YOU'LL WISH YOU HAD These 10 Kinds of Items

This video shows the top 10 most important kinds of items for preppers to stockpile. If you have these, you'll have a better chance of making it through long-term and short-term disasters.
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[@diypreppertv]

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[@jadm110]

❤

[@jadm110]

Where do I d find information about food storage

[@davidotness6199]

@@jadm110 ---The Provident Prepper has a huge variety of storage tips episodes.

[@MyButtercup]

I went to wall mart to pick up some 22 shells. As I was paying when the clerk turned to me and in a heavy Russian accent he said, "Bullets, the only thing of value is bullets."

[@NikiLivi5]

That’s not scary at all. 😮

[@starfire1184]

Oh goodness!! I saw some guys in a walmart last week in Colorado. They also spoke Russian.

[@Alaska610ish]

Alaska Walmart hired a ton of Ukraine and Russians.

[@bobborlog1677]

He also said he saw John wick kill 3 men in a bar with a pencil

[@carolmaplesden916]

I'm not sure how many of wallies "employee s" but a fare amount of them ARE NOT just every day folk

[@richardsmith9050]

I've been a survivalist prepper for 65 of my 75 years. You seem to cover most of the pertinent things. I like it that you listed skills first. Good job.

[@diypreppertv]

Thank you Richard!

[@Biomass1]

After my father passed, i found several cases of butane in his barn. He also had beans and rice in 55 gal drums. He was a secret prepper so he must have listened to me years before i realized it.

[@willywonka6252]

The smartest prepped is the one that tells no one

[@112233JORDAN]

He did it right. If I were prepping, Id keep it close knit and Id also keep it pretty low key with my family as well - only because I wouldnt want the prep to become everyone's hobby and lifestyle. Shoud be able to prep and live a "normal life"

[@tammyhotchkiss9165]

❤❤❤He was preparing for his loved ones🥰 What was he like as a person? I bet he was a kind man.

[@RanchKings]

W

[@jesusislord3321]

Good dad

[@samanthablomquist4408]

Make sure to think about bleeding control also. Quickclot should be in everyone’s first aid kit.

[@christiesyftestad1956]

Also a tourniquet

[@properph99]

Ditto!!!

[@properph99]

And antibiotic ointment for cuts that can lead to infections

[@tedcorey3054]

I saw a comment not too long ago where the person said to stock up on gravy mix to go with all that rice , genius .

[@anandasmom]

Bbq sauce for beans

[@anandasmom]

Gravy =flour salt and water

[@kristenhammond7918]

Spaghetti sauce/Alfredo sauce comes I dry packets too. Way easier than worrying about glass jars of sauce. Or diversify and have both. Takes so much less space.

[@anandasmom]

I merely got a gallon of dry chicken bullion separated it into half pint jars. I put in the jars absorbers and sealed them with a USB powered jar sealer.

[@anandasmom]

@@kristenhammond7918 great idea. On the list now

[@jmj5388]

Cases of baby wipes!!! Wipes are multi-use, invaluable items; they can be used in lieu of baths or showers, then set aside to be used as toilet paper.

[@jesusislord3321]

Yep, baby wipes, I thought about that early this morning

[@MM-tp5sw]

Great idea!

[@wademesser1346]

That's actually brilliant. 👍 Thanks for commenting.

[@tennesseeterri]

@@jesusislord3321 yes, and if the baby wipes dry out, you can just put more liquid in the package.

[@jesusislord3321]

@@tennesseeterri Yes, thats exactly what we do

[@19cohiba75]

I would add BOOKS ! Books on survival, medical and how to ….

[@surroundedbyidiots2778]

I thought the same thing, you can just go look up everything on survival on the internet but what if there is no internet. Just bought 4 books last month.

[@ilovegreen0150]

Agree. Not everyone knows how to make bread, yoghurt, pasta etc from scratch 👍

[@susansailors1716]

How to grow a garden, raise chickens etc. Sewing, making shoes, hunting & trapping, tanning skins, herbal medicine, even making paper. Just a few of the books I have.

[@ronmeade4607]

The foxfire set

[@deniseeulert2503]

@@susansailors1716 I don't know about hunting and can't sew well but I do know how to do repair work, fixing holes in clothes and such. I can also garden.

[@raywells2858]

Glad you mentioned Hand Tools, Fasteners and Lumber/Materials! These are things I often see missed by many preppers. Your shelter will definitely need some repairs in a long term event. You will definitely need to expand the chicken coop or rabbit cages, repair them etc. Kinda hard to do that when you dont have materials needed to do so.

[@suelangenbrunner6090]

Use small pieces of cotton or dryer lint to soak up your leftover wax from candles, sense burners. They are great starters.

[@mitchschneider1927]

I can't believe how few of prepper channels recommend solar lights; leave outside in the daytime and in the house at dusk. Buy enough in case it's cloudy for a few days. Lastly, get the motion activated ones that only turn on when you need them; and they're inexpensive so get plenty.

[@pinschrunner]

Which style do u recommend for outdoors to bring indoors?

[@jesusislord3321]

Great idea

[@srlbigs2]

solar lanterns. Having various battery alternatives for lighting, recharge, and others is wise. Crank chargers are one example. 👍Most are for relatively short term emergencies few days to weeks. Ling term is a whole new set of issues requiring much different solutions. Readying for short term outages can begin today at walmart or on Amazon.

[@je1533]

Also solar power banks

[@theaknust4962]

Stock up on reader glasses!! What good if you can't see or read anything!

[@milliealford8968]

Yes from dollar store!

[@decentamerican2971]

pancake mix my dude. Life is always good with pancakes

[@patcummings6950]

Great choice. Stock it. Fast, easy, versatile. Toss in fruit or chicken.

[@lonewanderer3603]

People have argued about gasoline storage forever, but I thought I'd share a recent experience. I have some military scepter cans that I filled with gas to the top, treated with stabilizer, and then put away and forgot. I recently dug them out and gave them a sniff. They didn't smell light or stale so I put 5 gallons into my truck (2016 Ram) that already had 20 gallons of fresh gas in it. I didn't notice any difference in the way my truck ran and I didn't suffer any loss of gas mileage. The gas was 8 years old. Yes, I was prepared to siphon it out and change the fuel filter. Yes, I know it's not smart if you aren't desperate. I really wanted to know though and I'd rather figure it out when parts and services are available.

[@lonewanderer3603]

@@scout7060 Thanks. Although it was unnecessary. I've since run all but one can through my truck. 20 gallons of 8 year old gas total. I think by diluting it so much with fresh gas it has not had any negative effect on my truck. Moving forward I will do a much better job at rotating my stored fuel.

[@NIGHTMARERICA]

Don’t do this. The Stable will separate and turn into a glob. This experience is more of an anatomy than it wreaking havoc. Stable is meant for things like your boat over the winter. Have a stock you frequently rotate.

[@lonewanderer3603]

@@NIGHTMARERICA well I've already gone through 25 gallons of 8 year old gas by diluting it 1:5 with fresh gas. Nothing happened. It was fine. I even maintained totally normal mpg. I ran it straight without diluting it in my lawnmower and that was fine also, although a lawn mower engine is not as complicated as a modern vehicle. I have no idea why you think stabilizer would separate out and turn to gel.

[@scienceMicroguy77]

I have had gasoline in a regular gas plastic can, no stabilizer, just sitting there in my garage for 10 years. It was half full, heated and cooled hundreds of times. I put it in my lawn mower and it started right up and ran with no problems. I don't believe gas goes bad. It may not remain high quality, but definitely not to the point of won't burn correctly.

[@user-fi3hc8fy8p]

What if you have a woman who just doesn't know "how" to stock-up on with for anything?@@lonewanderer3603

[@angiedixon8017]

I'm just getting started on this stuff. Not an easy task on a budget. Also, being a 55yr old single female. This is a great video! I appreciate it. I subscribed. I'm one that believes Bible prophesy. Once the dominos start falling, there will be no re-stocks of ANYTHING once it starts. All of these things are critical, but most of all, we must have Jesus to be truly saved.

[@diypreppertv]

Thanks for watching and subbing Angie!

[@sheririce7533]

You can do it. I am 52 and lost my husband 1 year ago next month. I am not taking any chances and stocking up an item or 2 at a time. Anything you can do today makes you more prepared than you were yesterday. God bless!

[@angiedixon8017]

@@sheririce7533 thank you for the encouragment!

[@carmenfogerty6154]

@angiedixon8017 as a woman of faith, research blessed grapes. That would be a good start.

[@angiedixon8017]

@@carmenfogerty6154 a spoonful of honey and some nuts

[@gavinburnett5641]

Good list. I would add: - Swiss army knife. - Battery charge tester. - Multi function radio - FM/AM/LW/SW. - Some luxury food items to go with the basic stuff - bars of chocolate, wine, sweets, etc.

[@diypreppertv]

Thanks Gavin!

[@ThePrepperAlmanac]

Thank you!

[@janp7660]

Extra wine can be turned into vinegar also.

[@staylor3539]

Also, it's a good bartering item.

[@sonneversets3530]

​@@staylor3539 Yes, having things to barter is good. Even clothes. Blankets, etc. Not just food/drink items.

[@kimmyk1]

I went to dollar tree and bought 10 can openers for 1.25 each and a few better ones. Great barter item

[@monicaluketich6913]

Remember washing clothes. Need a good, new toilet plunger (to move the clothes around like a machine would do) and 2 - 5 gallon buckets- one for soapy water and one to rinse

[@diypreppertv]

Thanks for sharing Monica!

[@lpmoron6258]

I have actually done this! For weeks! When lightning strike knocked out my washer as well as a few other things in the house. I encourage you to try this so you know you can handle it. I did a bunch of laundry the first day and spent a week with a horrible back ache. So split it up. So a little each day.

[@deniseeulert2503]

If I'd been prepping fifteen years ago when my grandmother moved into a nursing home I would have been able to have her scrubbing board and wringer. She never used them, they were kept tucked away in the cellar for old times sake.

[@monicaluketich6913]

@@deniseeulert2503My mom always used a Maytag wringer washer until she remarried years after my Dad died. I remember learning all the things to do and what not to do with that wringer.

[@heidigib01]

Hygiene and deodorant. I saw a documentary on Venezuela where women struggled to stay clean and odor free and complained that men got increasingly mean and aggressive as their odor and cleanliness got worse. Dish soap, laundry soap, and for women especially, shampoo/conditioner etc… sunblock as sunburns can allow infections. Chapstick to prevent infections secondary to cracked mucus membranes and also as a mechanical lubrication in a pinch.

[@wmluna381]

Those (Thai?) salt deodorant sticks last a loooong time (if you don't drop and crack them like I did once). I have a couple on hand. It's worth buying one to try it to see if it works for your body chemistry. It may take some time as, IIRC, there is a period where body toxins are drawn out and then things level out. It's not something I use in normal life times, particularly going to work and being around the general public and such, but I did test it for awhile and found the salt stick has worked better and longer for me than all of the natural deoderant products I've wasted money on. Don't think it's much of an antiperspirant though, but I don't sweat a lot, so... Generally, a clean shaved pit that is dry, swabbed with alcohol, and THEN gets the salt deodorant applied works the best IME. And keeping the top part of the salt stick that touches your pit clean obviously helps matters. I haven't tried a homemade baking soda concoction yet, but eventually you may run out of that while the salt stick is still going. I honestly don't know how the company makes a profit with such an enduring product.

[@stormeegarvin7190]

Ropes of all kinds especially so you can dry clothes inside if you can't go out to hang up.. save dryer lint so you can start fires if your wood or area is all wet.. ✔️

[@baron7024]

Thanks. Very comprehensive list. Having gone 8 days without power due to Hurricane Isabel I recommend a battery powered fan for each person. Having air moving helps while trying to sleep.

[@ApocGuy]

Wood burning stove is a must in long term shtf(few months or in case of winter, few weeks), propane butane will run out, but wood... 😉. Rocket stove design is one of the best imho. Tarps, a lot of tarps of different thickness, books,candles, sheets of plywood, planks,screws, bolts, tools...

[@sonneversets3530]

Government will be outlawing them soon....like everything else. I hv one w/not enough wood, but enough to stretch....I’ve used it to cook on, too. ;) No new construction can have a wood burning stove. Gotta save the planet... Doing away w/gas stoves, & all gas appliances...Dryers, heat, water heaters, Need all elec to kill the grid & control the ppl better. Going To get pretty nuts quick. Hope you know Jesus.✝

[@jeffroW0331]

In any order: Water Food Ammunition

[@matthewhanson9029]

Medication

[@angiedixon8017]

Wipes

[@lyndasmith8747]

Good video as usual. Glad that you mentioned the importance having lots of plastic bags and contractor bags on hand after an emergency. If plastic bags and contractor bags suddenly become unavailable how else will we bundle up our garbage and human waste. For those who can afford it, rather than depending on 5 gallon buckets with a seat on top as a toilet, you can purchase a foldable “bedside toilet” with 4 sturdy metal legs and a bucket under the seat for less than $100. This is a really important item if you have elderly, young children, or sick persons in your household who will not be able to balance themselves well on a 5 gallon bucket.

[@diypreppertv]

Thanks for sharing!

[@elizabethmorrow8581]

I agree. I recently bought one at Goodwill. It was brand new, and had never been used. The bucket even had its lid. I paid $5 for it

[@juliettebobcat704]

If you don't have a seat, take 2 feet of a pool noodle, slit it lengthwise and slip that on top of the bucket rim.

[@nadogrl]

What’s wrong with just sitting on a toilet, with a bag inside?

[@robpederson281]

Build an outhouse. "They" can't tell you you can't have one on your property and no one will b checking in an shtf

[@cbk1232]

I bought a minute man rocket stove.uses twigs and anything combustible and has a 10” cooktop. I think these were used by the military in Afghanistan. I totally recommend it.

[@da4944]

Instead of insecticides, use fresh water diatomaceous earth. Food-grade DE can be used to kill almost every type of bug, is non-poisonous, and is safe around pets and children.

[@lanier1000]

That depends who you ask. It also depends on how it's applied. It can be dangerous to humans for sure. I used to think the same as you. ..

[@bethteer1509]

​@@lanier1000How is it dangerous to humans?? What are your Sources??

[@ludelkri]

Please note it's highly carcinogenic if inhaled. It should not be applied liberally. A very small amount gets the job done and it should be wiped up with a WET rag once it's done it's job.

[@suegornik-bx4pw]

Wear a mask, gloves and protective eyewear when applying it.

[@Dylan-lt9eo]

Tell that to the asthmatics 😂 "safe"

[@jamrvkids1475]

Just happened upon this video, I have seen a lot of prepper videos and I must say this is one of the best presented videos I have ever seen. Well done and great list!!

[@diypreppertv]

Thank you! I appreciate it!

[@scott1395]

You would be surprised at how many perfectly good medical items like wheelchairs, crutches, walkers and chair toilets i see thrown away in our local recycling center! Its a constant item i see in the scrap metal bin! I brought home a brand new walker and new crutches sunday from my trip there! Already have a chair toilet and plenty of plastic bags to seal waste in! My parents have three wheel chairs avaliable! It sad people dont donate these things! Theres too many people in need and cant get these things!

[@customer5032]

The recycling center should call Goodwill for a weekly pick up of those items. You are right, that is terrible, and people should donate. 😢

[@JanaLemons-dl7tk]

True

[@debbieolin8153]

I agree with you about donating. There are several hospital ships and reuse facilities that give the supplies to the needy in other countries.

[@redrustyhill2]

I detest this wasteful society that gives no thought to throwing perfectly good useable things in the trash while others suffer for lack of those things.

[@PatriciaMadsen-cu7wj]

Call hospice or county nurse…most have donation contact info for wheelchairs walkers as well as unused personal care and unused diabetic syringes etc

[@Favorite-catNip]

I gotta suggest. Ppl, really consider food type preference. Those in warm climates may Not* want to eat Hot foods in hot temps. But if you're hungry enough. U can eat anything.

[@concernedcanadian8460]

Chainsaw supplies. Saw, bar, chains, files, mix oil, bar oil, tools. After Hurricane Fiona, the whole county was sold out within a day!

[@mcnairdn]

Hand tools for mechanical repairs, Garden implements Nails, screws, tape, plastic tarps

[@loriseverns8363]

I stock up on the Walmart $1.00 solar outside lights. As well as solar bug zapper, phone chargers, flash lights made a stove. A lot of aluminum foil to make camp stoves out of boxes. Have a propane 3 burner stove. Also bought cases of sterno and rotate them. Have a gas stove so in emergencies can take stove apart and place sterno in burner spots. Can use in a grill and have chafing dishes. Keep boric acid and Amina to keep bugs safely to poison mice and rats hate ammonia.

[@Search4Facts]

🎯 Thank you everything you mentioned is spot on. Dollar Tree _ diff sizes sunglasses, paper crayons plastic containers w lids. 👍

[@diypreppertv]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@evelyny7037]

Might consider coconut water as a good hydrator and also helps with many other things like diarrhea, upset stomach. It doesn’t have the potential for severe allergic reactions due to several toxic ingredients in Pedialyte. I really enjoy your videos you’re helping me round out my preps.

[@Cordova10-8]

Make sure to get the pure stuff, no sugar added. Ideally organic. Costco is the place for this.

[@cookingsherry8784]

Agreed! Mary's Nest channel also shows how to make your own Gatorade-type powder out of all- natural, organic ingredients. It is much more shelf-stable as well.

[@silverpotter6325]

Jellow....broths as well

[@ExceptTin]

LMNT better than Pedialyte, and takes very little space.

[@annhinz9000]

Great video. Another group of items would be sewing equipment. Sewing machine, thread, extra needles, scissors, diaper pins, etc. Also, learning how to repair clothes. Velcro can be used if a zipper goes bad on an overcoat. If a tarp rips, you can repair it easily.

[@Favorite-catNip]

Say, I used Velcro on a pair of shorts that zipper broke. The Velcro is perfect

[@mikerossman9863]

Stapler works for those that can’t sew well lol

[@rcinsley]

Fabric glue is another item worth stocking. Scraps of matching cloth plus fabric glue is the functional equivalent of duct tape!

[@kirk1968]

@@mikerossman9863 Absolutely! 😆 It's also faster, hahaha

[@user-ey1vw9lo4g]

I'm a quilter and have enough fabric, needles and thread for the whole neighborhood. 😂

[@ketacombs36]

First time viewer. Great video. Thank you

[@deejones6805]

Barter items you don't mind parting with. Tiny alcohol bottles of the boozy stuff and tiny packets of freeze dried(instant) coffee... people have their vices

[@sielorstout1213]

I wouldn’t rid of all your alcohol. You can use it for medicinal purposes, antiseptic purposes, and even a fire starter.

[@mcnairdn]

Folgers makes coffee in a tea bag style pouch for individual uses.

[@stacyw3250]

And tobacco😊

[@ExceptTin]

Razor blades were a prime battering item in Russia.

[@davidalbright7335]

Other items to consider are food storage and small-scale 12v refrigeration. Also, sprout and microgreen growing systems (mason jars, water and seeds) can be a lifesaver and nutritious, in the absence of vegetables. They are prolific, easy to grow and fast. Several jars of sprouts can feed several people - great on sandwiches or as salads.

[@RS-zj6ix]

I agree seeds for sprouting and micrògreen growing. I would include water filtration. Berkey. With extra filters. Make sure you get a real one. Tons of fakes out there!

[@ThePrepperAlmanac]

Agreed! Thank you!

[@mariebrawley9314]

How do you grow in the jars

[@lpmoron6258]

Only thing about sprouts is all the water for rinsing.

[@davidsimpson7307]

I also feed them to my chickens in the winter once the snow piles up. I buy seeds in bulk for this.

[@jackietomkins5085]

Home canned food needs to be kept cool. Preferably under 70°. If the grid goes down and you're in the south or summer up north that can prove difficult. We purchased an off-grid 6000w q20/240V out 48VDC, 6 400w panels (might need more) generator with 9.2kw battery to run ac in the pantry, outlets attached to the pantry, 14cuft freezer, well and softener plus a mini fridge. We can also run small appliances as needed. We haven't hooked it up yet though, its our next priority. We're holing it'll be enough. Been canning for 3 years steady... much of it is meats and potatoes in many flavors and veggies. I love that you mentioned instant potatoes! I purchased many 1 gallon size cartons of hash browns and premium dried potatoes. I repackaged hamburger helper type box foods into mylar with o2 abs. then into 5g buckets. These will go with pint size canned meats. Im to the point we can no longer afford to buy beef so Im glad I did beef first. Another item I thought of that some may not... beef and chicken bullion cubes in large containers (members mark are great!) and lots of cornstarch for making gravy. McCormick makes great spices like lemon herb. Makes for an excellent flavored gravy over chicken, rice and veggies. Sky is the limit here. I could go on but you get the idea 😊

[@gailefurse1]

What Brand generator

[@davidotness6199]

I would suggest that people putting up dry pet food also package them in Mylar w/ oxygen absorbers if going long term. Everything oxidizes and most pet foods have oils in them.

[@customer5032]

I also store the canned, wet version of my dogs' dry food (same manufacturer, same flavor) because the shelf life is much, much longer than their dry food. I keep it with our human canned food so we can grab it quickly in an emergency. 🐾🐕‍🦺🐩🐕🐾

[@deniseeulert2503]

That is something I never thought about. Thanks for reminding me of another thing I can do. I may have to settle for store bought foods, due to expense. I feed my dog and cat Science Diet and it's not cheap.

[@debbieolin8153]

Store all the basic ingredients and you won't have to worry about all the little things. A versatile cookbook such as "More With Less" comes in really handy!

[@gardengirl7258]

I live in a small town in Texas. Farmland and grazing pastures are all around me. Field mice, and other bugs are a daily occurrence. Having the pest/rodent control on hand is just a given. No issue rotating through those preps, and I keep plenty on hand. If things go south, the normal will only get worse.

[@EevaL.-em3eq]

My cats do the main job of controlling mice, yesterday they cought even little wild animal baby. I would not suggest to have 1 cat only, we have 4 and works really well.❤

[@edmartin875]

When my kids were young we had 3 cats. One of them was a hunter and was constantly bringing us the results of her hunt. Mostly frogs still alive with the back legs eaten off. Also been proudly gifted with birds, mice and snakes. If the other two hunted, we never knew about it. @@EevaL.-em3eq

[@christopherrobbin847]

Beekeeper here any honey you get will be filtered unless it's still in the comb and is nessicary But don't confuse filterd with processed.(pasteurized) When you harvest honey you mest remove the wax capping from the comb and this is primarily what gets filtered out so you get little bits of wax capping and tiny bits of bee bread (pollen)

[@woodywoodpool]

Don't filter out the bees knees 😅

[@urjnlegend]

I cannot understand a thing you are saying

[@christopherrobbin847]

@@urjnlegend all honey gets filtered unless it's still in the honey comb, but filtered is not "pasteurized" or "processed "

[@FerventReminder]

How hard would it be to start producing my own honey from start to finish? Are there any tricks to it or is it pretty simple to get established?

[@christopherrobbin847]

@@FerventReminder it's about as simple as growing a house plant in the wrong environment but it's not easy

[@hollyfischer3501]

I kept my boot that I had to wear when I broke my ankle years ago it is in good shape so I keeping it

[@chrismullin8304]

I no longer remove the product from original packaging. Just put it in a little larger mylar bag with the O2 absorbers. It’s easy to deal with after you open it for emergency use.

[@kristenhammond7918]

I've always wondered about this. Seems the bag beans are purchased in, for example, would only help. Are people concerned with the plastics? Glad I'm not the only one😂

[@eden7736]

Now it's potentially right on top of us I'm over stocking: herbs, spices, powdered milk, Sustagen powder, Complete food powdered milk (medical grade), Celtic salt, baking soda, baking powder, Tabasco Cayenne in bulk Sugar - raw and refined + flours, Cous cous - just add water, no cooking Plant cutting powder Neem oil and soap Sandpaper - all grades. + a Non electric sewing machine. Awesome as always! 🇦🇺

[@customer5032]

Thank you for the couscous tip, I didn't know that! Nigella Lawson's website says you can also use broth to rehydrate it, so if you store canned broth with it, that saves more water for drinking!

[@silverisgoldsmaniaccousin7239]

Why sandpaper ? Cant figure it out 😀😀

[@quocodile]

​@@silverisgoldsmaniaccousin7239 In case you weren't quick enough to grab any toilet paper from the stores? 😅

[@quocodile]

Non electric sewing machine - Very cool idea :)

[@edmartin875]

Handy too. I had one in decades ago. Unfortunately, in my many moves since then, I have lost track of it.@@quocodile

[@lalacrypto1]

Cooking oil like olive oil or canola oil can be used in an oil lamp once it has expired.

[@jrae6608]

You can use rancid oil for this

[@mfar3016]

Excellent tip!

[@edmartin875]

Rancid is generally what happens to expired cooking oil. @@jrae6608

[@cindybraun371]

Red apple cider vinegar with mother, tumeric, raw honey, mix together and drink helps digestion and help pass gallstones. Those small lemon shape lemon juice, helps kidney stones. Lemon juice in spray bottle mix water for dish cleaning. Helps save water..,Vinegar for sanitizing...

[@clararivas9388]

What I absolutely love about you, is that you are straight to the point. Thank you

[@diypreppertv]

Thank you Clara!

[@theodavies8754]

Unplug the grid in your life for a week and see how you get on. Some people really struggle with the feeling of isolation. Existing and thriving are worlds apart.

[@JanaLemons-dl7tk]

Yes, they are!

[@Servants_Heart]

It's a great list. Consider adding potassium iodine incase of nuclear fallout.

[@user-wg3jg9tl3j]

what does this do?

[@Valincio]

I prep the same way I did back on The Oregon Trail. Coffee, bullets, and pemmican.

[@JanaLemons-dl7tk]

What is pemmican and what do you make your coffee out of, please?

[@justaguyandhissilver4893]

If a wood stove or fireplace is not an option, love the good old barrel shaped kerosene heaters. I've used them for years for both heating and cooking.

[@shawnlawhead8194]

You can use fish antibiotics which can be procured without a prescription

[@phoenixjordan7784]

Gardening is quite a l arming curve and the soil and protection from pest is so important and different for each plant. We all definitely should start growing and learning basics our ancestors knew and evolving it too.

[@Marcosworld77]

Lifestraw is imo a definite must have for bugging out or in. 1 Lifestraw can filter up to 1000 gallons, that’s 2.75 years worth of drinking water per person. If you are near a body of water and you have a lifestraw you’ll be ok imo. Just collect say a 5 gallon bucket of water say from a river, stream, ditch and use your Lifestraw. Also Lifestraw has a lot larger family over the door hanging tote to filter for cooking, bathing and if you are trying to filter for a small community Lifestraw has a huge filter.

[@BigBlue1026]

Another great video JR, thanks. A lot of great ideas and insights. A few things a lot of people don't think of is extra oil for your cars, generators or chain saws. One item that is costly, but well worth it is some type of night vision, whether it's a monocular, binocular or rifle scope. They could give you a real edge in case of a breakdown of social order.

[@davidblanchard5252]

Thank you JR. for what you do. I enjoy each episode, most that what I forgot gets refreshed in your series.

[@americandissident8245]

A lot of farmers will trade a bushel of corn for a pre 1964 quarter (90%silver)

[@ricksargent8754]

Very professional video of basic prep ideas.

[@diypreppertv]

Thanks for watching!

[@juliettebobcat704]

A great place to start. You know more and more people are looking into prepping, with the weather actin all crazy

[@oldskooldriver9379]

Avoid normal pump gasoline with ethanol, it absorbs moisture and separates. Stockpile "boat gas" or E0 gasoline without ethanol, which can last for a few years if it is temperature stable, cool, and in an airtight container (think safety cans with heavy spring pressure controlled lid).

[@loriseverns8363]

You have a great list. I put bags of flour in my food saver bags to keep fresh then store in airtight plastic bins.

[@greggscott2846]

I always appreciate your down to earth common sense prepping ideas for the common man. Your channel and Prepper Nation are the only two channels I watch because you do not fear monger or seek to profiteer from fear porn or sensational click bait. Oh Cananda.

[@gmvalentine626]

Love your channel! Great info and you get right to the point without fluff.

[@pats9055]

Love your videos. Excellent list of important items to stockpile!

[@ThePrepperAlmanac]

Great list. Thank you! I'm just starting my prepping journey, so I'm starting slowly.

[@Biomass1]

Invest in a quality vacuum sealer. It is an extremely handy prep. Not just for food but ammo, medical supplies and many other important preps. 5 gal buckets with omega lids are also indispensable for my prepping.

[@kristenhammond7918]

Enlighten me, I'm sure there is a reason, but why are we wrapping ammo?

[@edmartin875]

To keep it clean and dry. Corroded ammo is not safe to shoot.@@kristenhammond7918

[@swanee9414]

Certainly couldn't hurt to put some of those electronics -even the rechargeable batteries (they. have micro-electronics) in a Faraday bag...you're not going to want to be without light at night (one of the major advances of humankind in the last 150 years). Lighting is something that almost all people take for granted.

[@sonneversets3530]

Do reg batteries & tac flashlights need to be protected too?

[@swanee9414]

My understanding is that reg batteries are not at risk from an EMP (no micro-electronics in them), but my approach is to put all flashlights in a faraday bag...lots of micro-electronics in those.@@sonneversets3530

[@JanaLemons-dl7tk]

Look up DIY - how to make your own light.

[@621Sgaudioso]

Everything but the cash part checks out in my book, eventually I feel cash would become obsolete if things went so south.

[@jmj5388]

There may be a window of opportunity to spend cash, so it’s not a bad idea to have some on hand.

[@milliemrrobinson1074]

Always excellent information and in a nice concise way! Thanks JR!

[@diypreppertv]

Thank you Millie!

[@SteveBevan79-]

Your videos have started me on my prepper journey. Thanks for what you do. God bless.

[@diypreppertv]

Thank you Steve!

[@michellejohnson3739]

Me to from across the pond

[@rob7710]

Great video!! It reminds me to do an inventory of my preps. Thank you😊

[@diypreppertv]

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@Faknm]

So many good information in the video and comments, thanks y’all !

[@johnmercer947]

You spoke about areas where peppers lack. I live In Canada we can't have some of the items you can.areas of protection is where I'm lacking.

[@sonny1785]

Basically only hunting rifles in canada

[@johnmercer947]

I would like the have another way if it does hit the fan I hope pray I never need such items. But you should still be able have them.

[@DIAPERJOE]

Consider crossbow.

[@johnmercer947]

@@DIAPERJOE I used to shoot crossbow I found it to be too wide

[@hededcdn]

You can still buy semi auto rifles yes? Just not all of them?

[@truthinhistory6585]

A well thought list. Thank you friend.

[@coffeefirstthenspeak6467]

always love your lists!! thank you !

[@randolphstead2988]

I really appreciated the advice about using impact drill bits in an "egg beater" manual drill. I have one which I inherited. +1

[@kj-tf8oh]

Great video thanks for all you do.😊

[@kbjerke]

Good to see you again, JR! Been real busy with the garden here, but doing fairly well. Hope you are in good shape! 👍

[@diypreppertv]

Thank you Karl!

[@sonneversets3530]

If your garden’s outside, which it probably is...hope you can protect it. Once ppl can’t get food, gardeners will be in trouble. I know some have small ones indoors. Using 5gal buckets & heavy fish containers.

[@katsybo]

I like your info and your attitude. Thanks for the channel.

[@debgamboa3869]

Great, practical information, as always.

[@StephenR-sz7pl]

Excellent content. Thank you for a very clear and concise explanation. Those who are newer to prepping could use this. There are so many things to consider.

[@johnlynch7834]

Good video.I take vitamins everyday. Nobody in these videos ever mentions vitamins

[@lanier1000]

Nor how rats eat right through storage containers. Metal is the only way to go. .

[@dwiebe77]

Yes your vitamins are very importan to stock up on. I usually stock up on them in the summer so I don't have to shop as much in the wenter just like I prep my food. Especially vitamin c, D3 and zinc to build your immunity up. Plus stock up on cold medicine, throat lozenges and Tylenol.

[@lanier1000]

Rats ate right through my plastic container and went after the Vitamin A -- no joke. At the whole bottle full of new vitamins. Anyone have any idea why? Suppose they smelled like carrots? I have no idea what the attraction to those were. I guess they have good eyes now, having not been able to confirm I killed them. .

[@jmf1976jmf]

Vitamins are needed if you are just eating rice and beans

[@edmartin875]

I know Vitamin C smells like citrus. That's the only one I take as an individual vitamin. The rest are multivitamins. @@lanier1000

[@ricardolozano2294]

Great assessment, valuable recommendations. Well done.

[@ker4all]

Well done! Thanks for sharing

[@diypreppertv]

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@mladin1]

Excellent ideas. 👍🏻

[@hollyfischer3501]

Gold Bond ' ICYHOT , ESPSON Salt, Dead sea salt is good for dray itchy skin on your heal. arthritis cream eye drops

[@joannc147]

Good list! Also anti-itch cream/spray.

[@robertcritchley1338]

Hi JR. All super. Most folks probably have some of the articles already, but for many it comes down to the storage space dilemma. Hopefully, more people will get on the band wagon. Super day to you. Thank you.

[@diypreppertv]

Thanks for watching Robert!

[@robertcritchley1338]

Your welcome.

[@robertcritchley1338]

I need to add this comment. Some of everything is better than none.

[@NikiLivi5]

This is my issue. I live in an 1100 sq ft home.

[@rcinsley]

@@NikiLivi5 Necessarily, you must be an expert at vertical storage techniques and products...please share any tips or tricks that can help those of us with more floor space and bad habits. 🙂

[@jodij3167]

A lot of very good info. Really like your channel. Stay Safe ! 💛🖖

[@patriciatinkey2677]

A soil tester, (& a backup), & gardening tools are basic items you will need. 🌱🌿

[@rcinsley]

It's a good idea to test your soil when you first start gardening. The best way (possibly free) is to send soil samples to your state's agricultural service (probably a your state's land-grant college or university). Once you know the basic analysis of your dirt and add appropriate supplements (lime, for example), normal maintenance should be sufficient from then on.

[@patriciatinkey2677]

@@rcinsley yeah- you would think so. But- I grow some things, like blueberries, that need different ph balances than most of what I grow. Simple 3 way soil testers are relatively cheap, & I have improved the yields from my "picky" plants by checking regularly. Also if SHTF, do you think you'll be able to send out for this service? In a crisis, it would be even more important to grow a variety of food & medicinal crops. I keep a couple backup batteries for the tester, also! Good Luck to You!

[@fredsamuel6627]

This video made me think about some things I never really thought about especially having items to barter with

[@kevindowdell8394]

Thank you again brother,Ontario,Canada.

[@diypreppertv]

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

[@jpresas3082]

Thank you for sharing, great video.

[@silver4drrx828]

Been trying to prep for a while now (past few years). Seems I've missed more than Ive prepared for! Back to the ol drawing board for me

[@christiesyftestad1956]

Don’t get discouraged. It’s easy for all of us to be overwhelmed by the sheer vastness of what needs to be done, but also the societal and institutional break down and other reasons for which we must prepare-as of late these threats seem to be legion (if not metastasizing:/ So I make a list of not just what I want to accomplish, but what I’ve already accomplished✅ You eat an elephant one bite at a time is the thinking! I started a decade ago amidst much mockery and derision by my spouse and family. I just kept adding to the stash and now, I still have a long list of preps to accomolish yet, but over the years I’ve also achieved a lot. And now my former detractors are starting to get the picture. Mental resilience will be key also (that’s where JC comes in for me!) Blessings to you.

[@WindyGardener]

Thank you again!!!

[@64MrDamien]

This is a good, sensible, and realistic video. Some of these preparedness videos get a little wierd.

[@inspectorsj]

Your thoroughness of explaining things is awesome. Keep up the good work.

[@diypreppertv]

Thank you Scott!

[@tamaraewald3791]

Love these lists JR, keeps us in line and up to date! Some medical type items I'm focusing on are like adult incontinence items, those hearing aides advertised on TV, strong reading glasses, and OTCs that are heart med/high blood pressure friendly. Dont need em now, but I'm no spring chicken either😅, and can always share.

[@wmluna381]

I just turned 50. I now own 2 blood pressure monitor machines (battery operated), an oximeter (need to get a backup), and 2 glucose meters. 😄 I got most of these on clearance or super sale. I price track/log when prices go up and down on Amz using their Wish List function. Have about 100 active categories. Been doing this for several years. I update them at key sale points/holidays in the year or when I'm bored. I've saved a lot of money doing this. It also gives you a sense of what is a really good price if you happen to see the item by chance in a store or at a garage sale, etc. The period between Black Friday and year end is definitely one of the very best times for solar-related lithium batteries, panels, and power stations. Massive discounts. Will be saving up for a setup this year. Ebikes and escooters get more affordable as well.

[@joannc147]

Thank you!

[@deca12351]

Great video !! You do a great job !! Thank you