Posted: 4/19/2007 6:23:48 PM EDT
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I realy don't see myself leaving for the short term. What are in your stay at home preps. |
everything needed for the long term? i'd go with water, food, more water, and more food. add some hygeine, first aid, santitaion, communication, and entertainment supplies/equipment, top it off with more food and water. oh, yeah, and some guns. ammo for the guns would be good to have too. ar-jedi |
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It's really plural BINS, unless it's big, heavy and has only enough water for 2-3 days. Otherwise, get 20 gallons of water or more (those 5 or 10 gallon dispensers), breakfast meals (cereal and powdered milk, oatmeal, canned fruit, trail mix, bisquick), snack foods, lunch and dinner foods (MREs, mountain house, crackers, canned meats, soups, etc. flour, rice, sugar, etc. and keep all the food separated from the water. Get another bin for batteries, flashlights, candles, matches, lighters... Another for medicine stuff, first aid, extra clothes, hygene things. etc. |
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For myself and immediate family bugging out is not an option, extended family would bug out to our place. Our in place preps for bugging in for the duration: Water: 6gpm Well w/500 gallon holding tank Food: 6,500 lbs long term storage foods (beans, rice, cornmeal, pasta, salt, sugar and other goods that keep) Power: Honda 2000I (2KW Inverter, very quiet) Heat: Large wood stove for main house (current primary heat source) Light: Multiple Aladdin mantle lamps Cooking and Hot Water: Propane range (non-electric) Fuel: 5 acres of heavily wooded land I've only touched on the major points that we have worked out over the last three years since buying the property. There is still much left to do and more to store. Fortunately after all the severe weather and power outages shortly after moving in, and the adjustment to the rural life, my wife sees the the light and has actively been participating in the storage and preparation mentality. She also has no problem dispatching critters with a rifle or shotgun that are trying to eat our chickens on her own  c0 98% of the population is asleep. The other 2% are staring around in complete amazement, abject terror, or both. falloutshelter653.org |
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my list and a few others off a thread i did a bit back for long term storage list. Kitchen- Cast iron- pots,pans,skillets,ducth ovens Stianless pots- large stew pots in different sizes Bowls- metal/plastic, and variuos sizes for mixing etc Plates-metal plastic Silver ware Knives for cooking,buthering,eating Utinsels- large spoons,laddels etc Grain mill food mill_ hand cranked Meat grinder- hand cranked tupper ware conatiners- or knockoffs Bake pans, sheets and bread pans way to cook- gas stove,propane,LP,gas etc hand crank- mixer wisker- different sizes oven mitts dish cloths and towels Self- Socks underware/garments pants shirts- button up long sleve will be a must even in FLA, those cheap basic LS fer 8$ and t-shirts shorts winter gear( AO dependant) gloves- work gloves, and cold gear Hats- ball cap and wide brim teniis shoes and boots- several pairs Hygene- Tooth paste tooth brush razors soap shampoo perfume or colnge( hey,, long term,, its amoral booster,,if youve been busting *** all day and teh wife or you is all dudded up for some PAW loving! ) Condoms- see above combs mirror scissors head shears/clippers- or a cheap baraber set( harbor frieght 10$ ) Femine pads,plugs T.P lots of it Hand lotion after shave- or rubbing alky peroxide mouth wash Baby powder or gold bond hand santizer baby wipes sun screen foot powder twezzers nail clippers was rags and towels Fisrt aid- beisdes your line 2 or med bag. have complete set of "basic" 1st aid stuff. bottles of alky 90% and peroxide are cheap and have alot of use's Jock itch and foot cream. Hey its FLa.. your gonna be sweaty and dirty at times! to much to list here for FAK's Home- complete tool sets hand tools( hammers saws etc) multi meter shovel hoe rake spade axe pick axe ad'z bow saw pry bar flat bar cats paw(sheeps hoof nail puller) hand saw sledge hammer 2 and 5(8)lb size propane torch hand drill Nails from trim to framing Dry wall screws 1 inch to 3 inch Paint cualking basic white and 100% silicon caulk gun sponges rags work gloves rubber boots duct tape zip ties rope electrical tape plumbing supplies tub/shower/facuet rebuild/repair kits toilet parts- flappers, fill valves, in let lines, seats) 2- cup/korky heavy duty plungers 1- toilet auger /snake Motor oil 100 and 1 use's( gunoil bro its all it was back in da day! ) WD40 mineralspirts de-natured alky Gasonline gas treatments latex gloves Mop broom Vacume buckets 2-5 gallon Soap- dish and floor Bleach vinegar( cooking,storage cleaning etc) safglass's plastic sheeting tarps 2x4's 4x8 sheets of 3/8 plywood 2x10's garden hose's common PVC pipe to your BOL/home 1 1/4 - bath sinks 1 1/2 kicthen sinks 1-2inch for common work PVC glue/primer spray paints in variuos colors 12-14g wire 8-10 g wire wire nuts red/yellow butt splices spare tires for your vehicles fix a flat/slime air compressor 12v rated or in wall. air hose flash lights- spares basic kind no fancy pants here. oil lamps and oil heat- wood stove? propane heater? wool blankets basic bedding and extras pillows more than 1 sleeping bags trash bags trash can Baby- formula diapers dried/condesed milk baby cereal cloth diapers safty pins baby oragel kid's meds clothing winter clothing wide brimmed hat stroller- joggin style with big wheels perferred books and other ativitys education matirals baby wipes rash cream eye drops nail clipper hint- rotate your clothing att he BOL and buy sizes bigger that are on sale! shoes shirts pants shorts porta crib sheets medicne dropper kids spoons and forks bibs sleep ware thermometer toys *bibles *bulk fishing line/gear *hand tools/manly wood shaping/some metal forming, files etc. *Knives/ all kinds nothing fancy, just practical. *bullets/ everything to make them(primers,powders,molds, maybe couple loaders etc.) *sewing stuff/ lots theads,sissors,needles,etc. *books on everything. Practical. *plastic bags/ all types *plastic sheeting as well *canning lids/some jars, the ones buying should have the jars. *one pound vac sealed pouches of sugar,salt,etc.(things that last forever) *sunglasses/gloves/caps/belts? *canon fuse/ bulk for? *sm. Solar panels *radios(as in comm’s) *bulk arrowheads/alun shafts/few bows(fiberglass) *less expensive optics/scopes,spoting scopes, binocs, magnifying lenses. Etc. *wet chemicals/alcohol, peroxide/iodine/bleach/ammonia/etc. *dry chems/lye/sulfur/powder bleach/potassium permanganate/ *small generators heads not w/ motors *maybe some avg. well pumps/standard sizes *bulk fabric/wool/ cottons/as well as some miracle fabrics, nylon/goretex *maybe couple pressure cookers/canning/cooking. *barbwire? *lots of this would be loaded in five gallon buckets and when empty/those, with lids *other water carriers/plastic canteens/bladders/ *vitamins *spices/any and all *light bulbs/again any all types (hard to make, flashlight easy, bulb not ) *wined up wrist watches/bands/chains *pre-made nylon goods/pack/belts/bags/holsters/etc *dentist tools! /powders/pain relievers *cheap arms kits/AKs/Stens/?anything on sale *fire kits like, mag-strikers/steel wool film cans/bic liters *ZIPPO’s *tons of cordage/from sting /nylon cord/to rope *green house kits? (As in pvc and plastic sheeting) *lanterns/wicks *plastic containers? For waterproofing like radios? *sewing AWLs for leather/ canvas etc. *simple printing presses ? Gotta get the news out. Wanted posters *bulk wax/wicks *SuperGlue/epoxies/resins *women things *paper/pencils/ *school books/and other to restart *topo maps of everywhere *grain mills *kitchen stuff/grinders/mixers/butter churns/etc *medical supplies/ and surgical tools/books/etc *defib kits (have to find way to charge? Crank? *hygiene supplies/tooth brushes/hair brushes/t.p. / *cast iorn stuff/dutch ovens/fry pans/etc *seeds/ farming equipt. *commercial fertilizers *pesticides? *wash boards/detergent *wash tubs/stock tanks *gold pans/maybe cheap metal detectors *p-38's *pre made traps/snares/leghold traps *meat grinders *How about cheap Bikes, for transport? *mag springs/other gun springs *long johns *tin foil *coleman lantern mantles *alcohol (booze)/flasks/Hopps seeds *books/old mags/copies of the constitution-declaration and federalists papers/dictionaries so the Christian heretics can look up pagan. *baby stuff *maybe some DVDs for those that have them? *cig's/tobacco seeds!/pipes/papers * a still!!! *dry batt's/bottled acid The Homestead ..Burn Barrel ..Chicken Coop ..Compost ..Fallout Shelter ..Fencing & Gates ..Four Wheel Drive .....Pick-up .....4 Runner ..Garden ..House .....Library .....Pantry (Bedroom 3 & 4) ..........Ammo ..........Food ..........Medical ..........Wood Burning Stove ..Jon Boat w/Trailer ..Out Buildings .....15’ x 10’ Greenhouse .....8’ x 8’ Detached ..........Chemicals ..........Fuel ..........Propane Tanks .....10‘ x 16‘ Detached Garden ..........Garden Tools ..........Lawn Mower ..........Lawn Tractor ..........Leaf Blower ..........Seed Spreader ..........Sprayer ..........Tiller ..........Weed Whacker ..........Wheelbarrow .....10’ x 16’ Detached Work Shed ..........Tools .....10‘ x 10‘ Attached ..........Water (55 gal. drums) ..........Grills ..........Outside Furniture ..Pond ..Sand Pile ..Sun Dial ..Trash Bin ..Vegetation .....Apple Tree .....Blackberries .....Blueberries .....Cherry Tree .....Grapes .....Pear trees .....Peach tree .....Plum trees .....Raspberries .....Strawberry Patch ..Well (Hand Pump) ..Wood Pile Tools Air Compressor Air Tools ..Chisel ..Grinder ..Impact Wrench ..Nail Gun ..Ratchet ..Sanders ..Spray Gun Auto Tools Awls Ax Bolt Cutters Brooms Buckets Chalk Gun Chemical Sprayer Chisels Compost Turning Tool Dremel Tool Droplights Drums w/Pumps ..Fuel (Metal) ..Water (Plastic) Electronic Tools Extension Cords Files (course, fine, sm.) ..Flat ..Half Round ..Rat Tail Floodlights Funnels Generator Gloves (Work) Grease Gun Grinders ..Bench ..Hand Held Hammers ..Ball ..Claw ..Mallet ..Pick ..Sledge ..Sledge (Mini) Hatchet Hoes ..Large ..Small ..Sowing Hoses Lawn Mower (Power) Lawn Mower (Push) Leaf Blower Level Paint Brushes Paint Pan Pick Pitch Fork Pliers Power Washer Pruning Shears Pry Bars Punch Set Rakes ..Leaf ..Metal Sanding Blocks Saws ..2 Man ..Bow ..Chain ..Coping ..Cross Cut ..Hack ..Keyhole ..Rip Screwdrivers Scrub Brushes Seed Spreader Sharpening Stones Shovels ..Flat ..Post Hole ..Snow ..Spade Sickle Socket Sets Sprinkler Square Staple Gun Still Tape Measure Tiller Torch Tractor (Lawn/Utility) Utility Knife Vise Vise Grips Wash Basin Watering Can Weed Whacker Wedge Welder Wheelbarrow Wood Plains Wire Cutters Wire Strippers Wrenches ..Adjustable ..Bung ..Hex ..Open/Box ..Pipe ..Strap ..Torque Chemical Acetone Antifreeze Ant & Roach Killer Brake Cleaner Brake Fluid Carburetor Cleaner Chain Lube Chalk Creosol Degreaser Draino Fertilizer 10 10 10 .....Miracle Grow .....Weed & Feed Gasoline Herbicide Weed Be Gone J.B. Weld Kerosene Lime Lye Oil ...Gear ...Motor ...Penetrating ...Two Cycle Paint Paint Thinner Power Steering Fluid Primer ...Car ...House Propane Rat Poison Seven Silicone Sealer Tar Transmission Fluid Turpentine Wallboard Compound Wasp Killer WD 40 Windshield Wash Clothing Bandana Black Bandana Camo Browns Bandana Camo Greens Bandana White Cap Black Cap Camo Browns Cap Camo Greens Cap White Ghillie Suite Blacks & Grays Ghillie Suite Browns Ghillie Suite Greens Ghillie Suite White Gas Mask w/cartridges Gloves Black Gloves Camo Gloves White Hat Boonie Camo Browns Hat Boonie Camo Greens Hat Wool Black Hat Wool White Helmet Kevlar Jacket Heavy Black Jacket Heavy Camo (Browns) Jacket Heavy White Jacket Light Black w/Hood Jacket Light Camo (Browns) w/Hood Jacket Light Camo (Greens) w/Hood Jacket Rain Heavy Jacket Rain Light Black Jacket Rain Light Camo Greens Pants BDU Black Pants BDU Brown Camo Pants BDU Green Camo Pants BDU White Pants Jeans Black Pants Jeans Blue Pants Gortex Black Pants Gortex Camo Browns Pants Gortex Camo Greens Pants Gortex White Poncho Camo Poncho Green Ski Mask Cotton Camo Ski Mask Cotton Black Ski Mask Wool Black Ski Mask Wool White Socks Cotton Socks Wool Sweat Shirts Black Sweat Shirts Blue Sweat Shirts Brown Camo Sweat Shirts White T-Shirts Short Sleeve Black T-Shirts Short Sleeve Brown T-Shirts Short Sleeve Brown Camo T-Shirts Short Sleeve Green T-Shirts Short Sleeve Green Camo T-Shirts Long Sleeve Black T-Shirts Long Sleeve Brown Camo T-Shirts Long Sleeve Green Camo Thermal Underwear (Pants & Shirts) Underwear Vest Level IV Vest Load Bearing Vest Thermal Food Water ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Food ..Box, Powder & Bag Goods .....Beans (assorted hard) .....Bread Crumbs .....Cereal ..........Cold ..........Cream of Wheat ..........Oatmeal ..........Oatmeal Packets .....Chicken Feed .....Country Ham .....Crackers ..........Cheez-It ..........Ritz ..........Sociable ..........Soda .....Dog Food .....Eggs (Powder) .....Flour ..........All Purpose ..........Rye ..........Self-Rising ..........Wheat .....Hot Cocoa Mix .....Jell-o .....Macaroni ..........Elbow ..........Farfalle ..........Fettuccini ..........Lasagna ..........Linguini ..........Manicotti ..........Rigatoni ..........Rotini ..........Shells (Jumbo) ..........Shells (Large) ..........Spaghetti ..........Ziti .....Macaroni & Cheese .....Milk (Powder) .....Milk Bones ..........Small ..........Med. .....Pancake (instant) .....Pepperoni .....Potatoes (instant) .....Pudding .....Pup-peroni .....Rice ..........Minute ..........Whole Grain Bag .....Sugar ..........Brown ..........Granulated ..........Powder ..........Tan .....Tea ..........Regular ..........Cold Brew ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Can, Bottle & Jar Goods .....Apple Sauce .....Baking Powder .....Baking Soda .....Bean Salad .....Beans ..........Baked Beans ..........Black Beans ..........Black Eyed Peas ..........Garbanzo Beans ..........Great Northern ..........Green ..........Kidney Beans (Dark) ............................(Light) ............................(White) ..........Lima ..........Pigeon Peas ..........Pinto Beans ..........Refried Beans .....Beef-o-roni .....Beef Stew .....Carrots .....Cheese Wiz .....Chicken .....Chili .....Coffee (regular) ..............(instant) .....Corn .....Corn Beef .....Dog Food .....Fish ..........Anchovies ..........Crabmeat ..........Herring ..........Salmon ..........Sardines ..........Tuna .....Fruit ..........Cocktail ..........Mandarin Orange ..........Peaches ..........Pears .....Garlic Minced .....Ham .....Honey .....Horseradish .....Jelly/Jam ..........Apricot ..........Blackberry ..........Blueberry ..........Grape ..........Orange ..........Peach ..........Raspberry ..........Strawberry .....Juice ..........Apple ..........Cranberry ..........Grape ..........Pineapple ..........Tomato .....Ketchup .....Macaroni & Cheese .....Maple Syrup .....Mayonnaise .....Molasses .....Mushrooms .....Mustard ..........Brown ..........Chinese (Extra Hot) ..........Deli ..........Dijon ..........Yellow .....Non Dairy Creamer .....Oil ..........Olive ..........Vegetable .....Onions (Cocktail) .....Olives (Black)(Whole) .......................(Sliced) ..............(Green) .....Parmesan Cheese .....Peanut Butter .....Peas .....Peppers ..........Cherry (Mild) ..........Cherry (Sweet) ..........Jalapeno (Diced) ..........Jalapeno (Sliced) ..........Peperoncini ..........Sweet & Hot .....Pesto .....Pickles ..........Bread & Butter ..........Kosher Dill ..........Zingers (Hot Dill) .....Piconte Sauce .....Potatoes ..........Diced ..........Sliced ..........Whole .....Ravioli .....Relish .....Roast Beef .....Salad Dressing ..........Blue Cheese ..........Caesar ..........French ..........Garlic & Herb ..........Italian ..........Ranch .....Shortening .....Soda ..........7 up/Sprite ..........Coke/Pepsi ..........Ginger Ale ..........Mountain Dew ..........Root Beer .....Soup .....Spinach .....Tabasco .....Tang .....Tartar Sauce .....Tomato ..........Diced ..........Diced (seasoned) ..........Sauce ..........Stewed (seasoned) ..........Paste ..........Puree’ .....Turkey .....Vienna Sausage .....Vinegar ..........Apple Cider ..........Balsamic ..........Red Wine ..........White .....Vitamins ..........B (Complex) ..........C (1000 mg) ..........CoQ10 ..........Flack Seed ..........Garlic ..........Multi(Men’s) ................(Women’s) ..........Potassium ..........Saw Palmetto .....Wine ..........Red ..........White .....Worcestershire .....Yams .....Yeast ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- .....Spices ..........Bacon Bits ..........Basil ..........Bay Leaves ..........Bouillon ...............Beef ...............Chicken .........Caraway Seeds .........Celery(Leaf) .................(Seed) .........Cilantro .........Chili Power .........Clove(Ground) ................(Whole) .........Cumin .........Cayenne(Powder) ....................(Whole) .........Dill .........Garlic .........Ginger (Ground) .........Marjoram .........Mustard .........Old Bay .........Onion (Dried Slice) .........Oregano .........Paprika .........Parsley .........Pepper ..............(black) ..............(course black) ..............(hot red) ..............(white) .........Poppy Seeds .........Rosemary .........Salt (25lb. Bags) .........Thyme .........Vanilla Extract ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Non-perishable .....Aluminum Foil .....Ammonia .....Batteries ..........AAA ..........AA ..........C ..........D ..........9 volt .....Bleach (Unscented) .....Brillo .....Butane Gas .....Candles .....Chaffing Fuel .....Charcoal .....Coffee Filters (Boxes) .....Deet .....Dish Soap .....Duct Tape .....Fabric Softener .....Kotex (Boxes) .....Lamp Oil .....Lamp Wicks .....Light Bulbs .....Laundry Soap .....Lighter Fluid .....Matches (Cases) .....Paper Plates (Lg. Pack) Medical .....Ace Bandage ..........Knee/Ankle ..........Wrest .....Activated Charcoal .....Alcohol .....Aleve .....Ammonia Tablets .....Anbesol .....Aspirin .....Band-Aids ..........1” ..........2” ..........3” ..........Butterfly .....Benadrel .....Ben Gay .....Blister Kit .....Burn Treatments .....Chloraseptic .....Cold Packs .....Cotton .....Cough Medicine .....Day-Quil .....Drawing Ointment .....Eye Patch .....Field Dressing .....Flashlight w/Headband ..........Batteries & Bulbs .....Gauss(2” Role) .............(4” Role) .............Pad (2”x2”) .............Pad (4”x4”) .............Pad (6”x6”) .............Pad (8”x8”) .....Iodine .....Ipecac Syrup (Induces Vomiting) .....Laxative .....Latex Gloves .....Medical Books .....Medical Tape .....Moleskin .....Neosporin .....Ni-Quil .....Oil of Cloves .....Penicillin .....Pepto .....Peroxide .....Pins ..........Safety ..........Straight .....Potassium Iodine Tablets .....Q-Tips .....Rolaids .....Sewing Needles .....Sinus Aspirin .....Snake Bite Kit .....Soap (Anti-Bacterial) .....Splints .....Sponges ..........Pads (4”x4”) ..........Pads (8”x8”) .....Sutures (0-7) .....Sun Screen .....Syringes .....Thermometer .....Tools ..........Dental ..........Forceps ..........Hemostats ..........Needles ..........Scalpel ..........Scissors ..........Tweezers ..........Wound Probe .....Tongue Depressors .....Towelettes .....Tourniquet .....Triangle Bandage (Sling) .....Vaseline .....Visine Vet Med's Rope Lots of it. Spliting mall and wedges. Safety goggles Halters lead ropes Saddle And Tac Work Horse Harness Farrier Tools Horse shoes and nails Anvil & Stand Forge Coal or propane Fenceing supplys Gates & hardwars Lots of hevey duty locks & keys Chains lots of them Tow straps for a long term BI. just think " ill never be able to buy anything again" and that'll give you the list you need LOL |
I would look at adding a secondary propane tank with a tee on it. That way no matter what the level of your primary tank you always have 500 or 1000 backup. Most propane companies will rent you a 2nd tank much cheaper than your primary and since its a one time fill that never goes bad its only the initial cost that hurts. Whit |
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Gen. set oil Butt pack with grappling hook and 100 ft. rope 1 100 hr candle 2 Leiki adjustable walking sticks Grundig hand crank/battery short wave, AM/FM radio Black GI angled flashlight w/red, dark blue or clear lens NBC Pack Everest black, medium sized pocketed NBC gear bag w/shoulder strap Contents: 1 roll duct tape NBC suit hood 1 pair rubber NBC over boots 3 durable NBC rated protective suits Rubber NBC gloves New M-95 NBC mask Hydro valve kit for M-95 (allows one to drink from Camelback with mask donned) 100 charcoal type masks 5 N-95 dust masks Sears dual filter organic vapor rated mask Spare filters for vapor rated mask (4) 1 extra Berkey black water filter ~ 100 tablets of IOSAT potassium iodide (FDA) Prussian Blue pure pigment (500ml) 1 box latex gloves 2 cans shaving cream 1 bar Lava soap 10 disposable razors 400 tablets PRO-KI potassium iodide (non FDA) Two large cans Deep Woods Off 1 qt. Hydrogen peroxide 2 small boxes baking soda 1 large can Lysol spray (5) 33 gal. Trash bags 16 extra TOP RATED NBC filters for M-95 NBC mask Printed Reference Material Large loose-leaf binder containing printed reference material including: First Aid Commo GMT quick conversion charts 1000’s of radio frequencies Nuclear war survival skills Chem. war skills Bio war skills EMP Map reading information Radiation dose conversion charts Radiation survival skills Radiation Medical More Stuff 1 pair Hellstorm gloves Black Nomex balaclava 1 Trijicon TAO1 Tritium rifle sight w/eye cup and rubber lens cover Berkey Lite water filtration system 4 gallons distilled water (for colloidal silver) ~150 gals. Drinking water 10 gals. Straight bleach 1 case each of paper towels/toilet paper 2 red flares 1 fire extinguisher (2 liter foam) Canned food stores Pet food Pet cage Sage HEPA filters (pre filter and main) 5-5 gal. Fuel containers (filled with stabilized fuel) (1) 2.5 gal. Container (filled with stabilized fuel) 10 pair foam ear plugs Tinted shooting glasses (10) 5 gal. Paint Buckets w/lids for portable storage (2 are EMP prepared) (1) 21” black stainless baton w/belt case P-38 Can openers Neck-chain knife Boot knife Black leather belt 120 Capsules of L-Cystein Hanna PWT meter (for testing Colloidal silver quality) Hanna PWT meter calibration fluid (8) Pure silver rods 6” long 2 pair Chop-sticks (1) One Cup glass container Palm sized combo LED flashlight/lantern Basic home tool kit Pentax 80mm Zoom Spotting Scope Lightweight Tripod Mountain bike Gary fisher Fast City Merrell trail Mocs 80 33 gal. Trash bags 1000 square ft. roll 6mil. Plastic sheeting Staple gun w/spare staples Steel trashcan with tight fitting lid Small note pad w/pencil and pen EMS Summit 5500 Backpack (frameless) 5500 sq. in. storage Four-LED head worn light w/red lens, Velcro pouch included Camelback Hydro pack Camel back cleaning kit Small GI style angled flashlight w/red lens Small folding shovel/hatchet combo w/pouch 100 ft. OD parachute cord Cammo face scarf Get one! One-liter plastic water bottle Oakley ski goggles 3 steel Carabiners Blackhawk repel harness w/rig Colombia winter dark colored Gortex parka w/liner and hood Sleeping pad (self inflating type) Pen LED light (AAA) Lasermax Laser for Sig P-245 Fobus paddle and belt holsters Puma TAC1 Combat knife (PTS Stainless, Germany) Main Backpack Contents of Backpack: Marmot Gortex rain parka Black Gortex rain pants Bergelene lightweight thermals 1 cotton T-shirt/shorts 1 thin pair dress socks 7 pair 100% wool socks Mittens, Gore-Tex winter (long) Gloves, Gortex winter (long) Wool watch cap, 100% wool Gloves, Black leather semi fingerless 25 assorted MRE meals (no boxes) w/12 power bars in large zip-lock bags Long sleeved lightweight thermal upper Pants, black nylon cargo pants w/zip-off legs Mosquito/insect face net 20 mini Bungee-cords 2 emergency reflective blankets 2 mousetraps Soap, deodorant Cup, measuring/coffee cup, plastic Cooking and eating utensils, basic Slingshot, wrist type 500 .177 varmint pellets 25 .25” steel shot balls 3 plastic trash bags 4 spare bootlaces 50ft. nylon string Fishing line spool Spare slingshot elastic tube Chamois camp towel Toothbrush Toothpaste 2 Chapstick 2 tubes Crazy Glue Tooth picks w/floss ends Afrin nasal spray 2 Ronson 1.2 oz. Butane Candle lantern (2) 9hr. candles MSR stainless cook set Fire starter striker flint 2 single edge razor blades 2 butane lighters Steel match case w/20 strike anywhere sticks Aluminum pot gripper (3) 8oz. MSR stove fuel canisters Jet Boil (super rapid boiler stove) 1 Jet Boil fuel canister 20-aluminum tent pins w/sack Pur hand pump water filter Spare Pur filter Spare water hose MSR MIOX water purifier kit Spare packs of rock salt Spare packs of test strips (100 strips) 2 compass Survival kit, the sardine can type TOPO maps of areas of interest 2oz. Bottle insect repel Compressed toilet paper in plastic bag 8 Bic lighters 12 small starter fuel cubes 4 disposable razors 15 small tampons Snake bite extractor kit Colloidal Silver power kit (3 nine-volt batteries, 4 silver rods, Battery ends and instructions) Ambesol liquid 5 poison ivy screen packs 6 first aid cream packets 3 sting relief packets 3 provodine iodine pads 10 alcohol swabs Complete sewing kit w/hand stitcher-tool Deluxe Bivy Sack Hooded backpack poncho Sleeping bag Pair cammo fatigues K-Bar knife Luminox watch Wrap sunglasses w/neck strap Leatherman Style multi-tool “Dare To Prepare” manual, Holy Deyo *********************************** Electronics Pack Contents of Electronics Backpack: EMP sheilded Backpack, black nylon, mid-size, multiple zipper compartments Bushnell Yardage Pro laser rangefinder binoculars Carbon Monoxide detector Small breast pack w/shoulder harness Garmin GPS V handheld GPS pouch/belt clip Headlamp, single bulb, 3 AA GPS DC power cable Blast match fire starter (magnesium) Kestrel 4000 pocket handheld weather station Hard belt case for Kestrel 4000 Assortment of spare MagLite bulbs, AA, AAA, D. Spare M-6 laser batteries Analog headphones for scanner DC battery charger AA, AAA Radio, Sangean Super 909 (Radiolabs) Super 909 A/C pack 30ft. short wave antenna Reel antenna Ear buds Scanner, 1000 channel, dual trunking handheld Scanner Dc power cable Belt pack for scanner A/C power pack for scanner A/C to 12V D/C power adaptor receptacle Palm handheld computer w/ related power cables 2 Motorola T-6320 two-way radios T-6320 A/C charger packs Streamlight M-6 weapon laser/light w/remote switch Cell phone charger w/alligator clips attached (for making colloidal silver) Gamma Scout pocket Geiger counter Belt pack for Gamma Fluke 88 digital automotive multimeter Radiolabs 10Watt solar panel w/inverter regulator and battery pack/DC adaptors Instruction pamphlets for all electronic gear Batteries: a good quantity of all sizes needed, standard and rechargeable types Single DC outlet with big alligator clip ends to connect to large battery 3-outlet DC power center More Stuff 2 charcoal furnace filters Stock of 8 HEPA furnace filters 4 rolls aluminum duct tape 10 rolls regular duct tape 6 tubes caulking Cordless drill Cordless circular saw 50ft. rope ************************************************** *** Strong Box and contents: Cash, small bills Silver bullion coins Stones Gold bullion (small denomination coins Fine jewelry Etc. Catalytic 3000 BTU space heater (Coleman) w/abundant propane fuel stocks Butane soldering tool w/spool of solder Nikon 10 by 50 binoculars Electric 12Volt fuel pump w/alligator clips and hose Petromax multi-fuel lantern w/accessories and alcohol conversion kit Propane tank adaptor (for filling small canisters w/BBQ tank) Night-vision goggles, Gen III w/head mount (AN/PVS-7) NukeAlert Radiation detector on keychain Jasper 5 watt green laser. (to measure Tyndel effect) 2 30lb. Propane tanks full magnetic fuel level indicator for propane tanks 3 gal. Pressure spray tank to decontaminate and or shower using minimal water (garden sprayer) 5 gals. Denatured alcohol 5 gals. Kerosene 5 gals. Diesel 24 oz. Sambucol syrup (elderberry extract antiviral) 2 cases of propane for catalytic heater Game skinning knife Digital scale for precisely weighing Prussian blue, gunpowder and barter items Brunton lighter (Wind proof ) BBQ lighter (for Petromax lantern) UPDATES WILL FOLLOW Recently Added Items WileyX sunglass/goggle system with selection of lenses Short ‘foxhole’ shovel Hand held pickaxe CD 715 survey meter 3 Dosimeters Dosimeter charger Nuke alert KFM detector Additional stocks of KI pills (potassium iodide) 3 packages of LIQUID, flavored, KI w/droppers Levaquin antibiotic 100 250mg caps Tamiflu antiviral 60 tablets (for H5N1 or other outbreak) Additional batteries of all sizes including rechargeable 14 day supply of freeze-dry food 2 bandanna 4 pair wool hiking socks 4 pair liner socks (anti-chaff) Additional MIOX salts and test strips 5 6”x6” zippered pouches (water resistant) HK 12ga. Shot gun Berreta .22 cal Minx pocket pistol 1000 rounds .22 short ammo 1 digital boony hat 1 pair long length Kevlar gloves 1 plastic 1 liter water container 1 additional ceramic MSR hand water pump w/spare filter Additional TOPO maps of bug-out AO 20 new isopro stove fuel canisters American Tomahawk spiked head hawk 1 pair cable/fence cutter pliers Titanium knife/fork/spoon set 1 1” nylon web belt Stainless steel cup Coffee press for Jet Boil Additional Jet Boil fuel canisters MSR gas lantern (pocket size) with improvised BBQ tank fuel source conversion kit. Fobus shoulder holster for P245 pistol Selection of spice containers for backpack 4 packages unscented baby wipes 1 box latex surgical gloves 1 folding ‘foxhole’ shovel Additional CamelBack cleaning supplies (water bladder backpack) Recent additions I'm updating my list to include some new items. If you see duplicate items from the earlier lists, it's because I'm too lazy. Here they are: Two week supply Mountain House Freeze Dry food and increasing. 1000 rounds .223 NATO ammo 1000 rounds .22 long 1 pair 30” bolt cutters 1 fabricated catalytic-heater-to-BBQ tank adaptor (adaptor hose) Increased water supplies!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 1 Streamlight stylus LED pen light w/flexible end Printouts of railroad atlas of home state and surrounding states 1 rechargeable alarm battery (5ah) 1 dark plastic water bottle for colloidal silver solution Additional printed reference material : Land navigation Star constellations GPS datum and coordinate setting info Medical info Physicians Desk Reference manual Good pair automotive jumper cables Locking fuel cap Midland auto/handheld CB radio Improved scanner antenna Automotive CB antenna Pocket holster for Beretta Minx pistol AA, AAA battery charger w/DC adaptor 1 large vitamin C tabs 2 Vicks Vapor Rub Full tank of fuel in car AT ALL TIMES if possible Two 4oz. Bottles of antibacterial hand sanitizer ATN NVM 14 GEN 3 night vision monocular NVM headmount assy. NVM carry pack Infrared LED flashlight/illuminator 4 additional cammo-net scarves 5 water resistant zippered pouches (6”x8”) 5 gallon collapsible plastic water bladder 6 dehydrated/compressed reusable camp towels 8oz. Plastic bottle of backpacking soap 2 additional bottles of hand sanitizer lotion 1 additional box latex gloves Lots more freeze-dried food! All the protein I can buy. New Items 4Nano Masks (Avian Flu protection) 200 spare Nano Mask filers 2 steel ammo cans Pair, Backpacking boots, Gortex (extremely high quality) 1000 rounds .223Ammo 1000- 2500mg NSI ImmunoLin capsules (immune booster) (1) 25-round shotgun ammo belt Cough muffler device Binocular suspenders Analog thermometer w/magnification 7.5 Gallon potable water container 1 pair high quality water/air tight goggles 2 pair silicone earplugs (2) 30 Gallon plastic storage bins for entire stock of MRE’s 1 large can of Naptha (lighter fluid) for hand warmer 1 spare pair of reading glasses 1 additional 20lb. Propane canister (filled) Additional stores of Freeze-dried food 2 large packages of AA batteries Fabricated a fuel line/regulator/adaptor assy. to adapt propane heater to BBQ tank Blackhawk Night-Ops Gladius Illumination Tool (incredible flashlight) Red flip-lens for Gladius 4 cases of C123 batteries 100 Nano Mask filters Increased stocks of Mountain House freeze dried food packs 500 rounds 12 ga. 00 police shot 500 rounds 12 ga. Tactical slug Katadyn water bladder with internal filter 24 Thompson animal snares 1 additional 8ah 12 volt battery (alarm size battery) Increased stocks of AA batteries 2 qts. Meso Silver (nano silver colloid, kills virus on contact) Nebulizer for MesoSilver (bird flu) Spray bottle, nasal atomizer for MesoSilver nano-colloid Top quality EMS backpacking boots 6 pair wool backpacking socks 6 pair sock liners Spare parts kit for hand water pump/filter Spare parts for Britelyte Petromax Lantern 4 five gallon water containers 3 qts. Antibacterial liquid soap 5 gallons Coleman white gas RadDetect personal radiation monitor 5 water proof gear bags 2 map cases (water proof) Brunton Compass Extra Blastmatch fire starter tool Pocket knife with magnesium integral fire starter tool 10 chemical hand warmer packs 200 ft. chute cord Zeiss mimi monocular Additional LED lights in various styles 2 large Rubbermaid “trunks” for MRE storage Moleskin patches Pre-prepared software bug-out maps upload-ready for Garmin GPS 4 small water proof pouches for backpack 600 Acidolphilus tabltes 2000 Ester C vitamin C tablets 1 large kaopectate MSR hand water pump/filter 100 more latex gloves (bio concerns) High quality Space blanket Waterproof backpack cover (a must) Additional topographic maps 2 Wrist Rocket sling band replacement kits Steel bearing shot balls for Wrist Rocket More spare water PURIFICATION supplies for MSR MIOX treatment 2 small bottles water purification tablets 10/2 amp automatic battery charger (to maintain larger rechargeable batteries) 1 pair high quality swim goggles 4 pair swim ear plugs (gummy type) 1 fuel catalyst for Britelyte multi-fuel lantern (increases performance) 1 spare lantern glass globe 25 additional lantern mantles WISH LIST ITEMS: Katadyne Reverse Osmosis hand pump/water filter assy. Cabelas 500lb. cap game cart to lug gear on foot. More precious metals gold/silver Ammunition Organic seeds Thermal imager veiwer More freeze dry food More Freeze Dry Food! Knife sharpening kit w/case... nice kit with 3 stones, oil, vice, angle guide and case. 2 long burn wax candles 1 MSR 22oz. fuel bottle Alpine Designs Gear bag (large size) 4 boxes Carnation instant milk (in pouches) 2 23oz. bottles of hot sauce (for MRE and freeze dry food). Stinger flashlight 10 7.8oz. bottles of Sambucol Elderberry extract. Effective against Flu. 250 rounds Tac Slug 12 Ga. 1500 rounds .22lr 12 volt, 8Ah battery 2 large butane refiller cans 2 50 round shot gun ammo belts Printed out additional refference material and added to binder. Penicillin Ampicillin Tetracycline Amoxcillin Cephalexin Erythromicin (2) steel military 5 gallon fuel cans A large well rounded collection of Heirloom Organic veggitable seeds. NOT HYBRID! (1) 55 gallon plastic drum for water (20) packages of pasta (2) additional 20 lb. propane tanks (full) Increased stocks of antibacterial hand soaps (liquid) (2) jugs laundry deterent Increased stocks of AAA, AA, D alkaline batterys. 10 large plastic jars of tomato sauce Cheese, parmasian Increased stocks of latex gloves (2) boxes chemical heat pads (10) rolls waterproof medical adhesive tape. (20) additional cans high protein soups (5) gallons motor oil 100 ft. of coax cable (extension) for shortwave radio straight wire antenna. SWR meter for tuning CB radio antenna. LED light bar, 12 volt. Automobile tire plug kit 12 volt tire inflation pump. Universal battery charger for AA, C, D and 9 volt batteries (120Volt) Oatmeal Corn meal More insect repellant (deep woods) (2) 25 feet lengths of 10 Ga. wire Increased stocks of toilet paper (plain type lasts longer in storage) More Shampoo Increased stock of liquid hand sanitizer. Wind proof winter hat (by Outdoor Research) (1) pair metalic impregnated glove liners for increased warmth. Increased stock of powder instant milk Increased stock of powder Gatorade drink. Increased fishing tackle supplies (10) additional PUR water purfication tablet packages. Tent material repair kit (1) pair light thermal underwear More MIOX water purification system supplies. Additional .177 air gun pellets. More plastic trash bags Spare CamelBak water bladder parts Increased "junk drawer" items to improvise with. These can be any little items that bring out the Rube Goldberg in you. Low ampere induction clamp for Fluke multimeter. Temperature probe for Fluke meter. Velcro tape and patches More parachute 550 cord. (1) 16 ouce aluminum fuel bolltle. More multi vitamin/mineral tabs Zippo lighter Lighter fluid (1) can Tweezers with magnifying glass Mini microscope--60X-100X Addition printed reference material Cooking oil and Crisco Another pair of Hellstorm kevlar gloves 120 volt hair cutting kit 1.5 volt (single AA battery) hair trimmer (able to shave a whole head!) (5) packages chemical hand warmer pads An assortment of glues for plastic and metal repairs Epoxy putty for repairs (can be drilled and tapped) (1) pair knee pads Pry bar (this may come in very handy!) White painters coveralls (winter cammo) File set Added foam pipe insutation to all carry handles for comfort. Sighted-in and tested all firearms and sights Constructed a shoulder strap and carry handle for 12 volt deep cycle battery. Re-checked all radiation detection equipment. Transfered certain items into water proof sea bags and place them into the duffles. Keep all rechargable batteries topped off and log charging dates. Espaecially for corless tools. Sharpened all knives and tomahawk. Tested all electronic gear for proper operation and logged date(s). then removed batteries. Periodically unpack and inspect all gear and supplies for condition and to familiarize locations in packs. Test generater set and log date. Test Petromax multifuel lantern and log date. Test 10 watt solar panel and voltage controller output and battery state of charge. Log date and condition. Test all radios and remove batteries. I constantly re-arrange the equipment to and place items into groups for easy access in darkess and under periods of high stress. I marked my packs with lettering indicating priority if I have to leave my location fast. I inspect all gas cylinders for leakage and log condition and date. Tested PUR desalinator, change out biocide, log condition and date. Check all lighting (flashlights), remove batteries and store with them. Never store batteries in flashlights. It's so important to check over your gear every now and then to inspect it's condition and familiarize yourself with it's operation. Can't stress this enough. If something can get ruined by water then bag it! What if you have to drag a duffle through water and rain? Pick up spare stuff for everything like gun parts, spare hard to get button batteries, bulbs, filters, small parts that can get lost or broken during repairs and maintenance. Break in your footgear like those new hiking boots. Get some Moleskin and powder. |
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But how can you go broke when you work at it steady week by week over the course of 5 years like I did. If I had to start over again it would cost me more due to inflation, higher demand and laws are changing over the next five years. Some of the deals I got on the longterm food were sick and will never be seen again. Ammo was cheap 5 years ago and you could always get what you wanted when you wanted. Times are rapidly changing. You can't even get a Petromax stove anymore unless you fly to Europe. I still have $1.25 gallon gas stored. There are still tons of things I'd like to get but can't afford  Go figure, huh. But I keep at it. I also sell all my worthless toys like my Chevelle SS to buy gold and silver. The price goes up and I sell metal at a profit to buy preps. I'd rather have gold than Detroit Rat iron at this point in time. I don't spend money on worthless shit and don't piss my paycheck away in a titty bar. Some may say I have no life, but at some point I will when everyone else won't. I have some brand new performance parts in the closet I'm going to unload on Ebay and get some nice gear, food or gold...or whatever I set my priority for.Peace of mind: priceless! I have actually saved myself tons of money! 
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No, it is really simple. For long term preps you start like this. for 2 weeks write down EVERYTHING you use. be it soap or underware or tools at work. do it again 2 weeks later. compare make on big list. THEN add what you THINK you'll need. wham theres a long term list. That is why it isnt about beans and bullets. Theres more to it. Yes you Bugged out,, but what happens when that fancy pair of boots you have fall apart? got a spare set ? it's mundane things we forget about, nail clippers, combs, tooth brush's... toilet plunger, spare repair parts for the house..that sorta crap! what i have done to stock the 3-4 Cache/BOL's i have is just buy here and there. If im at china mart and they have 2 fer 1 6 packof socks.. for 2$ i buy a few, i see some Tshorts on sale i buy 1-2. figure every store trip i go in with 5-20$ that i know ill drop on something for those AO's. I buy just becuase its cheap also. And im not snobby about it. Ive bought used clothing at thrift stores. Man you can pick up 2 weeks of shirts for under 15$ at times if you shop. Ive found complte BDU sets, with M65's fer under 12$,, tools, parts etc! be cheap buy cheap, make that $$ last longer. that 1.50$ shirt from that thrift store,, you wshed and packed away will be welcome once the one on your back falls apart or stinks bad! |
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Yeah, what he said BTW, nice list Protus! c0 98% of the population is asleep. The other 2% are staring around in complete amazement, abject terror, or both. falloutshelter653.org |
only part of the list is mine. I posted that list here, it died after 3 post( no surprise really). The other list were from another board where it got a bunch more replys and list add'd to it. Those were just the larger list on top of mine. so i cant take full credit. |
Protus You can still take credit for being a distinquished "Prep Master". I share your phylosophy of how to go about determining what you will need, such as items that will wear out or require maintenance parts and the little every day things in life that are overlooked by most. Your two week lists are an excellent tool for others, being nebies, or advanced alike. Right on brother, you get it! |
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On the same note, the wife and myself just got done moving our long term food stores from one part of the property to another in preparation for a new 25'X30' steel building that is going to be put in. I guess that you don't realize how much has been accumulated until you have to move it! The stores that were moved were all a gift from a good friend a while back, at the time he only transferred about 5% of his total preps to our family.. With the subtraction of what we have already used (learning to live of the stored preps), here is what was left... Four full pallets of buckets stacked four high. When moving them I was able to get an accurate inventory of the amounts. 1 Barley, Pearl (25lb) 1 Beans, Kidney (15lb) 1 Beans, Northern White (25lb) 10 Beans, Pinto (25lb) 4 Cocoa (200 bags) 12 Coffee (12lb) 27 Cornmeal (25lb) 1 Flour, Wheat (25lb) 8 Flour, White (25lb) 1 Lentils (25lb) 8 Molassas 1gal* 13 Oats, Rolled (oatmeal) (25lb) 6 Oil, Olive 1gal* 4 Oil, Salad 5gal* 3 Pasta, Egg Noodles (15lb) 7 Pasta, Elbow Macaroni (15lb) 2 Pasta, Long Medium (15lb) 3 Pasta, Long Thin (15lb) 1 Pasta, Long Tube (10lb) 12 Pasta, Small Shell (15lb) 9 Pasta, Spiral (10lb) 1 Peas, Green (25lb) 1 Powdered Eggs (25lb) 6 Powdered Milk (25lb) 1 Powdered Orange Drink (25lb) 1 Powdered Peanut Butter (25lb) 2 Powdered Shortening (25lb) 21 Rice, white (33lb) 4 Salt, Iodized (50lb) 3 Sugar, Brown (33lb) 14 Sugar, White (33lb) 52 Wheat, Hard Red (25lb) The number in front denotes the number of 5 gallon buckets sealed with a mylar bags and oxy absorbers inside. * denotes items that are not in 5 gallon buckets. The grand total for just the long term storage is 217 buckets weighing in at approx 5,520lbs (including non bucketed items in the list). The real drag is that I am going to have to move it all again when the new building is put up  Protus: I saved the list that you compiled, it has a lot of the items that are easily overlooked (and the most wanted if TSHTF were to come about... What was it that was said about "the simple things in life"...) c0 98% of the population is asleep. The other 2% are staring around in complete amazement, abject terror, or both. falloutshelter653.org |
Right now its just me, my wife and the critters, but we keep enough on hand for the immediate family as well. From what I remember of the recommendations on the LDS site, we have almost enough on had to keep six going for a year or more. Besides this we still have our pantry which easily holds enough to keep us going for 6+ months on its own c0 98% of the population is asleep. The other 2% are staring around in complete amazement, abject terror, or both. falloutshelter653.org |
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Protus, during the hurricanes you've been through, what items did you use more, and did you find a use for your water purifier then? Also, I just grabbed a PUR Hiker that filters down to 0.3 microns. Will that eliminate bacteria in the water typical to FL canals and water retention ponds or should I look at some other option for long term potable water? Thanks, Writer
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