Top Items I Would Never Trade or Barter

[@GreybeardMO]

Salt: Properly stored, it simply doesn't go 'bad'... and currently, it's cheap, about a buck a pound. Stock up!

[@Anamericanhomestead]

Did you hear John Ross died? Was it you who told me that he was working on a sequel and almost had it finished?

[@watch7966]

Excellent suggestion. It is surprisingly overlooked for how cheap it is. Especially considering how much people in the Medieval period would pay for it.

[@Zane-It]

Salt was a currency in mideval africa.

[@chrisa6682]

Stored improperly salt gets hard. I had a small flood in my basement once and the salt became rock hard and possibly contaminated but it can be used outside for ice surfaces in winter or a deer lick. Put some cherry jello powder and raisins on that salt block and watch the deer go crazy..lol

[@brendah4773]

When SHTF. Things to keep in mind…. *Never show what you have. Protect the preps. *Never go alone to a trade *Food. If you trade food? Trade food for FOOD.

[@MonkeyToDaddy]

Be the GrayMan. Period.

[@schomestead2591]

Instant coffee is freeze dried. Unopened, it will last many years. Tastes rough but gets the job done.

[@tiffanybarker8981]

I would NEVER trade my glass canning jars

[@luvmywings25]

I'm stocking up on coffee TO trade because I don't drink it but willing to barter other things I may need. Same with alcohol. Only alcohol I won't trade is vodka because you can use it for other things.

[@raptorking5452]

Never trade ammo...never trade something that can be used against you.

[@ninja5672]

Depends on who it is. A lot of trade would be with people you know. If you trust them, that ammo would be used to help keep the area safer.

[@raptorking5452]

@@ninja5672 nah..if a person i knew had bought a firearm, but wasn't smart enough to have a little ammo stacked away...well they aren't someone I'd want in my MAG. In SHTF, I wouldn't trust hardly anyone except someone I'd known for years and years and I'd hafta know that person was focused on the same goals as me and prepping same as me. If they aren't doing the things I'm doing, they can become a liability.

[@brendah4773]

Agree

[@thomaswilliams5005]

If only our federal government would listen to this idea. Stop giving away our ammo to be used against us

[@josephboyd5131]

@@ninja5672 most people that are murdered are murdered by people they know and trust.

[@PapaPepper]

I like catnip tea as a relaxing evening tea... especially if i want to lay on the floor swatting into the air for a bit before bed

[@kimpippin5114]

Now that's just too funny, 😆!

[@peayleebaron4147]

That made me laugh out loud

[@PapaPepper]

@@peayleebaron4147 Glad to hear it. Honestly, it is a relaxing evening tea, lol

[@bearclaw556]

You listed all your most valuable barter items. If you feel you cannot barter with any of it, you simply don't have enough. But if you're in a tight spot and need something from someone, I can guarantee you will part with any of that.

[@michaelpaliden6660]

ALL of this type void a fantasy.

[@davefarnsworth3020]

My boots. Alcohol I would trade off all day. I really don't don't drink alcohol much, cause stupid hurts. One thing that I am stocking up on is non electric sewing machines, thread, and certain types of fabric. Check out the Chinese shoe patcher machine. For little more than $100 you can get a portable hand crank sewing machine that can stitch through about anything, including heavy canvas, and leather.

[@frenchfryfarmer436]

Excellent...

[@donnar4467]

Thats great, thanks.

[@michelevallejo441]

Where do we check out the Chinese shoe patcher machine? Do you have a link?

[@whelpthereitis3958]

@@michelevallejo441 Amazon

[@mollyj2666]

Sailrite sewing machines sew anything from thin sail material to leather. The last I knew, they were in Indiana. They have a YT channel.

[@jacobm1001]

Remember oil filters for your vehicles. I store extra fuel filters. My fuel is clean in storage. The fuel I may trade or buy may not be as good . Happy trails y'all

[@bryanbaugh6359]

I was told by several mechanics that if I had to choose, I should always choose to replace the filter and run the same oil, since the filter's job is to remove the impurities so the oil can continue to do its job and lubricate. Not indefinitely, of course, but the filter is more important than changing the oil itself.

[@hazel555]

Sugar is an excellent preservative for fruits, I wouldn't want to be without it when my fruit trees and shrubs ripen. Sugar mixed with equal part water will soothe bug bites. As with it's preservation properties, absorbing water, it can be used to prevent bacterial growth in wounds. A sugar cube can be stored with cheese, to absorb water, preventing mold growth. A light dusting of sugar on charcoals put to flame will ignite them like lighter fluid. Sugar slows the setting of cement and glue. Sugar is used to make ethanol. Sugar mixed with baking powder kills insect pests. Sugar can be used to clean a manual or electric coffee/spice grinder of oil residue buildup. Sugar cube stored with baked goods will keep them fresh longer by absorbing moisture. A paste made from sugar, white vinegar, and water will remove stains. On, and on, and on... Sugar is invaluable; one of the high-value barter items during wars and other crisis situations.

[@sherryl817]

Things I would probably never want to barter are cloth diapers, flour sack towels (which can be used for cloth diapers amongst many other things), soap, candles, lamp oil, ghee, alcohol for tinctures and first aid etc. (if I couldn't make any or get it easily) & tools.

[@joyceterra2265]

You can grow the Barberry bush and make candles from the berries. The berries have a wax substance when boiled. Then learn to make dip candles. It is not hard. They do burn up fast because you need a hardener that will make it last longer but in a shft situation you will not have the hardener.

[@scottjenkins4613]

Some good news about this all: Most of these items are things anyone can stock up on and keep for a long, long time with little or no effort. If we are preppers at heart, we should already have large stashes of this stuff. Unfortunately, we can't horde fuel oil. Sigh. But we can learn to live without fuel oil. Air Force used BDUs up until the late 2000s. Now they are called ABU Airmen Battle Uniform.

[@laiwhi3726]

Hi, growing your own coffee is possible now. Both my sister and I have young coffee plants. Also growing black pepper is possible too. ☺ It's on my prepper list

[@frankieodom]

I stocked up on freeze dried Maxwell house.

[@bigtoeproductions9195]

Coffee would be one of the first out my door 😂 time to change our taste buds folks. One day you may not be able to pick and choose all these extras.

[@pamelaremme38]

Ahhh and please tell me why we aren't targeting the targeters???? The ones that are doing this????

[@wholefoodslifestyles3603]

You can grow a peppercorn plant as a house plant. I have one and should get more.

[@thomasjcorson7502]

Did you buy it as a plant or did you grow it from seed I got some juniper berries they smell like peppercorns I just planted some to see if they would grow

[@wholefoodslifestyles3603]

@@thomasjcorson7502 I bought it as a starter but it was delivered in winter and even though it wasn't outside (I picked it up from the post office) it was dead. The company sent me a new one beginning of the month because it's warmer now and its doing fine. So order when your area is warm. Never tried Juniper Berries but I don't use them much.

[@KE-zd6cr]

Juniper berries can be toxic to people who have kidney issues and should not be consumed by small kids or pregnant women. Look into it.

[@JDHood]

Gas is something I don't hold much hope for. Even with stabilizers, it continues to degrade. "Taryl Fixes All" ran a year long experiment with a variety of fuel stabilizers and the one thing it showed was that gasoline is not a candidate for "reliable" long term storage. The older it gets, the worse it is for the carb/injectors. As an engine fuel, LPG lasts indefinitely. It can work in appropriately equipped vehicles, furnaces, some small engines and (of course) your stove or grill, but on the other hand, it ain't practical for a chainsaw. I guess it comes down to how long a person believes the SHTF will last. For all of us, I'm hoping it doesn't last so long that we have to worry about gas degrading too far.

[@watchmansduty]

They are currently working on this right now we probably won't have fuel for very much longer they will start rationing it.

[@carriekimble2994]

we dip our horses hooves in used motor oil to keep them from drying and splitting and it kills bacteria at the same time if infection is developing.

[@randalllillard1164]

The newest iteration of the military uniform is called OCPs operational camouflage pattern. But referring to the BDUs, I am hard on clothes but no joke wearing them every other day I had a pair of BDU ripstop pants last me 15 years. I cried when I eventually threw them away LOL

[@dicthorian]

Grow Savory to replace the pepper flavor profile. Granted it may not have the bite of black pepper but it works well as a substitute.

[@darrellpatrick4975]

We treat lumber with a 50/50 mixture of used motor oil and diesel. 👍

[@jordanstamps5475]

Read David the goods book pushing the zone it might surprise you what can be grown in your area with just a few tricks and techniques

[@robertlawton7991]

way back in the boy scouts we used to make sasafrass tea from boiling the roots . it was really good .

[@danno1800]

Thanks for the tip about ripstop pants - much appreciated.

[@kristyb787]

You forgot the kids, yes, we feel like we could string them up at times. But then, free labor is hard to find, lol.

[@chrisa6682]

My alcohol stash. Mostly for tinctures and wound care etc but I do have some mini bottles for trade if needed. Years ago someone said if marauders are imminent, always have a half full bottle of dark colored alcohol in a visible spot, spiked with warafin or something, because that's the first thing they'll see...

[@darrellcarpenter546]

Cloth! Peroxide! If toilet paper isn't available I have made potty cloths. Just get an old water bath kettle and boil them with 1-2 tablespoons of peroxide. Hang dry in the sun for additional natural sterilization. A large supply of peroxide is recommended. It has so many uses.

[@gopro7164]

What is the best cloth to use?

[@chemistryofquestionablequa6252]

Salt is incredibly useful. It can be used with food, to make herbicides, and even explosives and rocket fuel.

[@yerneedsry]

cleaning.

[@Jewgirl2911]

ABU - Airman Battle Uniform I still have my boots, but I wasn’t willing to keep my uniforms as I retired 10 yrs ago - that was far from my thoughts at the time. Thanks for the great info.

[@gail7138]

Good thoughts to consider is: what if you loose, runout these various sources what are alternative options? Can you learn to make your own weapons or tools like our ancestors... or Macgiver type skills ? What kinds of other things can be used for fuel? Cooking or engines etc. Foods naturally high in salts if salt is unavailable that can be grown or wild harvested, etc. Our ancestors had to sometimes learn theses alternatives. What do we have in our hands, so to speak. Search these possibilities while learning may be easier to access before a crisis arises and experiment. Teach ourselves to do think out of the box scenarios.

[@joyceterra2265]

One year my husband, son and I were camping by a river. They could catch 52 a day each. As the guys loved fishing, that is what they did. They would not last the 2 weeks in a cooler, so I decided to smoke them. I gathered rocks and mud and stacked them in a teepee shape, used a willow branch through the smoke hole on top to fill the fish. I used a burlap sack for the opening in the front. I found a hickory tree and a wild apple tree and used the dead wood for smoke. The whole campground smelled delicious. The Ranger would stop by ever couple of days and get his stash of smoked fish. Had to think outside the box to preserve them. The guys were having so much fun catching them.

[@snyderfamilyutube1121]

Green coffee can last over 10 years if kept dry

[@jarredmitchell9784]

Regarding the BDUs, I have my sets still. However, my ability to wear them is limited due to spread. Still good for the family. I found a great alternative in the form of Wrangler RIGGS Workwear. They're Rip-Stop and come in a variety of pocket configurations. Mine are cargo/carpenter. Don't forget about winter wear as there are fleece-lined pants that are pretty handy.

[@beverlymichael5830]

If you have multiples of hand tools they will be in demand. When I see clearance or food sales on hand tools I pick them up.

[@sandracowan9317]

I only have a couple of thing I will barter. One is powdered milk. Babies need milk and milk for cooking. I am willing to barter some fresh produce out of my garden when I have a lot more than I need from one season to the next. I am also (with limitation) willing to barter my time/labor. That’s pretty much what I’m willing to barter.

[@David-kd5mf]

I wish we could get a bunch of high elevation coffee seeds that deal with cold and do landrace coffee breeding to get it to grow in the Mid-Atlantic region. We just need thousands of of coffee seeds.

[@joshlower1]

Coffee is dumb. You cant eat it and it has no medicinal value

[@whelpthereitis3958]

@@joshlower1 doesn't matter what you think. Trade is about the value someone else puts on an item. So what if you don't use it like it. Seems it would be a even better item for you to stock up on because plenty of others will be willing to trade for it.

[@schuylergeery-zink1923]

Coffee can have medicinal value - my friend had bad asthma as a kid and used to help her breathe. Caffeine can open airways which may be useful… Coffee contains antioxidants, anti-inflammatory properties, ability to process glucose better, protective effect on liver/enzyme levels, strengthens DNA, a small amount daily is associated with lower heart disease, cancer, and stroke rates. Caffeine, like cigarettes, can temporarily alleviate stress and help stay focused if needed (must stay on watch all night etc). And since people like to drink it they will pay or barter for it if possible.

[@joyceterra2265]

@@joshlower1 actually coffee has several medicinal uses. One of which is opening the arteries in the brain. Invaluable for people who suffer headaches and migraines. It also has antioxidants.

[@Mindy56743]

Gardening tools! Unless you are able to make them. Don’t barter them! Learn what herbs you can use to make herbal teas.

[@elmbrookacres6078]

Living near the ocean for salt harvesting is a plus.

[@mikeperkins4877]

I'm setting up a trade box as far as salt when I go into a restaurant that have salt packs I take a hand full and empty it into a empty seasoning container just for trade and keep boxes of salt in a secure area

[@TheMargo420]

Rip stop is the bomb. Love it!

[@MyHomesteadEducation]

You can clean/filter motor oil and reuse. It won't go as long but it is reusable. I have seen people taking filtered motor oil and adding 10/1 oil and gasoline and running it in diesel engines. I haven't done this yet, but diesel is $5.25 here and I may get desperate enough to try it. That and biodiesel.

[@StephenMeasles-kr9rm]

Except coffee. Absolutely! I would also add to the ammo list my powder, ball & caps.

[@tammymay9569]

Flour and sugar

[@tomcondon6169]

People used to find an oil pipeline, pop a hole in it, and drain barrels and barrels. You have to, then, teach yourself how to refine it, something to do with putting a barrel of oil over an open flame, sometimes explosive results.

[@graves6deep]

Solar and rechargeables.

[@gpvaneron1584]

cooking oil would be hard for me to trade for. if one is actively milking livestock than butter might be in abundance and tradable. my area is too cold for olive production, we do grow sunflowers but it takes a LOT of seeds to get a bit of oil. there's other options for oil production, lard + tallow but i'd still hold on tight to any cooking oil available.

[@YevgeniyShcherbakov]

Oil is just a conduit for heat. You can cook without it if times are hard. Baking and open fire are options.

[@dolphingirlcali]

Make ghee from your butter.

[@davej7458]

For the coffee problem consider switching to Tea eventually. There are tea plants that can grow almost everywhere in the United States and quite a bit of Canada. If you buy the right ones and you don't need it you still have an attractive plant for your yard and if you do need it it will produce usable tea for years.

[@dlighted8861]

Tnx for the low key laid back approach. No hyper hyperbolé. Yes pickling salt is a rare item to find around here even in relatively normal times. Allspice is only available here in an expensive store. I heard fuel stabilizers don't work well. I like camo/BDUs because they are comfortable andceasy on the eyes but don't often wear them because a fool once said "Here comes Rambo."😶 I wouldn't trade ammo because you are arming a possible enemy.

[@tomcondon6169]

People used to find an oil pipeline, pop a hole in it, and drain barrels and barrels. You have to, then, tea H yourself how to refine it, something to do with putting a barrel of oil over an open flame, sometimes explosive results.

[@mxgangrel]

You can use your old diesel oil for a drop oil heater, I assume that regular car oil could do the same.

[@glorybound7599]

Fishing tackle, sugar, knives, tools, tire repair kits.

[@lewis9888]

I have Instant Coffee, Instant Tea, Powdered Drink Mixes and Powdered Milk. I will trade Single Serving Coffee, Tea and Drink Mixes. There are plants that can be substituted for Coffee.

[@gopro7164]

I got small bags to divy out these items. They're needy but don't need my whole bag of say, coffee.

[@lauraking3304]

I love this shirt. People always comment on it when i wear it.

[@benjaminp6924]

"Sell everything and be perfect" sell is just a word for those that don't know we trade and are tradesman not buyers and sellers, trade things we no longer use for stuff we need to use, We are to live free to honor Heavenly Father yah

[@joshlower1]

Yah yah yah man. You yah enough?

[@benjaminp6924]

@@joshlower1 their was and still is only One yah in the comments, go home Josh your drunk

[@OvGraphics]

Yes, besides food, water, heat, clothing comes very dear in the 'pocalypse. Homespun will come only years after the collapse. Therefore, along with the other stuff I personally order more than I need in the way of wearables. Got some more shoes coming in tomorrow. Extra boots last month. Etc.

[@bryanbaugh6359]

Before watching this series, I completely missed the fact that you were a vet. Let me start by (as a brother vet) thanking you for your service. I see that you have added key things to this series that make you more valuable than your barter items. I grew up hunting and fishing and butchering. I can sell the whole carcass or select cuts. Same with fish. Part of that, for meat and plant harvests, is dehydration. I'd never sell my electric or non-electric means of dehydration. Nor would I barter away the secrets to do it yourself. I mean, very basic, how simple is it to put a tray of sliced veggies in the dash of a car that has no fuel to move and let the sun preserve your food to trade for something you need vs. telling someone that they can do the same? Family and part of your immediate community, sure. But shelf stable food may trade for ammo to procure fresh protein. I guess what I am saying here is knowledge is something that may be best not bartered or given. I would also never barter seeds that had a medicinal use as grown plants. They can be used, or distilled (video 1) for curatives, which again makes you more valuable, which also adds a layer of protection. Who is going to threaten the Doc vs. who in the community is going to gather to protect that person? And you don't even have to be the Doc. If you can provide someone with the knowledge to be the Doc a salve with antibacterial properties, you have just become the local big pharma.

[@kingofallcreation4791]

Airplane fuel LL100 (low lead 100 oct) has been know to be stable for over 50 years, " in a good sealed container " yes it cost alot. But for the most part, you can store for the rest of our life.

[@AlEx-mp2qy]

I dont know if you have in US "heating oil" (colored diesel), but it's also stable..i buyed couple months ago 30 years old heating oil (it's very well)..and you can run your car with it (in many country is forbiden, because of taxes)

[@whelpthereitis3958]

@@AlEx-mp2qy red dyed diesel or off road is cheaper than regular or on road by about .10 a gal where I am at present in the US. Yes, right now if you get caught running it in your non farm vehicle you will be ticketed and pay a fine. It is dyed and discounted for farming use

[@Karri-Hi-Vibes]

I would NEVER trade my HOT SAUCE!!!!🔥🔥🔥

[@kimmccarl1089]

One thing about motor oil is that it will always be motor oil .. It loses the additives but is still Oil

[@ppt2038]

Thank you for all that you do.❤🇺🇸

[@jeremycollins1068]

I’m thinking that if salt is so valuable, then maybe I should put away a ton of it. Way more than I’ll ever need. Then since it is so valuable, I can trade for anything.

[@alrinaleroux9229]

I suspect I read somewhere that old motor oil can contain toxic substances such as certain metals. What about nitrile rubber gloves? It can protect your hands from toxic substances (such as the above). With spices I'd advise limiting the amount of spices made from seeds, since it can become rancid. Herbs (including roots or tubers) are better for stocking up in large amounts, I think. Avoid stocking up on pink (Himalayan) salt, I would say, since it contains quite a lot of aluminium.

[@zaischmidt6972]

Can you put a link for the full version of this interview

[@johnvanegmond1812]

A thought about coffee. Any addiction takes some of your freedom. There are things I like that I would experience a type of withdrawal if I didn't have them, (like KZbin videos), but not having addictions is a plus.

[@jeepdriver7603]

A couple of comments. Used motor oil: Used motor oil collects sulfuric acid from sulfur (even small amounts) in the fuel, and nitric acid from the nitrogen in the atmosphere is exposed to high heat and pressure in high compression engines. You should be able to fix this by dropping a piece of limestone in the bucket or barrel of used motor oil and stirring it from time to time. The acids will dissolve the limestone, releasing carbon dioxide and creating calcium sulfate and calcium nitrate (?), which should fall out of solution. When the acid is consumed, filter the oil once more and you should be good to go for using it for other purposes than in an engine. Things NOT to trade: Reloading dies, reloading supplies. Things TO trade: Excess savory herbs, sugar syrup from sugar beets, honey, alcohol, home brew (maybe).

[@notreallysure99]

Used motor oil can be burned for heat with the right kind of heater.

[@schuylergeery-zink1923]

Similar to coffee and spices… CACAO. Chocolate! What was sent to soldiers during the world wars? The three C’s: Cigarettes, coffee, and chocolate (And alcohol of course beloved.) But chocolate… it has a slight caffeine effect similar to coffee, high fat content makes it calorie dense, and delicious. What sweet can be made in the US maple syrup, honey, and sugar crops… plus fruit… but people will want chocolate once things are stable but before trade is reestablished for more luxury items to make candy and baked goods.

[@r.matthewwarren8094]

I can grow Black Pepper, and Tea here is FL!

[@dreadlockwarriors]

Sugar, cooking oil, powdered milk and whole eggs, sewing needles and thread, knife, axe, saw, hammer, nails.

[@barberton3695]

What would be good to barter with? Tobacco? Coffee? Sugar? Blankets?

[@sarahingham8345]

I would not trade hand tools, Canning and preserving supplies.

[@anthonyjames4319]

Air Force went from BDU to ABU and now they wear the OCP like the army.

[@whitepinehomestead]

Animal feed, have to be good stewards of our animals must keep them fed, to keep our family fed.

[@OvGraphics]

Gold is the defacto currency when nothing else will do. My enduring question, after the SHTF how much gold would it take to buy a can of beanie weenies? How much gold would it take for YOU to part with that dented can?

[@waholoopesorry74]

Nonsense. Nobody is going to want your gold if things get that bad. They will want supplies or food from you

[@OvGraphics]

@@waholoopesorry74 Muh point exactly.

[@iharvey5914]

Any oil products can be made in to gas and diesel Nigeria does it in 50 gallon drums it's just like distilling alcohol just higher temperature and heavy equipment

[@neilgelinas9926]

Ethanol free gas with stabil. Keep spair fuel lines for all equipment.

[@scottalan4655]

Check on wood gas basically the same as propane or natural gas

[@veritasfiles]

Limited in quantity & hard to get = Extreme value, which would put you in the driver's seat when it comes to doing a trade. I wouldn't have any hard & fast rules in this area. There is nothing that I wouldn't trade, given the right circumstances. The only thing that comes close is ammunition. I would trade ammunition, but only to people I know well and/or would trust with my life.

[@kendrae7407]

That's what we liked about Carhartt pants; they last forever.... still looking for a Carhartt replacement. Any suggestions out there?

[@frenchfryfarmer436]

Male or female? Patagonia makes women's work wear. Also Duluth Trading, and Arborwear make great durable clothing .

[@kendrae7407]

@@frenchfryfarmer436 male. For my husband and boys.... but I may check them out for myself thank you!

[@lifewithmikeandjenn5814]

@@kendrae7407 my husband got some Hawk at Boot Barn and has been liking it so far. He’s tough on clothes.

[@lwalto]

Duluth Trading Company makes good pants.

[@frenchfryfarmer436]

@@kendrae7407 i am loving RidgeCut from Tractor supply. Hzqvy ripstop,$40 or $50 ...but move soon , made overseas.

[@alvm615]

Honey Cooking oil Salt Apple cider vinegar hydrogen peroxide

[@clemmersmetalworx7012]

Canning equipment and jars

[@jmarylastone]

I would barter away my SUGAR lol - there are some sugar freaks out there and I don't use it but them people who got to have their sugar high will weep over lack of it

[@marissa9314]

Time to invest in a bee hive for honey 😉 sustainable

[@jaxtemplehealth1311]

Coffee would be just fine if you aren't a coffee drinker -- lol :) Have a stash to trade !

[@1948tedebear]

Another thing you should never trade if SHTF that is cooking oil, rvegtable oil, it can make lamps floating a wickoiland water,a tbspadds calories tolimited food treats kind problems

[@guytech7310]

Probably 95% of the items you have you never trade. Its its not renewable, or takes a considerable effort to produce, its likely not going to be tradable in a collapse. Its probably more practical to list the items would might consider trading. Water (if your in a area that has access to a lot of clean water), Easy producable foods that aren't easy to store long term (peaches, strawberries, plums - ie exceeding your use or ability to can). For me I would trade coffee, since I don't drink it. I keep some for guests. I would considering trading anything that I can salvage from abandon homes (presumable massive dieoff after a collapse). This could be appliances, books & other media, Tools that I don't need, possibly clothes, linen, cookware, etc. As far as motor oil, there might be a lot of it, considering the large number of permanent parked vehicles that probably will never be driven again. These would be full of engine oil. You have to consider that there will be an abundant supplies found in abandon items: Vehicles, homes, buildings, etc. Here are some things that people never consider stocking up: #1: Fertilizer & other AG supplies like pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, etc. Those will be impossible to trade. #2: Medical supplies: Bandages, cortizone, NSAIDs, Sunscreen, fungal cream, vitamins, bug repellent, medical gloves, finger splints, ankle\wrist braces, etc #3: soap, shampoo, and household cleaners (laundry, dishes, bathroom) #4: Shoes & boots (have spares) & materials to repair them like Barge Cement, and spare shoe\boot laces #5: Matches, and lighters (preferable wood matches & old school lighters that can be refilled with lighter fluid) #6: Socks & Underwear. At best you get a year (or less) out of a set. Most likely if you working on the homestead socks won't last very long. #7: Work Gloves & winter gloves. A pocket Hand warmer is also useful if you need to repair stuff during cold winters and you cannot where gloves (ie working on machinary which you need fine finger control) #8: Hand held two way radios (ie HAM, FMRS, GMRS). #9: Batteries (every kind - from cordless tools, to batteries for flashlights, clocks, radios, etc) #10: Tape, Glue, caulking, paint, tarps, trash bags, tire repair kit, jack (bottle, farm jack), ladder(s), hoses, large water containers (ie IBC tote) #11: Farm consumbles: grease, filters (air\oil\hydraulic), grease Zerks, starter fluid, battery charger, welding gases ods, carb cleaner, o-ring kit, snap ring kit, cotter pin kit, fly sticky strips #11: Cutting tools: saw blades, box cutter blades, drills, abrasives (sand paper, grinder disks, grinder cut off blades, grinder wheels)

[@4naturalmedicine]

Sometimes I get overwhelmed looking at lists of things we still need. Although we have started, I don't know for sure you can ever feel "completely ready" but people are capable of so much more when we have nothing!

[@observationistdave]

I wouldn't barter water unless I had a renewable source like a well or spring. Otherwise this is a very good list.

[@TheKingsComingAlefTav]

Duluth trading has good pants also

[@dakotahays2836]

I'd barter coffee in a heart beat ~ I don't drink the stuff 😂

[@PureBloodWNC]

Same! So glad neither my wife or I drink the stuff.

[@joshlower1]

Shits gross. And very bad for you.

[@whelpthereitis3958]

With the all of the caffeine addicts out there, stock up regardless if you drink it or not. It is the value others put on something that will determine if it is a good trade item.

[@PureBloodWNC]

@@whelpthereitis3958 my wife and I don’t drink coffee. However we DO have coffee in our preps. Trade value.

[@drtygingerale73]

I use to have a coffee tree in my yard

[@Heather-xm9ul]

Water. My life choices have unfortunately lead me to a literal desert. I think the only reason I could trade away water, was if it was to someone who is providing me with food that I can't provide for myself, like beef or certain fruits.

[@makeitstop9344]

Same here, in the Mohave desert, high in the mountains. Have a great well. Just do what you can. You’re where you are for good reason. The way I see it. Less people care to track out here ......without a large amount of water just to get to me. There is a silver lining here.

[@woodsie5796]

Good video. Blessings 🥰

[@jodiplock4784]

Good info👍🏼

[@nancyrussell3170]

No mowing yards

[@dandahermitseals5582]

We have 5 gal Aribika in nitrogen sealed containers. Trade for ammo. Build a gasifier to run a generator. Old primitive process. Easy. Make our own black.powder and Wobbly pop. Bar oill. All things are made by someone so why not you??

[@loricoil1732]

Weapons and ammo, salt, spices and herbs, coffee, tea, water, medical equipment or supplies, manual tools and hardware, books.

[@cherylbishop7657]

Biogas is one option to keep the home fire's burning. GOD BLESS

[@whelpthereitis3958]

Yes. Quite a few people with KZbin's on producing biogas/diesel

[@robertrogers7610]

You will burn up the bar if You use motor oil. Not Dedigned for chain. Saws.

[@StephanieJoRountree]

Ghee. Never will trade it.

[@gopro7164]

Have little bags to trade some of your sugar, coffee, etc. We don't have to give them a whole bag!

[@terryscarborough729]

So... put little bags on the list! One of those things we take for granted.

[@michaelmiller4252]

I use my used motor oil for my chainsaw. I just put it in the jug after I fill my car back up and save it. It’s still good for a lot of stuff.