40 Preps You May Be Missing
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Duct tape can't fix stupid but it can silence it 😂
Ooooh How True 😊
I have seen it used for that purpose 😶
You would be amazed at the thousands of uses. Ask anyone in the military, authority, ect...
Biden maybe
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Got a big haul of mason jars at a yard sale this past weekend. She didn't even have them out. I told her I was looking for them and she said, you came to the right place. Took me in her garage where she had 3 big boxes. She was going to give them to me for free, but I couldn't. Handed her a 20 and when I got them home found I got 40 of them pint to gallon size.
What a great deal! I went to several yard sales this weekend and got 8 boxes of canning jar’s along with some lids, and all had rings, for $20! Same thing happened at one garage sale when we asked if they had canning jars, lady went in and grabbed a box and sold them to us for $4 and tried to give us some of her home canned pickles that her family didn’t like!
@@tammyr2966 I would've said "oh thank you for the pickles" do you want the jar back? But probably not eaten the pickles lol.
Yard sales and flea markets are the best. Can get alot of stuff cheap.
That was a fabulous score
I'm so glad I bought a bunch of them years back because they are way to expensive now.
Had to laugh when you mentioned the "big yeast shortage of 2020". My grandson worked as a pizza chef for a local pizza restaurant & one day (in 2020) he went to work to find the boss in a tizzy fit because they were out of yeast! This is a small town with only two grocery stores & they were out of yeast as well. My grandson said, "Hey, I got this; be right back". He came home, I loaded him up with yeast from the freezer & her returned "THE HERO". The boss sent me a free pizza & replaced my yeast within a few days. LOL
Great story! 👍👍👍😀💕🌸
@@southerncatlady6680 oh definitely a yeast shortage, a flour shortage, a rice shortage, TP, canning jars and lids. At least where I live in Dallas area. It all pretty much happened at the same time. I bought an All American pressure canner at this time, and it took me 9 months to get it.
@@firehorsewoman414 and canning jars and lids are still skyrocketing in price!!
Such a great story. So sweet that he knew to come to you. 💕
After the tp disaster time, we made sure we weren’t caught flat-footed again, so we have a small column of it in my husband’s office. Well, he has a bad back and knees and hips, etc. He once stood up after sitting too long and lost his balance. That column saved him bumps and bruises and our wall from holes. Sometimes prepping has benefits you can’t even dream of, ha!
You can get hand held bidet for the toilet. You can wash and dry.😳
@@MyButtercup got one, but that wouldn’t have saved my hubby from getting hurt or save the wall.
Speaking of grid down canning...it just dawned on me I'll need a wind up manual timer! Maybe a few of them and an hour glass
Or a cheap Timex watch. They last a couple of years.
We went ahead and stocked plywood for our windows. They are already cut, holes pre drilled and labeled fir each window. We also have blackout curtains so no one can see if we have lights on. We already tested them to make sure no light comes through. Extra glasses and contacts are a must. If you don't have a clothesline or scrub board, start thinking about how you will do your laundry and dry it. Stock up on laundry supplies or the supplies to make your own homemade soap (zote, Borax, super washing soda), learn how to raise your garage door if your power goes out, know where your cut off valve it to cut the water to your house, get some liquor and cigarettes even if you don't use those items. They make great bartering. Learn how to mend clothes. Have utility gloves for all family members. Have games and puzzles. Have a decontamination area. If you can, store firewood. We don't have a fireplace, but we have plenty of cured wood to use for outdoor cooking. Have pots and pans rated for open flame. Get disposable plates, bowls and cutlery. You don't want to use precious water washing dishes. I got the hubs to stock up on car parts that usually conk out. Get those extra antibiotics or meds from Contingency Medical or Jase Medical. Grab some battery back up light bulbs. I have 3 different brands. I got the GE bulbs from Lowes, then Walmart has their brand and I ordered some from Boundery. Put them in your regular light socket. When the power goes out, you still have lights. They are not to be left on but going in and out of rooms is fine. I have had ours last a few weeks. If the light stats on, it lasts about 8 hours of constant light. If you can afford a solar "generator", grab some along with solar panels. We have had ours for 2 years now and love it. It is the Bluetti AC200P with an external battery back of another 2000 watts. It stays in the livingroom. It is easy to use and powerful. We save the gas generator for other emergencies. Binoculars come in handy for many things. Get a silcot key incase you need to get water from a commercial building. Get a tent and know how to set it up. Already tune your emergency crank-battery powered radio to the proper channel. Get fans to plug into those solar generators. They don't pull many watts and you want to stay cool in the summer. Upgrade your doors and windows if you have the extra cash. They have a film you can put on your windows to make them not shatter. They will still crack though.
Great tips
Thank you, these are great tips
Yes
We added zip ties to our preps plus wire cutters. Thanks for your list
Sounds great!
For people who may not be able to stock up on the different cleaning supplies because they are expensive, you can stock up on plain vinegar dilute it with water and you have an all purpose cleaner that will clean floors, the washroom, counters and top of the oven. I put some peppermint oil in mine for fragrance
Plus, the peppermint essential oil is a good insect repellent.
I’m reminded of 2007 when my now husband and I happened upon a blackberry patch. We got out to pick. After an hour he asked me how many blackberries I wanted. I said, “all of them.” It’s become a running joke. He knows better than to ask how many jars I need. He knows the answer.
You are definitely a woman after my own heart! “All of them“ is usually my only acceptable answer… Anybody who’s silly enough to ask, you’re right, they should know better!!! 🤣🤣🤣
One of my favorite movie quotes "If duct tape won't fix it, you're not using enough duct tape." 😂😂😂
I also have zip ties and I never throw out binding twine. I need to stock up better on nails and screws. I use alot of those.
I'd like to add a few thoughts---have a Bug Home bag, keep it in your car, update at least annually. Know how to get home on foot and estimate how long it will take, plan accordingly. Scope out the route home---where can you 'camp' for the night? Are there any 'obstacles ' ---bridges that may be down, roads that may become impassible, etc. Map out alternate routes home. Inform family ahead of time of your routes home, etc.
You mentioned a 'water bob'. We often lose electricity and we are on a well. Before a big storm arrives, we fill the 5-gal potable water jugs and washing machine for flushing, etc. After the storm, use the washing machine water for your next load of wash. And, if the storm looks really bad/long lasting, do your dishes and laundry before you lose water!
For men that wear dress shoes for work and also women who may be in heels or sandals, keep socks and a pair of good walking sneakers o. The trunk with your get home bag!
You can store water in the bathtub to help with flushing the toilets.
Also solar phone chargers
Duct tape
Coffee filters
Large bags of salt
Back up fuel / with stabilizer
Dish Soap
Powdered milk
Flour/cornmeal
Yeast
Canning supplies
Vinegar
Pectin
Jars + lids
Propane tanks
Propane fill adapters
Batteries for everything
Generator (dual fuel)
Evacuation plan
Get extra medication prescription if you can
Crank style radio
Oil for vehicles/generators
Emergency meals.
Rain gear
Toilet paper 😂
Paper goods
Extra phone chargers
Water bob
Fuel siphon
Liquid gasket
Fuses for car
Feminine hygiene
Locks
Bolt cutter
Plastic sheeting and tarps
Extra extension cords & power strips. Don’t overload them
Extra shoes/boots
Shoe goo. Quick repair for shoes
Maps.
Cash is king
Propane lamp lanterns mantels
DUCT TAPE. 😂.
Thank you!!!!
Need batteries and duct tape
I love people like you!!!
I was seriously just writing these... thank you!
Ty❤
Also have a 'Grab It List' in many locations. (A purse, on the fridge, wallet, etc.) If you are only given minutes to get out of the house your brain will not think as clearly as you hope. Make a list of what you want to take in the order you will grab it. Have a plan for where it would go in your vehicles.
Don't forget matches or a supply of lighters .
Teachers do this in class! I had them draw pictures of their yard . Then take it to their parents and they all decided on their safe spot is and sign it (EVERYONE). Worth 10 marks.
Blue shop towels, ( automotive section) are made of paper but are sturdier then others. Pllus they can be washed or rinsed, dried and used again and theyre are cheap!
I had never seen your videos before, but this one popped up in my feed. I subscribed because I like the way you present things without using scare tactics. You DID mention several things to prep that I had not thought of, too!🌷💐
I highly recommend getting big rolls of heavy duty plastic. It has so many uses. However, you may need to section off a a room in your house in order to heat and cool a room for your needs. Home Depot actually sells containment room kits. Get One!❤
I gave water Bob's for Christmas gifts last year some family members thought I was crazy but I know it was a good thing to have. I'm doing what I can when I can... Prayers for all of us 🙏...
What are water Bob's?
I knew I had my husband on board with canning jars when he called and said he found several boxes of jars and knew I would want them so he had already gotten them!!
Everyone should have a box of unscented No frills tampons in their stash- They are good for a multitude of things. You can stuff them in a wound, you can use them to plug a hole in a bucket or a jug while you're fixing it, if you Google uses for tampons you're going to be surprised at how many things you can do with them lol.
If you want some inexpensive tarps, grab some Dollar store shower curtains or shower liners. They aren't the best quality but they'll work to keep the rain off things in a pinch and they are definitely easy on the budget.
I keep solar lights in the yard and when a big storm is coming or powers out, I bring them inside to light the bathroom, kitchen... everywhere. No fire, so safe with kkds and pets and then I take them out or put in a window in the day to recharge.
I buy up the 1/2 price glow sticks after Halloween and keep them handy. Don't really need (or want) the 12-hours sticks, just enough to get a few things done before bed.
hi 🤗
i may have missed a few, but i hope this list helps.
please watch the full video for details/additional information.
* duct tape
* coffee filters
* large bag if salt
* backup fuel
* dawn dishwashing liquid
* powdered milk
* flour / cornmeal
* yeast
* extra canning supplies (vinegar, salt, canning lids, canning jars, etc.)
* extra propane and tanks (different sizes)
* (rechargeable) batteries
* propane fill adapter
* generators
* indivual/family evacuation/bug out plan (natural disasters)
* extra/extended medical prescriptions
* communications (ham, weather)
* maintenance oil
* emergency meals
* rain gear (boots, ponchos)
* toilet paper, paper towels
* phone chargers/cords
* water bob (bathtub)
* fuel siphon
* liquid gasket
* fuses
* feminine hygiene
* locks
* bolt cutters
* plastic sheeting
* extension cords/power strips
* extra shoes/boots
* shoe goo
* paper local maps
* cash (silver or paper)
* propane lantern & mantle
* duct tape (yes, twice 😁)
Thanks
Thankyou, I do a screenshot of this list for when I go shopping 👍🏻
Paper maps too
@@paula5440 lo
Thank you for the list! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👍👍👍😀💕
To avoid wasting space with empty canning jars, store water in them!
Keep your grains like oatmeal cereal and rice in them it keeps the moisture and bugs out.
I, through canning water water was crazy idea. Then I saw a video on why should can water. Now I'm going to try can water in case my pipes freeze, my city has to work on our water line which is a lot in winter when city water freezes over. Here again, our hasn't updated our water treatment and too many people moving in for our water tower/ water system to hold many family moving in. From what I heard they are tracking in water.
@an-alechianeathery770 I hadn't thought about *canning* the water... But I guess my main question would be, why? I've just been getting the lids a little warm (warm room temp) and screwing down the rings tightly.... but if I canned them, I wouldn't have to keep the rings on. When I got ready to use the jars, I'd usually use the water to water my plants or use it for cleaning (mopping the floor, washing dishes, etc.) Even if I don't can it, I know it's still clean water, just not sure how it would taste unless I took the trouble to re-oxegenate it and I'm able to reuse the lids if I don't can it... do you water bath or pressure can it? How long do you process it? Something to think about....
@@pats1168 I think the suggestion was to use the space that the jars take up by filling them with water so you have water if you need it.
I must recommend again - hand crank flashlights. You can get them with weather radar and USB ports.
Got mine at a goodwill outlet. Cost me about $2. Works great. It also has solar on the top incase I don't want to use the crank.
My weather radio has a hand crank to power it up if needed. It has a flashlight and USB charging port so you can charge your cell phone etc. it also runs off batteries or USB charging. My lamps have USB charging ports in the base, so my radio stays plugged in and fully charged. It’s definitely handy for tracking severe weather, and so much more.
My family was in New York City when the towers were hit. Panicked when I could not get a hold of them. My nephew was also in the Pentagon. Absolutely a great idea for plans to get together.
In South Louisiana, we are taught to prepare for Hurricane season at least a month ahead of time. Have non perishable food, water and other supplies ready to go for at least 3 days for each person and pets in your household. We also taught to clean out the tub before storm hits and fill with water. We have 6 of the large water jugs that we fill up for either cleaning or consumption.
When I heard that Instant Pot has declared bankruptcy, I went online and ordered sealing rings and spare parts for my 2 instant pots. Yes, they will take up a little space, and yes I may never need them, but it is so reassuring to know that I have them.
I hadn’t heard
So sad to hear about instapot.
I read about Instant Pot bankruptcy several months ago. I immediately ordered seals and cords. I was somewhere in my community, looking for Instant Pot accessories and the salesman asked me what I was particularly looking for, I made the mistake of mentioning that Instant pot was in bankruptcy and he literally blew a cork! That's just fake news! Sorry buddy, I'll be on top of things for my family.
Also gaskets and heat strip for those old Foodsavers.
Hi Leisa. Great list. I always say I am bugging in, but you just never know when you will be forced to leave. When I was like 9 or 10, the police knocked on the door early in the morning telling my mom she had 15 minutes to get out of the house and away from the area. Someone had stumbled across 100 pounds of dynamite buried in a field close to my house that they had to destroy. She had to get 3 kids out of bed, dressed in the car and gone by the time they came back around. Rumor was it was buried by Al Capone's gang years ago after a bank robbery. He owned a rental house right by our house. Anyway, she had no plan in place, no way to call my dad who was not home at the time to let him know where we were. We finally went to my grandparent's house for the day. Just a reminder that you never know when you may be forced to leave. There are several items on that list I need to pick up. Thanks.
Same! But about 10 yrs ago a small chemical company near me blew up. The area was evacuated for a few days. I was more prepared that many, but still had to scramble to collect some needed items. It was a great lesson!
I want to hear the end of the story. Was your house ok? Did they blow up the dynamite?
@putzywoo and @lori349898 your stories made think about having that all important notebook that can be easily grabbed
@@firehorsewoman414 they blew the dynamite up. It was far enough away that my dad said it just sounded like a thunderstorm rolling in. He slept through most of it. Probably the best day's sleep he had in a long time with all of us gone all day lol.
@@Loristhriftykitchenpantyr well glad it wasn’t a disaster, but nerve wracking nonetheless.
@@Putzywoo out of curiosity, what did you change or perfect from the situation?
I would also recommend walkie talkies. My group has 3 families living on the same land, and we lose phone service all the time. We use walkie talkies to communicate between the homes. This is not for everybody, but it is useful when one person is out taking care of the garden or animals and another is in the house to ask for some extra (whatever) from out of the land.
Great list, some I have never thought of. I would also add clothes line and clothes pins. You may need to hang clothes to dry inside or outside depending on the season. Even with most emergency generators, running a dryer to dry clothes is too much pull on the generator that is mostly being used to keep the refrigerator and freezers going in our home.
If you have a generator, please read the owners manual and know when to change the oil. Some can go 40 hours and need oil changed. Some can only go 8 hours and need oil changed. If yours has an oil sensor, it will shut down the generator or not allow it to restart until you change the oil. Have a few spare spark plugs too. Get familiar with the engine and know how to change your oil and spark plug.
You can fill not only the "BBQ size" propane tanks from the giant one but you can also fill the little baby bottles from either the giant one or the barbecue tank- You may need more than one adapter so be sure you have the right one or ones.
Hand can opener, candles,liters,solar lights have a blessed day
Instant hand warmers work great in incubators when the power goes out.
Me: How many canning jars do you need?
Leisa: Yes
🤣
🤣 I was told I had too many! I don't need that kind of negativity in my life. 🤣
They prepping sites say that if you are canning into jars then you would need 20,000 jars in different sizes plus the pressure canner and shelves to put them on as well as the lids.
@@Holly-ys1me 20k??😳
@@CrazyGrandmaWeaz agreed!
A Bidet is great for saving toilet
Paper❤❤❤❤
As long as you have running water.
Something I didn’t realize was a thing but we all need to do this. Kim kamando spoke about an AI situation that can fool us easily. AI has the ability to make phone calls to us and present as someone on our list. It can mimic the persons voice saying they need help. We all need a code word. She suggested you tell the person you will call them right back. We discussed this and have come up with a specific question and answer to be able to know truth from deception.
Add a small bucket for foraging & dipping water.( peanut butter buckets work great for this)
Also a solar trickle charger to keep battery banks, phones, rechargable batteries, etc topped up.
This winter I started using powdered milk in my coffee because I'd broken my knee and couldn't get out to get milk I like it and it works really well
You can also buy powdered heavy cream
Nestle makes Media Crèma! It comes in a can and is fantastic as a sweet coffee cream.
@patsmall, I hope your knee healed well!
Oil lamps and wicks with lots of lamp oil. I grew up using those.❤
Something I think needs to be added to a prepper stash is a simple roll up solar panel with rechargeable batteries and a battery pack. Regular batteries are great for short term, let's face it, if power is out for a week or more or your bugging out how long are they going to last. People in apartments/condos that don't have a generator can put one on the window seal or balcony, if your hiking you can attach a small one to the outside of your back pack and recharge batteries while hiking. Also I think solar path lights are a good idea for bugging in, charge during the day and bring in at night.
And there are many solar lights, radios, etc. my favorite brand is HybridLight.
I use the solar lights to bring indoors, they are to secure to a post. Costco had them,they are good quality.
I have a ton of blackstrap molasses. It’s like a multi-vitamin. (All the minerals and nutrients left behind from sugar production) It will bloom yeast if you don’t have sugar and you can add it to water to fertilize plants. You can buy a gallon from Azure for $15-20 usually.
Molasses milk is good. Would certainly help low fat powdered milk taste better.
I have several bottles too 😂🤣
Iron anyway
Great for people who can't take artificial iron tablets.
I just found out I’m anemic. I already have BS molasses, and will be adding some to a glass of milk daily to help increase my iron intake.
My town was hit Friday by a tornado thank God my family was safe but many many families lost there homes but from watching you I'm as prepared as I could be we had no electricity for 24 hours and have no gas for two weeks to a month
So Sorry!
Are You in Perryton?
Yes. I am
Portable Duct Tape:
Cut a piece of wax paper about 30" long. Lay on a table. Stick a piece of duct tape to it. Cut it down, leaving about 3/16" of wax paper around the edges.
Fold accordion style to fit in your wallet, handbag or BOB.
I once had to tape my friends trunk shut when we were out of town - with hot pink duct tape.
HOT PINK…🥳
Yeah, that would SOOOO be me!!!!’ 🤣🤣🤣
Remember to have spare parts for your canners! Nothing like having 16 jars of chicken ready to go and I cannot get a seal. It was touch and go there and I finally got it done, but I ordered two new gasket rings and additional supplies. Peace
Yeah, I was there, neither of my Presto 18qts would come up to pressure.
It was the little emergency plug-bought generic that says it fits, doesn't. 😢 But the gasket rings do!
And all the jar lifters, extra jigglers, etc, etc.
Great timing for this post. With Father's Day this weekend, every hardware and sporting store is having sales. Almost everything you mentioned can be found there.
If you haven't already purchased one, the little red box that holds a multitude of batteries or all sizes. It is the greatest thing since sliced bread.
That is awesome!
I looked at my Augason farm honey powder. Why did I think it would just be honey? Flipping fructose in it! Just buy plain honey.
Honey keeps FOREVER. If it crystallizes just sit the jar in very hot water and it will return to liquid form.
How many canning jars do you need? All of them 😁
"Super impoitant!" I get excited about having a pantry full of toilet paper, too, Leisa! 😄In addition to lots of extra batteries, I have a multiple little flashlights near at hand, all around the apartment for when the power goes out. With my walking issues, I don't want to be stumbling around in the dark. 🙂
Emergency light bulbs (they charge in lamps with normal use) and tap lights are also helpful in the home. I keep one or the other in every room of the house so we can see if the power goes out and the kids are not tempted to play with them.
Smart on keeping little flashlights all around. Do you happen to walk with a cane? There are some with built in flashlight! I had bought one for use outside in slick weather (our yard goes down hill directly from back door. I am often heading outside with my dogs). So I got the cane as a suped up walking stick. The flashlight is just brilliant addition.
More recently I started tacking little flashlights to the top of most doorways. Can grab at any time. The kind I get are small, slim, about size of thumb, and have ability to be turned on (some are press to turn on, but once let go it turns off). Then added them to gear bags, totes, and other places that may need light. Basically giving me enough light to get to better lighting supplies, which arent too far out of reach, but still.,, nice to just have.
Another thought on flashlights. I bought a bunch of the small flashlights on a lanyard, the 3 AA battery size. I hang one on the inside doorknob of each room, also in purses, cars, under the kitchen sink, etc. They are always handy, always easy to find in the dark. One of the stores (Lowes, Hm Depot, or Walmart) sells a 10 pack in different colors for about 10-13 bucks and they come WITH the batteries!. Pretty cheap for a needed prep.
A few years ago we couldn’t get the pectin for making jelly my mother thought well how did they use to do it years ago looking in some of her old cook books she found out just put in som apple pealing and cook it a little longer and it tasted better anyway and I think it worked out a lot better than the low cal diet stuff they had in the store at the time
Seeds from lemons works well too.
In this area during 2020, yeast and toilet paper were bartering items. We began our odesey in early March and yeast wss being scaped off the shelves clear into July. Some folks were having friends, family, and co-workers going out of state promise to bring yeast back with them. People were traveling into city grocery dtores where fewer people used yeast and/ or they were at work when the stores opened and yeast was on the shelf.
Grid down electric cords are still useful, chothes line, tie down items. If green/ black color security 6" off the ground, tie bells on for early warning system. Think out of the box.
Also, use those phone charger cords that are no longer working. They make great cords for these things also. My friend has a two story house and it is BIG. She rigged up a sort of "dumb waiter" with that and a shopping bag you can buy at Marshalls. It is pulled up by the person upstairs, or when you are unsteady on your feet when carrying "light" items upstairs. GENIUS!
Backup "cheater glasses." DT has them in several strengths. Just because you don't need them now, doesn't mean you won't later. Also, I get my zip ties from DT and Menards.
Yes!!! I got a lot of them at a store for 25 cents. Have them in containers. If the SHTF and you can't see up close then it's even more of an emergency.
Get a bidet. Amazon has them for around $35. Once you get used to them you will wonder how you never bought one before now. As long as you have water. It will work. You will only need 3 to 6 sheets of toilet paper. You will save money on paper and save having to pump your septic system as often. It took awhile for my wife to try it. Now she loves it!!
Cut old T-shirts into 6" X 7" cloths and put in a pretty basket in the bathroom for patting dry after urinating.
Drop the cloth into a recycled Dishwashing Tab container with a snap lid on the floor or shelf by the toilet.
Once a week toss them in the wash & dry, fold in half and reuse.
Save the TP for the Dirty Job.
Ah, water. I have a well, but in the event of failure, how to access the water! I'm going to invest in a hand crank. Modern wells cannot accommodate buckets, and many go down too deep anyway. A hand crank could help save the day!
Regarding not needing the generator, my husband wanted a skid steer for plowing our business parking lot, some ground work and honestly, for a fun toy. He figured he wouldnt need the F250 then and could get something smaller.
Found one that needed work. Did alot then sent it in last fall because we were running out of time. It was all ready to go.
NE Ohio can thank us for the mild winter.
LOL I hear what you're saying.
Jase medical now offers 1 year prescriptions for chronic medications in addition to antibiotics.
More information on this please
Just grabbed another 2 flats of quart jars and a flat of pint jars on sale at Walmart this morning. Extra lids are next! Also bought an extra 100 gallon propane tank and had it filled.
I'm going to add extra socks, here in hot subtropical Florida i'd recommended cotton, but other places wool. Also extra towels. If you have a flood, or other issues to clean up you're likely to ruin a few.
Plus in an area that has had electricity out for quite some time during a hurricane, extra comes in handy when there isn't a working washer within miles. Same with sheets. Microfibers too. How about small hand warmers that you get in sporting goods places for a buck or two? We have a few cold days here and they will keep you warm without danger of fire. Thanks
I buy used towels from garage/estate sales, sheets, pillows & pillowcases too. Mostly I use these for the dogs (bathing, sleeping crates, etc) but they'd also come in handy during an emergency.
I's add super glue, wood glue and tacky glue which along with duct tape will fix most anything. Dish pans. For dishes obviously, but also for washing hands, sponge baths, hair washing, laundry. I have 6 and they all stack together not taking up much space.
Duck tape= Alabama chrome 😂... Dawn will also kill fleas, we wash the dogs with it!
We’re more prepared than I thought we were! I feel very lucky that my FIL had gas and diesel tanks put in on this farm. Can’t use it in our vehicles because of the stabilizer but everything else, yes. We actually have a lot of what you listed. Our son and his family live next door, their property butts up against our, there’s 30 acres in between us but our walkie talkies reach!!
I’m very grateful for our freeze dryer too. Every other load is milk or eggs.
Thank you Leisa, for the wonderful reminders! 🌺
We belong to AAA for roadside assistance… and paper maps. Over time every vehicle & GoBag has local, regional, state maps in a qt ziplock bag to keep dry. 🗺️
I think you made the million hit video! Great job!
Just for anyone interested. On Amazon they have 12 mre’s for over $100 but they have 10 humanitarian food pouches for less then $50. They don’t require water or heat to eat them. I think they’re perfect for a “get home” bag.
Yes! Just don't complain that they're vegetarian and don't have heaters. Everyone complains about those two things in the reviews, but both conditions are clearly stated. Can your ugly chicken and keep a few pints next to your pouches. Have a solar oven or another way to warm them, or just eat them cold and don't complain that they're not delicious cold. They're fuel, deal with it.
Even if you are past the point of needing feminine hygiene products for yourself, it's a good idea to have them anyway. You never know if someone is at your home and will need them if visiting or when SHTF.
Sanitary napkins also make great temporary bandages. I bought some specifically for this reason.
Totally true. I have 5 grandaughters that will be needing them so I am storing for them.
Or even for bartering!
u can also use for pressure or covers for wounds also. So many more needs for things other than the intended use! Aoo great ideas.
Lisa, you'll probably laugh at this one but here it is.......... Thanks to you and Pam of Rosered Homestead I've become a serious prepper here in South Africa. I went to our local jar factory and, believe it or not, I actually bought their entire stock of 500 ml (1 pint) jars. I have an SUV which enabled me to put the seats down and I filled my car with these jars from the floor to the ceiling. I had more 1000 ml (1 quart) jars delivered to my house. That is your influence on me and I love it!! I am using them for pressure canning with my Presto that I ordered from the USA as well as the dried foods you recommend we keep. Thanks a million for your efforts as influenser and educator. You are SO appreciated. Love & light from Cape Town.❤❤❤
I think I have apx 1200 jars at this time. I have about 200 have food in at this time. Can't wait to fill more of them up
Thank you for your video.
Great list.
Having taught myself to pay attention to what grabs my attention, ... I managed to buy 12 and a half gallons of clean burning Kerosene, two of the metal wick adjustment/replacement parts with wicks, and a couple of bags of replacement wicks.
We have three old fashioned Oil Lamps here in storage and then I checked the "very old" five gallon container of Kerosene we have out in the barn only to discover it might have a gallon of kerosene left in it. That just didn't make sense to me, one gallon of Kerosene, ... and now I feel better about the situation.
"Rationed" and this Lamp Oil could last awhile, ... Knock on wood.
No more gas for me. Well, maybe a little.
I'm going with propane for my duel fuel 11,500 watt generator. That will run this house with power to spare. My first "goal" is twenty 20lb tanks.
I'm of the opinion that if it's real bad, the generator will be rationed and only run a few hours a week to pump water, do laundry, take showers, get some canning done.
They won't give me a 400 lb propane tank for just the generator so I'm hoarding 20lb tanks. I have seven so far and two of them are so old they refuse to fill them but one is 3/4 full so it's not too bad.
AND!
I was told I could take them to a propane exchange depot and trade them in and then let them deal with the unfillable tank.
$64 and tax for a new empty 20lb propane tank, so I bought a used BBQ for $50 and the three tanks that came with it, .... anyone want a used BBQ? No tank, ....
My favorite soap is the large yellow hard Bar of Sunlight soap. That crap burns the dirt off a fellow, a "real mans" soap eh? Whimper, whimper.
Powdered Milk caught my attention and I was surprised to find out the wholesalers wanted $155 for 10kg (22lb) bag of Skim Milk powder but the big box sold me four 2.5kg bags for $120.00
That got packed away in one gallon Mylar and I may get more yet too.
Flour and yeast is covered with another half ton of whole Wheat and 500 lb of whole oats in my sights.
I'm with you on the canning jars, ... one can't have too many mason jars. ... or lids.
I just bit the bullet and bought a case of lids for $5 a dozen, 24 dozen in a case. Man, that hurts. But every year I try to buy double of what I need and stash half.
It seems that when I wait for sales on lids these days, they are out of stock so get them while the getting is good.
I'm saving my old lids too. Within reason of course.
I'm not interested in communication right now, ... I'm sure if there's anyone wanting to talk to me, they'll figure it out.
I'll listen to reports on the radio, knowing they are bias and keep my ear to the ground for the reality of my community.
A smudge fire could do a lot to warn the community that something was up. Burn a tire, that will send up a smoke signal eh?
Barring all strong winds that is.
God, I so prep for the stone age, no phones or fuses, ... matter of fact, I tossed my phone years ago.
I told you that I blew the motor in the car? I'm not getting another one either.
"Be Screwed Now And Avoid The Post SHTF Rush".
There still two cars and a half ton truck on the property so it's not like I'm stranded, .... yet.
Another tape that I use a lot of is the red construction tape, ... Tac Tape maybe? Tec tape? It reinforces all my boxes.
Keep up the great work and good luck.
Trade in those tanks, totally worth it. ❤️
About that rain gear: Ours is on the larger side and big enough to go over warmer clothes. By definition, we don't get much for snow, are not overly cold, amd few have honestly adequate warm weather clothing. Rain gear keeps you dry and doesn't let the wind penetrate. We keep rain gesr in the car during the fall, winter, and spring.
Binder Clips, all sizes. You'll figure out just what all you can use them for besides just holding several sheets of paper. example... When I have garden plants out early, and then get a cool or frost warning. I use plastic over the tomato cages, and use the binder clips to hold the plastic on to the wire cage. I plant garden plants in flower pots, That if they need extra support, I place binder clips on the edge lip of the pot, tie string on the binder clips.
I used to use those binder clips to hang my wash on the clothesline outside. Was too "cheap" and had an attitude of: "I ain't leaving the house to get CLOTHES PINS!" I also use them to close cereal bags.
I LOVE THIS VIDEO!! Great ideas. I wouldn't have thought of extra shoes in vehicle/ bugout bag. (Duh.) Thank you!
You are so welcome!
Awesome list. I got about 50-60 bags of powdered milk from our food bank. They were giving it away like there was no tomorrow. Lol. They asked me if I wanted extra, he k ya! Still trying to get things completely organized and making a list of what I have and what I still need to get.
That is awesome!
How long does powdered milk last past date on package?
@@terrysitar3054 they have a 5 yr sell by date.
Wd-40 and FlexSeal
I LOVE flexSeal!
I started learning about prepping back in late 2021 and it is overwhelming but can be productive and is learning experience too.
I always think of pens, pencils and notepaper
My son and I talked about salt for bartering. I picked up individual packets from Sam's.
I keep clear calk in case that don't need a calking gun. It's in a can with a push top. We've sealed around vents, back door and inside. I used it to reglue things. Flex Seal!!! At Walmart. 😊
I always try to venture in taking other roads to and from home when I can. Also learned new ways to get home to and from work. Good idea mot only have a map but to actually take the time to drive different paths on purpose.
I bought a solar panel kit years ago at harbor freight. It works great. I picked up used batteries at my local auto repair shop. $5.00 apiece. Old one's last for years. Picked up a power inverter. I can run the basics. Great show.
Amazing how you can make going through a list enjoyable and entertaining. I need to add extra quantity on some of these Thanks for the reminder.
Duct tape is the best! You have a great point that there should be more than you think you'll need by having extra. So many people tend to get what they think they'll need when, in fact, they usually need more.
Good. Would add gloves from rubber, to abrasion resistant to warm ones.
You forgot a quality set of dish washing gloves; the type that make your hands sweaty when washing dishes and hopefully come a bit up your arms on the barely fit side. And, ideally a pairof gloves or mittens big enough to fit over. Great in the snow but also works in a cold rain if you need to be out about.
Also, plastic bags big enough to fit over your feet over socks yet small enough to fit into your shoes or boots.
This brings back a memory. When younger, my siblings and I walked a few blocks to school. When it was raining or snowing, my mom always had us wear empty plastic bread bags on our feet, and then boots, to keep them dry.
For the propane there is an adaptor for using a regular tank (20, 30, 100 lb) that is compatible with items that use the 1 lb tanks.
I only buy 40 pound tanks. I can't carry 100 pounders with 1 arm otherwise I would be buying those only. Make sure to have at least 2 EXTRA regulators besides the 1 you are using right now. And get 2 of the hoses for connecting them too.
Tanks can only be filled to 80 % for safety reasons. Do not store these inside a closed in building. You can use a 3 sided or 3 1/2 sided building with a roof. Do not store in direct sun. Freezing cold temperatures make the propane flow slower. So larger tanks and I use high flow quick connect hoses are your best bet for proper flow year around. Especially for generators to get proper flow during an emergency. But never use propane without a regulator between the tank & the appliance you are using propane to fuel.
The reason I know this happens is bcuz I live in my motorhome all year round for the last 8 1/2 years. When we get very cold temperatures here in Michigan I still want my propane to work. If the temperature is too cold a regular low flow valve will not allow enough propane to flow to keep your cooking stove & furnace working. Also the smaller the tanks the less room in that tank to convert the liquid to a vapor which is what happens inside your tanks in that 20% space that laws require be left in the top of your tank for safety. The smaller the tank the smaller your 20% space will be. I have had my tanks "freeze up" when using the 20 or 30 pound tanks. Which means NO HEAT & NO COOKING until the tanks have warm enough weather to "thaw" which can take up to 3 DAYS AFTER THE OUTSIDE AIR WARMS UP ENOUGH TO START THE THAWING PROCESS. This is why I never buy any tanks smaller than a 40 pounder. This size has never had a "freeze up" so far and it's been NEGATIVE 30 DEGREES WITH WIND CHILLS. The 20 & 30 pounders have. And I switched to the high flow quick connect valves. Just thought I would give anyone in cold weather area a heads up on using propane in frigid temperatures.
You can refill 1 lb propane canisters from a 20 lb with an adapter. I bought an adapter from Lowe’s
Be aware this is considered dangerous. Some folks do it regularly and never have a peiblem, some folks blow up their small tank and get hurt. Flame King makes a small propane tank that's actually designed to be refillable. I opted to spend a few more bucks and get that as a less volatile option.
Problem. Sorry, fat fingers.
You forgot one Miss Leisa. Guns and amo
I'd never heard of liquid gasket - it's now on my list.
I just found your channel and wow, love the shelf of preps behind you. I mean if you have kids I hope they really appreciate you, must have made 2020 covid thing easier. Love your mommies y'all.
I drove a fork truck that’s how we filled the tank was from a huge tank Piece of advice make sure you get the proper gloves or you can freeze your fingers off
Us rural Oregonians will use leaves in place of sissy city toilet paper! :)
An old fashioned hand beater known as a manual eggbeater, hand juicer, good whisk, small whisk plunger for that hot chocolate, grater, etc. What do all these things have in common? Don’t need power. Save your power sources for necessary power. Going back to the old way of cooking using cast iron which goes beyond the stove top as can act as an oven (heat the cast iron griddle and a cast iron skillet Or cast iron Dutch oven). Yes, I have a 1,000 watt Jackery, 240 one, battery packs, solar panels (but in more than three days if not able to recharge deplete the battery! So be prepared to go back to manual power usage. Can opener, a church key, multi tool, whet stone, hand drill, penny nails, screws, nuts and bolts.
Sorry if you have done a video on this already as new subscriber 😊
After our last electrical storm that was so so scary, we have bugout bags for our bills, insurance and in our concrete lined safe!!! What if a fire??? Pet carrier boxes. Car keys to move car out of the garage and your purse. 😢😅😮 we can stay in our building if needed.
We have a seven-year-old in our house who is growing. We have purchased clothing, shoes, toys, educational supplies, coats, boots etc... for this little person to grow into. We have at least one pair of pants, shoes underwear and socks for every size going up to the smallest adult in our home. I go to yard sales, thrift stores, and clearance sales to find inexpensive items for this child to grow into. No adult gets rid of things without seeing if the seven-year-old can use them in the future first. We also outfitted everyone in the house with sturdy clothing and footwear, outerwear, and undergarments for emergencies. I agree with all your suggestions, and we also store all of the things you have mentioned. Thank you for helping others open their eyes.
I use my solar lights from the yard to power down times.
No propane at my house.
We do have a very sturdy rocket stove. And I have been saving FREE fuel for years. Junk mail. Wadded it's kindling. Rolled it's a log. Perfect for making hot water or frying eggs. If I'm making a stew, yes I'll use a real log..kindled with junk mail.
Great advice. Hubby and I got our Ham license 3 years ago. He has since gotten the next level license. We are stocked up, replacing what we use. Like you, on grid down will be canning pork butts, chicken and beef! We added 2 55gal barrels to our preps, also Water Bob for another 100 gal for the bath tub.
Awesome!
What's the water Bob for? Thanks
@@heatherk8931 water bob is 100 gal container that goes in bathtub and will be used for additional water storage as long as we can get water from city water
We are going to add 2 more 55 gallon barrels soon.
WOW. rain gear, so many things I hadn't thought of, Thank you for this reminder.
Eyeglasses repair kit. Dollar Tree sells them as well as other stores.
I am, where I am. Great list, I tend to refute freezer stuffs because, well, its not too good if you're in a grid down situation, just like not having "modern conveniences" to open a can of anything. But, you made an excellent point about keeping things for longer and ... if the grid goes down, can it! ❤ Thanks and Blessings 🥰
That's why I learned to pressure can,but I also cook most of what goes in the freezer so it can last longer and it can at least e given away instead of going to waste if it comes to that.
@@tonette6592water bathing can work also. There are several ways to preserve meat including cutting them thin and salting or smoking them. Being in the freezer gives people a little more time to get them preserved.