Being aware of what you have in stock is vital in situations when SHTF. You want to keep track of everything, so having lists are essential. If you're going to stockpile guns, make sure you have plenty of ammo. The same thing goes for flashlights; you need plenty of batteries! So pay close attention to this list, and try to make sure you have everything stockpiled for when you need it.
There are hundreds of items you could collect for every possible outcome. But to maximize time, money and space, you should think strategically about what you can reasonably store and even take with you if you need to bug out.
Guns and Ammo
Fire Starters
Fuel
Radio
Flashlights
Tent
Fire Extinguishers
Water Purification
Knives
P-Cord
Backpack
First-Aid Supplies
Lip Balm
Compass
Bandana
Poncho
Duct Tape
Super Glue
Sunglasses
Baking Soda
Garbage Bags
Coffee Filters
Aluminum Foil
Dental Floss
Hygiene Products
Can Opener
Kitty Litter (Cat litter is useful in many situations, including getting a car unstuck that’s bogged down in mud, sand or snow. You can also sprinkle it in your emergency toilet to absorb odor.)
Now that you have the full list of everything you'll need head out to your local store and make sure you have everything in stock. If you have any ideas feel free to share, we're eager to hear them. To learn about more items you should hoard in the event of a SHTF emergency, visit American Preppers Network.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
And most important is all the music stored on them!
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 😉
When a nuke hits……that$#%&!@*wont matter!…….lmmfao!
I have a spare (old main phone) that holds a micro-SD card containing copies of marriage and birth certificates, topographical maps, survival guides, plant ID apps, books, music, a few games and a few movies (R&R is still important), etc.
It’s also useful to carry a small solar charger and a spare phone battery that can be charged when it’s not in the phone.
Your smartphone is basically a computer and takes up far less space, so why not utilize it? You can carry an insane amount of data on a card the size of your pinky nail.
Also, this.
http://www.fastonline.org/CD3WD_40/CD3WD/INDEX.HTM
Allen pautnanny……..when ur “shitted on rams” can pay rent……..and win “5 rings”………..then u can talk$#%&!@*………….lmmfao!!!!
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
Rams? Who said anything about the Rams…?