Budget Prepping : Thrift Store Haul

[@steveturner3999]

Always check out the thrift stores near the high priced section of town. Those people will donate very high dollar high quality items. I've seen lots of camping gear, cookware and outdoor living items that were in mint condition.

[@prepareforit7323]

Same thing for yard sales.

[@RustyX2010]

Target always gives their return items to Goodwill

[@jainouye]

Couple of things to Remember One trick is to visit often - the good stuff doesn't sit around very long. Remember with thrift stores you have to be willing to walk out with out buying anything.

[@Rm-ks8gg]

Last time I went to goodwill Th hey had the stuff priced way to high!!

[@cherilewis2899]

Value village in Vancouver b.c Canada is expensive I usually go on Tuesday when it's 30% off for 55 and up seniors discount

[@redwolfwes1]

I have bought so many books from thrift stores to build survival libraries. Old cookbooks, survival books, medical books, reference material, DIY books, college text books, books on various types of engineering, history books, just anything that looks useful.

[@lindawilliams6920]

Thank you this is very good information. I will start my collection today. You have a great day 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💚💗💚💗

[@OakRidge-Homestading]

Love going to thrift stores, found a miltary gortex jacket acu camo purchased it for $2.00

[@WalkInFreedom]

Sadly thrift stores here are jacking their prices up almost to retail prices sometimes..sigh. Annoying

[@ebonhawken574]

My Lady yup here in San Jose the prices are insane. Might as well buy it new

[@jennylynn9835]

Same

[@cherilewis2899]

Try the small thrift shops the ones that support hospitals or churches

[@jeaniejbutler4911]

@@ebonhawken574 Same here in Stockton

[@redwing46901]

Luv shopping thrift stores , it's like an adventure & treasure chest there - never know what great stuff you can find in them.

[@steeltalon105]

I see a wall.... Of Awesome....

[@johnstanton4560]

Forget the wall, look at the guns!

[@barbfink7712]

Solar powered sidewalk lights can be charged by day and used inside at night.

[@bronc02]

I flat out refuse to donate or buy anything from goodwill after the way they treated a handicapped man ! My preferred store of this type is Restore,they always have better stuff and lower prices.

[@lindabrown7374]

I will not shop at Goodwill either!

[@butgod2480]

Good counsel. My favorite way to find what I need along with some surprises as you state. I tell our folks to shop these places and garage sales with a prepper/survivalist mindset. Helps keep the impulse buying down which allows for funds to go the right way. Thanks. Great job.

[@SensiblePrepper]

Thanks Brother! It's like searching for hidden treasure : )

[@oldbloke204]

Nice point about helping the community not to mention that a lot of useful stuff gets re used and doesn't end up as landfill or worse. When my mother passed a while back we had to get rid of a houseful of stuff, all good quality and looked after. Had a heap of people tell me that we would have to chuck it out but went to a very large, well by our standards, thrift/op shop and a lovely lady said that they would take the whole lot of it. Nice to know that the stuff will be used again and probably by people who need to save some coin. Reality is, imo, that our wasteful self absorbed lifestyles are going to kill us well before any of the proposed scenarios you commonly see being chucked around. Wifey spends plenty of time in second hand shops and I will check them out for camping items, cooking implements or tools etc. We don't need to as we can well afford whatever we want to buy but it is nice to not always crave the most expensive crap and help others at the same time. Liked this video, thank you.

[@Vera4962]

So great to hear from someone who feels the same way I do. I donate to the Salvation Army (not Goodwill as they are for profit). I have seen firsthand when for example, someone's home burns down, the Salvation Army gives them a voucher to get what they need in the store or if they just have no money, they will cut breaks to them. To me, that is what we are here for, to help each other out. I was executrix of Mom's estate and donated a lot to them then and since then too.

[@zantimisfits4021]

A prepper should have a good simple bicycle that is easy to repair and maintain.

[@Mhel2023]

Inspect those water bottles carefully. Tobacco chewers..... 'nuff said. If you buy clothes, sheets, etc and don't wash them right away, tie up the bag until you're ready to do so. Think bedbugs, roaches. Same with electronics or items that have vents. Inspect carefully! Source : been thrifting since the 70's

[@jeaniejbutler4911]

same here, my grandmother taught me that in the late 60's when I was still in grade school

[@tacomaboy6]

On a recent trip to the Goodwill I found a near new big Berkey water filter with 4 of the black filters still in the boxes.

[@prepareforit7323]

Did it look new?

[@tacomaboy6]

Prepare For IT . No just hardly used or possibly not at all. The box all the docs and parts still had the plastic on them.

[@prepareforit7323]

@@tacomaboy6 Sounds like it was new to me.

[@selador11]

Our thrift stores put a lot of broken, badly used items out for almost brand new prices. Apparently a lot of locals think that just because it's at a thrift shop, it's a bargain. (Like those people who buy the stupidest expensive crap, just because it's expensive.)

[@scottperson9487]

Man, you are sharing my secrets! Have picked up all my get home bags at thrift stores too. Very expensive backpacks, bags and even range bags can be had for pennies on the dollar at thrift stores.

[@freddavis6772]

Cool thing is items that should cost more are reasonable price, and the donated furniture cost an arm and a leg usually. Bought a lot of items that corporate sets pricing, or clueless workers out of touch with quality, old school, or value. Most Americans think New is Better, and Old is Junk. Good it's their loss🤠

[@scottperson9487]

@@xdrowssap4456 I think you are referring to designer bags.

[@Sam-iw6te]

My girlfriend and I thrift shop for fun. Flea markets, pawn shops, antique shops, etc. You can find some real treasures, if you know where to look. She has walked away with a mace, and I got an authentic civil war saber. As well as some bulk Federal 22 LR and a Damascus steel Bowie. All kinds of fun.

[@dsclaiborne31]

I bought a nice eastwest multicam pack with lifetime warranty at a flea market for a bargain.

[@smokinjoe2539]

You should never buy used plastic food containers at thrift stores. So many germs/fungus/molds can imbed into the plastic and cannot be completely removed. Unless using for non-food purposes, leave them alone.

[@debbiekerr3989]

Your absolutely right! Never use plastic for food storage. The plastic can't be completely cleaned. Even if you soak them in bleach, and antibacterial dish soap.

[@janiceb.2523]

@smokin joe & Debbie Kerr I agree about leaving the plastic stuff alone. Never know what may have been stored in them. When I use plastic containers and they get "lost" in the refrigerator; end up looking like a science experiment they end up in the trash.

[@PoxyBear]

Dollar Tree carries decent plastic containers including the Betty Crocker brand for a $1.00.

[@bormatnor]

Been enjoying your instructions for a while now. What I would like to see more of is handicapped videos. How would people with serious problems prep/survive. Modify wheel chairs ,canes, crutches etc. Something to. Think about. Thanks

[@zebunker]

Goodwill is not charity. Don't be fooled. They are a multi billion dollar company. ALWAYS shop at real thrift stores.

[@selador11]

Canning jars. Quite often I see those for less than a dollar apiece at walmart. You have to buy ten or twelve at a time, but still... I noticed yours were 1.89 apiece.

[@cherilewis2899]

Only if you buy in March oras soon as they start selling otherwise you too late looking in August, they sell out quickly

[@immanuelmiller5064]

I got my large Alice pack in perfect condition at the thrift store for 20 bucks.

[@immanuelmiller5064]

Yep the hole setup.

[@immanuelmiller5064]

Yeah loaded down they can be pretty uncomfortable. But they will last forever if you take care of it.

[@A_roN88]

A few years ago I found an alice pack, frame and all, for $5 at the local salvation army. A steal I couldn't pass up!

[@roadkillraker]

P38 is the best compact simple can opener.

[@OpusBuddly]

One of the best fighter planes in WWII as well.

[@TheDonna1959]

I still have my P38 from Army basic training way back in 1977.

[@freddavis6772]

Remember when the Scare was going on when a Greyhound Bus driver was cut with a box cutter. I traveled shortly thereafter on GH bus and security Confiscated my fancy can opener. (Glorified P-38) I could open 3 cans with my unit to 1 can of someone using P-38. Point is they took my opener and not the canned goods. I don't think I'd want a full steel can smashed against my head or body. I'll take my chances with a blunt can opener any day.

[@gregoryk.9815]

Or the p51 can opener. It's longer and has a spoon built-in

[@freddavis6772]

@@gregoryk.9815 Thank you. Had one confiscated by Greyhound security after box cutter scare. Sure miss it.

[@displacedredneck]

Sootch gonna pop some tags. only got $75 for prep budget. run tell the KZbin, prep here if you broke too. Survival dispatch for ya 🎶

[@michaelpeters2048]

You NEVER shop at Walmart??? Wow. That's to bad, we've found some very good buys at Walmart. Some of us don't have sponsors. Some of us can't afford some of the higher end products that you have.

[@PaEMT_FF9]

Michael Peters I look for extensively marked down clearance items. Backup folding knives that were originally $5 marked down to $1, quite heavy/warm winter gloves (end of season) originally $8 marked down to $1, etc. Bought a quantity of both because the price was right.

[@michaelpeters2048]

@@PaEMT_FF9 I just scored mountain house meals at several stores at very big discount. $5-7 dollars each. Lots of camping supplies on clearance also but they may be cleaned out.

[@freddavis6772]

Really Classy Motto😇🤠😇🤠 " Leave Some For Others" Remember People??? The HEAVENLY FATHER AND SON OF MAN Will Bless You When You Least Expect It because consideration of others😀😀😀

[@3vil3lvis]

That is a wall of freedom, Long live the republic!

[@jerardorojas7164]

Dude ive been waiting years for this video!!!

[@nanomaine]

Thanks for a great vid, as always. To clean used items: I first clean off any dirt, then I spray on the new PURELL Foodservice Surface Sanitizer; it's great stuff. Works on fabrics and hard surfaces - with no damage. On cooking items, I run through a sanitizing cycle on the dishwasher - AFTER doing the above cleaning. Best of luck to everyone!

[@nanomaine]

@@icouldbewrongicouldberight Bleach is a powerful disinfectant, but highly reactive - and will corrode many materials & harm fabrics. Test a small area first.

[@GodsSignwatcher]

Got guns?! LOL! You are a silent public service advertisement for self protection. WAY TO GO ALL THE WAY AROUND!! I've never found such great finds in the thrift stores in my area.

[@HighlanderMikeGolf]

Sootch, thanks for the vids. I put your channel on my phone during a 10 hour road trip and you actually kept me entertained and awake while learning something in the process!

[@chelseagarchar4338]

Great ideas and finds 👍 I found some really good brand sleeping bags a while back for $5 a piece at our local thrift store. I looked them up they we’re new around $80 a piece. I picked up 3 or 4. I wish I would have grabbed a couple more. 😊

[@debrahaynes6372]

Sometimes when you buy shoes at thrift stores toenail fungus come with them, ask me how I know. lol Also how many of those things behind you came from a thrift store?

[@dirtisbetterthandiamonds]

Corkscrews can be used to drill holes in trees to hang stuff etc

[@mangomadness8635]

In a cork tree maybe

[@bravowhiskey4684]

No, no they can’t.

[@cathyrayalldayray2842]

Love goodwill I find so many great things. It really amazes me how people disregard so many useful things.

[@wanderingranger4208]

One mans junk is another mans treasure

[@BlackCatSociety]

Dear SensiblePrepper and friends, I too recommend Thrift stores, dollar stores, and Harbor Freight for cheap supplies. I am living below the poverty level. I also get supplies from my local food pantry ( canned and dry goods), and my church has a donations day where people donate clothing. In terms of bugging in, I wanted to construct something to guard my doors. It occurred to me I can use old long sleeve shirts to stuff with sand to make sand bags! These will stop a regular powered projectile, and smoke bombs. I repurpose every plastic bottle and milk cartons into a water supply. At some point, you are going to need to invest in hermetically sealed seeds, beehives for honey and wax, goats for milk, hops for beer. You can also use candles to make a Cornish heater inside something fire resistant and radiant. I am investing in a small solar panel set up for radio, and elec devices. Remember, the www. maybe pressed into service by the military under SHTF circumstances, and you cannot rely upon it. ~ Happy Prepping!

[@maried3717]

Just make sure the plastic water bottles are not sitting directly on concrete. It causes a reaction with the plastic that will contaminate the water. Keep a bottle of unscented bleach for purification. Look it up

[@jmpriester]

Make sure to store candles inside your house if it gets hot where you live. They will fuze together. Same with those oil burning survival candles. They will freeze solid in a garage. I learned about both the hard way.

[@SensiblePrepper]

Thanks for the tip JM. Nothing worse than a melted mess! lol!

[@dees1378]

jmpriester1 could they be rolled in wax paper and stored to try to hold their shape as much as possible. Store taper candles flat

[@jmpriester]

@@dees1378 I supposed. I just threw a bunch into a box. Some were tapered, some weren't. During the summer in Virginia it can get to high 90s. The candles weren't melted down completely, just melted enough that they had to be broken apart. Most I couldn't use as typical candles anymore. Those ones were later melted down to make fire starters using dryer lint, shredded paper and cardboard egg cartons.

[@cherilewis2899]

Mine melted on window ledge

[@davidledoux1736]

@7:24 "We don't shop at Walmart anyway" AMEN TO THAT!!!!!

[@middknightdream1577]

Dollar tree has 6pks of 6hr candles.

[@Miss-bizzy-body]

I work at a second hand shop, all my camping gear came from there

[@jannah4288]

A few years ago I was collecting camping supplies to camp on a friend's property. Amazing what I found, top brand tents and cots like brand new for very low prices! Yippee! LOL

[@bobm1625]

I always forget about thrift stores. Thanks for the reminder.

[@Dmiller7239]

The can opener on the left is the best style.Grandparents had one. I have now. 40 plus years old has never failed.

[@dees1378]

Dmiller7239 I think the brand is called “swing away”

[@walkerone9833]

Long tapered candles can be killers. When I was a kid the power was out and we lit a tapered candle in the holder on top of the tv set. We were all asleep and the candle fell over onto the tv (they were a foot deep then) and the tv smoldered and all sorts of melted plastic was floating in the air.By shear luck my mother woke up and saved us from a near disaster. Cut the tapered candles sown and use an appropriate holder so it can't fall over and start a fire.

[@trynsurviven2440]

Finding ways to stay warm and dry are the most important especially this time of year when the weather is so unpredictable.

[@Guiltless765]

We've spent over 4k in the last 2 months putting things away ;) 🇺🇸 These channels are so important!

[@hedge313]

I found some candles at a yard sale. Got an old cheese grader, and melted them down. I had some old altoid tins and filled them up. It turned old, long candles into a great survival candle with a lid. I gave them out as gifts at Christmas, trying to turn loved ones into preppers. My family thinks I am crazy, but they appreciated them, and are now calling me about all kinds of things, now that shtf. Who’s crazy now! Hahahaha!

[@matthewwynne939]

I was working for a week in a city that had an Air Force base nearby, and something I noticed is that all the thrift stores there had a large stock of used military camo clothing. Also, you'd think that thrift stores would be a good place to find mason jars, but almost always it seems that the plain glass jars cost more per unit than you could buy new in a 2-pack (which have bands and lids included). They must be catering to the mason jar collector market.

[@janiceb.2523]

Bleach goes a long way to sterilize, yes even all of the kitchen items ( just have to have boiling water also; makes items air dry quicker). Just my .02 cents worth. Thanks for the info and upload. * edit again : buttons, hook n eyes etc... baggies of em can go for as little as .50 cents n up.

[@SensiblePrepper]

Thanks for the comment Janice. I appreciate you watching.

[@janiceb.2523]

@@SensiblePrepper Thanks man for acknowledging me! I subbed, liked n saved too! Made an old woman feel useful again!

[@timm1139]

@ Janice B: Skills & knowledge will always be worth their weight in gold, especially in bad situations. You are a rockstar!

[@janiceb.2523]

@@timm1139 Wow! I like that! Brought tears to my eyes. Thank you so much. My parents were young ( @ 20,s ) during the depression era, so I learned a lot from them. I may not be able to shot , kill, dress, out my own game any more; but I think I could give directions on how to. I could maybe stand long enough to help preserve some and cook some of the meat. Wooo hoo rock on... thanks again sweetie!

[@davidparker4577]

You can use pool shock just like bleach. You don't have to carry around the weight of the water in the bleach or you and you can mix rain water with it to make chlorine bleach.

[@johnpoole8321]

This is a great time to shop thrifty. With Carona raging in china, we may not see stores stocked with their junk to much longer. So grab up what we can get now of the well made things if possible.Good video.

[@mikedambowic5862]

I GO TO PAWN SHOPS FOR TOOLS,ALOT OF TIME I FIND CRAFTMAN TOOLS ON THE CHEAP😎

[@lulabelle4760]

Here where I live the winters are really rainy- it's a great time to get yard tools, especially power, at the pawn shops.

[@SensiblePrepper]

Definitely a good source for prepping items. Thanks Mike

[@whatupinfo]

@@SensiblePrepper Question, are all guns& rifles yours?

[@MrRebar15]

*Sootch* Well done, thank-you sir for taking the time. Amazing what you can find at these stores. God Bless, brother.

[@SensiblePrepper]

Thanks Kevin! I figured we'd find a few things but this was epic! lol! God Bless you my friend.

[@cherilewis2899]

The thrill of the hunt

[@aaronsbraga]

Love love love thrift stores, especially local ones, but sorry, I wont buy used shoes.

[@classicrocklover5615]

Check out Habitat for Humanity's "Restore store". They take mostly Estate donations, but carry a lot of tools, furniture, construction items, etc.

[@JanSobieskiIII]

ANTIQE STORES are great places to find tools as well.

[@guytech7310]

My Recommedations: 1. Avoid non-stainless Pots & pans: Enameled & teflon coated pots can leach toxic chemicals into your food. A lot of stuff originates from China (or the coatings\enamels do). 2. Avoid cast iron pots unless they are pre-1990s. A lot of steel is recycled and can be contaiminated with heavy metals that can leach into your food. Stainless is inert and will not leach metals out even if the food is acidic. 3. Avoid Aluminum pots & Pans because Alumium is slightly toxic and acidic foods can absorb aluminium. Its not as bad as heavy metals, but I would recommend avoiding using them. OK if you using it for accassional meals as the alum. does leave your body over time and small amounts its fine. Also OK for canning as the food is glass jars and not in direct contact with Alum. 4.Avoid using open candles since they are so easy to knock over and start a fire. Get some type of enclosure that will protect you from a fire if it gets knocked over.

[@GrowlyBear917]

Got a food processor for $5 from Goodwill. Took it home, filled it up with alphabet soup, now I have a word processor.

[@jeaniejbutler4911]

LOL Thanks I needed a laugh today...

[@erebusart1638]

Thank you for all the information! and thank you very much for your support😊😊😊😊😊😊🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@TheSaneHatter]

"Reminds me of my safari in Africa. Somebody forgot the corkscrew and for several days we had to live on nothing but food and water. " - W. C. Fields

[@Watchdog2023]

Look at your ARSENAL! Can I move in? I can man any of those weapons!

[@littleredhen3354]

Nice haul! My area doesn't have much like this because the population are mostly elderly, working poor, homeless and the gated communities of elites who don't donate, they try to sell, usually for crazy asking prices that reflect their lack of touch with conditions around them.

[@SensiblePrepper]

Honestly, I was surprised we found so much usable stuff. So you never know what you'll find. Thanks Karin

[@fixedfocusmediaofficial]

Great video as always. Beautiful wall to. I can't say what type of wall it is or KZbin might not like it but you know what I mean.

[@davidenorth]

Thrift stores are great, but I have scored tons of awesome tools, and shtf stuff at garage sales. , My collection of Coleman lanterns and stoves all came from different garage sales.

[@americafirst9144]

I've heard that some of the older Coleman lanterns can emit radiation. You might want to look into it.

[@lagunapatt]

enjoyed your video. noticed your two shoes are different...at first i thought they were for the same foot but then i realized that one looks unworn, the other "broken in." interesting.

[@marko11kram]

remember to be careful with candles in a grid down situation! Candles / open flames can easily be knocked over.

[@freddavis6772]

Remember people if needing to sew something Rugged like Back Pack Straps, Buttons that take a lot of Abuse (pants, coat, pack) etc And Cosmetics isn't a Concern USE DENTAL FLOSS!!!! Really Hard to Break, it's waterproof, and It only takes a few stitches to start holding. Pack Straps for example Regular thread will take 15-30 stitches to take hold( meaning weight of strap doesn't pull threads loose) Whereas my dental floss technique requires maybe 5-6. Granted I'll use 50-60 per strap. Just saying because in a pinch you won't have the time, Safety can be a concern(SHTF) and personally less Aggravated the better.

[@scotteger6271]

Dental floss makes good serving material for bowstrings as well, because its waxed and really ties tightly

[@freddavis6772]

@@scotteger6271 Have to keep this tip in mind, because I can see myself using a bow sooner than later.

[@jeaniejbutler4911]

For straps and heavier stressed items I use fishing line, it holds forever and I have alot of it.Remember also to take an assortment of different sized needles so you can use whatever size thread, fishing line or whatever you may need to use. Besides needles get dull or even snap into.

[@victoriarose3478]

Good finds at thrift stores !!! Just remember to put clothes directly into the washing machine, so that you don't get any bed bugs in your home, ( like my sister did ) !!!

[@middknightdream1577]

We always throw them into the dryer 1st, that way it kills more of the possible bugs.

[@chrissewell1608]

I have found some great camping gear, at a thrift store. Bought a good used propane Coleman stove, for $20. Have used it camping for 10 years now! Sleeping bags, and air matress. All sorts of outdoor & survival gear!

[@bomguy999999]

Not knocking you but that Army camo you bought is the worlds worst camo. it doesnt blend with anything.

[@oldredcoonhound2182]

7:25 .👍I don't either

[@TheTrainman888]

You can soak that UCP camo in a green dye and it'll actually become pretty effective in a woodland environment

[@billybigtime7749]

Thrift stores are great but watch out for bedbugs!

[@SensiblePrepper]

And other nasty creatures! lol! Thanks Billy

[@billybigtime7749]

SensiblePrepper You are most welcome Sootch! Thank you for all your good information you provide.

[@jennifercaskie9751]

At my Goodwill they charge to much for candles.

[@ebonhawken574]

Jennifer Caskie goodwill is a rip off

[@c8Lorraine1]

I buy everything from a thrift store. Only new items , I buy is food and toilet items

[@josephbrown2583]

I enjoy finding fishing lures for pennies on the dollar

[@kstaffidaho4637]

Argh! Thanks for telling everyone about my favorite supply source. 😉 I buy water bottles, backpacks, etc for my SHTF neighbor aid kits and for potential trade goods from thrift stores.

[@bruceforster3709]

Here's a little Hack for your subscribers: You can take an Esbit folding stove, open it up, and put 3 Tea Lights in it and boil a pot of water for your Mountain House Entree'.

[@Lunzicle]

2:50 that’s aluminum.

[@RustyX2010]

Goodwill and Savers always puts the good stuff on eBay!

[@ernieandrews7632]

the link dose not work, for Survival Dispatch.

[@4kids3cats85]

Not exactly a thrift store, but my local outdoors adventure store (camping, biking, hiking, etc.) has a consignment basement, and after a certain period of time, they discount 25, 50, and then 75%. Those 75% things are amazing deals. I got an MSR ultra-light stove, with bag and gas, for $12. Everything they take in is similarly discounted if it sits around long enough, and most stuff does.

[@jons5898]

Good inexpensive gear for stocking a hidden cache or for a bugout location.

[@jamesparlane9289]

Cheap candles, uncoloured, can be mixed with Vaseline and solvent to make good oilskin waterproofer

[@jamesbrownmiller808]

Potato peeler, what’s that? I don’t remember the last time I peeled a potato!

[@Boxerpapa1]

Don, excellent content. I enjoy looking for stuff at thrift stores. You just never know what you may find and it's at the right price. Thank you for sharing !!

[@joeyhardin1288]

This past weekend, my local G.W. had 20 dozen canning jars, Q's and P's. But on the shelf across from those was a NEW water bath canner with the basket. My wife was glad I did not bring home more jars. I have three WB canners and two pressure canners. Be prepared - when the tomatoes and green beans come in.

[@PaEMT_FF9]

Joey Hardin Can often pick up pressure cookers (non-electric) for a decent price. Just bought one for $7 a few days ago. If needed, eBay usually has the replacement rubber seals/parts for low cost. Good for camping.

[@jeaniejbutler4911]

@@PaEMT_FF9 Good to know about Ebay usually having parts. I have to find the dial thing, and I ordered one from the manufacturor using the model name and number . They sent me the wrong one so I cant use it. Now they have, they wont let me return it even tho there return policy says you have 30 days to return for full return, I have only had the part for a total of 9 days...

[@bruceforster3709]

That big lantern can be easily modified to take the six volt rechargeable Lithium Batteries. I WOULD BE DELIGHTED TO TEACH FOLKS HOW TO DO IT!

[@jeaniejbutler4911]

You should start a channel...Sounds like you know some good stuff.

[@LegacyFarmandHomestead]

Just FYI goodwill is a great charity. They help disabled people get jobs and become more self sufficient and less reliant on the government. They helped me get a work history and get off of welfare.

[@billbrasky6827]

LIFE STARTS NOW They pay mentally handicapped people less them minimum wage. Also the CEO takes home tens of millions.

[@MrClownWorld]

Bill Brasky even *if* what you’re saying is true, this person has benefited from that system. That should not be brushed off because of your ignorance.

[@LegacyFarmandHomestead]

@@billbrasky6827 i worked there while on disability and made 11 dollars an hour so idk wtf youre talking about

[@billbrasky6827]

OrangeManBad.MP4 How is that ignorant? A broken clock is right twice a day. I want greedy people to be shown in the light. Are you against that?

[@MrHowieZ1973]

Great video. You don't have to be a rich man to prep.

[@pedroleonargentina]

Excellent video!!! Thanks Family Porter!!! Thanks Sara Mc!!! VERY SMART vídeo!!!

[@jasonmcdaniel7878]

I find awesome stuff when I go to thrift stores. Some other things that I've found that you didn't mention are Backpacking bags, Daypacks, pouches, fishing gear and tackle, books, tents, camp chairs, containers to make kits inside of, rain suits or ponchos, road side/car emergency equipment, and etc. I really enjoy going to thrift stores because you never know what you'll find. Few things to remember to make a list of things you want, so you don't go buying random things you don't need. Also, look prices up on certain items. Places like Goodwill can overcharge on 2nd hand items more than what they are when you buy them new or they be around the same price. There can be a number of reasons why, but mainly it could be because they don't know what they have. That could either be a good thing or a bad thing. I've seen a Wal-Mart $1 flashlight for $3, but I found a $400 camera with accessories for $25. Being knowledgeable of and sourcing your items can help determine what to get. Finally, look into finding out if they have coupons and the 50% off specified color items.

[@prepareforit7323]

I have seen Goodwill mark Dollar Tree items (the ones that cost $1) for more than a dollar.

[@100mmtubeofjustice7]

im good with everything but those acu shirts, they are ok for some things but are wayyyyy to thin and weak for real heavy duty work which is why the govt ended use after 4 years better to get the old woodland camo bdu's those will stand tons of crap. jmtc.

[@prepareforit7323]

I don't like the camo pattern, so I avoid ACU. Might also have to do with it being an Army thing, and me being a former Marine.

[@theodoreelliott6083]

You have given me a lot of ideals on prepare for what looks like some real hard times and things are going to get crazy bad thank u

[@gaylemcculloch3803]

A Smith and Wesson for 89 cent!! That was an unbelievable find. ; )

[@tristarmotors7598]

Thrift stores are the best place to get stuff.

[@jeaniejbutler4911]

and yard sells.

[@dsclaiborne31]

Our thrift stores here dont have any good stuff like you got. Just clothes and junk no real camo.

[@josephpasquale8932]

I'm glad you mentioned to the viewers on several occasions throughout the video to make sure they clean these items.... that's the first thing I think of when I here thrift store.

[@bigtony4829]

you really want lace up shoes in a bug out situation ...try running climbing or walking in mud in slip ons and it's not going to end well

[@middknightdream1577]

Also replace all your laces with 550 paracord. You can strip the inner strands out and then put the outter layer back on the shoes so you still have your laces.

[@smokinjoe2539]

lol @ S&W Model 10 for $0.89!

[@WORRO]

Nice Haul!!

[@tonimitchell9930]

Our goodwill is so expensive so I check yard sales. Great advice!