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Post by thywar on Sept 21, 2012 18:28:06 GMT -7
I've been going over things in my head that I will need, use almost weekly, take for granted but want to have on hand because it's easier to have on hand now than to try and make in post SHTF.
Q-Tips, straight pins, writing paper, buttons, toothbrushes, safety pins, hair brushes, etc.. you get the idea.
So what's on your list?
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Post by olebama on Sept 21, 2012 18:57:33 GMT -7
The obvious, toilet paper.
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Post by Redneckidokie on Sept 21, 2012 19:35:41 GMT -7
Nails, wire, zip ties, grinder discs, chain for saws, oil, tire tubes, rakes and shovels, handles for all hand tools, files, drill bits, spark plugs, gasket material, sealer, caulk, paint? A few.  |
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Post by missj on Sept 21, 2012 22:08:14 GMT -7
I'll exclude beans, bullets and bandaids type items....since those are obvious...
baby wipes
paper towels
garbage bags
garbage bags
garbage bags
aluminum foil
canning lids/rings/jars
soap
shampoo
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Post by Deleted on Sept 21, 2012 22:20:47 GMT -7
soap
candles
oil
lamp wicks
matches
first aid supplies
bleach
rubbing alcohol
lysol cleaner
disinfectant sprays and cleaners
rubber gloves
face masks/M95 surgical type masks
rolls of plastic
citric acid
root cellar
cistern for water
deep well for water
sand bags, bricks, lumber for home reinforcement
black plastic and blackout curtains for windows
solar charging system for radios, batteries, etc
solar oven and practice using it
charcoal
tinder kits
textiles
sewing kits
fabric bolts
hand tools
magazines
books
cards
games
ammo
ham radio, at least a hand held
And I guess I will stop for now.
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Post by missj on Sept 22, 2012 10:17:14 GMT -7
just thought of another one this morning:
coffee filiters!!
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Post by thywar on Sept 22, 2012 11:10:54 GMT -7
just thought of another one this morning: coffee filiters!! Yeah I don't drink coffee but I buy filters (and coffee). I don't smoke either but I've stocked up on rolling smoking tobacco with papers. I need more thread. I have about 10 spools and about 30 packets of dental floss (my daughter brings to me when she visits, she's a dental tech) and toothbrushes. I try to think of things that I don't necessarily use everyday (paperclips and thumbtacks) and try to make sure I have some things on hand. In addition to duct tape, electrical tape, masking tape, scotch tape (velcro strips) Larger needles for canvas or heavy duty sewing. I think I want several bolts of denim material. I want several tanned leather hides (no I don't know how yet) |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 22, 2012 22:51:20 GMT -7
If you are going to learn how to tan hides, I suggest you get a couple rabbits and learn how to brain tan so you don' have to have a bunch of chemicals. Plus you can eat the rabbits!  |
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Post by tjwilhelm on Sept 23, 2012 8:44:30 GMT -7
Good thread, Thywar!!! Thanks!
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Post by urbanprep on Sept 26, 2012 16:54:28 GMT -7
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Post by thywar on Sept 26, 2012 17:24:57 GMT -7
Yep.. they work great on so many things.. very handy and a good idea
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Post by missasip on Sept 27, 2012 5:14:19 GMT -7
Peroxide
Winter green alcohol
socks
underwear
inexpensive safety goggles
rope....lots of rope
come-a-long
set of blocks with catch-off
Jimmy
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Post by cajunlady87 on Sept 27, 2012 5:25:55 GMT -7
Recipes for basic home use items which may be no longer available but you may have the ingredients to make them. Grandpappy has this info plus in three books he published which I hope to order one day. Check out the link below which does list quiet a few we are familiar with. www.grandpappy.info/rhomemad.htm |
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Post by WILL on Sept 27, 2012 5:41:26 GMT -7
I'm thinking about replacing my aging refrigerator, stove/oven and cloths washer/dryer. They still work, but I believe a depression is coming soon and I want to go in with good equipment. I believe those items will be out of reach soon. Any opinions on that idea?
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Post by thywar on Sept 27, 2012 6:21:29 GMT -7
This is just my opinion Will, if all of your other preps are basically covered then maybe yes... if things get so bad that the grid fails you'll have some really nice things that won't work. Do you have capability of optional fridge/oven/washing machines? I'm still thinking over TJ's stuff about the solar refrigerator.. While I won't like doing laundry by hand I could. A solar oven could be more useful than the range/oven I currently own in the midst of SHTF.. but my stuff is only five years old too..
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