Whether you're a homesteader or lifelong prepper, or someone learning about preparedness for the first time because of the Covid-19 pandemic, there is no better time to set yourself up for success in case things get even worse.
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One of the first questions new preppers ask is: What should I buy? In the video below, Drop Forged Survival answers that question. He lists 25 items you should start stockpiling.
Here's his list…
25 Best Items to Stockpile
- Non-perishable and freeze-dried food
- Common and specialized batteries
- Lighters and matches
- Toilet paper, tissues, wipes, and paper towels
- Electricity, power stations, and generators
- Duct tape, electrical tape, and glue
- Firestarters, natural and store-bought
- Ropes and cordage
- Candles, lanterns, and lamp oils
- Heirloom seeds
- Bug spray and sun protection
- Fuel, propane, butane, hexamine, paraffin oil cubs
- Tarps
- Salt
- Bags, trash bags, freezer bags, contractor can liners
- Antibacterial soap and hand sanitizer
- Socks and underwear
- Flashlights and headlamps
- Bleach and water purification tablets
- Nails and screws
- Raw and unfiltered honey
- Liquor
- Fishing lines, trotlines, nets, traps
- Maintenance and repair tools
- Knives, axes, arrows, bolts, broadheads, bullets, guns
Bonus Round: Diapers, zip ties, first aid supplies, oral hygiene products, feminine hygiene products.
Watch the video below for a more detailed discussion of these items and where to get them.
That list covers all the basic supplies, but you need more than that in a post-collapse world. If hyperinflation makes our money worthless, or if the grid goes down and debit cards no longer work, you'll need barter items in order to buy anything you might need.
And that brings us to the next list…
Top 20 Barter Items You Can Get At Walmart
- Salt and seasoning
- Sugar
- Coffee
- Feminine hygiene
- Diapers, wipes, infant supplies
- Toilet paper, paper towels
- Emergency food rations and freeze-dried food
- Batteries
- Matches, lighters, and fire starters
- Over the counter medications
- Water
- Dry drink mixes
- Propane, gasoline, solid fuel
- Condoms
- Honey
- First aid
- Nails and screws
- Trash bags, contractor bags
- Candles
- Bungee cords, tie-down straps, ropes, cordage
He also mentions these 9 bonus items:
- Tobacco
- Liquor
- Ammo
- Heirloom seeds
- Chapstick
- Firewood
- Books and instruction manuals
- Dish soap and bar soap
- Precious metals
To hear more about why these items are the best for bartering, be sure to watch the video below. You will learn what to look for, how much to purchase (and what size), and the best values in terms of brands specifically carried at Walmart stores.
The video also shows some creative multi-uses for some of these basic items, showing why each item is a good choice in your stockpile. Check it out here:
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