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Posted: 3/9/2013 6:51:28 PM EDT
I wanted to put together a SHTF essentials starter lists for those on a budget, everything on the lists is fairly cheap and is a good starting point that everyone should at a minimum have.
Please feel free to add anything I missed to the list!: First Aid Kit (GET ONE NOW!!!!) Batteries (As many as you can afford). Flashlights (2 for each member in your household). Candles (Get a box of them). Rice (20 lb bag). Beans (20 lb bag). Cans of fruit (20). Cans of Vegetables (20). Cans of Meat (20). Powerdered Tang, Gatorage or Tea (family pack) Flour (2 Bags). Salt (1 Bag). Sugar (1 Bag). Rolled Oats (1 Bag). Olive Oil (freeze 1 gallon). Water and 2 forms of filtration (added Bleach, for water purification). Fire starters (2 ways to start, include flint or steel/magnesium fire starter). Corded Phone (in emergencies they will work without power). Hand Crank Radio Wool Blankets (Down Sleeping bags if you can afford them). Vitamin Supplements (400 Pills) Guns & Ammo (Rifle, Handgun & Shotgun). Axe (good for wood and looters!) Edit: AR15.Com Members added suggestions: Toilet Paper Propane / Gas Local Topographical maps & Compass Multi tool. Coleman stove and lantern with fuel. Reading material both educational and entertaining (survival books are highly important). Dutch oven (camp stove). Extra eyeglasses if you wear them. Prescription meds. Food Gathering Equipment (Fishing Rods & Hunting Traps). Tent, Backpack & Rain Gear. I spent $240 at Costco yesterday and fulfilled 80% of my starter list. I'll be adding to this ever month! I also built a really nice bug out bag! 
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Posted: 3/9/2013 6:52:14 PM EDT
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Toilet paper
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Posted: 3/9/2013 6:52:49 PM EDT
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Toilet paper added, good one! |
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Posted: 3/9/2013 6:52:58 PM EDT
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Sanitary products for the ladies.
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Posted: 3/9/2013 7:00:03 PM EDT
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Gum and hard candy.
In between meals it helps you Instant iced tea Extra propane. |
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Posted: 3/9/2013 7:01:46 PM EDT
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Your list is way better than the "37" essential food items for sale online. One thing I might suggest is a few bottles of EverClear. They are good for watered down drinking, antiseptic, lighter fluid, bartering, etc... Also a few traps for catching food. During the great depression animals became so scarce in the daytime they would only move at night and trappers had better luck than hunters. In SHTF wild animals will be scarce regardless but this may be something you can add to the rice here and there.....
BTW if I had one gun in my collection to keep it would be my SOCOM II |
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Posted: 3/9/2013 7:03:04 PM EDT
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Wow! Great suggestions guys, I am deffinitely adding most of your comments!
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Posted: 3/9/2013 7:03:22 PM EDT
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Toilet paper gotta have those shit tickets |
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Posted: 3/9/2013 7:03:55 PM EDT
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Your list is way better than the "37" essential food items for sale on line. One thing I might suggest is a few bottles of EverClear. They are good for watered down drinking, antiseptic, lighter fluid, bartering, etc... Also a few traps for catching food. During the great depression animals became so scarce in the daytime they would only move at night and trappers had better luck than hunters. In SHTF wild animals will be scarce regardless but this may be something you can add to the rice here and there.....
BTW if I had one gun in my collection to keep it would be my SOCOM II I actually agree, if I could only keep one gun it would be the M1A Socom, tragically lost in a boating accident 
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Posted: 3/9/2013 7:06:50 PM EDT
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Sanitary products for the ladies. ditch the ladies, they will only get in the way during shtf |
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Posted: 3/9/2013 7:07:57 PM EDT
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Your list is way better than the "37" essential food items for sale on line. One thing I might suggest is a few bottles of EverClear. They are good for watered down drinking, antiseptic, lighter fluid, bartering, etc... Also a few traps for catching food. During the great depression animals became so scarce in the daytime they would only move at night and trappers had better luck than hunters. In SHTF wild animals will be scarce regardless but this may be something you can add to the rice here and there.....
BTW if I had one gun in my collection to keep it would be my SOCOM II I actually agree, if I could only keep one gun it would be the M1A Socom, tragically lost in a boating accident Umm you better rent some suba gear and find it!!!!! Now I'm curious to hear the story. |
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Posted: 3/9/2013 7:08:41 PM EDT
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Your list is way better than the "37" essential food items for sale on line. One thing I might suggest is a few bottles of EverClear. They are good for watered down drinking, antiseptic, lighter fluid, bartering, etc... Also a few traps for catching food. During the great depression animals became so scarce in the daytime they would only move at night and trappers had better luck than hunters. In SHTF wild animals will be scarce regardless but this may be something you can add to the rice here and there.....
BTW if I had one gun in my collection to keep it would be my SOCOM II I actually agree, if I could only keep one gun it would be the M1A Socom, tragically lost in a boating accident How many guns must we lose!!!!!
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Posted: 3/9/2013 7:09:53 PM EDT
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maybe some rope? or paracord?
ETA: good knife |
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Posted: 3/9/2013 7:10:04 PM EDT
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Sanitary products for the ladies. ditch the ladies, they will only get in the way during shtf Soccer mom harem, I dig it. Have fun with your sausage fest. 
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Posted: 3/9/2013 7:10:52 PM EDT
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Sanitary products for the ladies. ditch the ladies, they will only get in the way during shtf 
They won't get in the way if you are the man prepared and can send their husbands into the field to work while the serve your personal needs......... |
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Posted: 3/9/2013 7:11:13 PM EDT
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I would scratch "corded phone" from your list. Many people are dropping home phone service and going cellular phone only. Then those who have signed up for a bundle package with cable/internet probably have digital phone, which also will not work with the power is out.
You could replace "corded phone" with way to recharge cell phone. Solar pannel, charged battery back up, etc. |
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Posted: 3/9/2013 7:12:58 PM EDT
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Looks like the list of items needed to survive the Oregon Trail.
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Posted: 3/9/2013 7:13:15 PM EDT
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What are your 2 forms of water filters?
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Posted: 3/9/2013 7:13:35 PM EDT
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I would scratch "corded phone" from your list. Many people are dropping home phone service and going cellular phone only. Then those who have signed up for a bundle package with cable/internet probably have digital phone, which also will not work with the power is out. You could replace "corded phone" with way to recharge cell phone. Solar pannel, charged battery back up, etc. In post hurricane Ivan, the only ones that had phone service were those with corded phones. The cell towers were blown all over the county. |
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Posted: 3/9/2013 7:14:51 PM EDT
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A good road map of the local area. Or print out a topographical map from USGS.
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Posted: 3/9/2013 7:16:03 PM EDT
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No knives?
Folder, fixed blade, multi tool. Machete. |
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Posted: 3/9/2013 7:16:04 PM EDT
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A good road map of the local area. Or print out a topographical map from USGS. Excellent! I'm adding it. |
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Posted: 3/9/2013 7:16:27 PM EDT
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Bleach, for water purification.
Coleman stove and lantern with fuel. Reading material, both educational and entertaining. Bow saw. Dutch oven (camp stove). Extra eyeglasses if you wear them. Prescription meds. |
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Posted: 3/9/2013 7:18:33 PM EDT
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big bucket of aspirin, acetaminophen ect. they are cheap and useful.
eta antacids |
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Posted: 3/9/2013 7:18:56 PM EDT
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Fleshlight/porn. 100% serious.
Good way to blow off steam if your a single guy and people are trying to kill you, burn one right before bed or right after you wake up, it'll set the tone for the day.
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Posted: 3/9/2013 7:19:36 PM EDT
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Bleach, for water purification. Coleman stove and lantern with fuel. Reading material, both educational and entertaining. Bow saw. Dutch oven (camp stove). Extra eyeglasses if you wear them. Prescription meds. Added most of these. |
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Posted: 3/9/2013 7:19:44 PM EDT
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Pallet of bottled water + friends = Done
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Posted: 3/9/2013 7:20:02 PM EDT
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Fleshlight/porn. 100% serious. Good way to blow off steam if your a single guy and people are trying to kill you, burn one right before bed or right after you wake up, it'll set the tone for the day. 
You should add lube to your list
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Posted: 3/9/2013 7:21:33 PM EDT
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.308 semi-automatic rifle and 250 rounds (minimum).
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Posted: 3/9/2013 7:22:26 PM EDT
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Olive oil, yes... but why frozen?
Supplement first aid kit with an bottle of aspirin or painkillers (kits only include a small packet). Also, an extra tube of antibiotic ointment. Fresh toothbrushes to maintain oral health. If you wear glasses or contacts, have spares. This is still in the budget category. |
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Posted: 3/9/2013 7:23:43 PM EDT
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A good road map of the local area. Or print out a topographical map from USGS. and the ability to actually read the map, being able to do land nav is a bonus |
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Posted: 3/9/2013 7:26:56 PM EDT
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Olive oil, yes... but why frozen? Supplement first aid kit with an bottle of aspirin or painkillers (kits only include a small packet). Also, an extra tube of antibiotic ointment. Fresh toothbrushes to maintain oral health. If you wear glasses or contacts, have spares. This is still in the budget category. You can get plenty of mileage out of a toothbrush if you boil it periodically. 
Op, there's plenty of good info in the survival and outdoor forums here. I spend lots of time reading and learning there. 
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Posted: 3/9/2013 7:27:13 PM EDT
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Olive oil, yes... but why frozen? Supplement first aid kit with an bottle of aspirin or painkillers (kits only include a small packet). Also, an extra tube of antibiotic ointment. Fresh toothbrushes to maintain oral health. If you wear glasses or contacts, have spares. This is still in the budget category. Frozen Olive oil keeps much longer. |
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Posted: 3/9/2013 7:27:15 PM EDT
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A good road map of the local area. Or print out a topographical map from USGS. and the ability to actually read the map, being able to do land nav is a bonus I hesitated to mention compass, as fewer people know how to use them nowadays.... Perhaps each survival group needs an Army 2nd Lt to run the map and compass for them. |
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Posted: 3/9/2013 7:27:27 PM EDT
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Fleshlight/porn. 100% serious. Good way to blow off steam if your a single guy and people are trying to kill you, burn one right before bed or right after you wake up, it'll set the tone for the day. Then I'll be napping all day! |
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Posted: 3/9/2013 7:27:56 PM EDT
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Loperamide Hydrochloride or some other form of anti poop meds.
Small sewing kit. Couple superglue tubes. Zip top plastic bags in quart and gallon size. |
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Posted: 3/9/2013 7:29:20 PM EDT
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A good road map of the local area. Or print out a topographical map from USGS. and the ability to actually read the map, being able to do land nav is a bonus I hesitated to mention compass, as fewer people know how to use them nowadays.... Perhaps each survival group needs an Army 2nd Lt to run the map and compass for them. I forgot about this and actually own one, you can get a nice one under $40, adding it. |
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Posted: 3/9/2013 7:30:35 PM EDT
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A big fuckoff machete.
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Posted: 3/9/2013 7:30:58 PM EDT
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550 cord
duct tape zip lock baggies in various sizes water proof matches flint or steel/magnesium fire starter |
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Posted: 3/9/2013 7:31:23 PM EDT
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small, single use trauma kits. Essentially a clotting agent and a compress.
Not too expensive, less than $20 each. In a worst-case scenario, it could buy you some time. |
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Posted: 3/9/2013 7:32:05 PM EDT
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Can't believe this hasn't been mentioned.
Comes in handy for baby sitting. 
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Posted: 3/9/2013 7:32:49 PM EDT
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A good way to get started is to pick one item on your grocery or walmart list each week and stock up on it. For instance, this week do green beans. Instead of buying one or two cans, buy ten. Next week it's canned tuna and the week after that it's toothpaste and so forth and so on. Stock up on the items you actually use and build yourself a nice survival pantry in the process. Just replace the items as they're used and add an item or two as finances allow. We've done this for years and almost anything we use with any regularity is stocked on shelving in the basement.
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Posted: 3/9/2013 7:33:03 PM EDT
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Can't believe this hasn't been mentioned. http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/89/Duct-tape.jpg/300px-Duct-tape.jpg Comes in handy for baby sitting. http://thumbpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/duct-tape-baby.jpg babysitting.... daaaayyyyum that's funny
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Posted: 3/9/2013 7:34:04 PM EDT
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Bull Whip
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Posted: 3/9/2013 7:35:04 PM EDT
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A good road map of the local area. Or print out a topographical map from USGS. and the ability to actually read the map, being able to do land nav is a bonus I hesitated to mention compass, as fewer people know how to use them nowadays.... Perhaps each survival group needs an Army 2nd Lt to run the map and compass for them. LOL! My dad said several times that no one will ever be as lost as a group led by a butter bar with a map and compass! |
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Posted: 3/9/2013 7:36:10 PM EDT
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I don't know what the shelf life of steel cut oats is but I just ate some the other day that I bought 2 years ago. $1.00/lb at this local bulk food place. can't beat that.
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Posted: 3/9/2013 7:36:36 PM EDT
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A simple bandana. Cheap, light, and has many uses.
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Posted: 3/9/2013 7:36:50 PM EDT
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A good way to get started is to pick one item on your grocery or walmart list each week and stock up on it. For instance, this week do green beans. Instead of buying one or two cans, buy ten. Next week it's canned tuna and the week after that it's toothpaste and so forth and so on. Stock up on the items you actually use and build yourself a nice survival pantry in the process. Just replace the items as they're used and add an item or two as finances allow. We've done this for years and almost anything we use with any regularity is stocked on shelving in the basement. Words of wisdom, I actually got off the phone with my Mother a few days back telling her that I was stocking up on this list and suggested that she should as well. She actually laughed at me and said she had 90% of the items I mentioned and had made a practice of doing so since we were kids.. Pawned by mom once again 
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Posted: 3/9/2013 7:37:16 PM EDT
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Pornography, for bartering/rental of course.
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Posted: 3/9/2013 7:41:40 PM EDT
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A good way to get started is to pick one item on your grocery or walmart list each week and stock up on it. For instance, this week do green beans. Instead of buying one or two cans, buy ten. Next week it's canned tuna and the week after that it's toothpaste and so forth and so on. Stock up on the items you actually use and build yourself a nice survival pantry in the process. Just replace the items as they're used and add an item or two as finances allow. We've done this for years and almost anything we use with any regularity is stocked on shelving in the basement. Words of wisdom, I actually got off the phone with my Mother a few days back telling her that I was stalking up on this list and suggested that she should as well. She actually laughed at me and said she had 90% of the items I mentioned and had made a practice of doing so since we were kids.. Pawned by mom once again
My family has kept stocked pantries as far back as I can remember. My great-grandfather had a tornado shelter stocked with canned goods that I remember playing in as child. They had never heard of Survival Preparedness, they called it common sense.
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Posted: 3/9/2013 7:41:59 PM EDT
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Wheelbarrow to carry all your stuff. |
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