Preppers List of Supplies II

November 16, 2017

Shelter

Clothing
- Make sure you have appropriate clothing to be outdoors. Trendy stops when you have to live outside in the elements. This goes for children too.
- Layers are key in winter, wicking garments in the summer. If you have plenty of camping gear you should be set.
- Sturdy Work Boots
- Heavy Duty Socks – Wool Blends like Merino are my favorite for winter.
- Heavy Duty Gloves
Repair Materials if needed
- Spare wood – Plywood and 2 x 4’s will handle a lot of different repairs until you can get the right materials.
- Tarps
- Plastic Sheeting – Good for blacking out light or making an infection barrier.
- Duct Tape
- Nails
Temporary Shelter
- Camping tents and tarps can be used to effectively keep the elements off you if needed.
- Bivvy Bags are great emergency shelters, but not meant for extended use.
Heat Source
- Kerosene Heater
- Wood Burning Stove
- Propane Heater
- Fuel for either in abundance. For Kerosene, you can treat it so that it will store for much longer.
- Fire Extinguishers
- Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Alarm – make sure your heat doesn’t kill you.

Hygiene /First Aid

I have plenty of hygiene items but it is not my major focus/worry. If you can shower every couple of days and wash your hands before eating and after touching anything nasty you should be fine.

Shampoo
Soap
Toothpaste
Comb/Brush
Clippers
Floss
Razors
Vitamins
Fish Antibiotics – In a grid down situation a healthy supply of these could save a life. Also get the Survival Medicine Handbook to know how to use them.
Hand Sanitizer – Also good for lighting fires
Sunscreen
Chap-stick
Feminine Products
Alcohol and Hydrogen Peroxide
Calamine Lotion – Benadryl
Children’s Fever Reducer
Neosporin or Fish Antibiotics
Plenty of bandages
Latex or Nitrile Gloves (these are cheap so buy two boxes)
Face-masks (regular and N95)

Cooking

You can read more about cooking when the grid goes down in this article.

Gas Grill
Camp Stove
Rocket Stove like the EcoZoom
Fire pit
Solar Oven
Spare Propane Cylinders
Disposable lighters/ Matches
Manual Can Opener – or you can use this method.
Butane Stove – Spare fuel Canisters
Cast Iron Cookware – The best option for cooking when the grid goes down.
- Dutch Oven
- Skillet

Lighting/Power

Rechargeable Batteries X 2 for the important items (radio, lights)
Battery Charger w/ solar or vehicle adapter for batteries and cell phones
1000 Watt Inverter connected to car battery for charging devices/running small appliances
Spare fuel to run vehicle (min 25 gallons)
5 – 5 Gallon gas cans
PRI – G gas treatment for long-term fuel storage.
3000 W Generator
Tri-fuel generator (gas, propane, natural gas)
Spare fuel for generator (min 90 gallons)
7 – 14 gallon gas cans
100 Watt Solar Panel kit
Deep cycle Batteries
Siphon pump to acquire additional fuel
LED Flashlight with spare batteries – 1 per person
Candles – 15 Hour Emergency candles
Battery powered lantern for common areas
Headlamps for each individual – infinitely easier and more practical than flashlights. Allows for hands free tasks.
Propane lanterns – great outdoor lighting option or use within well-ventilated area.
Oil lamps – the right kind can provided plenty of light and last longer than batteries, or should according to use.
Lamp Oil

Tools/Misc.

For tools, these will be basic and not specialized. There are a lot of people who don’t live where there are any trees for example and most will not be building their own log cabin even if they do. Buy the best quality you can afford. You will feel the pain in your wallet one time, but the tool should last long enough to offset that.

High quality non-GMO seeds.
Shovels
Large Pry Bar
Med-Large Bolt Cutters
Plastic Zip Ties – Various sizes
Plastic Bins – 5 Gallon buckets
Chain Saw – Good for clearing roads or closing roads.
Heavy Work Gloves – Several Pairs
Oils and lubricants – Chain oil, motor oil, two-cycle oil, WD40
Wheel Barrow or Yard Wagon
Clamps
Full set of wrenches (metric and standard)
Good Hammer
Ratchet Straps
Bungee cords
Rope
Rake
Hoe
Pruning shears
Loppers
Limb Saw
Hand Saw
Pick Axe or Mattock
Post Hole Digger
Metal Tubs
Full set of Screwdrivers
Allen wrenches
Pipe Wrench
Spare PVC and PVC cement
Garden Hose
Nails
Screws
Spare Lumber
Chain

Sanitation

Quick Lime
Spare 5 Gallon Bucket with Toilet Lid
Trash bags
Hand Sanitizer
Bleach – Non-scented or Calcium Hypochlorite is a better long-term option that won’t go bad.
Latex or Nitrile Gloves
Camping Shower

Communications

World Band Radio
Ham Radio – HT (BaoFeng BF-F8HP 8W High Power)
Antenna
Base Station Short Wave Radio
Spare Batteries for HT and Radio
Solar Charger

Entertainment

Games
Books
DVD on battery operated player
Cards
Frisbee
ball and bat

So there is the list. I know that I missed a million things that people will think is important. Please let me know and we’ll grow this list so it covers everything.