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10-25-2008, 06:37 AM | #1 |
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The One Hundred Items To Disappear Off The Shelves First
The One Hundred Items To Disappear Off The Shelves 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 wax96. Glue, nails, nuts, bolts, screws, etc. 97. Chewing gum/candies 98. Atomizers (for cooling/bathing) 99. Hats & cotton neckerchiefs 100. Goats/chickens From a Sarajevo War Survivor: Experiencing horrible things that can happen in a war - death of parents and friends, hunger and malnutrition, endless freezing cold, fear, sniper attacks. 1. Stockpiling helps. but you never no how long trouble will last, so locate near renewable food sources. 2. Living near a well with a manual pump is like being in Eden. 3. After awhile, even gold can lose its luster. But there is no luxury in war quite like toilet paper. Its surplus value is greater than gold's. 4. If you had to go without one utility, lose electricity - it's the easiest to do without (unless you're in a very nice climate with no need for heat.) 5. Canned foods are awesome, especially if their contents are tasty without heating. One of the best things to stockpile is canned gravy - it makes a lot of the dry unappetizing things you find to eat in war somewhat edible. Only needs enough heat to "warm", not to cook. It's cheap too, especially if you buy it in bulk. 6. Bring some books - escapist ones like romance or mysteries become more valuable as the war continues. Sure, it's great to have a lot of survival guides, but you'll figure most of that out on your own anyway - trust me, you'll have a lot of time on your hands. 7. The feeling that you're human can fade pretty fast. I can't tell you how many people I knew who would have traded a much needed meal for just a little bit of toothpaste, rouge, soap or cologne. Not much point in fighting if you have to lose your humanity. These things are morale-builders like nothing else. 8. Slow burning candles and matches, matches, matches _________________
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10-25-2008, 08:53 AM | #2 |
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Re: The One Hundred Items To Disappear Off The Shelves First
that`s a very good but long list..originally somewhere from blogspot? i guess. (good for a comfortable 1week period)
the list is very good as shopping list for emergency preparedness, may want to add a raft or inflatable boat (with repair kit for "in-water-repair") and a bottle of pressurized oxygen(oxygen mix)(with valve(to regulate airflow), mouth piece & goggles). the trouble with the "100 items" list is, that it has too many items..once all has been bought one needs to decide which items go into the "emergency back pack" ("ready to grab and run" and therefore not too heavy, but still contains the essentials.) in case of immediate evac (without car), most items in the list will have to be left behind except for whatever backpack was prepared with the absolute basic "need to haves": something to cut, to make fire, spare clothes(or at least a sleeping bag), something against the "weather"(raincoat/ garbage bags/roll of thin pvc or tent), string and/or rope,duct tape or better if possible,some water and food,small bottle of javel(to clean,disinfect and "purify" water), small first aid kit (with sturdy "tools"), a bloody good and compact survival guide, manual powered multiband radio/flashlight/etc (in one)..and whatever else considdered important which still can be carried..(because this is already a lot to run around with) ps: (it is a good habit to always carry a small ziploc bag containing 1 pocket knife 1 lighter 1 small gauze pack (optional: paper money and a few coins for public phones)..all in all the size of a cellphone) . Last edited by capreycorn; 10-25-2008 at 10:09 AM. |
10-25-2008, 10:54 AM | #3 |
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All great info.., Thank You. And a ? for Capreycorn, dont you find alot of these items to be overly expensive here in CH., and where can you go to even find some of the stuff??? Is ordering on-line one of the the options for us here??? I sure could use some helpful sources! Thanks again!
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10-25-2008, 11:26 AM | #4 | |
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if travelling to cheap countries it can be very interesting to try to check out the surplus shops..it can be considdered as a new hobby (preparedness) |
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10-26-2008, 08:32 AM | #5 |
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Thanks for that capreycorn! Yeah, I spend time at the brockiis! SP? good idea there about the metal. I will start checking at my local recycling depo! Great to see another swissy here!
-- forgot to add; yes, its become a new hobby for me as well! -- (merged posts ) Last edited by Anchor; 10-26-2008 at 11:24 PM. |
10-26-2008, 03:39 PM | #6 |
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Re: The One Hundred Items To Disappear Off The Shelves First
Preparedness is not an event, a weekend, or a hobby.
It is a paradigm shift, an attitude adjustment. You do not complete the list in a day, a month, or a year. The list is never complete. There will always be something that needs tending, you just go about it with a different perspective. What would you do if you were told that the pole shift would happen Friday at 4pm? Run out and buy a case of tuna? Being prepared turns a disaster into an adventure or a challenge. Most of preparedness is not your gear, it is your knowledge. An individual with a bug out bag and no where to go is called a REFUGEE. Have some where to go to with supplies prepositioned or do not go at all. |
10-28-2008, 04:06 AM | #7 |
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Re: The One Hundred Items To Disappear Off The Shelves First
Here one could have a bug out bag and nowhere to go. I suppose a kayak and fishing gear would be useful.
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i wonder which costs more: having a real good indoor sauna or one of these orange "garden-summer-saunas" this "UFO" would be great for playing "alien invasion" Last edited by capreycorn; 10-28-2008 at 07:58 AM. |
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10-28-2008, 09:06 AM | #10 |
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There's a old life boat on the canal near me, everytime l see it l think how useful it would be.
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Hi Carol,
Quite an extensive list, pity it doesn't include a bag to put everything in. Not too sure about carrying around a portable toilet though, prefer to just leave my mark behind a bush somewhere. The Sarajevos must be a very hygienic people (the survivor must have been in the Portaloo when the troops passed by). Best regards, Steve Quote:
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10-28-2008, 09:20 AM | #12 |
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Seems like it would take an awful long time to have all of this stuff but I think it's a good hobby to print out the list and see what you can find second-hand, etc.
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10-31-2008, 09:47 PM | #14 | |
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anyway, the 100 items list comes from here.. http://baconreport.blogspot.com/2007...st-during.html ..have to admit, that i don`t get things right today..."something" is heavy "on my mind"... i must be just very tired cheers |
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10-31-2008, 11:03 PM | #15 | |
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Having a lot of time on our hands sounds wonderful. I know what Hubbie and I will be doing :-)
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10-31-2008, 11:10 PM | #16 |
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Dehydrated dog food can be pretty good if it is graded for human consumption. Sort of bonds me with my dog and it tastes great. It has buffalo meat, orange peels (piquant flavour) and wheat germ -- just an allaround canine granola and the company swears humans can eat it too.
No one mentioned dried sausages. Also seeds for sprouting -- they take up very little weight and space and they will provide the enzymes the body needs. About toilet paper, wouldn't crumpled newspaper work? I don't know, never tried, but when I was in Africa the people showed me a bush with velvety soft leaves....I love Africa -- no shopping malls. I would add MMS and Liquid Zeolite to the list to keep the body de-toxed. Be of good cheer! Gnosis |
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I apologize if I am "overposting" but I just had another idea:
Koreans and Germans (cold climates) survive through the winter on a fermented cabbage dish which they traditionally buried beneath the freezing line. Koreans would also keep all the squash and gourds drying in the ceiling rafters and would eat the flesh and seeds during the winter. |
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