Being Prepared - Updated Basic Food List On Page One

BTW.
One could place a clean piece of copper in your water storage container for its antimicrobial properties.
Not a guarantee but the right idea.

VODKA

Not only good for barter, but good to use for disinfecting wounds.

If you have a house, put it in the backyard camouflaged if needed. Many states do NOT allow rain water collection, utter BS but after any catastrophe, who would care except looters. Keep it out of site. Learn your surroundings. Learn to look like you are struggling. Never flaunt that you aren't losing weight.

Halloween make-up kits and hair dye are another thing to think about. You want to look like you are suffering like everyone else. Blondes and redheads need to dye that hair dark brown or black. Tanning lotions. You want to blend in if you don't live in a predominately White area. No explanation is needed.

For your beans, I make a batch up for supper and few left over meals. Everything after that I boil most of the water away, then dehydrate. After bone dry, put in a food processor and power. Add water to rehydrate and you have refried beans. 90% of my beans are pinto - we prefer them to others.

I had no idea you could even buy such a thing. This would be great for meats, dairy, eggs that are not really safe to dehydrate!! Thanks for this info. Can't afford squat at this time, the whole plan of the current administration. Kill the middle class

Last Edited by WhiteAngel on 04/19/2016 03:18 PM

Well, then, according to YOUR logic, there is no plan, except bug out to the woods.....

I'm afraid that WON'T WORK for us, so we're stuck here just hunkering down, trying to stay as INVISIBLE as possible, and last as long as we can.

Not everyone CAN get out of "civilization" and live in the woods, hunting/skinning/eating our own catch. THat's why we hare ideas for how to survive when we cannot get to the local grocery store, and must rely on what we've accumulated in our homes.....

Sorry, but not everyone is Rambo. I'm not.

Not all looters will be very smart, most will be idiots in fact. Then there will be the criminally insane that are VERY smart. They will be bashing walls. Just something to keep in mind as you go through your OP-SEC

Vodka plus 8-12 vanilla beans = vanilla extract that lasts forever and saves you a ton of money. Pure vanilla extract for 2 ounces is $4-8 bucks, which is ridiculous. Big huge bottle of vodka with vanilla beans, much much cheaper and tastes great in baking. I am a baker so I go through lots of vanilla but most people wouldn't use all that bottle and this would make a great barter also. Save your vanilla bottles and other small spice bottles. (I know, lol, bottle horder).

Vodka is a great disinfectant. I keep several gallons of cheap vodka for that purpose. We use it for disinfecting wine making supplies, and anything that sees food or drink. Hand sanitizer is great for most disinfecting jobs, but you don't want to drink it, it tastes like shit, and it's poison. Vodka solves all those problems. I have used vodka and hand sanitizer for disinfecting wounds, including preparing for stitches. I tend to hurt myself out here every once in a while, and the hospital is a ways from here, stitching is a useful skill. My wife has stitched me up many times, and I stitched her up once. Every prepper should have sutures and the knowledge to stitch wounds.
A good selection of antibiotics is good idea also. You can buy fish antibiotics on Ebay. They are the same as human meds, and you don't need a prescription. You will need to find usage and dosing info. Google it, and put the info with your emergency meds. If you survive the Apocalypse, it would kinda' suck to die of a simple infection.

Oregano Oil, Coconut Oil and Honey all are great antibiotics, anti-fungals and antivirals. You want the fish stuff also, but for minor wounds or wounds you want to keep from getting infected, the above works well. I know. Suture kits are available online.

Sweet Jesus Hot Tub Water~? Yuck~!! Super Super Super Shock.. Then buy a life straw.. Yuck~!

100 Items to Disappear First in the event of something like japan\Ecuador happening near you....


You may have seen this before. I think it is worth seeing again and you can obviously tweak it to suit.

100 Items to Disappear First

1. Generators (Good ones cost dearly. Gas storage, risky. Noisy...target of thieves; maintenance etc.)
2. Water Filters/Purifiers
3. Portable Toilets
4. Seasoned Firewood. Wood takes about 6 - 12 months to become dried, for home uses.
5. Lamp Oil, Wicks, Lamps (First Choice: Buy CLEAR oil. If scarce, stockpile ANY!)
6. Coleman Fuel. Impossible to stockpile too much.
7. Guns, Ammunition, Pepper Spray, Knives, Clubs, Bats & Slingshots.
8. Hand-can openers, & hand egg beaters, whisks.
9. Honey/Syrups/white, brown sugar
10. Rice - Beans - Wheat
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.) Any size. Small: HARD CLEAR PLASTIC ONLY - note - food grade if for drinking.
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.
17. Survival Guide Book.
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
23. Propane Cylinder Handle-Holder (Urgent: Small canister use is dangerous without this item)
24. Feminine Hygiene/Haircare/Skin products.
25. Thermal underwear (Tops & Bottoms)
26. Bow saws, axes and hatchets, Wedges (also, honing oil)
27. Aluminum Foil Reg. & Heavy Duty (Great Cooking and Barter Item)
28. Gasoline Containers (Plastic & 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
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. {"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/LIGHTSTICKS & torches, "No. 76 Dietz" Lanterns
47. Journals, Diaries & Scrapbooks (jot down ideas, feelings, experience; 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, Duffel 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, oils, waterless & Antibacterial 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, bullions/gravy/soupbase
76. Reading glasses
77. Chocolate/Cocoa/Tang/Punch (water enhancers)
78. "Survival-in-a-Can"
79. Woolen clothing, scarves/ear-muffs/mittens
80. Boy Scout Handbook, / also Leaders 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 and from)
87. Cots & Inflatable mattress's
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

Yes.. All true.. Just remember all humans are classified as predators who make the psychological determination to rob, injure or kill after only apx 96 hours without perceived options for survival.. All Humans.. So yes.. You may be safe just a little longer than your neighbor or someone who lives in a city.. But they're coming for your stuff and their just isn't anyway around it..

Historically populations that have survived war, famine disaster & economic collapse, have done so by banding together with family, friends & neighbors.. For common safety, security and survival of the group..

im not gonna read through 15 pages. op is100% correct on garden. at least three years to turn dirt into soil. for clay. peatmoss is badass. woodash is next. some sugar or molasses for yeast to eat helps. rabbit turds or feed will boost it quick and get winter crop of alfalfa.
wine bottles for water.

in my end of world scenario. yellowstone erupts. those that run need to evac off continent fast. those in safe zone should hold fast or you will lose your preps. gangs or gov will take it from you. bury all you can. water above ground will freeze. your water stash will be lost.

im lookin for woman for my end of world harem so op, watch your back.

I thought this was a good list.

I would add, written paper address book with important phone numbers of family and friends.

Someone else said caffeine pills, not a bad idea.

The way I have my rolling bag packed it's for an earthquake scenario where they said "be prepared to spend a night in the open".

And one thing to remember, for toilet paper include a package of those wrapped Kleenex Pocket Pak tissues, meaning several of those pocket packs. Easy to keep dry and handy.

What the hell are "neighbors"?

The people on the other side of the hill?

If you prep by stocking up on supplies for bodily needs, how do you know how much you'll need for the rest of your life if you don't know how long you are to live? What if you stock up for month, something happens so you are covered for that long, but what then? What if after you run out of your supplies your life is not over, yet situation is still the same and nowhere to get more supplies? I think one would need to know their date of death, like they know their date of birth (what they were told) to know how much they will need exactly for how long.

You are too funny! My husband might have something to say about that, just saying!

Ah, thanks.

Take the core of toilet paper out of two rolls, flatten and put in a vacuum baggie. Gives you lots more tissue and flattened with all the air sucked out saves room. Better than itchy leaves or grass

I wish I didn't have any!!!

It's worth investigating. A hospital here is replacing all work surfaces in labs and door handles with copper/brass because of the anti-microbial properties. I read that water stored overnight in a copper vessel is germ free. That's pretty good, if you aske me.

Preps are only to get by in the beginning. One should be learning how to make a fire, hunt with a bow & traps, preserve food, grow food, etc NOW. Books are great but you can't carry them all in a bug out scenario. Knowledge is power. Knowledge of how to live like they did in the early 1800's is best. Guns are great but ammo runs out. Learn to use a bow which is also silent!

One needs some kind of purpose too, what's the point of just thinking of how to keep surviving physically? Instead of prepping for bodily survival just for the sake of surviving, would be better to figure out what's your purpose/goal, then work around that.

Farm crickets and never worry about meat again (in a dooms day scenario). Crickets are packed with protein and full of zinc, calcium and iron.

But few calories. They would be find ground up after dried and added to other foods but you couldn't survive on it.

buy air guns

No you could not survive on them alone but they would supply you with your protein, then you could be a gatherer and occasional hunter.