10 things everyone will be Looking for when SHTF Hits

Cal Sportsman ^ | 1/6/2016 | Alan

[w1n1]

Many survival preppers talk about stashing their cache supplies and its content. But, not much is talked about other things to look for or have in their cache that doesn't fall under food and water. Here 10 that you may have overlooked.

1. Heirlooms Seeds - For the uninitiated, heirloom seeds are ones that are a true strain. Meaning, if you grow a watermelon from an heirloom seed, the seeds found in the ripe melon can be planted the next season and will, theoretically at least, grow just fine.

2. Greenhouse Supplies - Even a very basic hoop house covered in plastic will greatly extend the growing season. You can find plans online for several different types of DIY greenhouses.

3. Fire Extinguishers - When all fire-fighting duties fall on you and your family, you'll certainly appreciate the addition of at least a few decent fire extinguishers.

4. Wagons - Whether it is a robust model like you’d find at a garden center or just an old Radio Flyer, wagons are excellent back savers.

5. Feminine Hygiene and Health Products - Many if not most preppers will think to stock up on things like pads and tampons, especially if there's a female involved with the prepping.

6. Sewing Supplies - If traveling down to the local discount retailer to pick up new duds becomes no longer an option, having at least needles, thread, and some patches will extend the life of your clothes. Read the rest of the story here.

[redfreedom]

It’s all common sense stuff.

One other item is a special fuel reserve for labor saving tools. Many will have gas for a generator, ATV or other vehicle, but IMO the most important fuel supply is for that chainsaw, log splitter, air compressor or garden tiller.

Just think, winter has set in and while you are struggling to get that firewood hand chopped and split you get sick from exhaustion. When your priorities were to keep the generator running or to drive around spent all fuel supplies.

This is a separate fuel supply and off limits except for those special uses.

Another special use reserve would be for a bug out vehicle. If your situation becomes such that you have to abandon all and just get out, that gas could come in handy.

[Fightin Whitey]

And then some.

[CGASMIA68]

I like the part about “save the condoms”..
Need a bit more guidance here:
B4 use after use rinse no rinse.....??

[Norm Lenhart]

12 ga.
Gas.
Warm clothing
Water
First Aid supplies
Dog
Knife
Ammo

Anything more is a plus.

[sparklite2]

Cloth. I’m always short of cloth. And for a long time, it seemed like there were never enough left leg armor pieces. It’s like the damned raiders were partly one-legged.

[Kartographer]

They make filters that do both. Evey on seems to think that you will just need to boil water, but there will be all kinds of chemicals and runoff that boiling it just won’t do the job.

You need something like a Berkey especially if you are needing water for more than one or two people.

[Rusty0604]

And tobacco.

[mj1234]

for Christmas I asked for ammo-

better yet, for Someone to tell me where I can
get22LR,357mag- without getting ripped off-

Santa did not come with my present-

So had people over for the football games and mentioned
I did not get my present!- they asked why I wanted more
ammo- I MENTIONED that it WILL SOON be TAXED out of REASON, or banned! by O’bummer- in unison they said the
president can’t do that.... then O’bummer got back
from vacation-

Bummer for me

[Rusty0604]

LOL, in the future it may be more time efficient to just post what Laz WOULDN’T hit.

[lurk]

Matches. Or ya can’t start a farr.

[daltec]

A toilet plunger and a pencil! SCORE!

[Kartographer]

"LOL, in the future it may be more time efficient to just post what Laz WOULDN’T hit."

I am not sure that would work as Laz is sure to get screwed either way.

[Kartographer]

Strike anywhere type and plenty of them!

[Rusty0604]

LOL.

[exnavy]

Tip on .22lr, once a month on friday, Walmart gets a shipment in. Check it out, ask the clerk in ‘goods dept.

[PA Engineer]

You need something like a Berkey especially if you are needing water for more than one or two people. Agreed. They are the best.

Number 9 is something I'm dealing with now. I would suggest coconut oil and storage in a cold, dry and dark location. Mine are in a basement that stays at or below 60 degrees.

I have been testing mine and found the oldest (four years past expiration) are just fine with no discoloration, odor or signs of rancidity.

I have been removing industrial oils from my diet for the past few years.

Number 10 is another one I have doubts about. Who the heck is going to have time in a SHTF situation. It is going to be a very busy and brutal life. Sleeping aids will be more appropriate. You are going to want to sleep in what little time you have.

[exnavy]

Also, try cheaperthandirt.com

[wyokostur]

I was reading about the blizzard that hit out here in the west during the 40’s. Snow was so deep and drifted so bad that people were stranded for 4 weeks or more. Huge livestock animal losses but not human.

I thought, if that happened today....

[Osage Orange]

Heirlooms Seeds......is the first thing on the list?????

BS!!

[Vermont Lt]

I wonder if they are looking for condoms?