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mirkwood · Senior Bucketkeeper

Some lists that others have posted:

Ammo
Gun related equipment (i.e., magazines)
Fuel (propane, charcoal, wood, etc.)
Soap and shampoo
Toliet paper and female hygene
first aid (N95 masks, disinfectants, etc.)
blankets and sleeping bags
BOB's and GHB's
Emergency cash (precious metals)

TOOLS (debris removal, cutting of stuff such as rebar and tree branches, and general clean up)

-sledgehammers
-crowbars
-shovels
-reciprocating saws
-hacksaws (lots of blades)
-O/A welding rigs
-chainsaws
-pushbrooms
-large crosscut saws

FASTENERS & ETC. (keeping stuff together)

-matching nuts & bolts (different sizes)
-nails/tacks (diff. sizes)
-latches, hooks, clamps, etc.
-duct tape, electrical tape, masking tape
-twine, cord, rope, bailing wire

GENERAL HOME REPAIR

-2 X 4s, 1 X 2s, 2 X 6s, etc.
-plywood sheets (for your large windows)
-tarps (diff. sizes)
-staple guns (and staples)
-shingles to match your roof

CLEANING STUFF

-bleach (unscented)
-general cleaning supplies
-plastic garbage bags (diff. sizes)
-5-6 gallon buckets
-brooms & dustpans
-dishwashing gloves, latex gloves
-pest sprays, mouse & rat traps

"FOOD" TOOLS

-gardening, farming tools
-fruit pickers (for avocado, orange, apple, etc. trees)
-pruning shears
-hunting gear
-fishing gear
-trapping gear

mirkwood · Senior Bucketkeeper

100 Items To Disappear First In A Panic
By Joseph Almond
5-21-6

The prices listed are based on the year 2006.

#1. Generators (Good ones cost dearly. Gas storage, risky. Noisy.. target of thieves; maintenance, etc.)

#2. Water Filters/Purifiers (Shipping delays increasing.)
#3. Portable Toilets (Increasing in price every twomonths.)
#4. Seasoned Firewood (About $100 per cord; wood takes 6 - 12 mos. to become dried, for home uses.)
#5. Lamp Oil, Wicks, Lamps (First choice: Buy CLEAR oil. If scarce, stockpile ANY!)
#6. Coleman Fuel (URGENT $2.69-$3.99/gal. Impossible to stockpile too much.)
#7. Guns, Ammunition, Pepper Spray, Knives, Clubs, Bats & Slingshots
#8. Hand-Can openers & hand egg beaters, whisks (Life savers!)
#9. Honey/Syrups/white, brown sugars
#10. Rice - Beans - Wheat (White rice is now $12.95
- 50# bag. Sam's Club, stock depleted often.)
#11. Vegetable oil (for cooking) (Without it food burns/must be boiled, etc.)
#12. Charcoal & Lighter fluid (Will become scarce suddenly.)
#13. Water containers (Urgent Item to obtain. An size. Small: HARD CLEAR PLASTIC ONLY)
#14. Mini Heater head (Propane) (Without this item, propane won't heat a room.)
#15. Grain Grinder (Non-electric)
#16. Propane Cylinders (Urgent: Definite shortages will occur by September, 1999.)
#17. Michael Hyatt's Y2K Survival Guide (BEST single y2k handbook for sound advice/tips.)
#18. Mantles: Aladdin, Coleman, etc. (Without this item, longer-term lighting is difficult.)
#19. Baby Supplies: Diapers/formula/ointments /aspirin, etc
#20. Washboards, Mop Bucket w/wringer (for Laundry)
#21. Cookstoves (Propane, Coleman & Kerosene)
#22. Vitamins (Critical, due 10 Y2K-forced daily canned food diets.)
#23. Propane Cylinder Handle-Holder (Urgent: Small canister use is dangerous without this item.)
#24. Feminine Hygiene/Haircare/Skin products
#25. Thermal underwear (Tops and bottoms)
#26. Bow saws, axes and hatchets & Wedges (also, honing oil)
#27. Aluminum foil Reg. & Hvy. Duty (Great Cooking & Barter item)
#28. Gasoline containers (Plastic or Metal)
#29. Garbage bags (Impossible to have too many.)
#30. Toilet Paper, Kleenex, paper towels
#31. Milk - Powdered & Condensed (Shake liquid every 3 to 4 months.)
#32. Garden seeds (Non-hybrid) (A MUST)
#33. Clothes pins/line/hangers (A MUST)
#34. Coleman's Pump Repair Kit: 1(800) 835-3278
#35. Tuna Fish (in oil)
#36. Fire extinguishers (or.. large box of Baking soda in every room...)
#37. First aid kits
#38. Batteries (all sizes... buy furthest-out for Expiration Dates)
#39. Garlic, spices & vinegar, baking supplies
#40. BIG DOGS (and plenty of dog food)
#41. Flour, yeast & salt
#42. Matches (3 box/$1 .44 at WalMart: "Strike Anywhere" preferred. Boxed, wooden matches will go first.)
#43. Writing paper/pads/pencils/solar calculators
#44. Insulated ice chests (good for keeping items from freezing in Wintertime)
#45. Workboots, belts, Levis & durable shirts
#46. Flashlights/LIGIITSTICKS & torches, "No. 76 Dietz" Lanterns
#47. Journals, Diaries & Scrapbooks (Jot down ideas, feelings, experiences: Historic times!)
#48. Garbage cans Plastic (great for storage, water transporting - if with wheels)
#49. Men's Hygiene: Shampoo, Toothbrush/paste, Mouthwash/floss, nail clippers, etc
#50. Cast iron cookware (sturdy, efficient)
#51. Fishing supplies/tools
#52. Mosquito coils/repellent sprays/creams
#53. Duct tape
#54. Tarps/stakes/twine/nails/ rope/spikes
#55. Candles
#56. Laundry detergent (Liquid)
#57. Backpacks & Duffle bags
#58. Garden tools & supplies
#59. Scissors, fabrics & sewing supplies
#60. Canned Fruits, Veggies, Soups, stews, etc.
#61. Bleach (plain, NOT scented: 4 to 6% sodium hypochlorite)
#62. Canning supplies (Jars/lids/wax)
#63. Knives & Sharpening tools: files, stones, steel
#64. Bicycles... Tires/tubes/pumps/chains, etc.
#65. Sleeping bags & blankets/pillows/mats
#66. Carbon Monoxide Alarm (battery powered)
#67. Board Games Cards, Dice
#68. d-Con Rat poison, MOUSE PRUFE II, Roach Killer
#69. Mousetraps, Ant traps & cockroach magnets
#70. Paper plates/cups/utensils (stock up, folks...)
#71. Baby Wipes, diapers, tampons, oils, waterless & Anti-bacterial soap (saves a lot of water)
#72. Rain gear, rubberized boots, etc.
#73. Shaving supplies (razors & creams, talc, after shave)
#74. Hand pumps & siphons (for water and for fuels)
#75. Soysauce, vinegar, boullions/gravy/soup base
#76. Reading glasses
#77. Chocolate/Cocoa/Tang/Punc h (water enhancers)
#78. "Survival-in-a-Can"
#79. Woolen clothing, scarves/ear-muffs/mittens
#80. BSA - New 1998 - Boy Scout Handbook (also, Leader's Catalog)
#81. Roll-on Window Insulation Kit (MANCO)
#82. Graham crackers, saltines, pretzels, Trail mix/Jerky
#83. Popcorn, Peanut Butter, Nuts
#84. Socks, Underwear, T-shirts, etc. (extras)
#85. Lumber (all types)
#86. Wagons & carts (for transport to & from open Flea markets)
#87. Cots & Inflatable mattresses (for extra guests)
#88. Gloves: Work/warming/gardening, etc.
#89. Lantern Hangers
#90. Screen Patches, glue, nails, screws, nuts & bolts
#91. Teas
#92. Coffee
#93. Cigarettes
#94. Wine/Liquors (for bribes, medicinal, etc.)
#95. Paraffin wax
#96. Glue, nails, nuts, bolts, screws, etc.
#97. Chewing gum/candies
#98. Atomizers (for cooling/bathing)
#99. Hats & cotton neckerchiefs
#100. Goats/chickens

The one weapon every man, soldier, sailor, or airman should be able to use effectively is the rifle." - President Dwight D. Eisenhower

-- Edited by mirkwood at 16:44, 2008-01-25

mirkwood · Senior Bucketkeeper

Non-Food Storage

Food storage is very important, but there are things to put in your storage you may not think of when planning. Once you have planned the amount of grains, vegetables, and cooking essentials you need for your food storage you may want to think about non-food items that your family uses. During an emergency, items such as toilet paper may feel nearly as important to your family as food. The following is a list of items to consider:

Kitchen Accessories

Wheat grinder (electric and hand operated, in case of no electricity)

Towels/rags (paper and cloth)

Plastic wrap/aluminum foil

Re-closeable baggies

Plastic containers w/ lids (butter bins, etc.)

Dish soap, laundry detergent

Favorite spices (rotate annually)

Condimentsketchup, syrup, jelly, etc. (rotate annually)

Garbage sacks

Alternate cooking source

Bathroom and Hygiene

Toilet paper, tissue, enzymes (for portable toilets)

Portable toilet

Shampoo and lotions

Soap (soap bars last the longest)

Toothpaste, extra toothbrushes, dental floss

Feminine hygiene products

Razors, shaving cream, extra blades

Medicines

First aid kit

Other

Garden seeds (several cans for replenishing or exchanging)

Water barrels, siphon pump, portable water containers

Gum, hard candy, other comfort foods

Activity games, cards, paperback books

Old clothes for outside labor

Filter for replenishing your water supply

Wonder Washer (hand operated clothes washer)

Candles, lantern, or other light source

There are also special needs that members of your family may have. Dont forget to plan for those needs as well. For example, if you have a baby, you may have already thought of extra formula in your food storage but what about diapers or diaper wipes and other miscellaneous items on hand. The best way to keep a sufficient supply of your baby needs is to always be ahead of your diaper, formula and other baby needs purchasing. This process needs to account for size or other changes that may occur. Buy a few packages of diapers when theyre on sale, or buy a case of formula and baby food instead of just a can at a time. You may also want to include crackers or other finger foods.

Consider special dietary needs that your family may have. Maybe you have a diabetic or a lactose intolerant member of your family. Store foods that they may eat and that they will enjoy eating as well. Also, keep enough insulin and other medications on hand if needed.

Storage of just food can be very beneficial for you in a time of need, but there are little things to remember that may make life a little more convenient especially in an emergency situation. Plus, items such as paper towels, garbage sacks are easy to store because they dont spoil and can be set aside and forgotten. There are many more things to consider than what is on this list. Take into consideration your area, climate, and who you are preparing for. Spend time now to plan wisely and to decide what items you will need to take care of your family

Cocobeem · Keeper of the Holy Grail

Okay, what's bravy mix? Does it make you brave?

And if you don't get the pot belly stove from dad, you can always just get the pot belly.

Hand gel? What the heck, dude.

Okay, sorry - it's late and I plan to come back to the thread with more mature input sometime in the future.

mirkwood · Senior Bucketkeeper

Organist · Senior Member

Do you have any financial interest in those food companies?

Those are good lists to those who have the means and/or space. For me, lists like that are goals that I can only achieve a little at a time. My main goal is to complete the command for a year's supply of food, which will help in the most likely reason for needing it, devastating medical bills and/or job loss.

But, if someone living on student loans is able to make progress on his food storage, then people with real jobs can do so as well.

Eventually when I am established in my career, I may have a completely self-sufficient homestead, solar and wind powered, deep water wells, gardens, etc. But that isn't something that everyone will be able to obtain.

mirkwood · Senior Bucketkeeper

Organist wrote:

Do you have any financial interest in those food companies?

Emergency preparedness and food storage are a way of life. Start now and someday you will be at a point where you are making lists like these. Lists are food for thought and help make people think about preparedness issues.

Here is how you get started: http://www.rogmo.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=205

and if finances are an issue you start out with what you can afford. Everyone can afford a little. Be creative when space is an issue. 1/3 of our ward live in condos and I've found ways that they can store long term foods and not ruin the ability to still live in their homes.

-- Edited by mirkwood at 11:38, 2008-01-26

Cocobeem · Keeper of the Holy Grail

Self-sufficient homestead. Sweet!!

I think if I were young and single with no dependents, I'd be honing some skills, too. Like taking a weeklong survival course, shooting and keeping myself in top shape physically.

Also what I find incredibly awesome about MrCoco is his ability to fix stuff. He can take a few non-working snowblowers, let's say, and between them all get one to work. For like $15 from the DI. He can put together computers, such as the one I'm on now with around $30 of parts mainly from the DI. It does add to the "junk factor" but I am grateful he is so resourceful and innovative. If something goes wrong, he can fix it. He can rig up a stationary bike generator if he has to. (The circa 1970 bike sits in the garage.)

I'd also like to get *my own* real nice pocketknife. I know, I know... we have them around here.. but I want my own. And maybe a hatchet. I've already got a big cross-section of tree trunk for practicing.

mirkwood · Senior Bucketkeeper

Gerber Axes:

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jsp?id=0020024511868a&type=product&cmCat=SEARCH&returnPage=search-results1.jsp&QueryText=gerber+axe&N=4887&Ntk=Products&Ntx=mode+matchall&Nty=1&Ntt=gerber+axe&noImage=0

mirkwood · Senior Bucketkeeper

I have the full size axe and really like it. I'm going to get the hatchet also.

Valhalla · Profuse Pontificator

mirk, those lists sound about right. I have been pretty active in completing my own such lists. Some things I would for particular items:

-surgical kit/stitches (can get through Emergency Essentials)
-anti-biotic cremes, tend to be more effective at absorbtion than ointments
-knives, real solid hunting/combat ones, Glock knives are great and inexpensive
-dental sealer for cavities
-birth control (pills and condoms)
-water purifiers, not the flimsy stuff, but serious equipment, say like the Katadyn combi system.

mirkwood · Senior Bucketkeeper

Valhalla wrote:

mirk, those lists sound about right. I have been pretty active in completing my own such lists. Some things I would for particular items:

-surgical kit/stitches (can get through Emergency Essentials)
-anti-biotic cremes, tend to be more effective at absorbtion than ointments
-knives, real solid hunting/combat ones, Glock knives are great and inexpensive
-dental sealer for cavities
-birth control (pills and condoms)
-water purifiers, not the flimsy stuff, but serious equipment, say like the Katadyn combi system.

Yes, I always buy cremes instead of ointments. Less mess too.