In any long emergency there is going to be shortages on key items. Many people who prepare for emergencies, never bother to think past food, water and medical supplies. Those are the most important things to stockpile, but there are other things you may want to have on hand. The following list is of items you may want to keep on hand for both your own uses and to use to barter.
1. Generators (Good ones cost dearly. Gas storage, risky. Noisy … target of thieves.
2. Water Filters/Purifiers
3. Portable Toilets
4. Seasoned Firewood. Wood takes about 6 to 12 months to become dried for home uses.
5. Lamp Oil, Wicks, Lamps (Buy CLEAR oil. If scarce, stockpile ANY!)
6. Coleman Fuel. Impossible to stockpile too much.
7. Guns, Ammunition, Pepper Spray, Knives, Clubs, Bats & Slingshots for protection.
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
13. Water Containers (Urgent item.) 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. Cook stoves (Propane, Coleman & Kerosene)
22. Vitamins/minerals
23. Propane Cylinder Handle-Holder (Urgent: Small canister use is dangerous without this item)
24. Feminine Hygiene/Hair care/Skin products.
25. Thermal underwear (Tops & Bottoms)
26. Aluminum Foil Reg. & Heavy Duty (Great Cooking and Barter Item)
27. Gasoline Containers (Plastic & Metal)
28. Garbage Bags (Impossible To Have Too Many).
29. Toilet Paper, Kleenex, Paper Towels
30. Milk – Powdered & Condensed (Shake Liquid every 3 to 4 months)
31. Garden Seeds - Non-Hybrid (A MUST)
32. Clothes pins/line/hangers (A MUST)
33. Coleman’s Pump Repair Kit
34. Tuna Fish (in oil)
35. Fire Extinguishers (or large box of Baking Soda in every room for fire protection)
36. First aid kits
37. Batteries (all sizes…buy furthest-out Expiration Dates)
38. Garlic, spices & vinegar, baking supplies
39. Big Dogs (and plenty of dog food)
40. Flour, yeast & salt
41. Matches. (“Strike Anywhere” preferred.) Boxed, wooden matches will go first
42. Writing paper/pads/pencils, solar calculators
43. Insulated ice chests (good for keeping items from freezing in winter time.)
44. Work boots, belts, Levis & durable shirts
45. Flashlights/LIGHTSTICKS & torches.
46. Journals, Diaries & Scrapbooks (jot down ideas, feelings, experience; Historic Times)
47. Garbage cans Plastic (great for storage, water, transporting – if with wheels)
48. Shampoo, Toothbrush and paste, Mouthwash/floss, nail clippers, etc.
49. Cast iron cookware (sturdy, efficient)
50. Fishing supplies/tools
51. Mosquito coils/repellent, sprays/creams
52. Duct Tape
53. Tarps/stakes/twine/nails/rope/spikes
54. Candles
55. Laundry Detergent (liquid)
56. Backpacks, Duffel Bags
57. Garden tools & supplies
58. Scissors, fabrics & sewing supplies
59. Canned Fruits, Veggies, Soups, stews, etc.
60. Bleach (plain, NOT scented)
61. Canning supplies, (Jars/lids/wax)
62. Knives and Sharpening tools: files, stones
63. Bicycles - Tires/tubes/pumps/chains, etc
64. Sleeping Bags & blankets/pillows/mats
65. Carbon Monoxide Alarm (battery powered)
66. Board Games, Cards, Dice
67. D-con Rat poison, MOUSE PRUFE II, Roach Killer
68. Mousetraps, Ant traps & cockroach magnets
69. Paper plates/cups/utensils (stock up, folks)
70. Baby wipes, oils, waterless & Antibacterial soap (saves a lot of water)
71. Rain gear, rubberized boots, etc.
72. Men’s Hygiene: Shaving supplies (razors & creams, talc, after shave)
73. Hand pumps & siphons for water and fuels
74. Soy sauce, vinegar, bullions/gravy/soup base
75. Reading glasses
76. Chocolate/Cocoa/Tang/Punch (water enhancers)
77. Woolen clothing, scarves/ear-muffs/mittens
78. Boy Scout Handbook
79. Graham crackers, saltines, pretzels, Trail mix and Jerky
80. Popcorn, Peanut Butter, Nuts
81. Socks, Underwear, T-shirts, etc. (extras)
82. Cots & Inflatable mattress
83. Gloves: Work/warming/gardening, etc.
84. Screen Patches85. Paraffin wax
86. Glue, nails, nuts, bolts, screws, etc.
87. Chewing gum/candies
88. Atomizers (for cooling/bathing)
89. Hats and cotton neckerchiefs
90. Livestock
This list is not exhaustive, so there will be things you may think of that I didn't include. Feel free to comment on anything I may have forgotten.
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