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Post by SA Hunter on Feb 3, 2021 22:39:04 GMT 10
Although you may not know of any immediate dangers or emergencies, it is best to be prepared for something long before it presents itself. Often, when a disaster arrives, supermarkets will run out of food rapidly. In fact, typically grocery stores only have a maximum of three days of goods on hand before they run out, so it would be best to prepare now. Below are 103 items a prepper should consider to have on your long term food storage list because they have a long-shelf life, have multiples uses and can be great for bartering. and should pick up during your next grocery store visit to hold in case of emergency: basisgear.com/prepper-survival-food-list/ |
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Post by Stealth on Feb 4, 2021 18:15:44 GMT 10
Also, don't forget to buy 'comfort items'. Things like cheap mascara etc. that you can get from Kmart for a few bucks on special.
I'm a massive, manly apWhy you ask? Because in a situation where it's a long time between event and recovery there's items that become very valuable. Chocolate, soap, toothpaste, make up, lip balm/varnish, moisturisers etc. are all things that you can barter that won't cost much to put aside and will last a decent while if stored well.
People don't think about luxury items that are totally unnecessary when they prep but I always put a small amount aside for things when they come on sale because you would not BELIEVE how much a small thing like a nice scented soap can lift a person's mood.
Items that are cheap or easy to get in normal times become something that the resource rich will trade for handsomely when things are uncomfortable.
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Post by doglover on Feb 5, 2021 4:54:56 GMT 10
I completely agree with having some comfort items. I don’t just want to survive but would like to be, well, comfortable during a prolonged emergency. Mascara definitely wasn’t what came first to my mind but whatever you really like is customized for you. I was thinking of chocolate pudding, and other food stuffs, lol.
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Post by spinifex on Feb 5, 2021 20:38:02 GMT 10
Also, don't forget to buy 'comfort items'. Things like cheap mascara etc. that you can get from Kmart for a few bucks on special. I'm a massive, manly apWhy you ask? Because in a situation where it's a long time between event and recovery there's items that become very valuable. Chocolate, soap, toothpaste, make up, lip balm/varnish, moisturisers etc. are all things that you can barter that won't cost much to put aside and will last a decent while if stored well. People don't think about luxury items that are totally unnecessary when they prep but I always put a small amount aside for things when they come on sale because you would not BELIEVE how much a small thing like a nice scented soap can lift a person's mood. Items that are cheap or easy to get in normal times become something that the resource rich will trade for handsomely when things are uncomfortable. I read in personal accounts from the siege of Sarajevo in the 90's that makeup was highly regarded. There were younger women who were thin and hungry ... but pleased to be looking good while they starved. Music was also highly regarded. Both CD's and the equipment to play them on. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 5, 2021 22:27:56 GMT 10
Definetly stock up on sweets and spices, you can make really bland meals taste decent which can be a morale booster. Plain old rice sucks, but a nice curry rice or sweet and sour rice makes it more bearable after the 3rd week of rice..
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Post by grumble on Feb 6, 2021 10:31:10 GMT 10
My own parents taught me what was important to stock up on and luxury items were highly valued by everyone including those that had everything
The only thing i'd really like to add to the thread is the biggest problem with any form of stocking up on items is well its horses for courses.
For an example my parents lived through a country being bombed into submission then occupied by multiple hostile forces then the country being split and living under communism. During this journey of basically different stages of SHTF the needs and skills required to survive and be comfortable changed as the civil and social conditions changed but one thing remained the same unavailable or prohibited luxury items where always in high demand and could pay for people to turn a blind eye to certain things or even to see that you got benefits you were not meant to have
In the end it was gold that bought them a chance for freedom in other words a commandant agree to send a couple of guards to go for a toilet break giving them 3 minutes to cross the line while he covered for the guards naturally there some shouting and couple of wild shots in the wrong direction for show because well its all about impressions
So my point is never turn your nose up to the value of luxury items when storing items for prepping because you never know whats going to be valuable to the right people at the right time
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Post by Tim Horton on Feb 28, 2021 10:49:22 GMT 10
For an example my parents lived through a country being bombed into submission then occupied by multiple hostile forces then the country being split and living under communism.
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The definition of the term "luxury" is so dependent on where and how you were raised.. For instance, food wise, a bowl of wiggly Jello, most any flavor is a big treat to me.. Besides being a treat and comfort food we use it to make jelly and other uses...
When the price of a small box, (3oz?) went to $2.50, we bought 2 kg from Amazon to store in our preps.. This making the price about $.65 for the same as the small box.. Look, study, compare, do the math.. What ever it takes..
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