Thrift stores are great resources for decent quality survival gear at a reasonable price.

If you shop tactically, you can get items at a great price and decent quality and save for bigger ticket items.

Building a survival cache of equipment, food, clothing, supplies and materials can get very pricey, which means for most of us bargain hunting is not just fun, it is a necessity.

Thrift stores are great places to find decent quality survival items at a great price – but you have to shop with a plan and visit them often as their stock is in constant rotation.

Have you shopped at thrift stores for survival gear? Tell us about your experience below.