when you consider water needs. They also need their own first aid kit. They can bleed to death by pulling out or cracking a nail. (Bovine clotting factor). Can you carry your dog if he can't walk? Keep copies of their shots with your records. Ask your vet what they have in their animal's first aid kit.

[@unitedheartsamerica5924]

I have a carrier for each pet and i am making 3 day kits for their carrier with blanket , towel, poo bags, wipes and food/water w dish. Collar,Leash-even for a cat - mine dont wear these but in emergency you could let them out of cage and use leash.. also a few extra ziplocks or grocery bags for messes or other use. Also pet name and contact info (address too if phones out) somewhere on carrier and a tag on pet or chip them.. i am going to look for sample bags of kibble to put in carrier.

[@iowagreen8932]

@@unitedheartsamerica5924 Also I suggest finding harnesses for all your animals (especially cats, smaller dogs, and puppies/kittens); collars are very easy for animals to slip out of, unless they are tight enough to choke them! Ordinary flat collars are only good for hanging tags and writing your phone number on.

[@xminusone1]

I don't think in extreme survival situation you will want to take any pets with you.

[@stacyrussell460]

@@xminusone1 saving my pets is crucial to my survival.

[@amydavis4945]

Two points to make about a couple of the items.... 1. If you are allergic to wool, get some mylar blankets instead - I got a whole package of (I think) 10 on Amazon. 2. There are now magnetic phone charging cords. The package comes with the different plug styles (C plug, iOS, Android) that you plug into your device, then ONE cord will work on every device you own. I keep a set of these in my "tornado bag"... in the SAME plastic bag that I have my wind-up radio/charger/flashlight combo (best thing I've ever bought). 3. A spare set of glasses (if you wear glasses). I bought a cheap pair of "reading glasses" at the dollar store. They don't give me perfect vision, but at least I can read warning labels or other printed things. If you have severe issues with your eyes, often you can get a second pair for reduced cost. 4. Don't forget batteries for any medical items you might need (like a hearing aid, etc). 5. This may sound silly, but have some form of "recreation"... puzzle books, a book or two that you want to read but haven't yet... anything to help pass the time and keep your spirits up.

[@maureenflood5157]

You might also get down blankets/quilts ... they hold in heat as well

[@SaltyAndroid]

Fun fact: wool blankets can still keep you warm even when they're wet

[@diveranger100]

Two items I do insist on you to add to your emergency survival gear is a white/infared strobe light and a bright VS 17 panel, this you can sometimes find in surplus stores, both are used to attract the attention of overhead flying aircraft and both can be seen for some distances. The second item is a roll of 550 cord or parachute cord, for a small sturdy rope it has a tensile strength of 550 pounds and it has a multiple array of uses.

[@2fathomsdeeper]

Build a panel from florescent orange ripstop nylon, 2" nylon webbing, E6000 glue, 3/4" grommets, and paracord. Make it 2 foot by 6 foot, with a web glued on each end, and a grommet in each corner. Paracord ties through the grommets for staking it down. Get some lightweight tent stakes too.

[@dawnrobarts4657]

I was wondering if someone was going to suggest at least some strong rope...Duh. So many possible uses.

[@americanharleyrider8]

@@dawnrobarts4657 Good rope is expensive and heavy. No the ropes weight limits.

[@AbuHajarAlBugatti]

>hopes to attract help >>accidentally attracts a Chinese Helicopter as they use the US blackout as a chance to invade lmao

[@jacobpeters5458]

@@AbuHajarAlBugatti right, cuz China isn't gonna starve to death like the rest of the world after ww3, but is gonna use helicopter invasions

[@kentonkirkpatrick5225]

I would add work gloves as essential. Also, maybe some N95 respirators and duck tape? Finally, some 5 gallon buckets, with lids, for pooping into (if your toilet doesn't work).

[@mdk2066]

Good advice, and I like the way you include low cost options to get started. Better to have some Dollar Store items on hand than a list of high-dollar, boutique items you're saving up for. Also, in sanitation items - soap. If you've had to be grubby for several days, you know what a morale booster it is just to clean up. Yea, everyone should have that, but , then they should have more than two days worth of toilet paper, etc.

[@pattyconnelly2295]

I pick up a few cheap $1 headlamps periodically to throw in with my preps.

[@anniemae3858]

I have a few of those thermal survival silver blankets. Thin as foil but will keep you sooo toasty backing 90 percent of body heat

[@bobbyhempel1513]

Line one side with duct tape and it will last longer I recommend using black gorilla tape all the way across and then three X's with orange duct tape on top of the black for an emergency signal.

[@susansailors1716]

A pack of ramen noodles, a can of chicken and a can of mixed veg makes a meal

[@erionmccurdy7857]

Yea, One Meal, and then_______________??

[@susansailors1716]

@@erionmccurdy7857 and then you make something else.

[@rayraden2527]

Well Erion if all you have is one package of noodles one can of chicken and one can of mixed veggies you can eat really good for one night and then suffer until you get something else I guess although that’s about three nights worth of food there for me another big man not a little scrawny dude. And maybe you should just go ahead and prepare for something to happen your not be stuck in that situation I guess

[@KalpeshPatel78]

If you can get in touch with Bee keepers and Raw honey sellers, get yourself a huge barrel of that stuff. Raw, unprocessed Honey never goes bad. Like never. (it was buried in egyptian pyramids as food for the mummified pharaoh. And people say it is still good to consume)

[@Ms.Byrd68]

@@rayraden2527 I was getting ready to say, that feeds one person at least 2 meals, 2 people or 1 adult and 2 small kids one meal. And Ramen only costs a few cents per package... canned Tuna works as well as Chicken. And adding some 'bread' to a small meal will help fill you up! lol

[@scottcastonguay6413]

Our home planning has different flashlights that DO Take different batteries. This is so if we need to go get more batteries we'll have something we can put them into. I would also suggest adding resealable bag's of different sizes (dollar store), aluminum foil and heavy duty tape (like duck tape)

[@tomterrific8574]

As for important papers, you might want to invest in a "fire proof" document bag. They are thin and provide some protection against flame (although if your house burns to the ground, there will be nothing left in the bag but ashes). A better option might be to use your cell phone camera to take photos of the important stuff so that you will always have it with you!

[@MundaneGray]

Even better, use your flatbed scanner or the scanner part of your printer/copier.

[@lskazalski]

I have a fire safe, and afiresafe document bag inside it, but after Katrina and hearing all the reports of people not being able to get assistance because they didn't even have copies of birth certificates, driver's licensees, marriage certificates, copies of deeds and insurance, passports, and other important documents, I scanned all of them and saved them on thumb drives that my husband and I keep on our keyrings. Those are for if we have to run without warning. Redundancy is the name of the game.

[@tfeltonjr]

When power goes out I tend to turn to my Ryobi work lights and radio. I keep 6 of the 4x batteries charged at all times. If you have battery operated power tools already I would recommend getting the light and radio for those sets.

[@kmwrites7456]

tfeltonjr thanks for this tip. I have Ryobi tools and didn't think of this option. Great.

[@garychandler4296]

@@kmwrites7456 I have Bauer tools from HF, and the light you can get is incredibly bright even on low, but the switches are buggy; you often have to click them for 10 15 times to enter next mode- my replacement does the same thing. I keep it because it lasts a very long time and battery is same one as my drill & impact drivers.

[@johnndavis7647]

Don't forget the ryobi 18 volt fan. It gets hot and humid after a storm. Helps to keep the skeeters off too.

[@babilx6216]

You probably never gonna use it

[@jacobpeters5458]

@@babilx6216 if you're psychic please tell me next week's lottery

[@elewmompittseh]

Hot water bottles are great to have...one for each person to tuck under those wool blankets.

[@mamadoom9724]

The hand crank radio is something I overlooked. It’s in my Amazon cart now!

[@mc4906]

A good old Coleman propane camp stove would be good for the house.

[@rc3291]

A way to heat food should be added in case electricity or natural gas is not available.

[@clicky306]

I did pick up on the storing ramen noodles for during a power outage.Without means of boiling water the noodles are more or less redundant.

[@simpledude5974]

Got me a butane gas stove. Dirt cheap. Make sure the canisters say CRV, it's a safety so it doesn't explode.

[@Mhel2023]

I'm in Houston and used my butane stove during the freeze. I tried to cook outside but the butane flame strength degraded quickly due to the cold. It worked indoors at 40F though

[@jabbawoods]

@@simpledude5974 Butane is great, except it won't work in freezing or below freezing temps.

[@Lexykins2691]

Agreed!! I have a little collapsible stove that can work with a heat canister OR wood pieces/cardboard, etc.

[@cephasmartin8593]

Wool blankets warm even when wet. Ordinary blankets do not warm when wet. As a prepper, I also keep some silver on hand besides cash.

[@CelticSaint]

Good call. I have a woolen blanket and its coming with me when the SHTF.

[@pattyconley4096]

@@CelticSaint where do you find wool blankets?? I haven't found any where I'm at.

[@CelticSaint]

@@pattyconley4096 I've had mine years to be honest. I bought it in Cornwall.

[@johnorr8094]

The American Red Cross office, I used to volunteer at, stocked Heater Meals in the stock room.

[@h5mind373]

1) Some useful reading material in that survival pack. I recommend either (or both) of Cody Lundin's excellent survival books, '98.6' and 'When All Hell Breaks Loose'. They cover a myriad of scenarios and preps, and his focus is on doing things on the cheap- or free. He has sections on First-Aid, mental toughness and focus, and how to develop a good survivor mindset. He presents everything in a fun and enjoyable manner, which is pretty incredible, considering the topic. 2) Many of the pre-made First Aid kits offered with "hundreds" of pieces have dressing adequate only for a paper cut or mosquito bite. None of them will do anything for a larger wound. Supplement with large bandages and feminine care towels, which double as a very effective dressing for large wounds. 3) Stopping bleeding- Bleedstop or Celox powders will stop bleeding fast. Neither is normally included in a home First Aid kit. 4) Suture kit. Hopefully you won't need to stitch anyone (or yourself) up, but just in case a good quality surgical thread and tool will do it- practice on raw chicken parts. Super Glue will also seal a slice injury- thoroughly clean and disinfect before using.

[@user-qu4ey5yy3f]

Thanks for taking the time!

[@JamesSmith-yq4kz]

I see the Maryland flag on wall Just moved out of that state born and raised there In Knoxville TN now Love it not leaving good Lord willing

[@amyjo4367]

All the prepped stuff is so overwhelming but just getting the Right stuff ready to go is huge. Thank you so much for the info.

[@zbow1974]

do not overlook dried goods like beans and rice, powdered eggs, powdered milk, powdered gravy, noodles all of that stuff can be vacuum sealed tossed into a 5 gallon bucket and forgot about till needed, cheap and easy food, i have about 200lbs of beans and rice, 50lbs powdered eggs and potatoes and 25lbs noodles all sealed in family sized portions all in buckets, got a few 15 gallon barrels of fresh water, i rotate out the water and food if or as needed. not much money in the food side of things at all.

[@jacobpeters5458]

@@zbow1974 very nice. I know dried pinto beans and non-white rice can last for decades. Also pemmican. I plan on stocking up for 3-5 yrs. Also some seeds and topsoil for gardening

[@montanadad2223]

"Prepsteading", that's what we do. Half prepper, half homesteader. Add in some bushcraft as well.

[@paulsmart5199]

We have a dehydrator and vacuum sealer, great for prepping food that can last a decent length of time

[@paxorra5528]

Didn't hear anything about the garbage bags, tape, waste removal, female sanitation & soaps... if you can not stay in place. Tho, a basic list.

[@frankpohl4377]

If you run for your live you forget about waste removal.

[@frankpohl4377]

@@jonruprecht4099 A good invest is a steal door in the flat. 500 Euros that keep the bad boys outside the appartement. The firerprotection door is perfect.

[@frankpohl4377]

@@australianwoman9696 In Germany there is e diverend situation. There is no chance of "running away" when the city is closed. The only chance is to prepare your home- a steal door is the first "thing to do" and then store what is nessecery...The bug out...is good in an eara like CA or US or other countrys with less people and much forest. No chance in high end countrys like germany.

[@frankpohl4377]

@Sigkim In Germany we are not allowed to have guns. I would buy some if I could. So a steel door machetes and axes are better then nothing.

[@frankpohl4377]

@Sigkim Hitler took the guns away. All dictators did so bevore they got the power. No gun no freedom. Germany GOV is a communist one- since the wall came down and the communist east german spys got new yobs through the ne BOSS the CIA. Angela Merkel is a communist from the east german gov.

[@kittyhouse1028]

The thing about solar charged lights, is that if you are out of power because of nasty weather, you might not see any sunlight for a few days.

[@chrispierce2942]

Most solar powered things the days will charge to some degree even on overcast days

[@FatLittleOldLady]

My boyfriend had a wind up flashlight and the first time I used it, it broke and I am one of those people who takes especilly good care of pretty much everything. stove top percolator. A few tampons in case someone gets shot. The internet taught a long time ago that's what our soldiers use to plug wounds. If we're being honestly prepared, seems legit to me. Never know who's gonna go nuts or anything.

[@R.I.F.T.]

Knightstick flashlights are the best. I used to work in really wet conditions. Condensation gets into flashlight casing over time and corrodes most flashlights wiring. Knightstick has a rubber/plastic casing that resists condensation more than any flashlight I've seen. I like solar powered flashlights and USB chargeable flashlights so batteries can charge off of a portable solar panel.

[@americafirst9144]

I have a Surefire flashlight. I accidentally left it outside at the grill all winter. It worked totally fine after that.

[@johnattaway4461]

Beufong radios are a good option for emergencies because it has light and also you can hear emergencie frequency but also people with ham radions

[@jessicacanfield5408]

I find it interesting that water is the 3 or 4th thing when I would have put that first.

[@genitagray6126]

Buy a small tent to use inside your house if the power is out for long periods. With tall ceilings, it takes a lot of heat to stay warm, but not in a tent.

[@gigi-sc1iq]

Bicycle! I was able to get around the city during Typhoon Haiyan because of it.