Thursday 07-19-12

A Comprehensive Supply List for Economic Collapse



by M.D. Creekmore on June 15, 2012






This guest post is by Bam Bam and entry in our non-fiction writing contest .






The article M.D. posted in last week’s Friday Miscellany on living conditions in Greece really hit home with me. I did a bit more research. There are food shortages. There are shortages of life-saving medications. There are concerns about the power grid. And if the electric grid goes down, clean water may not flow from the tap. In an economic collapse, debit cards may not work; cash will be king. Once awareness of the situation sets in, rioting, looting and violent crime will be the new norm.






If Europe collapses, the United States is sure to follow. This makes me nervous. And when I get nervous, I make lists. This is my best shot at formulating a comprehensive supply list for prepping. Sure, there are other lists on the Internet that claim to be comprehensive. And I have learned much from the lists that I have read. But I wanted to come up with my own list and present it to the Pack. And now for the 50 million dollar question: what have I missed?






If your debit card stopped working tomorrow, would you be ready? Let’s put our minds together and see if we can come up with a comprehensive list of items needed for survival. (I am assuming in what follows that I will not be bugging out. Hence, I have omitted discussion of my BOB.) Assuming you are staying put, what items would you definitely want on hand? Remember the motto: plan today because tomorrow your debit card may not work.






Please note that the order in which the following items are listed is not indicative of their perceived importance—i.e., I did not place cleaning supplies ahead of weaponry and hunting because I felt the former was more important than the latter. Each category is important, hence its inclusion on this list.






Comprehensive Supply List


1. Water Purification






Bottled Water


Canteen/Camelback


Rain Barrel


Water Bottle with Filter


Water Purification Tablets


Pool Shock/Bleach


Kettle w/ Lid for Boiling Water


Propane Stove


Matches/Fire Starter


Charcoal and Sand


Mosquito Netting


Coffee Filters


2. Shelf Stable Foods






Wheat


Rice


Pasta


Beans


Dry Milk


Honey


Sugar


Vinegar


Lemon Juice


Cooking Oil


Coffee/Tea


Canned Goods


Spices


Condiments


Water Enhancers


Baking Essentials (Yeast, Salt, etc.)


Sprouting Seeds


Non-hybrid Garden Seeds


3. Hygiene Supplies






Soap


Toothpaste


Toothbrushes


Dental Floss


Feminine Hygiene Products


Shaving Supplies


Baby Wipes


Toilet paper


Insect Spray


Sunblock


Lotion/Lip Balm


Manicure Set (Nail Clippers, Nail Brush, File)


4. First-Aid






First-Aid Kit


Extra Band-Aids


Dental Kit


Wound Care


Rubbing Alcohol


Hydrogen Peroxide


Listerine Mouth Rinse


Antibiotic Ointment


Snake Bite Kit


Respirator Masks


Latex Gloves


Scissors


5. Medications






Prescription Medication


Birth Control


Foot Care Products


Pain Reliever (Tylenol, Aleve, Aspirin, etc.)


Cold Medicine


Diarrhea/Constipation Medications


Antacid


Antibiotics


Allergy Medication


Vitamins/Supplements


EmergenC


6. Cleaning Supplies






Bleach/Pool Shock


Comet


Baking Soda


Washing Soda


Borax


Bar Soap (Fels Naptha)


Vinegar


Mop and Bucket


Broom and Dust Pan


Scrub Brushes


Dish Pan


Trash Bags


Trash Cans


Burn Barrel


7. Cooking and Food Preservation






Solar Oven


Camping Stove


Barbeque Grill


Grain Grinder


Meat Grinder


Solar Dehydrator


Cast Iron Cookware


Cooking Utensils


Non Electric Can Opener


Non Electric Coffee Maker


Water Bath Canner


Pressure Canner


Jars and Lids


Extra 5 Gallon Buckets


Plastic Plates & Bowls


8. Lighting






Oil Lantern


Extra Wicks & Mantles


Matches/Lighters


Solar Lights


Light Sticks


Candles


Flashlights


Head Lamp


9. Weaponry & Hunting






Knifes


Machete


Shotgun


Rifle


Handgun


Ammo


Compound Bow


Extra Arrows


Sling Shot


Snare Wire


10. Clothing






T-shirts


Underwear


Bras


Socks


Thermals


Jeans


Belt


Work Shirts


Boots


Extra Laces


Flip Flops/Crocks


Tennis Shoes


Fleece


Jacket


Raingear


Work Gloves


Bandana


Wide-Brimmed Hat


Mosquito Head Gear


Extra Prescription Glasses


Eye Glass Repair Kit


Sun Glasses


11. Household Items






Sheets/Blankets


Bath Towels


Solar Shower


Kitchen Towels


Clothesline


Clothespins


Sewing Kit


Washboard and Buckets


Aluminum Foil


Ziplock Bags


Portable Toilet


Lime


Lye


Pest and Insect Control (Mouse Traps, Diatomaceous Earth)


Extra Keys (Home, Shop and Vehicles)


12. Alternative Energy Source






Generator


Extension Cords


Solar Panels


Rechargeable Batteries


Solar Recharger


Charcoal


Propane


Gasoline


Fuel Stabilizer


Lamp Oil


Seasoned Fire Wood


13. Tools and Gear






Gardening Tools (Shovel, Axe, Rake)


Fishing Gear (Poles, Tackle, Nets)


Shut Off Wrench for Gas/Water


Multi-tool


Binoculars


Basic Construction Tools


Hardware (Nails, Screws)


Lumber


Tarps


Tie Down/Rope/Para-cord/Bungee Cord


Duct Tape


Siphon/Funnel


Extra Gas Cans


Sharpening Stone/Honing Oil


Gun Cleaning Kit & Supplies


Wire and Wire Cutters


Window Screen Repair Kit


Fire Extinguisher


Plastic Garbage Containers w/ Lid


Crowbar


Chain and Padlocks


Weather Instruments


14. Communications






Two-way Radio


Weather Radio


Ham Radio


Mirror


Whistle


Flares


15. Money






Cash


Gold/Silver


Tradable Skills


16. Barter Goods






Candy


Coffee


Sugar


Ammo


Batteries


Matches/Lighter


Toilet Paper


Soap


17. Maps and Guides






Detailed Map of Local Area


Survival Guide


Field Guide/Eatable Plant Guide


First Aid Manual


18. Identification and Documentation






Photo ID/Passport


Birth Certificate


Social Security Card


Medical Records


Banking Documents


Insurance Documents


Marriage License


Contact Information


19. Entertainment/Sanity






Cards


Games


Dice


Musical Instruments


Paper, Pens, Sketchbook


Bible


Books


20. Pets and Children






Food


Water


Proof of Vaccination


Medications/Ointments


Please feel free to expand on and add your list and or thoughts in the comments below…

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