Top 6 Costco Preps to Buy Now While You Can - Prepping for Non-Preppers

😨 “Do You Remember When the Shelves were Empty?” 😨
⏰ It wasn’t that long ago that shelves at stores like Costco, Target, Whole Foods, and Safeway were empty, people were selling toilet paper and hand sanitizer on eBay, and we wondered when things would settle down. 🤔
🦠 2020 has been felt like a parade of emergencies and disasters. Pandemics, hurricanes, civil unrest, and riots…this is almost becoming a BINGO game, and some of the toughest months may be on the horizon. Winter always brings challenges like snow and rainstorms, but this Winter will also bring a contentious election, a potential 2nd or 3rd wave of Covid 19 (depending on how you’re counting), an potentially alarming flu season, and we don’t even want to guess what else.
😊 The good news is that things have settled down a bit. Before things get crazy again I wanted to share a list of preparedness items that are back in stock at Costco and that I think you should go get right now. Whether you’re restocking your supplies because you used them this Summer or you’re wanting to avoid the panic shopping that happened in the Spring, now is the time to act.
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[@samtaylor6003]

If anyone is watching this after the Texas storms then water is definitely important to have..

[@monique77771]

to save you the time of watching 1. canned food 2.ppe( personal protection equipment) 3.cleaning supplies 4.long term food storage items 5.paper products 6.batteries/flashlights 7.water 8.fresh/frozen foods

[@sandrajohnson9926]

Rice, dry beans, canned meat like salmon, spam, tuna. Also vitamins, Pur water purifying pitcher, oils for cooking, dried fruit, coffee, tea, honey, instant potatoes, apple cider vinegar, pasta, on & on.

[@denisehislop6026]

Do NOT FLUSH ANY wipes. (Even "flushable " wipes) still will cause problems with plumbing down the line

[@rocdeca77]

My husband is a maintenance guy and last year the number one call was for backed up toilets and all had so called flushable wipes!! I bought some but haven’t used them but if I do use them they are going in the bathroom trash!!

[@alankimtroia4197]

Neighbor has had to have his pipes cleaned out twice because of so-called "flushable" wipes. His now ex-girlfriend would not listen. So, NO do NOT flush ANY wipes!

[@iceviking8280]

Don’t forget to stock up on extra feminine products. Tampons/Pads/Body wash things that they need. My wife thanked me when I got her a cart full of stuff because it was all on sale. Luckily I have no need for such things a bar of soap does me just fine. However what is she going to do. When that time of month comes around she will be miserable if she can’t use her regular products or find alternative items.

[@CascadiaDispatch]

💯 agree!

[@monstersmomma8594]

Learn more self-sustainable ways to take care of these needs.

[@anitavaughn1968]

You are a very considerate husband.

[@anniep1511]

We stocked up for a one year supplies for those & OTC meds/supplies etc. enough TP/pPer towels for 1.5 yrs, but started that over a yea

[@suzybailey-koubti8342]

What a sweet and considerate hubby! Thank you for thinking about these things for your wife.

[@zachgrall6543]

Won’t lie. I mostly stayed for the lego collection in the background

[@CascadiaDispatch]

#comeforthelegosstayforthepreps 🤩

[@marinigrey4913]

Lol... Yes an eye catcher...

[@zachgrall6543]

@@peppernation9213 I’m so sorry that your parents never loved you 🤣

[@jonathand3613]

Ive been stocking up ever since I went through hurricane Ike with a 2 week power loss with limited supplies. When Harvey hit i was ready and able to help others instead of worrying about myself.

[@rebelsixtynine1]

Been there both times like you.went from crazy old man to god status.

[@murphmurph2124]

Don't help others,barter 😊

[@TheEvie202]

Preps begin around minute 3:00. You’re welcome 😉!

[@CascadiaDispatch]

But my amazing personality begins at the beginning 😂

[@tomlynaghsr8752]

Thanks for the 3:00 warning.It sure seems these people like to hear themselves talk

[@jamint5ky507]

Thanks for the info. I prefer videos get to the point.

[@SoyMarisolOliva]

What about the list? 😅

[@beyondtriggered4145]

Finally talked my mom into stocking up a bit and we went this morning...it was an absolute madhouse. Prices were also raised. Glad I stocked up last week with my husband.

[@CascadiaDispatch]

A lot of people are realizing it’s time to get ready 🤓

[@trjannerothrock4190]

I went to dollar tree and lowes today. Both were the businest I have ever seen them!

[@sct4040]

Just buy them for her whenever you see them.

[@beyondtriggered4145]

@@sct4040 We always get a little extra so that we could share meals with her if needed, but it is also important that she is self-reliant as much as possible.

[@meshab6049]

@@beyondtriggered4145 Same thing I told my uncle. We are a team but I told him to make sure he and his girlfriend have food put away in case we can't get to each other because of unrest, blizzard, whatever.

[@rlwright2002]

I bought latex gloves clear back in March on the first panic started. Yes good advice every time you go to the store pick up a little here and a little there. Special things that have good shelf life.

[@reece1929]

"Don't go out and buy a pallet" 😂 You must've read my mind.

[@CascadiaDispatch]

🛒🛒🛒

[@tedthesailor172]

Pallets are only useful for firewood anyway...

[@tracywebb1061]

Thanks again..I love 💕 the video..so much needed now..I appreciate you..

[@jerrycardinale2827]

i pray for protective angels on all of us and avenging angels to destroy the evil dark possessed people

[@sunnyrlc4411]

Amen

[@karma468]

Dude your lego collection is epic! Love it!

[@CascadiaDispatch]

Thank you! #comeforthelegosstayforthepreps! 😂. I’ve got some Lego stuff on the horizon...stay tuned!

[@FreeGaza.Laurie]

New subscriber from Canada. Been a prepper for the past 15 yrs, now I’m stocked. I keep buying regularly so I am ready. Been ordering online from Walmart, amazon, staples, going to local store also. Agree with your prep. 👍

[@CascadiaDispatch]

Thank you for subscribing!!!

[@smor944]

Don't forget the pet foods!!!

[@CascadiaDispatch]

100% agree!

[@heyikindalikeyou]

Yup I won’t forget to eat the dog when i am starving 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@SunflowerEmpress-wg5tt]

@Lostcoy p

[@SunflowerEmpress-wg5tt]

@Lostcoy p

[@jonate79]

I haven't seen Lysol in so long its like they don't even make it anymore

[@CascadiaDispatch]

I’ve seen it a couple of times...but it’s still hard to find 🤓

[@bravowhiskey4684]

It has been diverted to first responders, healthcare, and the National Stockpile efforts. Also, lots of big companies are holding back quantities to use for cleaning their stores/offices/etc... and also to keep prices/demand up.

[@karenritts364]

I found some at Walmart Marketplace. It's the walmart brand but still good. They were limiting the purchase to one. Get someone to go with you and purchase a few more.

[@jonate79]

The hardware store my be the best place to check now

[@Carol-tq1fb]

@@CascadiaDispatch we just seen clorex wipes at the meijers store in Michigan. But for 75 wipes,they were $10.00 a plastic tub. The did have lysol also, but 35 wipes for about $4.50 a plastic tub. Prices are going up so fast.

[@mammadeuces6242]

I bought all of our holiday food last month. Turkey ham and prime rib and side stuff. For anyone reading the comments that haven’t thought to do that.

[@CascadiaDispatch]

Great planning!!

[@johnf8877]

Joe Bidet is going to cancel Christmas and Easter.

[@nadogrl]

@@johnf8877 - He may want to, but he won’t have the power. 🙏🏼

[@mammadeuces6242]

@@johnf8877 keep on chugging that koolaid 👌

[@lizzlewisus]

Good idea.

[@DeborahBrown-tj7wx]

I've spent massive amounts of time and money canning meats, veggies, etc. Got nervous about losing all my meat in the freezer if the electricity went out for an extended period of time. Now canning jars are almost impossible to find lol.

[@trjannerothrock4190]

Only place ive been abke to find is dollar General. Ollies sometimes has too. But dollar tree does sell single ones. Costs more but they are something

[@Dayna_Bennett]

I’ve had luck finding Ball canning jars at Target.

[@1971Brena]

Ball Jars are said to have been turning up at Big stores likes Walmart, Target, Kroger etc and will continue according to the company. STAY stocked up as much as you can. Shop around different stores and locations.

[@trjannerothrock4190]

@@1971Brena I heard the company is trying really hard to send things places. But its still not easy keeping up. My dad works for a Lysol distribution center. He says vig stores like walmart are getting massive orders and yet they never seem to have any. Which makes you wonder where its going.

[@trjannerothrock4190]

@@DebieSims I wish I could do this. I dont have many jars free and no pressure canner tho.

[@annjean4369]

Excellent and very well presented video! Thank you for sharing.

[@CascadiaDispatch]

Thank you! I’m so glad you liked it!!

[@micajahsmom]

Well presented. Thank you.

[@CascadiaDispatch]

Thank you! I’m glad you liked it!! 🤓

[@cf8959]

This video has a lot of great advice and ideas. I live in hurricane country and learned the hard way about keeping a lot of frozen foods. I’m vegetarian so, fortunately I didn’t have to deal with spoiled meat. I don’t eat meat at all for like 20 years now. However, I have chickens. I love them all and so grateful they are super champs about laying eggs. I buy organic feed for them and give them veggie scraps plus, I let them free-range when I’m home. I don’t like meat ever since I can remember. I also have a garden. You’ve inspired me to try to learn how to can and dehydrate veggies and fruit. They’re kind of expensive so, I’m going to check online for sales on them. I eat a ton of veggies so the initial cost will be worth it.

[@CascadiaDispatch]

Thank you so much! I’m glad you enjoyed it!! 🥳

[@sylviametos8815]

Great tips. Thank you!

[@CascadiaDispatch]

I’m glad you liked them!

[@sandramatos6409]

I no longer use batteries as main backup. Buy a small inverter and charge small electronics, phone Ipad, flashlights directly from your car. Use the lighter plug or even new models include USB plugs.

[@CascadiaDispatch]

Car inverters are great additions! They have come in handy for me multiple times 🤓

[@JimVincitore]

Great video! Very cool! Thanks!

[@CascadiaDispatch]

Thank you! I’m glad you liked it!

[@mmc9828]

We bought a chest freezer when this all started and they weren't easy to find. I feel so much better knowing we have a chest full of food in addition to our stockpile/prepper pantry. Now we just need to get a generator.

[@CascadiaDispatch]

Great planning!! What type of generator are you looking for?

[@mmc9828]

@@CascadiaDispatch No idea. That will be my husband's department. :-)

[@nora22000]

@@mmc9828 Get a solar generator. That's the only kind not needing constant fuel and you can keep it indoors.

[@lorihanson273]

Until the power is gone

[@mmc9828]

@@lorihanson273 That's what a generator is for.

[@nylotisslaughter7385]

Thanks so much for sharing I have started I have started my prepping pantry I have been buying lots of candles just in case I lose like 1 day I have I have Plenty of toy Paper I buy a pk every time I go to Costco's Just getting the hang of this I think I'm on my way to succeeding thanks for sharing I will be listening to every baby say just saying

[@CascadiaDispatch]

👍👍👍

[@pranksterguy1]

Excellent vid-thank you!

[@CascadiaDispatch]

Thank you for watching! I’m glad you enjoyed it!! :-)

[@danskdna8550]

Thanks for good info, well presented.

[@CascadiaDispatch]

Thank you so much! I’m glad you enjoyed it! 🤓

[@Wealth_Wisdom_Discernment]

Ha ha, my basement Is full of adult lego sets and prepping stuff.

[@CascadiaDispatch]

You can’t be too prepared for a disaster or an invasion of minifigs 😂

[@libertyforme4336]

Its amazing some canners don't know what dry pack canning is? Beans & rice will last 5-7 yrs.

[@SoyMarisolOliva]

Loved you comments, you are very funny 😄

[@gloriapeel6887]

Thanks for sharing!

[@CascadiaDispatch]

Thanks for watching!

[@jeanbruder583]

Enjoyed your info 😉

[@CascadiaDispatch]

Thank you! I’m glad you did! Thank for watching!

[@sydneyweston3819]

We moved into one of those tiny homes out in the country September and we always stay stocked up 6 months (minimum) on food. 😋 It’s always water we normally only have a weeks worth of on hand... ANYWAYS, we have... nasty, highly sulfuric well water. 😖😝🤮 Yeah, talk about major rotten egg smell (can’t wait to move). In our case we definitely have to buy water constantly to not only drink, but also to cook with. 😕 Great video! This is the first time I have stumbled upon your channel. I will definitely be subscribing. 🙂

[@sydneyweston3819]

@@hazelbellefarm476 thank-you so much for the great advice! I sure do appreciate it! ☺️

[@memascabin1186]

History always repeats itself baby! That’s what my granddaddy told me when I was ten years old and I have seen it happening in my life time

[@CascadiaDispatch]

100% agree!!

[@mammadeuces6242]

Agreed!! My grandfather taught me to prep! I remember when COVID19 hit my mom looked at me and said “oh my god, I know why my dad had so much toilet paper stocked up”

[@ilamichaelson8269]

Thank you!

[@CascadiaDispatch]

Thank you for watching! I’m glad you enjoyed it!

[@carlagee2615]

Great info thanks

[@CascadiaDispatch]

Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it!

[@zareena1197]

I'm in Australia. Same situation here. Some kinda civil war is coming. I stocked up on reusable nappies (diapers) for my baby. Shops go empty overnight in the city!! Bit scary..

[@CascadiaDispatch]

😳😳😳

[@freedomfighter1861]

CW is already here in America!

[@alanhowitzer]

You guys and gals in Australia need to have your gun laws reversed.

[@hippybecca]

What do you think will happen in Australia? Im in the US so I am prepping for that. I

[@zareena1197]

@@hippybecca yeah we see all the US news here too, its worse over there! Here is a real power struggle. All of melbourne is caged like rats. So many protests.

[@kevinjhonson5925]

I’m in Canada and food is no issue at all right now. However I went to pickup food for my dog the royal can weight control all gone on back order and only one bag of adult regular food left. If your pet needs special food stock up.

[@CascadiaDispatch]

Great reminder! I hope you can find some soon!

[@melisiayoung2925]

Yep! I have a senior cat who is very picky about his food (he will go on food strike - the manufacturer quit making the brand he has eaten for 14 yrs - i had to test several varieties until i found one he would eat! Still trying to get his weight back up).... so lesson learned... kitties have their preps too.

[@jpaffluent1709]

There is a pet food recall due to moldy corn used. Check to see if your brand has been effected.

[@RollieDcat]

If your dog needs special food, you should probably be instead feeding them real meat, poultry, fish or eggs mixed with a bit of either rice or potatoes and green veggies and/or carrots. Dogs are natural meat and grass eaters. Processed dog foods are BAD for them! Depending on size of the dog and their appetite: my medium 4-year-old Irish terrier is 45 lbs = 1 to 1.5 cups food/day. My larger 8-year-old Lab-mix is 55 lbs gets same because he's a light eater, but he gets a 1/2 cup extra up to 2 cups if he's still hungry and looking for more. My dogs LOVE Sweet Potatoes (cooked), Mashed or roasted Potatoes, Carrots, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Romaine lettuce, Asparagus, Peas, Green Beans, Apples, CANTALOUPE, and ICE CUBES. I occasionally give them a couple bites of those veggies or fruits as a treat apart from their regular daily meal. I also give them about a teaspoon of real butter in their food 2x/week and Bone Meal tablets according to bottle directions, plus a 1/8 teaspoon of finely minced garlic once a week (kills any infections and parasites/worms and keeps fleas/ticks off them.) They will sometimes supplement their diets having fun catching crickets or lizards or slow wild birds in the yard and eating the green grass in our lawn. They are both at healthy weight, very energetic, and have beautiful shiny coats, bright eyes and very white teeth.

[@-greentoad]

My stores in my city (no Costco though) had completely bare shelves in produce. Not one piece of produce at all. That was in March. They were stocked fairly fast again though. Great video by the way.

[@itsyourtime688]

Thanks for sharing this 👍👍❤️❤️

[@CascadiaDispatch]

Thanks for watching!

[@mbcrandell8647]

I had a good stock of food in my pantry and both freezers were pretty full. i also garden to supplement as well as freeze and dehydrate, although the last two years more was put into dehydration. That is easy to store and space will be a premium for most. I will be growing veggies under growlights a bit later this fall in hopes we have have electricity. if not it will be sprouts. One thing We all need to be aware of is that we can wash out the hard plastic gallon jugs and reuse them to store rice, beans and water. Water is available at the Dollar Tree stores for a buck. so are first aid materials and hygiene materials. Dollar trees also offer nice smaller storage containers, matches, napkins, pet food, cleaners, soda, quick and easy baking mixes for muffins, breads, cookies and brownies. You will also find campbell's soups there and other food gems. Batteries are a buck a pop. AA are usually sold in 8packs and AA in four to 8. Larger are four for a buck. There are also cheap flashlights as well. Bleach, amonia and hydrogen peroxide as well as alcohol can be found. Do not forget candles and yes if money is an issue absolutely check your Dollar STores out. As for alternative heating and cooking it has gotten late in the season but you might be able to find propane in home heaters as well as electric heaters.. II have a gas furnace. If it goes out I can use several electric heaters. if the power goes off I have a propane heater that will warm the entire home. In addition I have another propane heater as well and a couple of good sized ceramic heaters I made from a youtube.com video. I utilize a combination of oil lamps and candles. Cooking is easy on coleman stoves. I used those 25 years ago when we lost all power for 8 days. We had two feet of snow on the ground and and inch of ice on top of that. I vented the coleman stove by cooking by a slightly open kitchen window. It worked great. Last but not least do not forget to stock up on food for your animals. Cats and dogs have to eat as well.. For birds, fish and other pets you''ll be able to put aside some extra food as well. Good Luck!

[@CascadiaDispatch]

Great preps!!

[@bettye444]

Love my Dollar Tree.

[@Carol-tq1fb]

We have 8 pet birds and we are trying to keep up a stock of seed for them too. Don't know how we are going to keep them warm yet. I worry about out babies.

[@lyfandeth]

Stocking frozen foods is a gamble. Look online to see how many imtentional attacks there have been on the power grid. Now add potential grid failures if workers get ill. Canned or dry goods are a dull but safer bet.

[@sharonaden5028]

start canning the meat for long term storage

[@CascadiaDispatch]

Agreed. We try to balance frozen foods for “normal life” and canned/boxed items for emergency needs.

[@leiatyndall8648]

Many people buy frozen veggies w/ the intent of dehydrating or freeze drying them, as frozen veggies have already been blanched. Something to consider doing...

[@cherieroatz4233]

Great tips!

[@CascadiaDispatch]

Thank you!! I’m glad you enjoyed them 🤓

[@mandylopez7996]

Great information

[@CascadiaDispatch]

Thank you!!

[@markalford5406]

To bad Costco doesn’t sell ammo. 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@j.l.dawson1290]

Right?! That would be Awesome!

[@TheMVCoho]

They are far too left leaning for that. Back in the day Sams sold ammo, but haven't seen that in at least 20 years.

[@cindyskillman544]

Mark Alford 🤣😂😅 Hopefully you already have that.

[@cindyskillman544]

TheMVCoho Holy Smokes! Has Sams been around that long? I'm getting so old! 🤣

[@bhargi4692]

@@cindyskillman544 remember Price Club?!?!?

[@usarmypat]

Just went thru 12 hours of blackout. We had/have Santa Ana winds blowing thru our area. Don’t know if the blackout was caused by the wind or state ordered, but don’t overload on frozen items.

[@CascadiaDispatch]

Great tip! ❄️❄️💦💦

[@melisiayoung2925]

Learn to home can foods ;)

[@metroprepper9017]

Yes!! Have a deep freezer but I’ve turned to canning instead.

[@suzybailey-koubti8342]

My hubby grew up with a bidet at home and when he came to America, he was shocked to find none! Ha! 😉

[@frankm4243]

Do not worry if electricity goes out, regarding food in your freezer, buy ice and thrown it in there. That alone will keep food fresh for nearly a week. Then go and buy more ice. If that doesn't work stuff your mother-in-law in the freezer that will keep the freezer going for two lifetimes. Just is just a cold-mother-in-law yoke. Mommies don't go freezing up on me, now!

[@kamikazitsunami]

I did not concentrate at all on anything in my freezer or even in the refrigerator. What I put there is for my daily use. I focused on long-term dry storage and cans mostly. Seeds and growing implements are also important. Water water water. Water filtration device like a Berkey in case you need to use unsafe water or rain water, bottled water of different sizes, and water tanks. For me I looked at every single thing that I use on a daily basis and I figured on how much I would use within a month then I multiplied that times a year and I purchased everything for a year (paper supplies, hygiene etc) and since then I have been adding to it including my dog food. In case the dog food goes bad or ran out I purchased things food items that I would be able to cook for them like rice, lentils, dehydrated sweet potatoes and mixed veggies, inexpensive canned meats, and jarred fats like tallow. I also bought things that I would need in the event of a natural catastrophe like a volcano where the toxic ash would destroy your lungs (gas mask) and plastic tarps to attach to my doors so that if I go in and out it will allow minimal ash to come in. You can attach those tarps using adhesive velcro. I purchased things that I would use in case we had a power outage to keep myself warm like a little buddy heater propane ways to cook like a butane stove and a barbecuer for outside and battery-powered things like a fan and a clock and a radio, etc. The only thing I really haven't worried about is EMP protectors because each cycle or age, technology is what has been part of man's downfall. The Amish and off-grid homesteaders live just fine without it. Don't forget a poo bucket and wood shavings in case the plumbing goes out.

[@CascadiaDispatch]

Fantastic tips!!

[@kamikazitsunami]

I think it's incredibly important for people to remember that at a certain time cooking food that will smell is not going to be safe. That's why it's important to also have a large supply of pouches like mountain House or other long-term storage where you just add water. If you're tired of mountain house and other products like that there is a lady on Etsy that I made a large purchase through who makes long-term food pouches in 40 different flavors. Her store goes by the name TheCountryBakers. Being safe means not alerting other people to what you have when they don't have. Even though it breaks my heart to think that I would not be sharing with people in need, if I opened up my pantry it would be gone in one day. Somehow I will find a way to share things without people knowing. This is another reason why I purchased more than I felt I needed.

[@CascadiaDispatch]

Thanks for the tip, I’ll check out her site!

[@ashleybosvik3031]

Sounds like you really got it together.

[@kamikazitsunami]

@@ashleybosvik3031 I had to think about everything I would need because unlike most people who have family and friends that could help them I have no one.

[@firstedition1083]

Great advice

[@CascadiaDispatch]

Thank you! I’m glad you liked it!! 🤓

[@esmeraldakitty]

Ready for a few years. 👍🏻

[@CascadiaDispatch]

Very Nice!!

[@heidiventura3778]

Here in Philippines lots of lots of alcohol, mask, shield, lysol, bleach, gloves, thats why I also buy little by little to be stored in case of emergency we survive and prepperd

[@esmeraldakitty]

@@heidiventura3778 👍🏻

[@CascadiaDispatch]

Nice work @Heidi!

[@kathypriest95]

I just bought a bundle of water filtration upto 100K and purification tabs. We live in lake county. Its everywhere. For now. Crank radio. Compass. Foil blankets. Dried food,mre,heirloom seeds. A plan sketched out. Like learn shit😊✌

[@thomascoy3195]

And the females should stock up on hygiene products

[@fineassamyfresh2387]

Very true.

[@Ascadians]

Batteries from the dollar tree are AMAZING. Sunbeam... a buck for a whole pack, every size too!

[@CascadiaDispatch]

Great tip!!

[@MattPSU02]

We stocked up on Lysol, and it disappeared a week later. Yesterday my store was out of a number of cleaners.

[@CascadiaDispatch]

Stocking up is great! I have seen some day to day fluctuations, but I haven’t seen the huge disappearances like in March...except for disinfecting wipes, this supposedly won’t be back until this Spring 😳

[@drone-adventures1851]

Nice Oregon Duck mascot in the background! GO DUCKS!

[@CascadiaDispatch]

Thank you!! 🦆🦆🦆

[@walterp380]

Good info

[@CascadiaDispatch]

Thank you!!

[@a-b4172]

Love the background.

[@CascadiaDispatch]

Thank you so much!! The background is always changing, and suggestions are always welcome :-)

[@paulbeck6410]

I've been buying the canned foods but paying attention to the expiration dates. Fruit, veggies, meat. Dried beans and rice. Cases of water (2 bucks each). Cat food. It will be cool enough to keep perishables for a short time. Have a coleman stove and lantern with fuel. I started buying when things indicated that it might go south. Will fill up all the water containers soon for potable water.

[@CascadiaDispatch]

Great planning!!

[@bravowhiskey4684]

Keep in mind, bleach has a shelf life. Buy pool shock granules for a long term solution. Buy wipes, kitchen/bath sprays, and other durable forms of cleaning products. Water jugs can deteriorate over time if they are white plastic like milk jugs. Make sure you get the clear acrylic type bottles. You can also use those for SODIS water disinfecting. Store lithium AA/AAA for your critical electronics (gps, flashlights, etc.)... They have a long shelf life, don’t leak, and will work at much lower winter temps than alkalines.

[@ruthfreeman864]

batteries in the frig... extends the life

[@bravowhiskey4684]

@@ruthfreeman864 that works on NiCad and NiMH batteries, it’s a wives tale for alkaline.

[@cindyvining7866]

You can buy bleach tablets in the laundry aisle. They are usually by where the dyes are.

[@Insight-.-]

Aquatabs are also an easy option for clean water.

[@Writerdust]

Bravo Whiskey: What does SODIS mean? You also mentioned pool shock granules. How do you use them and in what quantity and where do you buy them? No one I know has a pool.

[@kalikale3969]

When you were talking about stocking up on water just a bit after the TP and bedet (sp) it got me thinking. Okay, so the self washing toilet will save on TP but if you're having to stock up on water that would mean your hiney washer won't work. I do my prepping with the mindset of: I won't be able to go to the store to get anything, from food to spare parts. I won't have electricity to run a fridge, stove or other appliances. I don't have city water so there's nothing to deal with in the water department other than how to get it. We fixed that by building a walk in well house with a beam centered over the well to attach a pulley so we can draw from it. We are blessed to have a 36" well and not a 2"-3". I've lived with zero income for 2 years. That was the best experience for what to prep, believe it or not. HARD but valuable.

[@ashleybosvik3031]

How on earth were you able to live on no income?

[@cf8959]

Even if your own property outright, you still have to pay taxes on it. How are you paying for anything? Did you save up money for 5 years? .... because that’s the only way you could live without an income. Are you living on gov assistance, EBT card, heating bill assistance.....just how are you doing all that?

[@kalikale3969]

@@cf8959 That was several years ago. We ran a generator for electricity off and on to keep the fridge cold. My husband knows gunsmithing and would do odd jobs he was able to do for either money or 5 gallons of gas for the generator. We had paid our taxes during the first year and the second year was late. Yes, we were on EBT at that time which rankled his nerves but was necessary. When reapplying for EBT (which I had to do during the 2nd year) they asked so many questions on how we washed our clothes, how we fed our chickens etc. She actually laughed at me when when I told her I didn't feed the chickens, they fed themselves (free ranging) and that we used the generator 2 or 3 times a day for an hour to keep the fridge cool and that I washed when we did that. The well was run by the genny as well. She then asked what I washed my clothes with and I told her vinegar. She asked "And how do you get that?" .... "With food stamps." mic drop. We had no A/C and we have a wood heater. We had an electric stove at the time and planned the timing of the generator with cooking. We now have a propane stove and a 250 gallon propane tank. It wasn't easy and we did without a lot of things but it can be done. We do own our own property outright, which was a blessing! But we learned the difference between a 'want' and a 'need' very quickly. We are blessed with great neighbors and friends who would come by with either a little work or feed for the horses. Community if VERY important as well.

[@starrmeadows7033]

@@kalikale3969 Most people don’t understand between needs & wants. I lost everything I cared about because nosy people could not understand how I could afford my dogs. I had not tv, no eating out, no magazines or newspapers, no new of anything. Gave my on dogs their shots very seldom went to vet office. You can have the things NEEDED if you give up on WANTS. I had a large garden

[@bonniegarber9915]

@@kalikale3969 we had to do that one year also. An Amish type woman brought me her hand operated wash tub and ringer! Line dry. Car battery lights were rigid up. There are ways that are unconventional but work. We couldn't get Ebt because we had a side lot and they said we should sell it for $1000.!! But we made it and are smarter for it. We had food because I had always been a pepper, plus we had our garden (on the side lot!)

[@MBSFA]

Awesome legos also!!

[@CascadiaDispatch]

Thank you 🤗 I think they add a little fun! I've got a few new sets that are in progress too :-)

[@crystalclarity6766]

I have found that small flashlight-style Kirkland brand batteries have a high propensity to leak both in storage and inside electronic devices. Duracell batteries leak too but far less often than the Kirkland brand. I only buy Duracell or rechargeable Panasonic Eneloop batteries.

[@CascadiaDispatch]

Great tips!!

[@markwalsh8913]

I would like this video based on the star wars toys alone 😂😂

[@CascadiaDispatch]

Thank you!! If you like Star Wars...stay tuned 🤩

[@filapeej]

Maybe you can do room tour of your collection of toys. That’s another content you can add to your channel. Looking forward to it.

[@CascadiaDispatch]

Love that idea!!

[@marktwain368]

Every prepper video talks about rice, but although rice is nice it is not particularly nourishing. The grain nobody seems to acknowledge but is packed with protein and iron is oatmeal. Oatmeal comes in various formats and in bulk bags at CostCo. Don't leave the store without it!

[@CascadiaDispatch]

That is a great tip! Oatmeal is often overlooked!

[@AM-qn1zt]

Saving and cleaning my 2 litre pop bottles for dry storage like rice, pasta, pancake mix, sugar, ect. Seals up tight enough for short term storage. Got my case of TP from dollar tree.

[@meshab6049]

I can't do that. In MI we have .10 bottle returns. During the last lockdown I had more than $25 bucks in Coca Cola bottles.

[@sandrajohnson9926]

@@meshab6049 But it's cheaper than canning jars. Now they are hard to find!

[@meshab6049]

@@sandrajohnson9926 Naw empty pop bottles are money in my pocket. Plus I find canning jars all the time.

[@its_my_my]

Woot! Same Costco! High five!

[@CascadiaDispatch]

🥳

[@fineassamyfresh2387]

I was so grateful that we have a water delivery service in our area. I have a distilled water need so I was happy that we had this service and didn't need to leave the house during the time we were under lockdown.

[@CascadiaDispatch]

I’m looking for a water service now actually, who do you recommend?

[@Gator-fromOZ]

WELL, IF U can afford one, i would look into a nice WATER DISTILLER and make your own... I have one, ALL STAINLESS , and N🚫 PLASTIC SHIT... BUT they aren’t like something you would buy at WALLY WORLD😏 Like the “M5 AQUA - STILL , GOOGLE it... AND ✔️ E bay, I just looked ( Sun. 10 Jan. 2021 ) and they have one just about like mine for $162.95... I didn’t look any farther... But, had mine for several years, and it works great... I can distill ABOUT 5 Gallons in an afternoon... ( Then I run it through my CARBON BRITTA FILTER to take away the distilled taste❗️

[@fineassamyfresh2387]

Thanks for the info! It's definitely something we've been looking into. 😊

[@trajan6927]

Get a counter top water distiller. Dozens on the market and lasts for yrs and yrs. I have been distilling my water for 26 yrs.

[@trajan6927]

​@@CascadiaDispatchWaterwise countertop distillers work well. I had one for 25 yrs. Just purchased another counter top water distiller. Best decision that I made. Pure fresh clean water.

[@joycefrawley5123]

Just seeing your video now, June 8, 2021~ re: meat and some produce is getting much more expensive at this time so maybe stock up on beef, chicken ,etc; and some of the frozen produce that has a a longer shelf life. Thanks for your suggestions. Don’t forget the bakery area where croissants are $4.99 for a dozen and the muffins 2 packages for $ 7.99 and all the special bread products that can be frozen if you have room.

[@rh5022]

I have a well, but a back up generator Would be helpfull.

[@pondertheparadox2288]

Solar power is also a great way to save on buying a butt-load of battereis. You can buy multi-faceted flashlights, inflatable lamps and generators (if you can financially be able to buy one. The flashlights are not expensive. The power-supplies are great for keeping your phone and other electronics charged for use and emergencies. The solar charge does not take long and definitely provide your money spent to save on battereies, like I first spoke of. 4Patriots sells all of these including food that lasts 25 years. You can buy 4 power supplies for $100 right now. The large 5000 gallon waters filtrated containers are $180. Sam's and Costco are great for also buying large containers of spices .

[@CascadiaDispatch]

I’ve been looking at solar chargers, I’ll check that one out! 🤓

[@AspenGlow2027]

For the AA or AAA use an out door solar light to charge them.

[@wendypanozzo9133]

Buy a Berkey water filter system and ditch the need for plastic water bottles. I haven't bought them in 3 years! Best decision I could of made in light of the place we are in now.Also,there was plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables during the pandemic! Great time to move towards a more veggie lifestyle. Just stock up on rice, beans,lentils,chickpeas etc.

[@CascadiaDispatch]

Great idea!

[@TREYCEMONE]

Hand Bidets, forget the TP. I'm soo glad I wasn't dependent on TP!!! Hand Bidets are seriously less expensive, and easier to keep toilets clean. I purchased a chest freezer from Home Depot for my veggies, however, Lowes does have a wider variety. I don't eat meat, so that saves space. I got my food grade buckets, and Gamma lids at Winco. I bought rechargeable LED light bulbs, firewood, still have to buy batteries.

[@CascadiaDispatch]

Great job!

[@1013monis]

I'm in Denver, CO. People were panic buying toilet paper and paper towels again at Costco yesterday. Employees said they were running out of stuff and lines were out the door of people waiting to get in. Checkout lines were halfway down the store and many people had 2 or 3 carts FULL, overloaded with food and supplies.

[@CascadiaDispatch]

That sounds like a mess 😳

[@1013monis]

@@CascadiaDispatch I was just glad I happened to need school supplies at that time lol..otherwise I wouldn't have known about the toilet paper and paper towel hoarders 😂

[@brettallenthomas]

Went to Costco in Texas on Nov 18th.. Kirkland toilet paper was gone again, only Charmin left.. Went back 2 days later to get rice and beans for my 20 year stock up .. 20lb Pinto Beans were back to 1 per customer, and toilet paper was completely gone again.. not a square left in the store... they said they were selling out by 10am every day...

[@rgraham1946]

Bidets at Walmart $40 .. like in my apartment house we don’t have an electrical outlet only by the sink...

[@emmanoey7785]

No electric needed if you get the basic model, they work great.

[@crystalclarity6766]

Word to the Wise: Freezers are notoriously useless without that darned electricity. If you choose to invest in foods, etc. which require freezer storage, YOU MUST have backup power capability in case grid power goes down for an extended period of time. A large chunk of your food prep investment will go to waste, otherwise.

[@CascadiaDispatch]

👍👍👍

[@nadogrl]

Is that the whole point?

[@FreeGaza.Laurie]

Like you, I’ve been checking availability and buying essentials when it’s available. I wear my fabric masks, I had them made, got a lot. Same for sanitizer... Lysol is back at Walmart in Canada and a lot of long term food 👍 and spices, water filters from sawyer. I have bottled water... I love your channel... I agree about prepping water and all but in Canada we’ve had water plant shut down because the operators were positive to COVID so water filters you can use with a tap attachment but I’m not much of a meat eater but more fish/beans legumes type of person...For food spices are Important and I agree to replenish our essentials.Costco for me is complicated, no car or card and I don’t like to ask friends and I shop a lot discounts and prices.

[@CascadiaDispatch]

Thank you so much!!!

[@jerririggins3786]

Love the list but, don't forget things like a quick medic supply in case someone get a fever, cold, cut, diarrhea, headache etcs.........

[@CascadiaDispatch]

Great additions!! 🤕🤒🤧

[@sarahconnor4757]

Yes..you could be prepping for a situation that doesn't have utilities.

[@trjannerothrock4190]

I have been thinking ahead to if we lose power. How do i cook and keep warm

[@sarahconnor4757]

@@trjannerothrock4190 You can get one of those little pits at walmart to cook on. Have emough water to drink and cook with. There are also videos on rocket ovens. There are a lot of knowledgeable people and videos on KZbin. Start adding these preppers channel people. Many will help you find a solution.

[@trjannerothrock4190]

@@sarahconnor4757 oh I've been doing a bunch. I do something to prep everyday. So many days its me doing more learning lol. But I have a charcoal/wood grill, and a generator for some use at least. But I have been saving soda cans and I'm gonna be getting the spray paint to make these make shift solar heaters I seen online. I have a plan to use one specific room in my home in winter for my kids and I if we loose power too. Been saving cardboard for windows if we lose power too. Lol I'm like a mad Mcgiver with most things haha

[@trjannerothrock4190]

@@sarahconnor4757 also I have a nice stash of those hand warmers. And good sleeping bags!

[@juanfepenarivera2013]

thanks for this video also good news is through of Jesuchrist you are saved believe in he in the place where you are ................. st john 14 : 6 .romans 10 : 9 to 13 , st john 3 : 15 to 18 , st john 1 : 12 .

[@mizsuzee]

Went to Costco today here in WA, and they had the face shields in store.

[@CascadiaDispatch]

Oh that is so cool! I had to order them on Costco.com. I would have loved to see them in person first, but I love they’re return policy so I figured I’d give them a shot. They turned out great!

[@alexhaubold248]

While you are there get honey and coffee and oatmeal. Also get clothes for every season for a great cost at cosco.

[@CascadiaDispatch]

100% agree!

[@juanitagomez7229]

Girls and ladies goooo now get lots of things

[@Genesis.1-1]

Grease Monkey Nitrile gloves at Home Depot, great quality and readily available pretty cheap. Meat, eggs, cheese, milk were not available for a long time here. We did have totally empty meet/egg/cheese shelves. When it was available it was grossly overpriced. As for freezers, mine was just delivered (after eight months). Also, if you're stocking up on ice cream when SHTF, you're not destined for survival anyway. Don't forget the pet food, it was also was unavailable.

[@CascadiaDispatch]

Congrats on the new freezer!!

[@returntoyehovahthelord6185]

Oh wow! I sat up when you said, "Corona Virus feels like the dress rehearsal for the Cascadia Earthquake". I agree! I think you nailed it. I am up in Western WA so in the general neighborhood. That is a big concern here. Not among the average person, but among people I know who are preparing for "whatever" is next in 2020! Thanks for the video. I agree with your ideas - EXCEPT I have to draw the line at the "BIDET"!! LOL Seriously, it was the price that really turned me off. Never used one, and it is not on my bucket list. Thanks for doing what you do! God bless.

[@CascadiaDispatch]

I’m so glad you liked it...and love that you agreed with the “dress rehearsal” idea!

[@jasfrolich9973]

Bidet is a must. Once you have it you will wonder how you lived without it all these years. My wife thought it was a joke. She did not want to use it for a week. Once she tried it, she cannot live without it anymore.

[@CascadiaDispatch]

💯

[@tiffanyslager4369]

Like an automatic peri bottle; if you've delivered a baby and understand the brilliance of those...

[@sharonaden5028]

@@jasfrolich9973 never used one but doesn't your bottom get all wet?

[@hedge313]

Trash bags and storage bags would be another one you may need, especially if you purchased bulk items. Pastas are also good, and last a long time. It is a great alternative to a rice meal, and also adds carbs. I saw hand warmers today at Costco, and they are a great prep if you have to be outside during the winter. Also, vitamins and supplements are usually plentiful again. Stock up on these and otc meds, which are sold in bulk.

[@CascadiaDispatch]

All fantastic tips!!

[@gibson9516]

Do think that the next run is going to be like the first run on goods. Y’all. We have more knowledge about rona then we did in March and April. That being said, shop wisely. Your biggest purchase needs to be food and water (water storage). People need to start thinking about 2-5 years down the road. We have a year or two before the global agenda of 2030 takes hold. Let hope we turn back from that, but food will be the biggest issue. Start preparing food. Learn how to rotate stock. Learn what you can make and what you like. You have about two year to figure this out. After that, the tyranny of globalization will track everything. You need to figure it now.

[@scottdenley2022]

The supply chain is a just in time delivery system. Business don't store extra.

[@CascadiaDispatch]

Yep!

[@SuperSaltydog77]

That's exactly how most large companies do it. My company was in the manufacturing sector and "Just in time" was the method. Stock and supplies was kept to a minimum, no time for material to collect rust, dirt, dents and dings and handle it as little as possible.

[@veryawful861]

I wanted to prep on Star Wars left sets but someone bought the store already.

[@CascadiaDispatch]

I hate when that happens! You may have to switch to Harry Potter sets as a backup :-(

[@richardmillican7733]

Great prep channel, I just came accross you, I've subscribed!! I sub to loads of like minded channels. Hope your subs grow and grow, to me, you are up there with... Alaska Prepper Canadian prepper Urban prepper Angry prepper Iridium City prepper Preppernurse1 Great channel, the more people, like you, that throw out ideas, info, and general conversations on preparedness the better. GOOD JOB!!! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@CascadiaDispatch]

🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩 WOW!! Thank You!!! I hope to deliver like those incredible channels do 🤓

[@lblake5653]

Adapt 2030, Viking Preparedness and Bear.

[@matthewwynne939]

It was only a few months before the pandemic that Costco started carrying ghee, a somewhat cultural-specific item that happens to be used in the prepper community. I found that odd at first, but later made me wonder (along with a few other things) if they had the heads up something was on the horizon. The availability of rechargeable batteries are hit-or-miss, I think a lot of the Costcos discontinued carrying them (maybe it cut into their battery sales), the only thing that stopped me from buying them there is that I didn't need the included charger. I have a couple cases of their water on hand just to supplement my supply. With the small bottles, you end up paying just as much in bottle deposit as for the case itself, so I've found the quart-sized bottles to be s slightly better deal given the ten cent deposit. I keep extra freezer space filled with packs of gel ice (those packs used for putting in lunch boxes or for shipping perishable goods), so that ought to extend the chill time if there's a power outage. Finally, for Portland-area specific tips; the Orenco Station location in Hillsboro is the only one I've found to stock 50-pound bags of rice, which is a few cents cheaper per-pound than the 25-pounders everyone else carries. Also, for those with cats, that location and the one in Wilsonville are the only two that I've seen carry the least expensive bags of cat food. It's not low-grade food, just a better deal than even the Kirkland Signature.

[@cordellcarmalt4633]

We have 5 or 6 rechargeable solar lanterns that should do us very well.Some are very compact and fold down. Plus, they have bright LED bulbs.

[@nadogrl]

Matthew - Ghee is getting more popular as a healthy fat now, along with the Keto lifestyle. Probably no conspiracy.

[@j.l.dawson1290]

Get a chest freezer people! It's about $100 for a Large one.

[@karenritts364]

Was going to buy one about a month ago, thought I'd wait. Looked again a few days ago and its slim pickings for the affordable ones. Went ahead and bought a 5.0 chest freezer from Walmart. Glad I did. Dont think they'll be available much longer.

[@kathybaudoin2138]

I was sorely perturbed that the one I bought at Sam's club died after one year.

[@j.l.dawson1290]

@@kathybaudoin2138 Bummer! What they don't have good warranties on their stuff? I think Costco has a better warranty then a yr.

[@kathybaudoin2138]

@@j.l.dawson1290 I wanted to bury it with supplies in the back yard, but the good husband took it to the dump. I have a 21 cf upright, but that little chest freezer was perfect for keeping just meat in it.

[@kreshokresimir7139]

Stocks up on Lego from Costco too..

[@spockmcoyissmart961]

Def! In an emergency, you can build yourself a truck. Just look at the new Chevy truck. A big, bulky, square looking truck. I'm pretty sure it is made of Legos.

[@CascadiaDispatch]

Haha, absolutely!!

[@hommedetowne4253]

Here's advice about a good day, the days are a little expensive but you should consider doing what the Berbers and Arabs in North Africa do, in Algeria and Morocco they use something that's like a plastic flower watering pot. Just go to the garden supply store, get a watering pot for $2, and fill it with water in your bathroom. It's basically a bidet pot, $2 has supposed to $100. It will make you feel clean, woman especially enjoy it because of all of the sanitary and hygienic features of using water instead of toilet paper, and you will also end up using much less toilet paper. Thank you for the video

[@cf8959]

Berkey water filtration cost an arm and a leg! On a different note, there’s a Army Surplus store near me and they have virtually anything you could need for ruffing it, if need be .

[@CascadiaDispatch]

👍👍

[@nataliebutler]

The British berkenfeld filter is better value and very good.

[@genxx2724]

Roughing it. As in surviving in rough conditions.

[@JESSICA-jq4kj]

The cdc recommends you have a gallon of water a day per person for three days. Costco ran out of water bottles and I couldn't find distilled water anywhere for a while but luckily in california they had three people who worked at the water company live at the water company in different trailer's and they had no contact with each other and worked different shifts because no one knew covid-19 could infected the water crazy huh.

[@davidc.8755]

Crazy that people are still buying this virus propaganda. It's a psychological attack