FREE Items Every Prepper Should Stockpile

[@diypreppertv]

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[@MattTransit]

Over fifty years ago, my Dad would roll up newspapers, tie them with string, and store them in the rafters in the basement. We were without power for at least a week during a winter ice storm in the early '70's. Burning Dad's "paper logs" in the fireplace kept us warm until power was restored.

[@CreativeMoments92]

That is so cool. A resourceful Dad!

[@coreymason3272]

TOP 2 FREE PREPS: Improve your relationship with God and improve your mental and physical health and well-being! Thanks again JR! 🙏

[@diypreppertv]

You’re welcome Corey! Thanks for watching!

[@JudyShrouds]

Saving old clothes as material, to make clothes in the future, when there's no place to buy the material. Old clothes would make great quilts, window quilts and kids clothing. Jean material makes a real warm heavy quilt.❤

[@diypreppertv]

Thanks for sharing Judy!

[@May-su8xv]

As long as they are cotton

[@supergg07]

A couple of my grandma’s old quilts that she used jeans of my grandpa’s and his overhauls and made heavy, heavy quilts

[@lb9031]

unwearable t shirts cut into strips make nice ties for stake vegetables in the garden

[@greenbaypicker4976]

I save old clothes for when SHTF. I have a strong feeling that they will fit again.

[@diypreppertv]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@gregfitton5512]

Mine are already starting to be too loose, and we have only taken the first few steps into what lays ahead.

[@Charles-bj7qu]

I love your channel. You use common sense. Most people don't have it. I have been taking care of my mom, she grew up during the depression. You should see what people during that time do. I had to clean her house.

[@Charles-bj7qu]

Thank you.

[@user-bi8ko7kc6h]

I don’t blame people who grew up during the depression. My grandparents grew up during ww2, everything was gold for them.

[@Charles-bj7qu]

@@user-bi8ko7kc6h thank you.

[@coreymason3272]

Wait, you said "common ... WHAT? Like... pennies? 😉

[@troybuchanan8676]

Is it common sense if almost nobody has it anymore? Wouldn’t now be uncommon sense?

[@bennington7660]

I save the detergent bottles with the spout to take camping for an outdoor shower. I spray paint them black and fill and leave in the sun all day. When shower time comes the water is good and hot. Also we wash and rinse dishes with them too

[@BigMama2022]

What a brilliant idea, thank you!!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@dog-gone-it5944]

Anyone over 50 has been saving most of this stuff since we we're 20. Things our parents did and it stuck. We get a plastic 2 1/4 gallon publix cat litter and clean it out well, and I used them to store water. Came in handy when we broke a pipe and couldn't flush. They came in handy. We had about 50 of them ready to go. Really great list! Thanks!

[@KimmerAnd]

My mom has been storing stuff in cat litter buckets and it makes so much sense to me! They're clean, you just wipe them out from dust, water proof, sturdy and they usually have a good handle on them.

[@diypreppertv]

Thanks for watching!

[@nannytimes5nlovethem824]

I keep liquid detergent containers. Add water and few drops of clorox and write ,to be used for washing hands or add water for flushing . Got them stored in all bathrooms

[@rocketsurgery8337]

As a kid I grew up using bread bags to keep my feet dry in snowy Indiana winters. I reuse and reseal 24 oz spaghetti jars for dry beans. I use an Avid Amour vacuum sealer I found on Amazon but sealing isn't necessary for short-term storage. One pound of dry beans fits perfectly in the jar. No worries about mice. Many states have websites where you can order free road maps. I bundle several maps from my surrounding states together and vacuum seal them to keep them clean and dry. They fit nicely in a glove box or bug out/get home bag.

[@beautiful_inGodseyes]

I do every one of these! Also want to add if that’s ok : the bags that grocery stores use for bags of oranges or potatoes, can be combined to create a sponge for cleaning dishes etc

[@diypreppertv]

Thanks for sharing!

[@hamptom11]

Didn't know that. Thank you😀

[@markw.3743]

Good ideas JR , I take the plastic coffee container put a roll of toilet paper in it stash it behind the seat of my truck, for my own SHTF moment on the road ! 😂

[@BigBlue1026]

Thanks JR, Brother your the best. While this is not something that most people would consider as a prep, your health is very important especially if medical care is no longer available. Well this is probably the strangest prep you'll hear about, but here goes, I went for a colonoscopy this morning. There's no denying that prepping for this really sucks, but I'm now glad I did it. They removed a polyp that left unchecked could turn cancerous. Get your health in order, get your house in order and get right with our Lord, really bad times are coming.

[@joey_the_farmdawg]

You’re giving away all the good freebie finds 😂😂 every time I go to the store I grabbed a stack of the free newspaper and real estate paper ads out front. And even if they’re not free, your grocery store’s deli will probably have food grade buckets with lids which are perfect for storing dog and cat food in! Great post JR!

[@diypreppertv]

Thank you!

[@lifespanwellnessbeauty-60i64]

There was a smoke detector/carbon monoxide detector company giving out free first aid kits in exchange for letting them show you their items. We took advantage of that. The kit is pretty large and has quite a bit and variety of very useful first aid items.

[@mariespencer8668]

Flatten paperclip for mini screwdriver..new one. Thanks

[@diypreppertv]

You’re welcome Marie! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@leslieapplegate65]

I get the free little newspapers and also take home the papers from work that would just get tossed. I never lack for fire starters.

[@bonniebernido8510]

I worked in bakeries for years. I still get free empty buttercream 5 gallon buckets at grocery store bakeries. All you have to do is ask nicely

[@diypreppertv]

Thanks for sharing Bonnie!

[@tkwheeler4577]

Stores in my area charge for them, usually $1

[@BillMooney-r5c]

J.R. they are called "Deli Containers". You are correct, they are great. They are designed to hold liquids or "liquidy" stuff, so the lid lock really well.

[@diypreppertv]

Thanks for sharing Bill!

[@susans9491]

I enjoy your channel very much and I appreciate that you’ve found the balance between being realistic and encouraging. Some channels just promote the idea that the sky is falling and make everything seem as if it’s hopeless, others just seem to have their heads in the sand. You provide solid common sense information.

[@lynmurray4331]

I save candle stubs (last inch or two) to use for fire starters. I've managed to get a fire going in moderate rain while camping by making sure that they are somewhat covered by other wood (at least a couple inches above). Light the candle and feed thin kindling in over the flame. The candle will burn for several minutes - lots of time to get things going

[@diypreppertv]

Thanks for sharing!

[@davidoverton2432]

Thrift shops can be good for hurricane lamps also

[@yellowdog762jb]

I have a glass jar full of assorted nuts and bolts that was my grandfather's. He passed in the early 80's. Its about as full as when I got it. I use things from it to fix things, but I also add odd nuts in bolts to it. There have been many times when it saved me a trip to the store because it had just the right bolt or nut that I needed.

[@Wildfire1963]

I have an old perculatercoffeepot have filter already made up to make a pot a whole lot quicker.

[@billvan5219]

Especially mustard for those small campfire burns, and flavor 😅

[@diypreppertv]

Thanks for watching Bill!

[@billvan5219]

@@diypreppertv 😊 how do you "activate" charcoal?

[@Angora573]

Your last point is one I think many peppers ignore, that is, getting as fit as you possibly can. I’m a senior with several health issues and a disability but I work on upper body strength and stretching etc to try and be as fit as my body allows me to be. I’ve seen a lot of very obese people showing off their guns, food preps etc but their weight will be an enemy to their survival if and when the shtf. I know some people argue that their fat reserves whelp them survive but they are just kidding themselves sadly. Get as fit and strong as you can possibly be! This is a free prep that will put you miles ahead of all the overweight people out there struggling to survive.

[@fireofevender5515]

Overweight people can get dehydrated more quickly, too. Lean tissue carries more water.

[@CreativeMoments92]

This is good advice

[@skyleen]

I really enjoy your channel. Straight forward prepping tips without the doom and gloom. Living in the country, rodents are an ongoing issue. I store just about any food item that comes in a box in glass jars, in my daily use pantry. Half gallon and gallon glass jars work well for flour, sugar, dry noodles etc.

[@davidblanchard5252]

Thank You JR , I love watching your Survival Series. I learn something new with each Series!

[@diypreppertv]

Thank you David!

[@tinktink7736]

Thank you so much for helping us out, I’m new to prepping and on a very tight budget do to cancer so I really appreciate you!!! 🦋

[@diypreppertv]

You’re welcome! Thanks for commenting!

[@janeparker1009]

Lots of great information been Doing a lot of things like this for Lots of years. I'm in my 80s I hope people will listen to you. God bless you 🙏 and yours 😊 ❤

[@diypreppertv]

Thank you Jane!

[@JohnB1163]

Plastic peanut butter jars are an ideal replacement for glass jars, they're clear and less prone to breaking plus they come in different sizes

[@poopdotzilla6192]

And plastic mayonnaise jars too! They're good for liquids, since they seal well at the top.

[@pt2575]

Missed it - will go back & look for your knot video. You're a good teacher & I know you would show the most useful. Thank you !

[@diypreppertv]

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@jordos_moodsta9915]

A Lot of businesses throw out plastic spools. I've got a local electrician who keeps them for me. Also scavenging for loot in the creek has supplied me with a variety of free stuff. Really like your videos 👍

[@diypreppertv]

Thank you!

[@NyctophileXIII]

Just want to add a note that Chipotle has the most durable and flexible plastic silverware I've ever gotten from a fast food place. The bins are also usually completely unsupervised, so you can grab 3-4 of each whenever you go in for a burrito. My actual silverware drawer at home is half metal and half Chipotle plastic silverware.

[@djo9941]

I collect every free bag the dentist gives me.

[@grannyshell5425]

Thank you for helping us prep on a budget!! I love your channel!!!! Pray, prep, and pray some more!!!!🙏❤🙏

[@kls8670]

Love this. Always waiting for your videos. Love from from the Philippines. 🌌

[@diypreppertv]

Thank you!

[@heidiwolfgang45]

😊 our county recycling center is a really good place to pick up all kinds of materials. I've picked up a lot of books for the grandkids and for me

[@diypreppertv]

Thanks for sharing Heidi!

[@poopdotzilla6192]

So glad you saved those useful books 📚 from the shredder!

[@SJ-db1lh]

Great ideas. Free or almost free is always good! I always enjoy your videos, keep 'em coming!

[@gonefishing3644]

Those little plastic bowls or oval trays used to package microwaveable frozen meals can be washed (by hand or in the dishwasher) and saved for other uses. They are a good alternative to buying disposable paper plates or paper bowls if clean water is in short supply. They can also be useful if you want to feed soup or stew or rice and beans to some survivors of a disaster but do not want to risk that they will walk off with your good plates or bowls.

[@karenrivers3123]

Recycle ♻️ reuse reduce from landfills🎉

[@diypreppertv]

Thanks for watching Karen!

[@de3481]

I try to reuse most of these items in my day to day life. I never really considered them to be prepper items. Now I do.

[@milliemrrobinson1074]

Excellent ideas!

[@diypreppertv]

Thank you Millie!

[@Tyler-ve8qi]

God bless brother ❤

[@hamptom11]

All my 5 gallon buckets were free from my grocery store

[@diypreppertv]

Nice!

[@dianejennings50]

My daughter made donuts and I got the icing buckets great

[@RobP-fd6lj]

I get napkins and matches every time I go in to a gas station. If the have wrapped plastic silverware I grab them also

[@suzannedundon4275]

Thanks jr. I love your videos ❤

[@diypreppertv]

Thank you Suzanne!

[@robhunt-watts8908]

We save for prepping kit, sometimes for months.

[@sherry-yq6ht]

love your show. thanks. God bless

[@diypreppertv]

Thank you Sherry!

[@julianneedsblood7091]

You could even use the trashbags from the grocery store to collect rain water!

[@davidoverton2432]

The plastic coffee cans are great for baking goods like flour sugar masa and such I've had brown sugar in one stay good for use over a year

[@shining_one]

I’ve always used plastic buckets/pots with a certain recycled number on the bottom for growing any plants that will be eaten.

[@Charles-bj7qu]

Thank you.

[@diypreppertv]

You’re welcome Charles! Thanks for watching!

[@LynnLamont]

Something that people rarely mention is plant propagation. Herbs can be rooted easily in water. Figs and berries are easy to root. Saving seeds and regrowing things like garlic, onions, potatoes, lettuce is a good way to get free food.

[@diypreppertv]

Thanks for sharing!

[@margaret2222]

I loved your video on knot tying. I never knew about some of those knots. I remember a couple but really need to go back and watch it again. This was a really good video about free stuff too. I save many of these items and am glad to know that I am not the only one.

[@davidjones1393]

THKS

[@diypreppertv]

You’re welcome David!

[@MikeSanders-u3u]

Love the channel. Now my official go to for prepping advice. Keep up the good work sir!

[@diypreppertv]

Thank you Mike!

[@PaEMT_FF9]

Charcoal Chimney is a definite no-brainer. Reusable many, many, many times and no need to buy charcoal lighter fluid. I grab free papers at convenience stores to use with the chimney.

[@Hope-ot1xy]

What do you use this for?

[@PaEMT_FF9]

@@Hope-ot1xy I like to grill over charcoal. A charcoal chimney gets the charcoal started without lighter fluid.

[@Hope-ot1xy]

@@PaEMT_FF9 thank you for clarifying this! 😊

[@ronndapagan]

Thank you for sharing this video. I have saved back most of the items mentioned in the video.

[@kimberlydaggs7737]

Amazing list JR!! Thanks for the great info!!

[@Iceberg050]

Great video, I'm well prepared, but can always improve! I'm 74 with bad Knees and a bad shoulder so I plan to shelter and take as many as I can...and survive! Being a veteran means Uncle Sugar taught me how!

[@JustaFanBoy]

I took control of the twist-tie black market years ago! We've also been keeping certain glass and plastic bottles to clean and repurpose. And who doesn't have coffee cans full of old screws and nails in the garage or basement? 😅

[@bobdevlieg8550]

Keep a couple of twist ties in your toolbox for getting the gunk out of small engine carburator orifices (of course, strip the plastic off)

[@typolive8663]

Another great video! Thank you and God Bless

[@paulfuryes203]

Great video, JR. Very informative, keep them coming.

[@olD_Eazy681]

I always get extra napkins and condiments. The center console of my car is full of stuff thats free

[@robinguertin574]

Thank you, JR.

[@carolinedubose5136]

Love your videos!! Thank you!!

[@Gumby1978]

JR, I do all these items. Just a poor boy from Mississippi.

[@debraroser985]

Thanks

[@ramonitar3628]

Could you show how to craft the little stove that you talked about in this video, please?

[@peggyalbright3745]

Great tips!

[@tweetybirdmom]

ty for ideas

[@CreativeMoments92]

Thank you for the tips

[@karldavis7]

You need to be careful with packing peanuts. Some now dissolve in water

[@diypreppertv]

Thanks for sharing!

[@tinktink7736]

Great video! Thanks 😊

[@diypreppertv]

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@Search4Facts]

👍 TyVm.

[@Wildfire1963]

Hard candy.

[@GrandmaGingersFarm]

May YAH Bless

[@annie5514]

Sams club bakery gives the buckets and lids for free. You just have to ask!!! Food grade!

[@dennislloyd3799]

I'm 68 and disable with limited income ...wish someone would do a show on how income seniors on how to prep

[@Millwall77]

Isnt it what he is doing here?

[@lindasmith6202]

ROFL!! It was a RAAAAAT.

[@Charles-bj7qu]

I wish you were my neighbor. Ha ha ha 😂

[@diypreppertv]

Thank you Charles!

[@percisionshot4331]

Be careful when storing cardboard, roaches love using them for nest.

[@Coyotes-galore]

I have always saved unused items when eating out. I used to save the Honey packets from KFC 🍗 before I saw it ... ISN'T REAL HONEY! 😳 All these useful items do add up quickly. Thanks JR. 🇺🇸

[@diypreppertv]

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@poopdotzilla6192]

McDonald's honey 🍯 🐝 pots for tea 🍵 is real honey. I make sure I always say REAL, or PURE honey, NOT honey mustard, for my 🐔🍗 nuggets. Then save in my cool bag whatever is left over.

[@ProductOf5920Minerva]

food storage: OLD VS NEW REFRIGERATOR and FREEZERS. Who Knows the SECRET ? Keeps your food A LOT longer, by weeks! 😲The Game Of Survival is the Preppers Prolonged Life

[@jrbarilla]

Raaaaaat 😂 ✌️

[@diypreppertv]

Lol

[@KimmerAnd]

"rAAAAAAAAt" 😂

[@diypreppertv]

Thanks for watching!

[@funwithjellyandlou1065]

Yay! Here right at the start! Watching now 😅

[@diypreppertv]

Thanks for watching!

[@funwithjellyandlou1065]

Laughing at the image of the “lord of the dance” situation!

[@diypreppertv]

Yeah, it was quite a sight. Lol