20 PREPS to Buy At DOLLAR TREE While You're There

[@jammerwv]

The grating is pure gold. I must’ve looked over them a hundred times. I guess I’ll take back the shopping cart that I was going to cut up for cooking grates. J/K! 😂

[@clarencesmith2305]

Dollar Tree items are great to stock pile some items like the batteries, flash lights, matches .... for bartering items.

[@Jamster22101]

Some things I've gotten from the dollar stores, simply for bartering include: -small personal hygiene kits (nail clippers, tweezers etc) -personal sewing kits -candy -books & travel size games -coloring books and markers for the kids -foil, cling wrap, wax paper -plastic food containers or Tupperware -tools (usually more options at DG) -notebooks, pens, pencils etc -phone charger cables -individual use coffee packets -clothing (usually at DG) -rope or cheap cordage

[@starlinegifts2012]

For a DIY project, those "broken" solar lights do have a solar cell on the tops of them. You can link them together with a much bigger and stronger battery for a power source.

[@freddylosangeles1378]

..matches, 👍..

[@shebbaa33]

Always have a couple extra can openers , kitchen scissors too

[@scrapperstacker8629]

Great advice thanks

[@wallychambe1587]

They have the long candle/barbeque lighters for $1.25 where everyone else wants $3 or 4 dollars for them!😲😲

[@bstrieg5735]

I built a barter box with Dollar Store stuff. If I need to help someone or trade, they never see my full preps and I'm not depleting my personal supply.

[@shebbaa33]

They do have heirloom seeds at our DT

[@shebbaa33]

If you can get lucky enough to catch the Wound Kit box when they get them in, those are an excellent deal for 1.25.

[@wallychambe1587]

Some of the canned goods are actually higher than Walmart store brands!😲

[@belindarhodes4323]

Spices too

[@davidoverton2432]

The dollar tree first aid supplies are ouchy boo-boo kit for sure. Minor inconvenience issues but for sure need a couple really good kits put back for long term

[@TheBugOutLocation]

Agreed. You don't get much for a dollar lol

[@trooperjinthewoods4538]

There is no problem with dollar store supplies. Just get the things you need now or over a short period of time . ( Gradually ) Get a quality storage tote or backpack or duffle bag to keep everything organized and easy to transport. Fill up a few of these kits and spread the out over a few different locations easily accessible to you in a pinch, just incase FEMA decides to confiscate your supplies. That way you have extras for yourself for an extended period or some the give out to your unprepared family or neighbors.

[@jamesh1641]

Well done. Agree with what you have said here. I use that stuff to throw into various bags. When it ages out I toss it. No big money.

[@wallychambe1587]

$1.25 now!😲😲

[@longmelinda]

I agree Dollar Store items are poor quality items. However, I will purchase those same items, tuffer quality products at the bigger brand/contractor supply/camper stores. Thank you.