20 Items That Will be Ideal for Bartering in a Post-Collapse World

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Bartering for goods or services dates back to almost the beginning of human history. When SHTF this will become a skill you can't afford not to have. It's simple really. It's learning what's the most valuable items are to barter and what to do and say.

Certain items, though, are more coveted than others; on the next page is a list of items that will be in demand in a barter situation in almost every scenario.

How does simple barter work?

In a simple barter, you look for someone who is looking for a particular kinds of goods or services in exchange for goods or services that you may want.  For example, let’s say you do plumbing work but you need a some gardening equipment.  A simple barter would be exchanging some plumbing repairs for a used plow or rototiller.

One of the very best ways to barter, though, is to put the word out among like-minded friends, relatives and neighbors.

The Best Items to Use For Barter in a Post-Collapse World

In no particular order, consider accumulating some of the following items for barter purposes.  And keep in mind that in a post-collapse world, the items do not necessarily have to be new, but simply serviceable.

•    Water purification supplies including purification tabs and filters
•    Hand tools including hatchets, saws, machetes and general fix-it tools
•    Fire making supplies, including lighters, matches, flint fire steel
•    Sanitary supplies including toilet paper, feminine products and diapers
•    Disposable razors and razor blades
•    Fuel, any and all kinds (gas, diesel, propane, kerosene)
•    Prescription drugs, painkillers, and antibiotics
•    First aid remedies such as cough syrup, cortisone cream, boil-ese, calamine lotion and topical pain relievers
•    Spirits such as bourbon, rum, gin, and vodka
•    Coffee and tea (instant coffee is okay)
•    Solar battery charger and rechargeable batteries
•    Standard Batteries
•    Reading glasses
•    Paracord
•    Bags, including large garbage bags as well as smaller zip-close bags
•    Plastic sheeting
•    Duct tape
•    Tie Wraps
•    Heavy plastic sheets and tarps
•    Toiletries including toothpaste, dental floss soaps, shampoo (tip: save those small sized toiletries that are provided by hotels and motels)
•    Condoms
•    Latex or Nitrile gloves in a variety of sizes
•    Hard  candy
•    Fishing supplies
•    Knives of various types including fixed blades, kitchen knives, and box cutters.
•    Condiments and Spices
•    Paperback books on a variety of subjects
•    Tobacco and cigarette rolling supplies
•    Amusements such as playing cards, crossword puzzle books, Sudoku
•    Pencils & paper
•    Pepper spray
•    Garden seeds
•    Flashlights
•    Vinegar and baking soda to use in DIY cleaning supplies
•    Empty spray bottles and squirt bottles
•    Hand pumps for both air and liquids
•    Mylar blankets and tents
•    Hand warmers
•    Sewing and mending supplies
•    Knitting or crochet needles and yarn

If you are faced with a longer-term survival situation and currency is useless, bartering might be the only option you have.

By following this list as a starting point in regards to what to stockpile, you are giving yourself a leg up should bartering ever become a necessity.

To learn more about bartering, including some sophisticated strategies to maximize your barter value, please visit Back Door Survival.


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