20 Cheap Items to Stockpile, Hoard and Barter With

[@johnstone9396]

I had to laugh at a guy at work the other day, we were talking about prepping for when SHTF, he said “ I just keep lots of ammo so I can take what I need from someone else”, I laughed as I informed him that when SHTF the people who have what you need also will have lots of ammo, believe me they will be more prepared than you on that front.

[@TheBugOutLocation]

Haha! People tend to forget that part.

[@kellychuba]

The local government has more ammo. If you don't have boxes buried in your back yard....well you know how this goes.....

[@denism8494]

Kinda sad his mind immediately goes to causing death for survival though. Like his plan is, if horrible things start happening, inflict more horrible things and RELY ON THAT to get by.

[@allenlewis9863]

What I find funny is a lot of prepers do not realise is it only takes zzz 1bullet

[@allenlewis9863]

What I find funny is a lot of prepers do not realise is it only takes zzz 1bullet

[@leannacarson-hansen7041]

Manual can openers.

[@davidfoster8172]

military openers

[@LynnLamont]

Manual tools

[@robertgrey6101]

The point of an old knife and "drag" it around the lid. Or, make a knife out of black metal with rag for a handle. Keep it sharp to do it's job.

[@jasonpullan488]

I literally keep on of those small military folding ones in my wallet! The number of times it has "saved the day" has been suprising to say the least 😂

[@Edward-tm1dm]

P 38s. If you know how to use it.

[@Susanne-dk4of]

Hello from Australia With the hand sanitiser I have also stored hand cream as it dries the skin and after using it for a day or two your hands become dry and cracked which eventually leads to infection and discomfort

[@blackcountrygaz7080]

I have boxes of surgical gloves I hate what sanitizer does to your hands.

[@elainelindsey1306]

You dont really need hand sanitizers. If you at home use soaps like dettol or lifebuoy you can also buy anti bacterial baby wipes there are some small handbags packs of 10 or 20.

[@MJ-vc6ih]

Hand sanitizer can help start a fire it’s a necessity

[@Peter-od7op]

You guys got your guns removed you are no longer free

[@susanpowell6449]

G'day sport...Tie me Kangeroo Down. Fair Dinkum.

[@Erikatea1208]

It's always important to be stocked up on plenty of tea bags especially green tea !!! 🍵

[@lewis9888]

I can't stand the taste of green tea so I don't have much of it. I do have Instant Coffee, Tea and Hot Cocoa Mix coming out of my ears.

[@juliefall2892]

It's good for mozzie bites and flea bites it's antihistamine too. Great for allergy reactions on skin , great for dogs skin conditions mites fungus . Coriander seed too great for nausea virus , food poisoning .safe for dogs helps dogs of sick vomiting and nausea.

[@kathleenredick275]

Tea bags also good to stop bleeding. (The tannins in it.)

[@bevpayne6179]

Every time there's a hurricane here on the East Coast, I take gallon-size bottles that I've saved from tea and milk and fill it with water that's clean. And I put this in my deep freezer and fill up the whole deep freezer with it. This gives you good drinking water for a long time because the whole freezer will act like an ice block when the electricity goes off. We did this for 3 weeks after Isabel and had cold drinking water for the longest time. It also kept our food frozen until we were able to cook it outside on a grill.

[@GeorgeOrwell-yz6zx]

I have heard of people freezing milk, soups and stews in square blocks too. They stack easily

[@bobbyallen8621]

The ice storm of 94, we were without power. I took the most perishable items, dug up snow and put the items in it, covered it. I have a 10ft pole to mark the area

[@pixe777]

All very smart ideas.❤Thank you.

[@SURRYHOUSE2]

That was one he'll of a storm. Tidewater VA James river Jamestown

[@kathleenredick275]

Bleach expires over time, so rotate your stock.

[@lewis9888]

I've been Prepping for many years and I have Bic Lighters coming out of my ears as well as strike anywhere matches and storm matches. I have a few different camp stoves w/fuel. I have so many oil lamps that I can use some for Barter w/lamp oil. Keep your bar soap in a mouse proof container. They will eat soap. I store three 4lb bags of sugar in metal 50cal ammo cans as well as potato flakes, powdered milk and a few other foods. The cans have a rubber seal in the lid to keep out rodents and moisture. I have $1 flashlights coming out of my ears along with more pricy ones. Even though I don't drink coffee, I store instant coffee for others in my group. I store the little instant coffees for barter. You should have a good supply of N95 face masks and carry one with you all the time. Keep Prepping my friends.

[@donnabartley2246]

Walmart has been out of lamp oil for months !

[@JustinLodes]

You store coffee?! You Sir will be my doomsday friend when all hell breaks loose!

[@KEPSAGAMER]

n95 masks are garbage, carry a real respirator with filters, if not a genuine gas mask... have many filters and a backup mask for breakages.

[@Bloodhoundjed1]

I have stored some foods in those ammo cans as well. But, never thought to put my 4lb bags of sugar in them. And also have several oil lamps.

[@robertgrey6101]

​@@donnabartley2246 Lamp oil ?? Is that plain old kerosene?? (Kero?) Gas stations may have it. A 4 gallon tin full will keep you going for a while. Suppliers of stoves using that oil might have it on hand.

[@lanagalbraith6542]

Bleach tablets store much better than liquid bleach and take up little space.

[@alanlvr36]

Plus they don't expire kept in air tight containers. Liquid bleach actually turns to water. Pool shock can also be used and you only need a smidge each time. 😊

[@KEPSAGAMER]

vinegar, vinegar is safe, or liquor. Bleach is dangerous but vinegar is natural

[@denism8494]

​@@KEPSAGAMER So, heres the thing, in the same way that a swimming pool out in the sun will need chlorine adding again, drinking water that has been sterilized can be left out open in the sun, and the chlorine naturally leaves as it turns into it's gas state and blows away. You can even test it if the chlorine in drinking water is strong enough for you to notice the smell, leave a glass on the side for 2 days and notice it is gone.

[@johnjanuary2958]

Pool powder… Trust me: look it up.

[@lanagalbraith6542]

@@johnjanuary2958 I have pool shock. It is not easy to store.

[@limitedaxcess]

A sewing kit, (even the little compact ones) Eye Glass repair kit, (when you need it you usually don't have it and can't find one) and consider a cheap pair of reading glasses, (so you can put that screw in to fix them)

[@kimcham9949]

👍🏾 PERFECT!!! 😀

[@juliefall2892]

Store up reading glasses different focus amounts they are cheap at discount stores and maybe needed, maybe good for barter

[@limitedaxcess]

@@juliefall2892 good 💡 I was doing that during and just after the scamdemic. I paid .69 cents

[@barbwall3678]

Aldi sells a nice compact sewing kit for $4.99

[@limitedaxcess]

@@barbwall3678 and they sold out here in just days! Very nice kits

[@judimantos904]

In a pinch, you can light a piece of spaghetti in order to light something you can’t reach like the bottom of a candle or some Sterno under a pot

[@devonalr72]

You can use crayons. For a candle

[@kathleenredick275]

I'be actually done that with spaghetti. Thanks for the reminder.

[@jeffarnold8425]

for fire besides lighters i have afew boxes of strike any where matches and 3 ferro rods . besides toilet paper . also added cut up old bed sheets , can be used for first aid old work shirts that can be washed . also have several boxes of baby wipes . besides zip tie , cordage ,, rope ... have a few rolls of trapper wire for snares etc , lights and batteries . we also added a few things that can be recharged by solar . have a few oil lamps with extra oil and wicks , one thing thats over look a lot is ... baking soda multi use tooth paste , heart burn disinfectant etc

[@sjordan7085]

True, I also stashed the same items.

[@EverrettFrazior]

Don't forget the TP....

[@bagobeans]

Great video. I have a suggestion. I use those stick on battery operated wall lights. I have them in my living room, my kitchen, my hallway. I live in an area where we have trees falling and the power goes out during a storm. This is a life saver! I also have light and that helps. Another thing to have is a battery operated radio. It comes in handy for vital information. A cordless phone charger is helpful too.

[@survivalistprepper]

Great idea! We have a few in our cubbards so we can see the pots and pans and Tupperware. They're easy to take off if we need to.

[@juststoppingby390]

Also suggest hard candy. Massive moral booster in a tiny packet

[@kimcham9949]

❤ Good lookin' out! Especially when there are kids around. Heck, for adults, too! 😀

[@juliefall2892]

Good energy boost too

[@ladydrgnfly921]

Chocolate for me.

[@davesanders9203]

I have a few pounds of JAW BREAKERS. Great for the grandkids. And they pretty much last forever!

[@larrywilliams9290]

Hand sanitizer will work well as a sterno replacement, I have used a clean, empty vienna sausage can about half full of sanitizer with a camp stove to heat food and water. a half can lasts about 45 mins + -.

[@cogit8able]

Methanol based antifreeze

[@mcwalker949]

1. lighters 2. matches 3. fuel - butane, propane, alcohol stove 3. toilet paper 4. bleach 5. soap 6. trash bags 7. emergency blankets 8. zip ties 9. duct tape/electrical tape 10. cordage 11. glue 12. flashlights 13. instant coffee 14. bandaids, medical supplies 15. batteries 16. hand sanitizer 17. wet wipes

[@marianwade5086]

Should say 17 items not 20

[@jimloyd8869]

13 gallon kitchen trash bags will be esp. useful re sanitation in the case of sewer/septic failure; bathroom-related discharge brings with it the possibility of major health issues; 5 gallon plastic buckets and toilet seats are great

[@lyndavonkanel8603]

There's a video on YT showing how to use them in the toilet with organic kitty liter, a urine cap and creating two separated compartments. It looked like a really good way to deal with the problem.

[@juliefall2892]

Have a supply of small garbage bags if you get stuck indoors and no sewerage.

[@davidfoster8172]

13 gallon bag in toilet great, dont forget cat litter to cut smell

[@davidfoster8172]

bleach great, but short shelf life, needs frequent rotation

[@belinda888]

@@lyndavonkanel8603 thanks for sharing, sounds very helpful, will look for it

[@pnowikow]

Tarps, nails, fasteners, home repair items, yard tools, heirloom seeds, gardening stuff, and KNOWLEDGE.

[@sjordan7085]

Learn new useful skills and hone ones you already have.

[@brailwolf]

One thing no one ever thinks of is a truckers road atlas .

[@megandonahue9220]

And they come laminated too.

[@dangerousliberty]

Check into gazateers, these are very detailed with terrain and roads.

[@lewis9888]

I drove Trucks for nearly 30 years. I kept my old ones too. The Gazetteer Maps are great in that they show elevation and RR tracks.

[@brailwolf]

@@dangerousliberty the best thing all resources are already marked in them.

[@brailwolf]

@@lewis9888 I hated driving for wiener and swift . Swift should not be in business at all.

[@limitedaxcess]

Scissors! I would also recommend, (as the do come from Chyna) a stock up while you can, even the $store ones are great to have on hand. I would also suggest having "nail kits" with clippers, nail brushes, and Files, and get some orangewood sticks as well. Clear nail Polish is a good one too as again its's a, muti use and multi-purpose item.

[@TheBugOutLocation]

Great points! Thanks

[@kimcham9949]

👍🏾 Good thinking! 😀

[@elainelindsey1306]

U right about it being a multi use, my husband always ask me for clear nail polish for his fishing rod tips, i think having acetone will also be handy if you like your manicures

[@JP-nq7wf]

I live in Missouri. We have localfarm estate sales online. it is a great place to pick up good sissors and other prepping items.

[@limitedaxcess]

@@JP-nq7wf I live in NE South Dakota and I hit thrift stores and Yard/garage/estate sales as well score some really good deals on prepping things. I actually scored a new in the box Coleman propane stove for $10 last summer 🌞

[@madcow3417]

During the great TP shortage of 2020 I was prepared. By the time TP shelves were full again, I still had months of TP left. Yes, I was afraid of running out eventually, but I didn't try to buy more because I didn't want to be part of the problem.

[@lewis9888]

I've probably got two years of TP stored in totes w/tight fitting lids to keep mice out. I've been Prepping for many years.

[@sjordan7085]

Buy a bidet, a portable one can be found for $49.00, will pay for itself in the amount of TP saved.

[@madcow3417]

@@sjordan7085 I'm a bit wary of bidets. It seems like high enough pressure to clean anything is too high to be comfortable. I prefer a few drops of water on TP. Of course bidet water is refillable in shtf, toilet paper is not easily replaced.

[@sharoneuby-62]

I bought large bags of baby wipes. Like 20 of them over 4 months.

[@JustinLodes]

I have a good surplus of tp I got for free from dumpster diving. If you’re a preper dumpster diving is a great way to get useful items. The tp they threw out was because the packages had rips in them or one roll missing. I’ve found hundreds of candles they tossed out simply because the jars they were in broke. The candles can be used without the jars obviously and if wanted I could always heat them in an oven to melt them and transfer the wax to a new jar with the same wick. Living in the most wasteful country (America) in the world you can practically find anything you need for free if you know where to look

[@glorybound7599]

Aluminum foil makes a great bagged meal on a bed of coals. Plastic wrap and baggies for leftover preservation, motor oil and filters for your vehicles if local service becomes less available, water storage cans 5 gallon type for potable water 🚰, freedom seeds of personal protection, grills both charcoal and propane, seeds for gardening, fishing tackle, a Bible and other educational books for when electronic devices will no longer be available or usable. Toothpaste, floss and brushes. Lime, nails, lumber, saw, shovel, mattocks, and a hammer for when you will need to build an out house.

[@Utah_Man_Sir]

I don't drink coffee but I store freeze dried coffee and Nescafe to use as barter or to have around for friends .

[@MCden603]

Blankets, rice&beans, toothpaste and brushes, sugar, honey, tea candles, socks, white vinegar (pickling and cleaning), drink mixes, powdered milk, crayons, rags (bulk ripped t shirts from Amazon by the pound), hand warmers, spray paint

[@juliefall2892]

Camo colours spray oaint

[@Antiguanian]

And red to mark no go zones, bodies no longer living. ​@@juliefall2892

[@joeyhugo1608]

Chapstick, sunscreen, and bug spray are big in my supplies

[@Realtor-BigD-SmokinDonBBQ]

Chapstick helps with Firestarting. Just another use. Also Vaseline. Along with a cotton ball.

[@KEPSAGAMER]

@@Realtor-BigD-SmokinDonBBQ prime info, trick candles are solid too.... magnesium infused wicks help for when they get wet, though they should be stored in a water proof container.... also soaking cotton pads in lighter fluid then encasing it in wax.... lasts a long time but will allow for fires in the rain or wet conditions

[@Realtor-BigD-SmokinDonBBQ]

@KEPSAGAMER trick candles??? Really?? 🤯 Wowww... a prank could help in a pinch. Lol that's great info. This is really the first I've heard of it. But it makes a ton of sense. Thank you.

[@juliefall2892]

@@KEPSAGAMER waxed lettuce boxes make good fire starter.

[@juliefall2892]

Moth traps , rodent traps, plumbing spares tap washers n tape.

[@PeterLawton]

Here's my experience with Band-Aids: I recently opened a box I bought *15 years* ago. First, the paper wrapper was hardened and crumbly; Second, the adhesive was no longer so sticky. Its stickiness had dropped to about half, I'd say. I still used them and they worked.

[@lewis9888]

Buy extra medical tape to tape the bandaids on.

[@madcow3417]

I've had them go bad in first aid kits. I never considered long term storage. I may buy a large pack and can them for an experiment: one set with desiccant, one with O2 absorber, one set just sealed, and one set in the open. I'll let you know in 15 years how they turned out :p

[@kittydogz]

That’s where the duct tape comes in…

[@madcow3417]

@@kittydogz I actually cut my leg open pretty badly when I was a kid and closed it with duct tape so I didn't have to show my parents. The adhesive is too strong, it will rip open an unstitched wound. Also, it doesn't breathe, so it gets all sweat-rashy. I have no idea how it didn't get infected. Now it's a big old scar.

[@kittydogz]

@@madcow3417 Ouch! Was mostly kidding but I have made a bandaid with paper towel and electrical tape before. Just left it on long enough to get to the store though.

[@MrsJWife]

Sam's club contractor bags are great! Very large and heavy duty.

[@daniellafrederici8030]

Amen to the difference of being a hoarder and prepping.

[@matthewbrown6163]

One thing that people forget are those cheaply made torches (flashlights in USA). I bought a few dozen at auction & during an emergency gave them out to neighbours with a packet of AA batteries. A few dollars each & the same to the batteries - this was a simple item that needs no instructions & gladly appreciated. All those free shampoos / conditioners / soaps are a great pack to keep & then barter or give away ................ & free too.

[@carolynellis387]

It's fun reading about the stores folks have prepared for, I haven't seen charcoal for purifying water which I consider essential for life and clean hands!

[@duanebouchard8736]

It would have to NOT be manufactured with chemicals,

[@icelandviking1961]

You can make your own charcoal.

[@frankedgar6694]

Two daughters, six granddaughters. All those females had big smiles when I brought toilet paper out of the strict (strict? Seriously? I hate auto correct - attic) during Covid. Who’s crazy now?

[@ga6589]

The Great Toilet Paper Shortage of a few years ago was brought on in the first place by fear-mongering and hoarding. Of course, corporate greed will never waste a good crisis.

[@Gigi96916]

that mustve felt great!! youre not crazy when they need.

[@kathysiebert6654]

Don't forget "lady" products for the girls!!!😂

[@frankedgar6694]

@@kathysiebert6654 Nope. I’m way too old to be thinking about, much less buying that stuff. lol

[@Psychodermia]

3:05 - I dip the ordinary, cheaper, STRIKE ANYWHERE matches in wax to waterproof them. 10:08 - Elmers School Glue works great on wood. It's just not beige, like the expensive stuff. I also recommend some 2-part epoxy.

[@suehop1579]

I heard nail polish on matches waterproof

[@EverrettFrazior]

Common sense...

[@nankarl2512]

I keep a case of unscented baby wipes on hand from Sam's Club. They are wonderful for clean ups and really gentle on your skin. I also keep a box of disposable rubber gloves on hand.

[@kimcham9949]

Please tell me your advice on unscented baby wipes, as opposed to scented. Thank you.

[@nankarl2512]

@@kimcham9949 I prefer washing up with wipes that don't have a scent. That's all.

[@pranksterguy1]

Excellent vid! Thank you!!

[@sarellawolff7196]

Stockpile White Toothpaste for burns. It works even better than ice! Slather White Toothpaste immediately on the burn to stop the pain in a few minutes and stop the burn from going deeper. A must have!

[@EverrettFrazior]

Good to know. Thanks

[@ImapatriotUSA]

Mustard works great. It soothes the pain and prevents most of the blistering.

[@dy4221]

Egg whites are the best for burns if you have eggs.

[@milicadjordjevic3135]

White flour is also great.

[@Huntress_Raven]

Neosporin. It's something first aid kits do not include, so add it.

[@Psychodermia]

If you can find the individual packets, those are really handy. Scaleable, portable, and if you get one contaminated, it doesn't dirty the whole tube. 👽✌️

[@juliefall2892]

Eye wash cup . A magnifying mirror and magnifying glass .are great for trying to get stuff out of your eye and splinters.

[@jovallebuckmaster]

I have to use other products because I'm allergic to Neosporin.

[@samtheskoolie]

Aquaphor is better

[@normandeline2339]

Solar chargers an battery banks to charger most anything for yourself or barter for others. I've grabbed a couple large 12 volt batteries for a truck at O'Reillys for like 58$ each. Wicked cheap for a big battery. Usually more like 120%. They sell off batteries that are over a year old. Waterproof zip up bags. I've grabbed multiple vaccume sealers from yard sales. Or goodwill. If there's anything you truly believe you'll need . Always have a second one if not 4.. I look out for sales an clearance items everywhere. Walgreens just dumped thier motor oil for 1$ each. There's so many things that you'll want or can barter with. Electrical wire for 12 volt lights, electrical wire nuts to sodder. Crimp on fittings , genorator oil.

[@KEPSAGAMER]

Store the battery packs in faraday cages for EMP events..... just sayingggg

[@kdean2]

I buy flashlights and other necessities that use AA batteries, I also stockpile rechargeable AA batteries. I have decorative solar lights all around my yard ,not because they are pretty but because when the grid fails, I'll be able to use them to recharge my AA batteries...........Hidden in plain sight.

[@Psychodermia]

Hmmm…pretty cool idea. 👽✌️

[@yellowdog762jb]

You can bring them inside and use them for mini lanterns or night lights for kids as well. When the lanterns eventually stop working, harvest the battery. In my experience, 9 out of 10x, the light stopped working because the solar panel glazed over and stopped charging the battery. Often the battery is still good. Also, the batteries are often low mAh ones compared to regular AA batteries. While they are rechargeable, they may be 300 to 600 mAh, compared to "regular" 2800 to 3000 mAh rechargeable AA. I never throw away any broken rechargeable device without opening it and taking the batteries out and testing them.

[@kdean2]

@@yellowdog762jb Smart idea's. Yea, I've noticed the dollar store one are usually lower in mAh. When I buy pack from Amazon I get 2600 mAh or higher.

[@hesterbrown5995]

​@@yellowdog762jb😮

[@karenwoodford4776]

How do you use them to recharge batteries?

[@donnaa2180]

I read an article that suggested saying small dishwashing liquid bottles. They can be used as a portable personal bidet if you have no toilet paper available.

[@davidmangen1912]

Purchase toilet seat for 5 gallon bucket.

[@juliefall2892]

50/50 vinegar and water in spray bottle

[@tennesseeterri]

Can take a regular cheap disposable water bottle and put tiny holes in the lid. Then just squeeze. Mini shower.

[@icelandviking1961]

I have a 1 gallon pump up sprayer for a bidet. Just bend the wand so you can reach without a yoga position.

[@user-rf3cn2ou3x]

I get dead chest freezers, relatively mouse proof storage for paper products and more,

[@juliefall2892]

Yes brilliant idea, and you could dig a hole a d bury one to hide some preps to keep stuff safe

[@user-rf3cn2ou3x]

@@juliefall2892 yes, I have eight of them, two are buried on my property, I also have a concrete fire bunker just in case of wild fire . Not for people, just stuff I don't want to lose in case of fire. My log house would a total loss, but I can rebuild it, but my stuff I couldn't replace. I wish I had money for fire suppression.

[@jamee6]

I so appreciate your dividing your video's content into chapters. It was so incredibly helpful. Thank you.

[@spwriter1]

I also keep a lot of good wipes on hand. You can use them all of your body

[@RDGrandy]

Some really great ideas! For the bleach, I would suggest a concentrated bleach powder instead of a gallon of liquid. The bleach powder that I currently have is somewhere around 20/21oz and will make up to 60gal (maybe) of liquid; of course depending on the job you are preparing for. There are also concentrated tablets. I think one tablet mixed with one gallon of water, to say clean your floors, but one tablet and a little less than a cup of water to do a load of laundry. With the powder/tablets how long it will stretch or how much "liquid" it will make, really depends on the job you need it for. BUT, 20oz or 40 tablets (about the same size as a Costco ibuprofen bottle) v a gallon bottle of liquid, there is no contest with the amount of space savings. I'm really glad this video popped up in my feed. 😁 If the rest of your videos are like this one, I will definitely be watching more.❤

[@davidfoster8172]

pool shock instead of bleach, does not need rotation

[@RDGrandy]

@@davidfoster8172 can shock be used to sanitize the same way as bleach? Say, to sanitize a tool that you would then use on a wound? I live around the Phx, AZ area, land of 10,000 pools 🙃. So, shock is pretty abundant here.

[@gingerfuller4775]

@@davidfoster8172we use bleach to shock our pool wayyyyy cheaper and same results!

[@gingerfuller4775]

@@RDGrandyshock is just a expensive bleach!

[@angelas.3645]

They having bathing wipes, they use it for elderly and disabled.

[@g.m.robertson8700]

Thank you sir for giving this deffinition ,the word hoarding is far reaching in many ways .(directions)

[@DanielHallmark]

Compressed wipe tablets (Wysi Wipes) are a great emergency alternative for stacks of TP. A box of 500 or 1000 wipes takes very little space. Biodegradable but not flushable, so need a place to bury.

[@elainehead9859]

Thanks for video. Canned black org beans. Seeds in jars. Essential oils. Toothpaste, brushes, mouth rince, flossers, Cloves, cinnamon, cayenne pepper , alcohol, canned meats, baking soda (miracle PH bal). Sulfur minerals.

[@CooperPreparedness]

Everybody always talks about bugging out. Where is everyone going? Makes more sense to stay put. Protect yourself and your family.

[@SusanHarrell530]

Exactly!

[@karenhirschkorn2360]

Might have to leave if there’s a Forrest fire or flood or some other natural disaster.

[@tennesseeterri]

Suppose your house is destroyed.

[@CooperPreparedness]

@@tennesseeterri better to live in the woods?

[@AussieArchery]

Depends wholly on the situation, if your town is on fire/ flood/ about to be overrun by a military presence etc would you want to stay?

[@JjJackson-f8v]

Thank you so very much for your time, knowledge ond thought provoking information.

[@Steina_The_Yarnist]

Thanks for this video. If you clip your small flashlights to loops of cord and hang them on door knobs, you will find them quickly in an emergency.

[@JjJackson-f8v]

❤ thank you so very much for your informative information. Know that you are appreciated greatly. God Bless and keep you and your family Today Tomorrow and Always.

[@Azandeer]

Deodorant. While not great for longterm SHTF situations where you want to blend in with the stinky crowds, it could be a morale boost during small events like storms or outages. Or if you just want to smell nice for alone time with the wife.

[@bigbrother9531]

Some people don't have that a smelly problem. And if I have "urges" oh well, been there.

[@juliefall2892]

Also get no scent deodorant if you need to be invisible

[@tlccreates]

Cornstarch works as a deoderant

[@GoodwillCriminalsOfDallas]

Asperin and Tylenol. Water purification tablets, Life Straw. Toilet seat for a 5 gal bucket with bag and powder.

[@SylviaDragoon]

Aspirin turns toxic after expiration date

[@barbwall3678]

Castor oil, charcoal tablets, colloidal silver, baking soda, hydrogen peroxide

[@RobertHarrison-b9r]

Stick matches can also be used for kindling after striking

[@lefantomer]

Empty plastic soft-drink bottle especially with squeeze top closures can be filled with water and used as "bidet" substitutes if water supply is intact, saving space that would be used to store TP.

[@weslar7]

One more for the Mcguyver section, miscellaneous nuts/bolts. Keeping these around has helped on so many projects even if it isn’t a perfect fit, something that can hold things together is better then nothing and a lot of projects have spares that you don’t end up using anyway. This has saved me headaches more than once. Edit: Springs too

[@Condesamontes]

I had a very prepared for anything dad, I have always bought ahead and had “boogie bags” with meds and supplies ready to go if there’s a disaster. One thing I can say is on can openers, one is none, two is one and three is good!

[@ulvesparker]

I used to live in the SF Bay Area and I lived through 3 events (2 that happened and 1 that thankfully did not) which demonstrated why it was necessary to be prepared, independant of government services which were overwhelmed i.e. Loma Prieta earthquake, Rodney King verdict riots, and the, now laughable, Y2K tech crash. I knew I lived next to the San Andreas fault and that someday "the big one" was coming. So even before '89, I had rotating stacks of vital supplies in a structurally strong and temperature stable area of my home. Chlorine bleach is cheap and has many uses in a survival situation, water purification being chief among them. In general, it is valuable to have knowledge of basic chemistry. There are hundreds of things that I can do with basic household chemicals. Cheap metal tools and metal parts that are hard to make without a machinist, forge, or skilled blacksmith. Drill bits, sawblades, nails, hardened steel tool bits, metal wire, and pipes. Also, I recommend having hand tools in addition to power tools, at the very least an axe, shovel, prybar/lever, hammer, hand drill, and saw. I happen to be a trained chef and I have always maintained a good dry wares pantry, just like restaurants do. I have airtight food grade square containers with flour, rice, powdered potatoes, sugar, powdered milk, powdered eggs, dried mushrooms, soup stock, dry beans, chocolate powder, to name a few of the common foods. I use and rotate these stocks so they are continuously refreshed, but always mark date and year. Duct tape, cable ties, plastic tarps, moving blankets, painters drop cloths, kernmantle (climbing) rope, thicker diameter candles, aluminum foil (not necessarily for hats), plastic bags, and those fuel bricks made out of compacted sawdust. All reasonably cheap.

[@TheBugOutLocation]

Great list and advice! Thanks

[@forreal2225]

@@TheBugOutLocation I lived in the Bay Area when each of those things happened. I've lived through enough earthquakes that made me a forever prepper. Thanks for the list.

[@juliefall2892]

Learn how to make sheets into tarps they last longer. Use silicone and naphtha or methylated spirits

[@davidjohnsonsr1st]

I’ve stocked up on cheap bourbon, tequila, rum, and vodka for my alcohol bartering. Cigarettes (I know they go stale, but when someone is desperate…) for bartering. Some things that I will NOT barter are food, ammo, weapons, or sanitation supplies.

[@sharoneuby-62]

👍😂

[@saintbyron5150]

Alcohol “spirits” should last almost forever, plus, clear types, especially vodka can be used to make many other items.

[@JustinLodes]

Store dried banana peels. Desperate smokers will gladly take them to smoke and give you better useful stuff in return

[@sjordan7085]

I'd like the above to use for cooking and treats. Not a fan of bartering, best to be independent and resilient, that's what works for me.

[@Psychodermia]

@@saintbyron5150 My buddy uses it to clean things in his restaurant.

[@juststoppingby390]

My go bag includes WD40 and duck tape. If it's stuck and shouldn't be use WD40. If it won't stick and it should use the duct tape I include super glue in my first aid pouch for extra stick and to glue wounds

[@kathrynletchford5114]

Duct tape, not duck. 😂😂😂😂😂

[@juststoppingby390]

@@kathrynletchford5114 Ahhhhh auto correct hates me🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@EulieBennett-Douglas]

Awesome list!. Have many on the list, but could add others. Thank you.

[@janaewulff6987]

Great video - thanks for the clever ideas/suggestions. One item I'd bring along are eye drops. 🤓

[@desertpreppergirl3559]

Zip ties will eventually get brittle and break on you. Duck tape will deteriorate as well. Check your stash and rotate as needed.

[@juliefall2892]

Keep spools of wire and string

[@tinagale7840]

Along the lines of toilet paper, some of our local thrift stores sell bags of rags. (various types of towels, wash clothes etc) that are to ratty to sell individually. I cut them down to size and they can be used to wipe your busy if you run out of toilet paper OR if the power goes out and there are only so many flushes you can use.

[@bluebirdgramma6317]

I keep empty milk jugs of water to flush toilet. Big empty soap containers are good for storing water for washing hands or underclothes if u didn't make it to the flush in time.

[@faithhiggins7539]

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[@Bloodhoundjed1]

@@bluebirdgramma6317be careful of those milk jugs, they will leak. Ask me how I know? lol So, I have quit saving water in the milk jugs. I did save water in the empty laundry containers, to use for washing hands, toilet, etc. And I saved emptied juice and vinegar jugs to save water in for drinking and cooking. Those jugs are made with a thicker plastic, than the milk jugs.

[@bluebirdgramma6317]

@@Bloodhoundjed1 agree, Anything plastic has a SHORT Lifespan!

[@karynsantiago]

​@@Bloodhoundjed1I found that out as well. Even the 3 gallon jugs will begin leaking after a few months!

[@AcornHillHomestead]

Bleach tabs save space, toilet seat to fit on 5 gallon bucket, proper camping water jugs, alcohol, hydrogen peroxide. Galvenized tubs or large totes for washing, bathing, and storing. Coconut oil for cooking and skin care.

[@graceday7203]

We had a huge tree crash through our house during the winter a number of years ago. It was 20 degrees F outside and snowing, and it got down to 40 degrees in our house before we could even get a tarp larger enough to cover the damage. We had no electricity; and even if our area had it, we couldn't have used it since a lot of wiring was torn out when the tree came in the house. We ended up sleeping in our RV in the garage. (Insurance would have paid for a hotel but there are none in our area. Also, my husband didn't want our home left unattended.) I remember being cold and miserable, and I can't even remember what we did about meals. Remembering all of this, I can't imagine going through such a thing again even though we ARE prepared with plenty of food, blankets, heat sources, etc. We had a propane furnace, yet it didn't seem to keep us warm enough. We had shelter in the RV in a garage, yet I was still so cold I didn't want to get out from under the covers on the bed. I guess I'm a pretty big baby when it comes to roughing it, and I sure don't look forward to when the $HTF.

[@CMcKinnon1013]

Thank you very much. Besides the coffee, they offer other drink mix beverage packets.too.

[@eyesup9542]

and those with electrolytes too.

[@iiinsaiii]

In a SHTF situation, I don’t think people will be using there precious Water to clean themselves with. I got no rinse adult bathing wipes. That will help a lot.

[@barbwall3678]

Yes, Modess brand sold @ Dollar Tree

[@karynsantiago]

Sent my daughter several large packages of these on her deployment..... she said that they were lifesavers!

[@alanbirkner1958]

My husband asked why I keep 8 bars of soap in the house. Tina, Al's wife

[@Bloodhoundjed1]

It's so you don't have to remember to buy it. lol I keep extra bars of soap as well. And need to probably start buying some again. Plus, I need to pickup more deodorant for my guys. I didn't realize I was low and son just took the last one of the men's deodorant.

[@Laea1]

I have a 5gal bucket of bar soap stored. Just pick it up when it is on sale. Also have some of the "nice, gentle soap" for us ladies too. Have picked up loads of toothbrushes at the dollar store for barter. Just to be able to clean your teeth will be a game changer.

[@imahick5723]

Only 8? I get bags of Amish soap because you can use it to clean your body hair clothes etc

[@msx-m8r]

Open your bars of soap prior - so the 'moisture' can dry out & not melt so quick - bars will last much longer.

[@Fjl-d4h]

There is also ready to use large and small washcloths you can buy by box fulls.

[@OvcharkaShepherd]

Good quality knives, leather cases, sharpening stones and oil.

[@joannahildebrand3561]

Irish spring bar soap also deters rodents and pests from garden areas cabinets and hvac vents . (And smells nice)

[@jenniferdavis2110]

Wow thanks for the info Sir!

[@annewatts8952]

Something to keep in mind about chlorine bleach that is used to purify drinking water is to only use plain bleach that has no added scent and has an expiration of 6 months to be strong enough to make water safe to

[@Sarah-ik5ce]

A tip for anyone thats batterys go dead if u put a bit of tinfoil on each end and put back in it gives u a little bit more energy good for emergency, when someone told me this i didnt believe them but it really works 👍

[@bigbrother9531]

Does it say sucker on my forehead.

[@juststoppingby390]

@@Sarah-ik5ce great tip

[@EverrettFrazior]

@@Sarah-ik5ce good to know, thanks for sharing.

[@lmichaels1994]

Im a woman and my dad always taught us to be prepared. For what? Anything. Theses are all standards in my house.

[@leslieapplegate65]

Along with bandaids, I have vet wrap, cotton batting and stretch tape.

[@jupiternp5287]

I buy clothe diapers at thrift stores. Cheaper than using gauze for big wounds. I also find a lot of 1/2 used medical supplies, bandages, ace wraps, etc at thrift stores!!

[@JohnB1163]

You can also use sanitary napkins for large wounds as well

[@ruthferguson7175]

Pancake boxes and syrup. Canned meats matches

[@robinguertin574]

-Various sizes of diapers, baby wipes, diaper rash ointment. -Small bottles of acetaminophen, ibuprofen, lollipops. -Children & adult size socks, gloves, and hats. -Keep shoes & clothing that your children have outgrown. -Mens sweatshirts. - Rain ponchos

[@angiedixon8017]

Bug spray, chapstick with sunscreen, Vaseline and cotton balls for fire starter and other things A bathtub liner to fill tub before storms, it will be clean and also used to flush toilets

[@Metalheaddoc]

The Wet Ones are good for hands. But if you want something for your body, there are disposable washcloths like they use to give old folks sponge baths. They are in the same section an adult diapers. As far as showering, I figure I can heat some water on a rocket stove. I have a camp style shower sprayer that is rechargeable. That should be enough for a quick shower a couple of times a week per person.

[@megandonahue9220]

I buy the 3 pack at Aldi.

[@normandeline2339]

I just bought 500 pill towels for like 25$ . Have a ton of trash bags, hundreds of feet of vaccume bag material, There like 11"×9" bought a case of rolling papers, I've purchased a bunch of bags of tobacco, iodine qtips, lighters, figure I'll either use or trade em

[@barbwall3678]

Dollar Tree sells the Modess brand of large no rinse disposable washcloths @ $1.25.

[@EverrettFrazior]

It's very hard to believe that this stuff is really happening to us,but it is and if you don't think so, the you just may be a statistict rather than a survivor. 😮 May God help and bless us all... Read your Bibles if you have one & if not then get one now !!

[@donnasilvio3974]

Another thing with trash bags, having the smaller bags for little trash bins can be really helpful if your water is turned off bc of some emergency. They can be used as makeshift toilet bags. Use them once, tie them up & take them outside, maybe in 1 of the large trash bags he mentioned. It sounds gross, I know. But you gotta do what you gotta do. Have hand wipes & hand sanitizer since you also won't be able to wash your hands afterwards. I've never had to do this. I learned this from some other YT video about emergency stuff.

[@littleloz2607]

Whilst I’ve been prepping on the items you’ve mentioned, I’ve been stocking up on female sanitary products for my daughters which I feel is really important, I’ve also been stocking on baby wipes which are cheaper than wet wipes here in the Uk!

[@donnasilvio3974]

A suggestion about toilet paper. My Mom started this when Y2K was approaching, JIC. Every single time she went grocery shopping she'd buy a thing of toilet paper. Even if she just got a small 4 pack. She hoarded it all to be prepared. When Y2K came & went with nothing happening, she chose to continue doing this jic for any emergency since ppl go crazy buying toilet paper if any emergency was being predicted, like big storms. She was all set when Covid hit & there was a toilet paper shortage. She made sure to give me one of her monster-sized packages to make sure I didn't run out; I have severe uncontrolled Crohn's Disease, nicknamed "The Pooping Disease" & my hubby has IBS. She also watches for sales on other things she can stockpile, like paper towels, canned goods, etc. She doesn't go *too crazy* stockpiling other things, since they're not the things ppl go crazy buying when a big storm is rolling in. Those ppl go for toilet paper, milk, & bread for some reason. I try to do what she does, but my husband thinks I'm crazy so he doesn't buy toilet paper every time he does the shopping. Sometimes I lie & say we need it when he's not home to check himself lol. Yet he has no problem doing something similar when it comes to buying saltines every time, since we have chronic upset stomachs. We have 3 big boxes of them in our cupboard right now.

[@4texSW]

Bleach goes bad so make sure to cycle it. Also pro tip. I do pressure washing. Try to find a store around you such as Texas pressure washing store. They have potent 12.5 fresh bleach always.

[@audrablue515]

I would add baby wipes to the list of must haves. They are good for cleaning up after going to the bathroom if you can't get hold of toilet paper and they are portable and fit into a backpack. They are also good for wiping dirt and mess off your hands if you don't have access to running water. Hand sanitiser is for killing germy hands and baby wipes are for dirty hands. Be careful about buying hand sanitiser from the cheaper stores. It will most likely be made overseas where you may not always be able to trust the ethanol content. Some brands don't even have the ethanol content listed. If find that no less than 70% ethanol is a good level for germ killing.

[@sjordan7085]

What about a respirator?

[@juliefall2892]

Store up flannelette sheets for emergency washable toilet paper . If you run out. You can find them cheap at secondhand stores and free if you know where to look. Just wash iron and it's sterile. Or boil.

[@audrablue515]

These are also good choices too

[@dejaydavisson9938]

A Good list !

[@jillhogwood311]

To go with the cordage and zip ties id also get tarps. They can be us3d as tents.. to keep rain out or heat of the sun. Id also hoard candles as if its cold and you cant get heat candles and teracotta pots will warm a room in your house. A small tent will also be useful. Neosporin, pet food, powdered milk

[@sjfiet]

A long term solution to toilet paper would be to buy some all cotton flannel. Cut out squares of appropriate size with pinking shears (zigzag scissors) or sew around the edges to prevent fraying. Use a diaper bucket for cloth diapers or any bucket with a lid. Fill with water and add a splash of bleach. This starts the cleaning, sanitizes and controls odors. When ready to wash, just add detergent, agitate, then rinse. When dry they are ready to use again.

[@DoraBolan-b9v]

Tea bags are good. You can re use or make pots of ice tea for days with one bag if necessary. A bit of caffeine can be helpful too.

[@misolgit69]

one teeny tiny tip, don't forget to store your matches, even, lifeboat matches in resealable bags, 'just in case' PS a quality flashlight suitable for young children Sofirn S11, no tutbo or strobe to blind parents etc simple operation and they have a Zoomie feature which engages kids interest

[@juliefall2892]

Keep your flammables in a tin

[@OvcharkaShepherd]

Looking to recycle pill bottles after the meds are gone? Peel off the paper, load them up with strike anywhere matches. Fantastic barter or gifting items. I keep a zip lock bag full on them in the car to hand out to the homeless

[@jelkel25]

Clipper lighters are better than Bics, way better and are still cheap. I had the same one in my pocket for around 20 years, changed the flint and gassed it up and it keeps going. You loose them or get them "borrowed" before they stop working.

[@lewis9888]

Never heard of a clipper lighter. Where do you find them?

[@jillshaw4392]

Do you mean a zippo lighter?

[@juliefall2892]

Yes get the refillable lighters and spare cans of fluid , so much cheaper that way.

[@lyndavonkanel8603]

I have a bidet on two of my toilets to clean myself with water not T paper, so I don't need to buy out the store for it, just a little I have a portable one I carry in my purse that I could use if there is no water coming to the toilets. I have a rain barrel that is usually full of water and a Berky water filter and a distiller and some of most of the things you suggested, although not enough, it seems.

[@EverrettFrazior]

What if you.don't have water 😮

[@RDubdo]

Isopropyl Alcohol is a necessity I use all the time. I use it for a deodorant and disinfectant and for my lamp. There is nothing more effective and non toxic than Isopropyl Alcohol for a deodorant.

[@markpaul7887]

Peppermint Schnapps. Ok at killing germs. Drinkable. Mouth Wash.

[@markpaul7887]

Thanks at reminding me of iso's many uses

[@juliefall2892]

Vinegar in spray bottles too.

[@danaodom1010]

70% alcohol is more effective than 90% yrs fact ck with your pharmacist.

[@elfiepapini4470]

Isopropyl is dangerous look it up!

[@sjfiet]

When we camp we fill a bucket with water, put a bar of soap and a towel together for a handwashing station. We wet and rinse our hands in that bucket. We can use the same water for 3 to 4 days before we change the water, but could probably go longer if needed. The water is still good, it just gets cloudy with the rinsed off soap. That is for 2-3 people and I wash my hands a lot. If the water source is questionable you can put a little bleach in it before use.

[@DebraMooney-y3n]

Great video.

[@Bling-it-on-grammie]

Great info. Thank you

[@ron9665]

You need a link to a spreadsheet that details shelf life on all of this. Hand Sanitizer / Hand Warmers / Hydrogen Peroxide / etc... That last thing people need is to be storing stuff that goes bad, and even worse is thinking you can depend on it after some years in storage.