Creating A Venezuela Collapse Supply List

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New Preppers and old, this is a list of the things that are running out in the collapse of the economy in Venezuela. By watching what is running out there, we can prepare better here! It's a handy list of things to stock for a total economic collapse as well as many of the day to day emergencies you may face.

[@drumcrazy72]

This video has aged very well. At this point if you’re not ready, you’re behind the curve. The collapse is deliberate. Prepare accordingly.

[@lblake5653]

As silly as it may seem, I found a old Boy Scouts manual at the goodwill store. I scooped it up. Very good information that never goes out of style.

[@vivianp5962]

Yep, got my oldest in girl scouts.

[@americafirst9144]

Those older manuals are good.

[@cherilewis2899]

Great I will watch out for one that is when they're open again the virus shut alot of places down

[@kenolson3064]

My experience with gardening; I live in the countryside on acreage. Every living thing is continuously Scavenging for food. For example Coyotes eat the apples off my trees, birds can strip my peaches in the matter of 2 days. Birds squirrels gophers etc can strip a garden in one night, these Little Miracles of nature, know exactly when to harvest your hard work. Over a period of years, I've learned that composting soil and adjusting pH of water for different types of fruits and vegetables (which I grow in bags sitting on top of chicken wire) in a completely screened in area, and a Greenhouse, is the only way that I can safely and reliably produce food for myself and family. Bottom line: saving seeds for "ready comes the day" is a gardening death sentence. Start now, fail now, learn from your mistakes, when it will not cost you your life.

[@Iridium242]

Agree on that, I plant a test garden every year, we have learned tons of stuff on what grows what does not, we have baby rabbits all over we have to protect the plants from, certain bugs out here in the desert to watch for. Its amazing how much you learn just planting a garden of different stuff every year. For some off reason Corn, Peppers and Zucchini grow like mad out here, while tomatoes do not do as well. I have planted potato and they do very well too.

[@tinkertanner165]

Ken Olson True, True, True. People tell me I have a green thumb. Ha!. If they only knew how much I've failed and continue to fail to this day at producing anything from a garden. Seeds will not magically produce food, let alone an abundance of it. More often than not, it will fail to produce as you expect, or will die without proper attentive gardening. People think dirt water and sunlight is all you need, as you know thats so far from the truth.

[@55Quirll]

Iridium242 for the rabbits you could grow / raise them as a source of meat or sell the meat to a restaurant that would like to buy them. A good place to get good advice on grownig / raising rabbits is www.backwoodshome.com , I enjoy reading it and learn a lot from the magazine. As for the garden part, I agree completely, practice now when everything is fine so that you get your garden / green house going and know what to do. Again thanks for a great video.

[@mccarthykane3960]

Planted sunflower seeds in early June. Then it rained heavily for six weeks, then we had drought like conditions. Three flowers came up and one is almost seven feet high -don't know if we'll get bloons and seed heads as late in the year as it is. Gardening is an adventure.

[@outbackeddie]

So true. Several years ago I tried growing some of the heritage seeds I bought and it was a total disaster. Rabbits consumed all my strawberries, the tomatoes didn't grow, peas were a flop, etc. Anyone that thinks they can just go outside, toss some seeds around, and end up with a fabulous bounty of food is in for a rude awakening.

[@Shawnne01]

Water storage! That should be number one! If electricity goes out or you have no access to clean water, store water. Also, look into a water filtration system!

[@Iridium242]

Yeah agreed, I forgot about water totally, but you do make a good point. I have water storage and many ways to filter it, but totally forgot to stick that in the video. Thanks for watching!

[@jdbgq1]

I've mad a plan to collect rain water. Better than nothing. Although I do have some stored away but it only goes so far.

[@jdbgq1]

+John Wayne sounds like a plan

[@marcr6191]

our body can not digest, process and metabolize food without water, and our blood will become thicker without it. the list should be... 1- clean air-- gas mask 2- filtered water 3- food storage 4- warmth---shelter, fire & clothes 5- basic medical skills, medical kits, home remedies or use of organic herbs 6- security LiVE & LEARN. better prepared than sorry :))

[@ltlewis445]

Shungite to purify your water. "Shungite has the ability to clean water from almost of all organic compounds (including pesticides), metals, bacteria and harmful microorganisms. The water from Lake Onega in Russia, can be used for drinking without any prior cleaning! ... Scientists came to the conclusion that Shungite water is absolutely non-toxic."

[@uppitywhiteman6797]

My old man always kept the pantry super stocked up. He was a depression boy and knew hard times. One time he was laid off 3 months in our company town. But because my old man kept a year's supply of food and ahead in rent. We had no problems. I remember as a little boy neighbor would come over with their sad stories of not being ready. It doesn't take much for everything to fall apart. Its something the Mormons practice as well. I never could forget that and become antsy if my pantry or savings run low.

[@vivianp5962]

Good to you both 👍 im kinda the same way.

[@darkstaroblivion]

my gramma was a depression era survivor ,, because of her i learned to food cash , my family watched local wyoming walmart employees and shoppers start to freak out during the gov shutdown , our group and the FLDS nuts all had food easy peasy

[@rneedham667]

It is good, but some people are just trying to make it through tbe week

[@vivianp5962]

@@rneedham667 yep

[@cheddar2648]

You know what's always amazed me about this whole topic? Not to long ago, say in my grandpa's time (I am 40 this year in 2020), it was common to have some mason jars of "canned" goods, and other nonperishables due to the "hard times" possibility. They all lived through it. But today, for some reason, "prepper" has become an epithet and if you tell people you are prepared, you are a social pariah. It's strange.

[@marielmartinez4930]

I am in Venezuela... I can tell you in ORDER things that DISAPEAR ALMOST OVERNIGHT, I DO MEAN THIS ORDER... I MAY FORGET SOME THINGS, BUT THESE ONES ARE THE TOP... 1. COOKING OIL AND SUGAR 2. BABY FORMULA AND DIAPERS (PEOPLE WILL KILL FOR THOSE, WILL FIGHT FOR THOSE, WILL GET YOU/DRAG YOU INTO HELL TO GET THOSE, SPECIALLY THE ONES FOR PREMATURE, SOY BASE ONE, ETC.) 3. BUTTER COFFEE AND TOILET PAPER 4. ANTIBIOTICS 5. ANTIACIDS AND ANTIALLERGY MEDICATION (I STILL HAVE HARD TIME GETTING THOSE) 6. BOTTLE WATER AND SODAS (COKE, PEPSI, ETC.) ALONG WITH DENTAL FLOSS (THIS ONE I HAVE NOT SEEN IN MONTHS) AND TOOTHPASTE 7. LAUNDRY SOAP. JUST LAUNDRY AND FABRIC SOFTENER 8. GAS FOR COOKING. 9. OIL FOR THE CARS (ALL KINDS) 10. BATTERIES FOR THE CARS (THIS ONE WILL BE STOLEN AT ALL TIMES UNDER ALL CIRCUMSTANCE) 11. SUTURE KITS (EVEN IN PRIVATE CLINICS, YOU WILL DIE BECAUSE THERE IS NOTHING TO CLOSE THE WOUNDS WITH!!!!) SO BEFORE BUYING ANYTHING MEDICAL, GET THOSE!!!!! 12. PAIN MEDICATION (BUT THIS ONE, MOST PEOPLE WILL GET NATURAL MEDICINE THAT WORKS, YOU MAY NOT NEED THIS ONE) 13. EMERGENCY GENERATORS (THE SMALL ONE HERE SELLS FOR MINIMUN 1000 DOLLARS AND SOMETIMES EVEN MORE....!!!!) 14. SANITARY PADS AND WATER PURIFICATION TABLETS 15. BATTERIES, FLASHLIGHTS, EXTERNAL BATTERIES FOR CELL PHONES... STUFF LIKE THAT.. this one will NOT matter at first, but when there is the first blackout, you either got it before, or you will have to pay 20 times more to get one now... 16. medical pads and bandaids... and the needle for injections and stuff like that... It took me nearly 2 years to see a pill cutter again... those things will go quite bad when one person gets sick in the family and then EVERYONE WILL PANICK and get ALL of those ANYWHERE they go... THIS INCLUDES DISPOSABLE GLOVES, YOU NEED TO GET AT LEAST 200 PAIRS BECAUSE NO DOCTOR WILL TAKE A LOOK AT YOU IF YOU DO NOT BRING THOSE TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM. SORRY, THEY WILL NOT EXPOSE THEMSELVES FOR ANYONE AND THAT ONE IS THE MOST IMPORTANT ITEM YOU HAVE TO CARRY WITH YOU IN YOUR WALLET AT ALL TIMES... Again, this one will take a bit longer to happen, but IT WILL HAPPEN... SO GET THEM!!! After a while, then you can start looking for all the other stuff... like vinegars, mayo, bread, flours, etc... You WILL be able to get those and even can food... There is TOO MANY people that will make a business selling stuff and getting it from other countries or whatever... But those I mentioned... hell, those are the biggest ones that I can think of... MOST PEOPLE will NOT buy deodorant or whatever... That one, REALITY, it does matter, but people will overlook that one and would prefer sugar, salt, certain spices, OIL and butter above those things). Mostly because if you are going to use soap and deodorant and stuff like that, you have to SHOWER and quite honestly, THERE IS NOT ENOUGH WATER FOR COOKING OR DRINKING, LET ALONE SHOWER... SORRY... 90 % OF THE PEOPLE WILL BE DIRTY AT ALL TIMES... AND WOULD RATHER just clean themselves a little bit more with a small towel or whatever... if you did not get TOOLS BEFORE this happened... SORRY, THERE IS ALMOST NO WAY IN HELL YOU CAN GET ONE NOW. If you want to get clothing... You either have to be rich or... die naked. If you want to drink coffee.. Either plant it or... get rich trying to get that one... If you want gas for cooking... SORRY, GET WOOD OUTSIDE AND GET A NEW KITCHEN WHILE YOU ARE AT IT (MOST PEOPLE DO NOT HAVE BARBECUE STUFF ESPECIALLY BECAUSE THEY LIVE IN APARTMENTS)

[@Iridium242]

Thank you, that is very good info to know. I hope things improve over there!

[@vrooomvrooom230]

May God bless you.

[@debsmith8936]

Thank you for sharing,God Bless you!🙏

[@hisbeautifultruth5931]

With all these shortages on necessities, how are you maintaining cell and internet services (you've literally posted on youtube)?

[@cheddar2648]

Thanks for your comment. God be with you.

[@clearsmashdrop5829]

When hurricane Sandy hit I was watching TV and saw a line of people waiting to get gasoline. It suddenly dawned on me if I needed to get 1-2 gallons of gas in a rationing situation I didn't have a jerry can. So I went out and bought two 1 gallon cans and leave on in my car at all times and the other in the garage. Moral of the story is everytime there is a natural disaster watch the news and see if there is something your missing or didnt think about.

[@55Quirll]

ClearSmashDrop you could also make a habit to always top up your tank when it reaches half full so if you can't fill up you cans - I would keep the home full (5gallon would be better) and then fill up the one in car when needed. You may want to have two sets, one set for gas - Red - the other set - Yellow - for water. What do you think, just my opinion.

[@nikirki25]

Same thing happened in my home town in 2008, during the 5 day war. It was impossible to get out of Tbilisi because most of the people just clogged up roads with lines for gasoline. Well, my parents were smarter and took me out of the city a night before was begun.

[@outbackeddie]

Wrong. You should anticipate your needs in advance. Don't wait for the news because the mad rush for those resources will already be underway. You don't want to be the last person in line. Get food, water, fuel, cash, etc. NOW. Don't wait for little hints from the news services.

[@bowlofrice8]

I keep 55 gallons of kerosene for the same reason power goes out when it's cold people buy it up quick

[@shirleydrake1602]

I bought two gallon containers, five of them, and filled them with gasoline, 10 gallons worth, the first season after our area was hit with several huge tornados. I rotated it out. When they had sat for three months, I would use the gasoline in one of our cars and refill the cans with fresh gasoline.I have let that system lapse with time because everyone who needed gasoline and was low on money would use it without refilling the can. Gasoline was almost $3.00 per gallon, so it became really expensive to keep up. This taught me another lesson, don’t let anyone know what your preps are or where you keep them. I have filled emergency grocery sacks for many people over the years but with family members,who are always broke, it gets to be a crutch. It only takes one extra family using without replacing to deplete a supply in a hurry! One lesson learned twice! Keep your supple secret, but keep prepping!

[@abigailprincipe5309]

After huracan Maria, Puerto Rico was blackout. We dont have electricity, tap water, phone, bank system dont work Most car battery died we dont know why. Our house, street it not in wood condition. We survive without government help. We have to do a long wait for $10.00 gasoline, and wait for hour in supermarket. But we the Puerto Rico people manage to come clean and help our neighbors and family. I have to said Puerto Rico is a prepper island.

[@bobw1678]

wasnt puerto rico the place where the mayor held a press conference blaming trump for not sending aid, but the background of the warehouse was full of obvious aid crates? Maybe the first thing PR should do is stop electing leftist crooks and liars, you might not have such a hard time for as long.

[@lblake5653]

Bless my Boriquen!

[@vivianp5962]

Right on ! Good for you & your country. 👍

[@casurveyor6357]

Puerto Rico has very bad government. Criminals control the cities with an iron fist!

[@miranduri]

Want to look at bad government full of crooks? Take a good look at your USA! Actually, FEMA employees were recently arrested from stealing from the help that should have been distributed.

[@detroitredneckdetroitredne6674]

I always put up stuff in the pantry only have 8 covered doors hanging from the ceiling wife says we have too much food I say no we do not an average family of 4 people 150 to 175 per week in groceries I was out of work for 2 months with men's health issues needless to say we only spent 10 to $15 per week on the cecities for the babies we lived off my pantry after I got back to work wife says when are you going to rebuild the pantry it needs to be bigger I figure I have a 4 month supply great Channel brother thank you for your knowledge and expertise and review of products

[@Iridium242]

Exactly, prepping isnt only for "end of the world" there are loads of other things that could require you using your preps for an emergency be it job loss, sickness, or any other local type of disaster. Thanks for watching!

[@danneblume6551]

If everybody would do what you did, nobody would be out trying to steal from his neighbor. Instead, people could barter with each other for what they need/want.

[@55Quirll]

Glad you were prepared for that disaster/emergency. It isn't always about Nature pulling a fast one. People should put food and money for when they may find themselves out of work. Glad you are back at work and your wife saw the wisdom and reason behind your pantry. Cheers

[@marythompson9222]

I was a prepper and my husband died, they took my home vehicles (greedy family) and put me on the streets to take it all. I had 10 months no income no husband and a lady left me stay in her empty old building with rats. After I got rid of the rats I was able to live off everything I handed and saved, toilet paper, shampoo, everything. Tell your wife stuff happens and you live because you plan ahead. I hate that he is gone but I just recently began my own natural remedies shop in etsy ... I survived

[@billboyd2009]

Strange how women change their tune when suddenly they have to pick up the responsibility for providing!

[@suzanneclerk2588]

Bonjour Iridium 242 , I am from Quebec and speak French so excuse my English fault. I follow you since at least 5 years . THANK YOU for sharing with us your knoweldge. I dit Sahara this video with many of my friends . And for those who dosen't speak English I did traduce it. Plus I read all the comments and the one in which there was suggestion like the one from Mariel Martinez from Venezuela I did traduce it in French and share it with other friends. I hope that she is fine . Wé will live the same very very soon. So all we can learn to be more préparé the BEST it is. Je safe and take care sir. THANK YOU AGAIN

[@45ACP_9mm]

This video is almost three years old and now (Feburary 25th, 2019) the latest news of Venezuela is even worst than before. Prepare people. Don't wait or keep putting it off.

[@miriamcooper1320]

Sugar, coffee, salt, yeast, baking powder or soda are all very good bartering items. Oh and spices.

[@stevengonzalez27]

Miriam Cooper Baking powder does not last forever. But baking soda does, and works well in presence of acidity. Like a bit of lemon or lime juice, or even any kind of vinegar. So yes you can still make those pancakes, or corn muffins from really basic ingredients you might have in your pantry.

[@Pluscelamemechose]

@@stevengonzalez27 we have orange trees that carry fruit 3 times a year.

[@Pluscelamemechose]

I've been wondering if dime bags of freeze dried coffee would be viable. I don't drink it. I have enough tea bags, sealed and double sealed, waiting to be used. For 2 people. Love the tea, leaded and unleaded.

[@miriamcooper1320]

@@Pluscelamemechose I buy the folders coffee singles. They look like a teabag, but it's really coffee.

[@flowerpower2079]

@@stevengonzalez27 You can also make Irish soda bread with bsking soda.

[@nikirki25]

What I know from my parents and grandparents, it is always handy to get something you need +1. Because, in 1991 soviet union stopped existing and my country, Georgia, wasn't fully established yet, so basic stuff like soap, toilet paper, shampoo ect. simply vanished, because nothing was coming into the newly created republic. Everyone who had bulk of anything, were living way better than anyone else. Well, than that bulk dissapeared as well because one war and one civil war followed it, so 90s were disaster in general, but such bulked-up items came in very handy and they teach me to get something extra every time I buy anything. Plus there was panic about supplies as well in 2008 during the 5 day war.

[@FBPrepping]

Yes, that was something that helped us too in Venezuela, while in good times we could buy in bulk, made last that for year: toilet paper, shampoo, liquid soap (can be much better dosified and last much longer than bar soaps), candles, pasta, flour, cornmeal, sugar and cooking oil. But communist mess lasted longer than what we expected (still is!) and corrupted mafias seized the production means.

[@lewis9888]

Been Prepping for many years so I have butt loads of garden seeds, hand tools, medicines (Rx&OTC), food, water, medical supplies, weapons, building materials, pet food, cooking camp stoves/fuel, manual tools to make firewood/boards for building, camping gear, hard copy library, board games, fire making materials, soaps, etc. Be safe my friends.

[@irnamax9]

I’m a nurse. I got a fishing tackle box & filled it with quality supplies. I find a lot of the kits have cheap supplies. It’s true that animal antibiotics are the same as humans. No RX & cheaper. Put a sheet or other material you can use for splints, slings.

[@debbiekerr3989]

Did you know that Fels-Naptha soap is good for killing insects. Shave off about 2 tbls. and mix it in 1 quart of warm water. Put it in a spray bottle. Works great.

[@Iridium242]

Cool, I had no idea. I will have to try that thanks!

[@debbiekerr3989]

Your welcome, and I'm glad I could help.

[@danneblume6551]

It was NOT BORING. Don't even say that. You are young, enthusiastic, and have a lot of practical ideas. If people will just listen to you, and then do what you say, they will so very glad they did on that day. That day is coming. I lived through this in Russia and I was in Yugoslavia a couple of times and saw how it developed there. Russia and Yugoslavia are not different than America. We all need the same things. We will not be able to get them then. We can get them now...SO DO IT NOW!

[@Iridium242]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it. I do hope people listen!

[@danneblume6551]

I am a not-very-healthy 76 year old female but I am not going to just sit here and starve to death. I have done many of the things you said and I will add some of the things you mentioned. I take a lot of medications and I keep extras as much as possible. Ask you doctor to let you get extra by increasing your dosage. Don't let it get out of date. Rotate it carefully but do have extra. It is one of the first things people run out of. In case of desperation when you know you can't live without a medication, tell the pharmacist you are going on vacation so you can get extras. This helps when you are receiving meds from Medicare Part D. Don't waste it just because you can.

[@vivianp5962]

Yep

[@aquastone4792]

the good thing about alcohol especially like vodka, it's an antiseptic and pain reliever as well as a barter item

[@sooboese3211]

4 yrs old but it is exactly what happened now in America

[@1984Phalanx]

I'm glad you mentioned skills at the end. Stocking up is great, but a crisis can last multiple years and being able to replenish supplies of some things on your own is invaluable. You mentioned hygiene products, learn to make your own soap. Simple and valuable skill anyone can learn.

[@keralee]

My suggestion: take the EMT basic training at your local community college! You will learn how to cope with most serious medical emergencies. And also learn how to make your own diy colloidal silver. Its a broad spectrum antibiotic, antiviral, antifungal and even sometimes antiparasitic. A 5-year old can learn to make it. It is very effective, very safe. My family has used it for over 30 years. I have even seen it heal skin cancers. Every family should have these skills.

[@veritasfiles]

I'm surprised you mentioned Gold & Silver. Bravo to you for mentioning what is often an unpopular prep item in the prepping community. Good stuff!

[@daveware4117]

Yep

[@2001eloc]

Watching this in 2021 hits different

[@stellalongmire4962]

Just wait until 2022...

[@MasterK9Trainer]

I actually have guests from Venezuela and I don't think we are really being shown or told what is going on over there. The media tends to focus on certain events to create images or as they say, "optics" to promote or support various impressions or somebody's platform. In any case, they'd be grateful for anything they can get and the situation is making them desperate and anxious about the future.

[@jasminflower3814]

If we can use cloth nappies for babies we can use pieces of cloth for adults to wipe their bums. Cut up pieces of cotton material like old t-shirts or worn out flannelette sheets, any material that is soft and absorbent. Then rinse them off after use then boil them up in water at the end of the day. Place in the pot a small cotton bag of pine needles or pine bark or lavender flowers or lemon peel or orange peel or eucalyptus leaves etc into the pot as well to help sanitise the pieces of cloth. Hang them out dry and then reuse. Along with having a water bottle beside the toilet to put water on the pieces of cloth which is like using a baby wipe on your bum. It is cost effective and will last way longer than toilet paper and you don't need all the storage space as you would for lots of toilet paper. ;-)

[@ewanmee9877]

Jasmin Flower Good advice JF. One can also buy or manufacture reusable menses pads. Wish also sells compressed facial and larger towels. They too can be recycled and are small. A good supply of bleach and a solid pressure cooker for sterilisation is a help. Remember our dear old sun. A clothsline does a super job.

[@danneblume6551]

Since you are on this topic, people can use a squeeze bottle like a catsup bottle with a small hole in the tip so you will be able to get some pressure. This is a replacement for toilet tissue. Everybody has their own towel for the toilet. Then you wash the towels when possible.

[@ewanmee9877]

Jasmin Flower Another useful thing as replacement t/p are compressed paper towels. Small and useful, easy to store.

[@danneblume6551]

How about ordering those huge rolls of TP like they use in businesses. You can order them from Amazon. Take less space to store and cost less.

[@ewanmee9877]

D'Anne Blume Another good idea. Quite òften the suppliers give the holder for future orders. Here anyway.

[@SilverGram]

On the subject of infections and illness. Oregano essential oil has antibiotic qualities. I would suggest adding some to your first aid kit. I've used it, it works especially if you start early.

[@cherilewis2899]

I have used oil of oregano for when I feel like I'm starting a cold I put 3 or 4 drops of oil in a cup of water drink it quickly. It stops the cold. I tryed it the first time when I had a cold and it cut the sick time way down instead of 10days it was 4.tastes awful but worth the expense, about$17 for small dropper bottle.

[@tinrat-n-teet]

@@cherilewis2899 ya it’s good but man it’s disgusting taste 🤮

[@valerieannrumpf4151]

It's 2020. Perfect timing because of what's going on in the usa. As for the hand sanitizer, dude you were on the money on hand sanitizer. I bought some hand sanitizer just before the panic buying back in march, same thing with toilet paper.

[@Jcl-kk8vw]

“It’ll never happen here.” Famous last words from every fallen society.

[@joeygibbs4775]

38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost"

[@charleyarchuleta4932]

They’re purposely promoting this end

[@denastewart-gore800]

Tell me about it!!!

[@RoguePreparedness]

Timely video for sure. Knowing what's going on over there and reading about how it's been progressing, is a real eye opener; it can happen anywhere. The economic collapse over there wasn't overnight, but it feels like it happened out of the blue to people who are unprepared. We can learn from this. Really great advice all around.

[@nevadaokie1667]

Years ago people would put a silver dollar in a glass of water over night. This was a common drink to stay healthy. You never know what works.

[@imspangies]

You can get a colloidal silver generator on Amazon for around 30$ and have an excellent wound wash in about 15 min

[@jerenahw]

Just wanted to drop a quick note to say thanks for the videos Iridium242, Your presentation and emphasis on practical preparedness (have it, don't break the bank to get it) is refreshing in contrast to the gear-head reviews out there. Thanks again and keep up the good work.

[@floridasingularity3700]

Nope. Not bored at all. Thank you for speaking specifically on the Venezuela situation. I am fascinated to know what is happening there. Great info; thank you!

[@BearClawAK47]

I would suggest liquid laundry detergent over powered. Powdered soaps will not break down in cold water. You may not have the ability to heat enough water to wash your cloths. Also invest in a wash board and large metal tub for washing,

[@americafirst9144]

Some people recommend 5 gallon plastic icing buckets and new toilet plungers for doing laundry.

[@mellowstacker8380]

It's crazy that people think we're crazy. Debt can't keep climbing and every expert says the economy is going to crash and it'll be the worst crash. Now it's hitting Turkey, then Canada will follow shortly behind. The snow ball had started rolling and it will pick up speed. The heart breaking thing for us is we know there's not much time and we'll never have enough supplies. People will look to us for supplies and it'll be hard to turn them away.

[@googlesbitch]

Start a small garden to supplement your food supply and its also self regenerating with the food waste turned to compost to be used to enrich your soil. You will notice most of these food issues happened gradually and not just over night so building a garden allows you to buffer the shortage that will come when the dollar dies which will usher shortages.

[@judiththompson2423]

Keep dr bonner soap on hand...it also comes in bars.

[@Dawson-vy3zw]

Rice beans salt and sugar . Mylar bags and dehydrated pacs to keep out moisture ... prep lots of them items they are the cheapest and have the longest shelf life to keep you alive 🤷🏿‍♂️

[@LittleMolasses]

I keep fabuloso around. Not only for cleaning, but you can do laundry with it, and in a pinch, dishes. I get it by the gallon. Same with vinegar and baking soda, both of which have multiple uses. I keep multiples of everything, although I’m not as far ahead as I’d like to be. Mail order pharmacies are good for getting several months ahead on meds. Then reorder every time they say you can, and soon you can have a stock built up, because they let you reorder a 3 month supply a month ahead. There are also a lot of supplements that can augment, or even replace to a certain extent some meds, but get off all the meds you possibly can-they are terrible for you.

[@jimnatland638]

fell naphtha is terrific for poison ivy. grandma always kept a couple bars around the cabin.

[@stevengonzalez27]

Basic simple gardening tools and supplies, and a few good vegetable/fruit gardening how to books, from a second hand store, plus lots and plenty of practice. You are never done learning in things like gardening, and keeping a gardening journal helps a great deal. So does learning how to save your own seeds, including from fresh fruits and vegetables you can buy. Happy gardening everyone, everywhere.

[@cheddar2648]

I'm telling you, the best one is probably mountain house. It's dehydrated, so you'll need water, but you need that anyway. For packing around and for longevity and quality of meal, mountain house cannot be beat. I watched SteveMRE eat some 20+ year old dehydrated mountain house stuff and he said it was fine.

[@tommygunn7745]

I have chef Boyardea speget and Ive tried 4 of the cans Ive had since 2012 and they "a tasta fina " No worse than when theyre new.. Actually they tase great when your hungry

[@jengoods2246]

I have bought fish antibiotics, printed out all the info on line, I have myself a self printed book on all the meds I have bought

[@m.b.g.2235]

Jen Goods...that is a great idea. I can see me now during a SHTF scenario pulling out essential oils or fish antibiotics and not having a clue what to use them for. People who recommend things like this should list what it is used for. None of us are pros on things like this.

[@55Quirll]

M.B.G. The fish antibiotics have the use printed on the bottle and you can find the use for people on the net, if not fish antibiotics than dog or cat would do as well. If you are in need of an MRI and can't find one here you can go to Canada and get one at a Vet's clinic with no waiting - not sure if they will do it though ;). Reading up on Natural remedies and practicing with them might be good also. Find 10 herbs / plants that will take care of most of your common ailments and make what is required. Let me know what you think.

[@m.b.g.2235]

@@55Quirll ... I think you have great ideas.

[@55Quirll]

Thanks, here is a link that I found - a little off topic - about a group of people who tried to survive one night with what was in a Pilots survival kit. I was surprised at how unprepared some of them were - and what was in some kits. What to do first - shelter of fire - some didn't have a plan set in their head what to do. Some of the equipment wasn't suited for the environment which was BC with snow on the ground. kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5OXhnujidueq9E For food, get started building a pantry and stocking it, for a survival kit think about what is needed - what seanon, build it and test it out in as real a situation as you can and see how you do. I am not gong to sit here and say 'Huh, I could survive that with what I have', not unless I have tried it out first.

[@cindylou42]

@@55Quirll You can get regular antibiotics from completeonilnepharmacy.com.

[@Andy-im3kj]

For prepping and going on the thought of putting a $1000 into prepping, if you can't afford to do that right away (which a lot of people understably can't) do it little by little, buy food here, buy medicinal supplies another day, buy antibacterial on another, etc.

[@55Quirll]

Andy Flores, excellent and sound advice and good common sense.

[@billboyd2009]

Build have a stock of what you use everyday. We all have at least a few days food, slowly make it a few weeks and over time your preps will build.

[@theHDP]

I missed this originally. Just came across on my recommended videos. You were way ahead of the game on Venezuela. 👍

[@vivianp5962]

My two cents as a mother and public school teacher. Get a bottle of RID or practice other natural remedies for LICE !

[@joeygibbs4775]

38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost"

[@cynthiamurray8055]

That's not the most important thing, try using Vaseline, that disrupts the egg, plus greasy hair makes it easy to comb out. Food and water and shelter are first and foremost...

[@ashleybosvik3031]

@@cynthiamurray8055 you are so right. Vaseline works better then the drugstore remedies

[@michaelmoore2196]

I have been to Venezuala, and it much worse than what you see on TV!

[@brenrosehairstylesandcuts7502]

He’s eaten spam over 10 yrs old😦 You’re my hero!! Lol.

[@P5ykoOHD]

In regards to the buy antibiotics and stuff to heal infections etc. A good piece of advice is to constantly expose yourself to stuff ... don't disinfect as soon as you get a cut or something, let it fester a little then treat it. What you need to do is build up your body's natural immune system !! If you're made of glass and have never been exposed to stones, you're bound to break from the first one that get's thrown. Let fevers run their course, just don't hang around other people while you're sick, but let your body become naturally more resistant to infections. I'm in the building industry, I get cuts and stuff, never wash my hands before eating at lunch time ... and guess what, I'm never on sick leave. I always fall sick, but it never affects me like it does everyone else, I'll feel bad or weak for a day then be perfectly fine the next, because I'm not made of glass. Obviously, don't be retarded, treat yourself if you know it's gonna seriously fuck you up or if you've never encountered it.

[@Iridium242]

Agree on that. The antibiotics are more for life threatening stuff, not your average bug as I am the same way, if I get a cold I just keep on going and by the next day I am fine. Drives me nuts to see people using alcohol sanitizer gel on everything.. get expose to some stuff and build up your immune system a little lol

[@akfinn5308]

Read thru most of the comments. It's 2023. This is more relevant than when it was made or when it was reviewed.

[@bbfreetube]

Vitamin C and Zinc are good wound healers

[@cherilewis2899]

Zinc vitamins are especially good for kids it helps them grow kids growth gets stunted if they don't have proper foods.i came from short family, so I gave it to my boys and they grew tall one is 6ft.tall &the other is5ft. 9 inches. Both my husband & I are 5ft.3 inches, both our mothers were 4ft.11

[@evacorbett3992]

Not bored AT ALL! Thank you for the great information. God bless you and your family.

[@ladypilliwick8179]

Of course water first. As for food. Buy a big bag of deer corn and store it in a air tight container. .. a simple grinder can turn this into corn meal...you can last months on one bag....

[@obfuscated3090]

My corn supplements free range feeding of my chickens and I eat delicious eggs for next to nothing. If your lifestyle is right you'll save money, eat better than most people, and incidentally be "prepared".

[@johnd4348]

Food, Rice and Pasta Dehydrated mash potatos, Oat Meal. All last forever . Canned Spam last longer than you think. As long as the can is sealed it's good to eat.

[@mic8952]

Even more valuable in 2023.

[@mybeautifullife88]

Fels naptha is a really great item to stock. As a personal choice I use a hand crank washing machine from the laundry alternative and a small spin dryer before line drying, to clean our clothes. It's been two years and I'm still using the five gallon bucket of laundry soap I made using the fels naptha. For those interested the recipe I used to make the soap is: one bar fels naptha grated, 1cup borax and 1 cup washing soda. Melted together on the stove with one gallon of water at low heat and poured into the bucket that's been filled 3/4 of the way with warm water. Stir until mixed and let sit overnight. It's a silly looking gel when ready but it gets clothes clean for pennies. :) I use two tbsp. per load of washing.

[@notinfoilplease]

Canned goods in normal sizes are best for a long term economic downturn. The freeze dried food is generally very expensive compared to canned goods.

[@Kariegoz]

Canned food is inexpensive, but it's heavy so it's not very portable, and it only lasts 4 years. Freeze dried food is expensive, but it's very lightweight and lasts up to 25 years. They each have their strengths.

[@crazybobdj]

Canned tomatoes & fruit may not last as long, but most canned foods will be good for decades.

[@55Quirll]

UNIDEN2211 Very true, store what you eat and enjoy and eat what you store. Very sound advice. Something is sorely lacking in today's society. 'I am entitled,; You have some I want some; You have to help me or" We are going to die" the last was from a woman in New York City when Hurricane Sandy hit, I know it was sad but she and the others had a week or more of warning and should have prepared for it - stock on emergency supplies or leave the city for relatives or a hotel that won't get hit by the Hurricane. Sad what this population has degenerated into.

[@tpkyterooluebeck9224]

@@Kariegoz Canned food actually lasts 10 years beyond its date on the can if its not acidic food. Tomatoes are acidic and will eat through the can over time, but carrots and peas in a can are good for a full 10 years beyond the date on the can. They've tested it.

[@billboyd2009]

Many canned food include water that can be used in an emergency whereas freeze dried need clean water to be used at all.

[@lanaebarb5280]

Fels Naptha can be used to make laundry soap that you only have to use one two tablespoons per load to wash clothes! Only costs about ten cents per load! I use it and it works great! No suds so it is great for HE(?) washing machines.

[@patsypryor9850]

tip from this nurse: when your aspirin smells like vinegar in the bottle it is expired!

[@miriamcooper1320]

Had the people not studied on how to eat off the land and how to use weeds for medicinal purposes? I'm American Indian and learned young how to care for myself and others using weeds.

[@davidthecardcollector]

Toilet paper, water purifier, rice, spam, beans. Candles, invertor. Rechargeable lighting and good radio.

[@stevelynn7885]

I watch PATRIOT NURSE, She is SPOT ON In her THOUGHTS about surviving and I thanks for your contents of these sites ,

[@ratherbewargaming3753]

SmellyFish Pooh I agree with you.

[@ogr8bearded175]

Hit a Dollar Tree and make your own med kit. $25 will build you a med kit with twice or more the items a $75 pre-made kit will have. PSA-feminine hygiene pads are also great barter and can be used to cover large gaping wounds too.

[@beckynapier3635]

I like to shred a bar of soap (yardleys oatmeal & almond 3 for 2.49 at Walmart) melt in 1 gallon of distilled water on medium heat. I save pump bottles & refill. A gallon of liquid soap goes a lot farther than a bar & a lot cheaper.

[@laurabennick]

Does it seperate or stay blended? Do you let it cool before adding to bottles?

[@grinning_owl]

Stock up on traps for small animals that devour one's food crops. But, if you catch a pair (1 male and 1 female), especially rabbits. Given enough time, you will have a source of protein. Plus, their skin and fur can be fashioned into ear muffs and other clothing to stave off harsh winter weather. Also, two birds in a cage might be worth future eggs in a skillet. If you plan on capturing any, make sure you grow the type of food they will eat and that will grow in your zone. And remember that egg shells are very beneficial for any living thing that needs calcium.

[@annieb7919]

Seriously! Research edible weeds! May I suggest that you get used to eating some of them now so you'll be accustomed to them when they are an absolutely necessity. Also, it will cut down tremendously on your present food bills. How do I know? Well, I was born during the Great Depression. What's the difference between a weed and a vegetable? Where they grow. ;)

[@peggyhall5363]

Annie B. Polluted by too close to roadways or drainage from unhealthy places.

[@susana5052]

Good advice! How I wish I could talk with you at length AND takes notes!

[@vivianp5962]

Yep

[@ronndapagan]

Great video to always be prepared forwhat may come our way.. Thank you for sharing this very informative video.

[@onceANexile]

Large bag of pankake mix, oil, rice, beans, coffee, tea, tradeables. Cigarettes are very tradeables.

[@casurveyor6357]

Best first aid kit is a few rolls of duct tape and rolls of paper towels. Duct tape has antibacterials in the adhesive, so it is as good as stitches for lacerations.

[@reneebrown5598]

One what if scenario is what if there are no more antibiotics and your family is sick? Silver that is 0.9999 can be made into colloidal silver that is worth it's weight well above gold. Colloidal silver can be used on burns and cuts as well as bacterial infections. And your body can't build up resistance to it. Nor can the bacteria.

[@mariejoy4755]

Heirloom seeds and growing supplies, NOW, when you can.

[@TheGenericavatar]

The collapse in Venezuela was slow and long enough that it would have been better to be a rural homesteader than a prepper with only stores of supplies.

[@jycfrnkl]

By being able to treat minors cuts, burns and abrasions can prevent infections. I once knew a teacher who almost lost his arm to gangrene from a scratch on his elbow. Tampons and sanitary napkins can soak up or stop a lot of blood from wounds or bullet holes.

[@grandpa9607]

Dollar stores are awesome for preparing.

[@iambabygirlslaughter]

Thank you for sharing!!! I am a new prepper! This is very helpful!!!

[@crystalclear652]

I'm here in 2022 Russia is at war with Ukraine and we are facing shortages, gas is $5/gallon. Food prices are through the roof. Wheat is becoming impossible to get. Beef is $5+/pound. Pet food shortages are everywhere. I started prepping 2 years ago...but there are always unexpected events and shortages we don't think of.

[@purpleyeti2018]

As for antibiotics, if you're on certain meds, it's probably a good idea to see if there are any interactions to worry about. I can't take Cipro due to a heart med that I must take. Unfortunately I found this out after I was given an IV dose of Cipro during surgery last year. Now I have to get very specific about the antibiotics, there are other options but Cipro is the typical go to apparently.

[@melmic7107]

lazy Irish beer bread. ...3 cups SELF rising flour....12 beer of your choice. .a few tbs sugar......put flour in bowl..put sugar in flour. ..pour in beer and stir until mixed....pout into oiled or buttered bread or loaf pan.and bake at 375 until brown on top....do NOT kneed or let it rise...this is the easiest and delicious bread

[@m.b.g.2235]

Mel mic... I am going to try this. I haven't bought self raising flour before, having always used yeast. But the combination of the flour and ingredients in beer should certainly make for a good bread. Plus, it's all shelf stable.

[@cherylT321]

Thank you!

[@shadowmatrix0101]

Don't get the Emergency Essentials buckets. I bought one that was supposed to have a variety of dinner and lunch pouches that turned out nasty. The little pouch of stew? Go buy some ramen noodles and dump the little seasoning packet into some hot water and that's exactly what their stew tastes like. Nasty stuff. Try the food first before spending a ton of money on a whole bucket.

[@Iridium242]

Agreed, I have tried some of those buckets in the past from other vendors and they were never that great. Makes much more sense to buy the stuff yourself or buy the freeze dried #10 cans. Thanks!

[@johnstanley8091]

FYI ramen noodles or poison I understand in a situation I would eat them as well just saying don't long-term food storage food that's going to poison you much love God bless

[@delljohnson172]

Mine had 8 pks of Oatmeal..that cost $2 outright . $20 on a good day can get you 30 cans of ready to eat food.cans of pork+beans. fruit. whole kernal canned corn good cold. no water no heat just eat. soups "canned beans drained dryed some with bread crumbs, lot of spices etc all smashed up and used as hamburger..with condiments it ok..ive had bean burgers a few times just cause their good.few months eating dog and ramen + potatos etc a burger taste great ..any beans, kidney,black white their all protein too.

[@kipgibbs8323]

One advantage to prepping is to look around you and see what is available in your particular area.I live near a big commercial swine farm. In a disaster these livestock will quickly starve in their intensive grow houses.Probably the doors will be opened and a turn out will occur.So,in my location we need to quickly process this bounty.Salt,smoke or can to sustain life.Remember look what is firstly at hand,then fill the gaps.

[@marcr6191]

you are so right! thanks for the infos bro :))

[@jessespad]

Yes, I live in South Louisiana. Everyone needs salt stocked, but if I were to run out, I could take a few canoe days ride to one of the local salt domes. I'm sure someone would be working it and I would have to barter, but everyone should consider their local resources first. Great point!

[@williamhollman4619]

My grandma told me that they had a box for salting and also they had one with black pepper. So black pepper can be used to preserve hams shoulders ext.

[@dontjustbeanotherbrickinthewal]

Dry beens get hard over time but their is a way you can soak them with baking soda to soften them I got to many dry beens!

[@americafirst9144]

How do you do that?

[@meagancunningham1144]

And we are here NOW.

[@upperroomreloaded1431]

Protection is at the top of the list. What good is it to prepare and then have everything taken away from you? Lessons from Venezuela teach us that everyone becomes a thief. Buy a gun and a guard dog or two. Ranger

[@susanlester1]

Regarding soap, buy the harder less moisturizing soap, lasts longer.

[@lblake5653]

Also take soap out of package and let dry out. Makes it last longer.

[@mimireid1989]

GOOD INFO - AND I ADDED TOLIET PAPER & WATER TO MY LIST . . . THANKS AGAIN . . .

[@PlayingWithFireOutdoors]

2020 and it's still relevant.

[@Rosethatwantstomove]

Feminine pads, bladder control pads, diapers make better as gauze pads due to more absorbent & most have sticky areas to hold it in place

[@heidigib01]

For non narcotics you can usually get 3 month supply filled if you ask.

[@asenathdagraca1401]

Very informative! People should know that there is one thing even more important than food and water 💧 and that is getting very close to the Lord Jesus because without him there is no safety or protection from what is coming. People’s hearts ♥️ will fail them for fear of what they will be seeing. Destruction comes this way and America’s fall will be great.

[@brucechakur9431]

Amen sister Love Jackie in fl

[@JAYCEE-xm5dd]

Best comment in the thread. The main Essential!

[@gbobzburner8687]

Copper rounds for trade, most online bullion dealers sell a variety of copper rounds. I have em and would use them first, way before silver and gold.

[@williamswan9114]

Napa soap, if you're in the woods or rough condition with cold water to help prevent where's adult poison ivory, decontamination, washing her clothes, the cold water closes your skin pores helps prevent contaminants from entering your skin as easily

[@williamswan9114]

Sorry the spelling grammar is off can't post anything without is being changed

[@miriamcooper1320]

You can also make your own antibiotics.

[@jerseystotler3615]

Please tell me how? I am here in 2023!!!

[@reneebrown5598]

Better prep the Heck out of salt. That will be one of the major food supplies that will always be needed. You will have to have it to prepare or can most foods. It's also mandatory to put up meats. That is where the saying a man is worth his salt came from

[@edwinabbel3783]

It is happening now!!!!!!

[@ds525252]

Excellent video. Thank you for the great info.

[@jimmyfortrue3741]

Definition of a recession: When your neighbor loses his job. Definition of a depression: When you lose your job. Heard this somewhere years ago.

[@treefloraken8263]

As soon as you open a #10 can of something, the clock begins to tick down on it. #10 cans are usually full of dehydrated something. Which means there’s a LOT of whatever it is. Now that you’ve opened it, you HAVE to use it up sorta quickly. I don’t like the #10 cans for that reason. Food boredom. Honeyville has a lot of containers that are smaller, so does Harmony House Foods. Don’t stock up on the #10 cans unless you have a really large group!

[@dustinbrandel59]

A lifetime supply of meat is around 14000 ibs! Litteraly, what u need is a lifetime supply of food. This is very simple.

[@micajahsmom]

still totally relevant today. what a mess the world has become.

[@miriamcooper1320]

Plus go to trade schools if you can. No one is going to need a lawyer, an accountant, or a stockbroker. Just saying....

[@daveware4117]

I agree. Many people in the western world make their livings by shuffeling paper around. Those folks are doing well......for now. Blue collar guys will on avrage do the best during a collapse.

[@miriamcooper1320]

@@daveware4117 that is just the truth of it. My trade was marine engineering. So that will come in handy. I am planning on taking a blacksmithing class myself soon and probably welding. My father taught me wood working. So I hopefully am getting all my bases covered.