The Most Important Items to Hoard for When SHTF

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None of us know when will SHTF, but we do know that's it best to be prepared so you don't run into any tough situations.

By this time I would hope that we all have some things packed up in the garage or attic, but the question is do we have everything we will need?

Having an item is one thing, and a good sign that you're aware of what you need, but having enough of that item is another thing.

By saying hoard titles in the title, you may think we're exaggerating but in reality you should be “hoarding” supplies. After all, who knows how long you'll need to survive when SHTF, so having enough fuel, flashlights, guns, and ammo, among many other things are essential to survival.

Many people may believe they have it covered, but believe us the list is much longer than that.

After the break, find out what you and your family will need to have when SHTF.

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12 Comments

  1. Heather Mina Makawee McErlean said:

    Why the cell phone? I don’t understand that one. I mean for a broken down car on a highway, yes, but not when it comes to prepping for some kind of fall out, should it be earthquake, tidal wave, hurricanes, or even a second civil war here … no matter what the cause, it’s unlikely cellphones will be working. Why not radios? As long as you can get power, you can use radios … cellphones might not work in most scenarios.

  2. Thomas Whitten said:

    These items are a great start if you’re planning on bugging-in. They should already be present in any bug-put location. Food and water should be #1 on the list. With those 2 items, everything else can be obtained.

  3. Thomas Whitten said:

    Most modern cell phones will still give you GPS without the SIMM card in it. So at least you’ll know where you are if you get turned around. In a disaster landscape, familiar landmarks often disappear and it’s easy to get off track. Another feature of many modern cells that people don’t usually use or even know about is cell phone to cell phone communication. You have to be in range of each other but it’ll work. The batteries can be used to start fires then placed back into the phone. The background colors can be used for signaling if needed. Many phones have a flashlight. But you’re right, if/when the phone goes dead it’s of no value to your. Unless you buy a solar charging kit that can be attached to your backpack to charge while you walk.

  4. Ted Slagle said:

    Is sewing needles and thread. Right now they’re inexpensive but hard to manufacture by yourself. They’re also lightweight and small so would make for good barter items.

  5. Heather Mina Makawee McErlean said:

    Thomas Whitten thank you very much for the information. It is a good thing I’m good at asking questions lol I did know about the fire thing and the GPS thing, just didn’t think about it I guess. lol It’s food for thought anyway. I appreciate the information.

  6. Heather Mina Makawee McErlean said:

    S Just S Moffett when it comes to music, I have a number of devices and all much smaller than a phone as a phone couldn’t contain even a fraction of the music I enjoy, but you’re right … it’s another source of entertainment too 😉

  7. Allen Pautsch said:

    I have a spare (old main phone) that holds a micro-SD card containing copies of marriage and birth certificates, topographical maps, survival guides, plant ID apps, books, music, a few games and a few movies (R&R is still important), etc.

    It’s also useful to carry a small solar charger and a spare phone battery that can be charged when it’s not in the phone.

    Your smartphone is basically a computer and takes up far less space, so why not utilize it? You can carry an insane amount of data on a card the size of your pinky nail.

    Also, this.

    http://www.fastonline.org/CD3WD_40/CD3WD/INDEX.HTM

  8. Henry Chapa said:

    Allen pautnanny……..when ur “shitted on rams” can pay rent……..and win “5 rings”………..then u can talk$#%&!@*………….lmmfao!!!!

  9. Heather Mina Makawee McErlean said:

    Thank all of you for all the great information. I appreciate the help. I do have a lot of survival guides, maps, DIY books, schematics, as well as even some blue prints. I had been collecting all of these for a very long time, including army manuals. It’s not easy to fit all I have on an SD card, but I do have them all on an external hard drive. They need to make phones then that can keep several terabytes worth of information lmao

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