Knowing what to purchase when you first start preparing for a disaster or survival situation can be a tough process to master – if you follow all the advice of everyone out there, you will end up with a lot of stuff you will never use!

There are, however, several basic items you can stockpile that will at least cover the basic survival situations you will more than likely face.

Being prepared for a survival situation is imperative for everyone – even if they do not realize it.

For most of us, being prepared really comes down to a few common items and a lot of common sense.

What are the basics of a survival stockpile in your opinion? Let us know below.