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Top 100 Items
I know that if you are survival enthusiast you have seen the list of 100 Items that would disappear in a TEOTWAWKI situation on other sites. If this is your first time seeing this list then great! What I want to stress is that if there is ever an event that results in a “Jericho” type of situation, paper money will be useless. Gold and silver may even become worthless. Your best bet is to stock up on these items and use them to barter. Find a hidden, safe, dry place to stash your surplus. Remember, during a economic collapse on a national scale, there is going to be a sudden surge of crime. Anarchy could be the law of the land… at least until the baby blue helmets of NATO arrive to take away our guns. People will turn to crime in order to survive. Look at what happened in New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina. Multiply the chaos 1000 fold. I’ll let that sink in a bit… now go start your stash.
100 Items to Disappear First in a National Disaster
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.
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/BEER! (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
Big Stick’s 101. LOTS OF BIBLES!
Buffalokill’s 102. Swedish Firesteel
Tags: Barter, List, Surplus, Survival Gear, TEOTWAWKI
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- Joseph D.: In the event weather,seismic,and volcanic conditions make your home unsafe for
- Robert: Down To The Roots Magazine gave me LOTS of ideas and
- Alan: Although there are many calibers that are capable of killing a
- Dash Riprock: If you live in a climate that gets colder I recommend
- Dash Riprock: Buddying up with a weasel or two will keep your rodent
April 17, 2008, 3:11 pm
Thats a good list. What do the bold items mean? Higher importance?
April 17, 2008, 4:30 pm
The BOLD items are Big Stick’s preferences for most important. But that’s just one humble stud’s opinion.
October 22, 2008, 9:26 pm
Question: What is item #78 “Survival in a can”? Thanks for the great list.
June 17, 2009, 11:27 am
1st – not everyone has a warehouse to keep all of this in. 2d – it would be impossible to be mobile with half of this stuff. it’s a great list, but realistically, it’s just good for ideas of things to have or to look for once you are on the move
July 28, 2009, 7:08 am
# 68 & 69 should be all togeather as they are the same things. Other than that its a good list
August 18, 2010, 11:48 am
the problem with using rat posion is that it can also harm your pets at the same time.“
October 5, 2010, 1:26 pm
i am looking for an organic rat poison coz i do not want to use synthetic ones-~*
October 8, 2010, 7:54 am
I wish I could post this list and this SITE on my facebook page! GREAT info for when the crap hits the fan –and it WILL!
Of course, as long as the feds keep pressing more government control on the population –the fan may be hit sooner.
October 20, 2010, 5:10 am
rat poisons are chemical based that is also dangerous to your pets~;-
November 5, 2010, 10:58 am
A very effective rat killer consists of equal parts of portland cement and flour, mixed in a bowl. Place a bowl of water near it. The rats and mice will eat the cement mix, drink the water and die of intestinal blockage. Of course place the bowls out of reach by pets.
November 5, 2010, 3:44 pm
A very effective trap/rat/mice killer involves a bucket, water, a lure of food… you can read about it:
http://www.ehow.com/way_5447579_diy-rat-traps.html
and
http://journeytoforever.org/at_rattrap3.html
It is easy… and has been used by farmers for years!
(yea… I’m a farmer.)
November 13, 2010, 8:43 pm
oh i understood this list as 1st hundred things to disappear, rather than a suggestion that you would carry with you. it is a very good list, i found a couple things on it that i had forgot to put on my personal list. also, thank you calidreamer, that rat killer is a good idea – thanks.
let’s all hope none of this will be necessary, but i am glad to see many who think like me and just feel better being prepared.
as risk of the power grid going down, loss of the internet and umpteen other possibilities – i wish you all the Best OF Luck if troubled times come our way.
December 3, 2010, 12:57 am
Nice list..
I didnt see Minerals on the list next to Vitamins.
These things are essential too
You would also be wise to stock pile Food Grade Hydrogen Peroxide. Its one of the best disinfectants available and severely overlooked by main stream medicine.. MMS is another supplement that is extremely cheap, stores well, and is claimed to cure infectious diseases like Malaria and AIDS for only cents/dose. God Speed to you all..
December 3, 2010, 1:01 am
I would also suggest building a custom push bike with a small trailer, saddle bags etc. you would be surprised the capabilities/firepower you can mobilize with using this method. and its relatively inexpensive to maintain, and requires only human power to move.
January 25, 2011, 11:20 pm
Buddying up with a weasel or two will keep your rodent population down. If you can get them to set up house in a brushpile near your home you’ll be fine. Rodents are also known to go into breeding depressions when weasels are working the area.
Note: Make sure you varmint proof your chicken coop though. Otherwise you’ll have a bunch of dead chickens.
January 25, 2011, 11:24 pm
If you live in a climate that gets colder I recommend Khaki Campbell ducks instead of chickens. It’s true that they may eat a little more, but they don’t rely on artificial light like chickens do during cold northern winters. Chickens need about 14-16 hours of daylight to keep laying. Ducks don’t. They really don’t need a bunch of heat either during the winter. I keep my chickens,ducks and geese all together in one unheated, uninsulated coop during our winters here in SC Alaska. Just make sure to do your homework on the breeds you use. I recommend partridge Chantecler chickens for cold climates, Khaki Campbell ducks, and pretty much any type of goose as long as you have a bonded pair or two. Geese are also known to eat rodents when they can get ‘em.
April 23, 2011, 9:18 am
In the event weather,seismic,and volcanic conditions make your home unsafe for use,you would have to abandon it and travel to a safer location.If you have friends and or family in a safe area and have the means to carry some of the necessary equipment with you,so much the better.A rugged 4wheel drive truck with high ground clearance,a winch and large aggressive tires would help you reach your destination.If the truck is too small to carry enough gear by itself consider a good solid trailer to carry the excess gear the truck can’t carry.The generator mentioned is a good idea to take with you because it not only can run appliances like drills,saws,lights and recharge tools,but it can be the means of refilling your gas or diesel powered vehicle if a gas station,you find,has no power to run the pumps.Be sure it is capable of supplying 220 V.Then all you need to do is find the service entrance meter on the side of the building,pull the meter out and CAREFULLY connect an extension cord from the generator to the terminals which feed the building. Then if necessary you might have to break into the building(which can be accomplished with the use of a sledge hammer or anything suitable to the task)to find and turn on the appropriate breakers for the pumps.Then you can start your generator and fill your tank(s),gas cans,and top off the generator’s tank.REMEMBER,there may be other people around who would also want either the gas you are pumping or your vehicle and supplies,so you need to have one or more of your friends or family members on guard while you are doing all of what I just described.