*What are the Most Important Items you feel every Prepper should Stockpile/ Hoard?* To us Water is an Absolute Given. But there are a Ton More possible item than what made this list! We know to know what items you value stockpiling in mass quantity!
Seeds, the rest can mostly be made by yourself, crop plants mostly come from different countries or continents... You can not only grow food, you can make clothes out of some, medications, liquor and even building materials 👌
My wife gave me crap about prepping for years. I purchased a whole house generator and have food/water for months. Then the great freeze came & we had heat and power, while everyone else in the neighborhood did not . We had friends, children & grand children hunkering down for several days. I went from Zero to hero in my wife's mind!
@@drained1177 We're far far away from a disaster of that type. Still, this situation reminds us how much we truly need not to take "normal" life for granted.
Just a note: the packs of baby wipes can dry out but a cup of water will reconstitute them to their original state. The soapy quality is what you are after.
Our whole city has no propane left or any fuel at all. No gas, no firewood, no deiseal. The texas blizzard is proof that prepping can save your life, sanity, and money.
@@dazzlingsky8863 yeah cause things are so much better with some retarded illiterate old pedo in office destroying our country. U really are an idiot arent u. If at this point and time u still think Biden is having anpositive effect on our economy u are even more retarded then he is. Just saying u people will be the downfall of our country. Just saying. Hopefully all u liberals dont prep and basically starve each other out while trying to survive collapsed economy without means of protecting yourself or providing for yourself. Cant hunt cant survive. Especially those living in the concrete jungles not like yall are gonna be growing gardens in your apartments
@@dazzlingsky8863 Yeah, I don't think America could have survived another four years of mean tweets. Those really were just the worst, weren't they? Buffoon.
@@DropForgedSurvival I personally only have a small box of MRE's for hiking (since it's high energy and low weight), and the rest is baked beans, rice, oats, more beans, etc so that way none of it goes to waste. My main food prep is my garden and seed bank, doesn't matter how much food you have if you can't make more, or trade.
@@guidosarducci6794 say that until you get botulism, unsealed cans, etc. Rotating food stocks to ensure longevity and satisfaction with the types of food is key for morale in WROL/GGD
@@Extremekhan24 I made no comment regarding your food rotation, and nothing about "unsealed cans". What I commented on is "you will be a lot less concerned about expiration dates when you get truly hungry", and that canned food is good for a heckuva long time past the arbitrary "expiration date". MRE's pretty much suck as survival food (designed to be constipating, it's battleground fare) and have a ton of sodium. As the OP posted, freeze-dried foods are far superior, although they can get pricey.
@@johnmclain250 Ditto that, I was going to reply similarly. This is just a minor intentional blip being dramatized into a catastrophe. When the real one hits, you'll need no explanation.
One of the best prepper videos I’ve seen, and I have seen many. So many fail to mention socks, and underwear. Thank you for doing so. As a Katrina survivor, who literally had to live off grid after the storm, this video is one of the best out there.
but what they almost ALL fail to mention is tampons.... or actually better option is a menstrual cup. and also condoms, getting someone pregnant during tough survival times is not ideal. in this case it was an afterthought.
As a side note, if you wear glasses you should get a few extra pairs made for your prescription because if the grid goes down long term you won't be able to get more. I keep 2 extra pairs at all times.
Great idea! I always worry about that. About how I could save my children or even see them or a potential threat just a few feet in front of me without my contacts or glasses.
get them at the dollar store for a buck, i got tons for reading and others for driving, they r same exact things as eye dr's, I use 3's for reading and 1's for driving, got pairs all over the car, house, pocketbook, etc.,
Well just because they were right about being prepared doesn't mean that they aren't crazy... (That said having some backup food in case of common disasters such as power outages, or in the case of anyone in the snow belt being ready to keep warm and feed when buried in by a blizzard...)
I am poor, I buy my food once a month and buy an extra bag of beans or rice, etc- - these go in those $1 gallon canisters from Dollar Tree. In the past I also saved $20 a month to put in my well (solar power pump). I have a wood burning cook stove (a gift), and my oil lamps. It has taken more than 10 years, but I am good for at least 3 years. So I sit here "self-quarantined" and try not to laugh and the toilet paper people.
If someone is laughing about you for being a prepper, tell them greetings from Eva from good old Germany. My grandparents got through WW2 because of their survival skills and full stocked cellar. Knowing how to conserve home made food, smoking meat, ... But the most important thing was having a lot of soap, cigarettes and alcohol (whiskey, rum,...) to trade. At least for those living in cities. They had to hide their stuff because the Nazi government took everything in the last war years. My grandpa even shot someone because a guy wanted to steal food from his platoon in Norway. Because of these experiences he was a prepper until his death. His cellar was full of home canned food, home made bacon, wine, medication, fuel,...
My grandpa did the same, we was a ww2 german soldier. He store stuff and when they get bad, he throw it away and bought it new. He had bis small storage room in the Kitchen and it was always full.
I can relate to your story. My grandparents came from the Ukraine in the 1920's after The War of Independence. They had mass quantities of stored food, made homemade booze and primitive weapons. When I was young I used call them hoarders but my father said No there not hoarders their survivors.
Excellent list and thanks for putting it together. A few years ago, I read an article from someone who had been in Sarajevo during the war there and he had a few other items on his list you might want to consider. He explained that while people prep for their body, they don't prep for their mind and soul. Simply put, you need to ensure you have things set aside to help keep your spirits up. Some items to stock up on: Books - (novels, history, science) to help your mind escape the depression of your circumstances . Games - Cards, board games, etc. Musical instruments- if you are so inclined Shampoo and soap - People can forget basic hygiene Detergent - Dish and Clothes for obvious reasons Pet food - For obvious reasons Light bulbs - if you expect to have power Handheld "walkie talkies" - battery operated as the cell network may be/ will most likely be down as well. Household cleaning items - you need to keep your living area clean.
In my hurricane kit, I had a backpack for each child of "diversion/entertainment" items - age appropriate. Cards, games, spiral notebooks and pens/crayons, colored pencils. We also had a small white dry erase board and dry erase markers to play hangman and pictionary as a family.
Finally someone who puts a lot of attention into hygiene. I've noticed most American preppers spend way too much time on guns and ammo but neglect basic things like hygiene and oral hygiene. Good one.
Most American preppers seem to be insanely fat, smelly and looking like they could keel over from a MI at any moment. What's the point of prepping if your health is absolutely terrible from the get-go?
PNW Sportbike Life wow, like you know most American preppers. That doesn’t sound like any of the American preppers I know. I haven’t seen any like that on TH-cam either. I think you are just another American hater.
I would add: Books on... Ethnobotany, plant identification, mushroom identification, medicine/first aid Medical equipment (bandages, distilled water, splints) Chess set (some form of entertainment)
Dryer lint from your clothes dryer filter, especially from cotton fabrics stored in ziplock bags for fire starter. Something that everyone throws away everyday is more valuable than one would realize. And it's free. Depending on where you live, deer moss dries quickly and can be an excellent fire starter/tinder as well.
Take the lint from your dryer filter, ball them up, and roll them around in petroleum jelly. They make excellent tinder that will start a fire in most reasonable conditions. Also, in addition to ferro rods and Bic lighters, have a few butane windproof torch lighters. Those, plus some decent tinder, will practically allow you to start a fire in a storm. Fire is one of the real essentials, especially if you are in a cold area.
Thank U everyone for all Ur tips. Save Ur junk mail & flyers, newspapers, pencil shavings, hair loss from Ur head & shower drain (for fire starter) cardboard food box's, store receipts. Keep old bed sheets, pillow cases too for fire starter. Buy ratcheted tie downs they R Gr8 to have & bungee's. God bless 🙌🙏❤
Favorite “nails and screws” happy to see a Prepper mention these. Very useful. Think about the things you may need to fix or build. Even to board up the house on the fly. I would suggest keeping 1-2inch thick plywood sized to your windows in a safe place for the just incase.
I do appreciate how rational you are as a prepper. Some videos I've been watching of others are acting like there's an obvious crash of whatever coming, but you're just like, "this is useful for this", without implying something is in fact coming.
Great vid... I especially appreciated the shortness of the time you spent on each item... I click off of vids where the prepper feels the need to expound on every item... I think they just like to hear themselves talk.. Thanks...
It seems to me that most 'preppers' are preparing for some 'grid down' or 'nuke exchange' event. To my mind, they are looking in the wrong direction and are not seeing what has snuck up behind them. I'm talking about 'agenda 21,' and the covid vaccine. I believe, that if you are a 'prepper,' and you've had the covid vax....then all the prepping you've done is a waste of time.
My wife thought I was crazy for stocking up a few packages of gallon freezer bags. It always helps when trying to keep things dry while outside. Sandwich baggies work a lot of the time, but it depends on the size of your cell phone or whatever you're trying to keep dry. I have a radio that is able to be charged by hand, batteries, or sunlight. It won't fit in a sandwich baggie, so the gallon size do come in handy.
Yes, I put my bottles that hold liquids in those plastic bags. Don't forget to buy aluminum foil & buy those car sun shades for the windows. They come in handy for a lot of reasons 😊
Even having all of these, the most important thing that you have is your body. Being in tip top shape will help in the long run because a beer belly couch potato will not survive very long in a disaster.
It would be a quick forced diet yet it may be beneficial to have some food onboard for the first couple months. Takes a while for a fatty to starve. I are one.
I live in Venezuela. I live in the situation that you guys prep for. For me, water is the most vital item. I stock up on water. When there's no electricity, such as happens here, there's no running water because the city pumps need electricity to work. We had one major blackout that lasted a month. I have a 15,000 Lt water tank, a 28,000 Lt pool, and I stock 20 water cooler bottles with mineral water. Using our water consciously, we had enough for the whole month., while many other people had to pay expensive water trucks or get water from streams.
@@larryfisherman6449 ...There have been many lootings, yeah. The worst one went on for about four days. But some people were looting TV and audio stores and stuff, not just food. Supermarkets got ransacked. At this moment everything is calm, but tense calm. It's like people are waiting for something to happen.
As you say, water is your very first priority. I would say 15 liters per person per day is the very minimum you need to drink, cook and keep yourself, your clothes, your dishes and your house clean. What is your opinion?
@@retepeyahaled2961 ...15 liters, in my opinion, is too much. Humans can go with less than that daily. Anyway, in my experience here, it's not just per person, it's also per gender times age. In general, women use more water than men, and young moms use more than mature women. During the most recent extended blackout here when the country had no water for about two months (many areas still have no water), we used as little as we could of our water. I bathed every two days with a wet rag and one shampooing and rinse, while my wife and daughter bathed daily (a short shower to save water) but they still used too much to wash their long hair. Our moms, who have short hair, didn't use so much. My old mom also rag bathed every other day to save water. I drank about a liter of water daily, same as my mom, and my wife and daughter about two each. For cooking and washing dishes, my wife used about 5 liters a day. Since we didn't know how long we would be without water coming into the house, we used it wisely. With my 15000 liters, I calculated we had enough for a long haul. When the water started coming in, it was brown, totally unpotable. Good thing I have a sand filter system between the pressure tank and the house, so the water from the underground tank went in all brown into the pressure tank, but then it went through the filter system before going to the house. Imagine not having water for nearly 2 months and then getting it all contaminated. And we were lucky. Many parts of the country only get water twice a month. Today, in my house, we get running water on Thursdays and Fridays. I know a contractor that works for people high up in the socialist government, and he tells me they all have 40,000 and 60,000 liter tanks in their mansions. That's socialism for ya.
This was probably the best video for advice I have seen on TH-cam in the past 4 or 5 years. You are spot on. Every thing you mention in this video is spot on. Great job.
When I survived Katrina for the three months power was out and martial law was under effect bartering was very common. I think "luxury" foods like chips, junk food, liquor and anything fresh (fish, deer, etc.) was the most valuable items to trade. Everyone was open carrying at that time too. I was a boy so I don't remember much, but I remember my daddy teaching us all to shoot in the backyard so that he and my mother could go on MRE pickup runs and I remember the look on my mothers face as my dad looked at my oldest brother (15) and had to tell him that if someone came to take our food or water or any of the livestock... to shoot them. It was a defining moment in that chapter of my life. Looking back at it, I was very sheltered from what was going on but looting was rampant and people were- literally- shooting/stabbing each other in line at the gas station, so as extreme as that sounds it was necessary. Maybe it's PTSD, maybe it's practicality, but now I'm prepping based on my past experiences due to the incoming corona virus panic. Nothing unites or divides mankind more than disaster. I seen community come together like never before during that time, but you also witnessed the worst in society come out.
I don't think a lot of younger ppl are being taught how to cook or do simple household stuff, like sewing a button back on. Nowadays, it's McD's or Little Caesars with sugar ladened cold cereal for breakfast, if they eat breakfast.
Exactly prepping will only get you as far as your skills. You must have the skills to be a doctor, gardener, hunter, fisher, builder, soldier, tracker, stow away etc.
But we have to be smart just the same & prep however we can. We're all going to need something we wished we thought of. Don't forget about bartering w/ea other for what we need but don't be mean about it ❤
I feel you folks should also stockpile Hydrogen Peroxide, Super glue, quick clot, and bandages. Carry a small squeeze bottle of Hydrogen Peroxide in you back pack and Bug Out vehices. If you get a wound wash it out immediately to prevent infections for skin cuts, next use the glue on the edges of the outer skin to hold it back together after it stops bleeding. Butterfly stitches work well for holding the ski together on flexing skin parts while the super glue does most of the work. Do not use it internally. Wounds will heal in a matter of a day or two. Quick clot for more serious wounds to control major bleeding wounds, and bandages to protect those wounds. Your first aid kit should also have some medical surgical tools in it. Maybe you can't remove a bullet or suture a major wound,, but you might find someone who can patch you up if they have the tool to use. The stories I could tell you about how I learned about what I described could fill a book. If for nothing else I can keep an audience entertained around a campfire for many nights. Prepare for the worst and pray for the best. ps: Buy the super glue in alots of small squeeze tube servings, because superglue has a shelf life measured in hours once opened. Great list BTY!
Sorry for the stupid question, but you don't pour the glue into the wound as like a coagulant right ? You just use it on the outside and press it together until it holds?
@@misfitvillainz1769 Correct. I explained it all in the 1st paragraph. On skin cuts, wash with hydrogen peroxide to remove as much contamination as possible. I flush the wound until the cut strops fizzing from the hydrogen peroxide, then press the edges of the top skin back together, lay a small bead of super glue to those edges. Wait for the glue to dry an repeat as needed. Very little scarring. I once busted my top lip through to my teeth with a jack handle and glued the outer skin together as described. A few butterfly bandages and it healed in a few days witout a scar. stitches would have been a nightmare on my face the rest of my life.
@@CurtisDrew1 Thank you guys so much. This really helped me. I'm writing down all my "SHTF tips", just like this one. Amazing in depth explanation from you both!
Add baking soda for cleaning cooking etc. Also vinegar for same reasons. Also consider supplies for your pets, which may also be your protection, such as food and medical supplies.
There are some sites now that offer pet packs for boogieing out of Dodge.. NORTH AMERICAN move or leave somewhere fast. "I think we'd better boogie on out of here"
Thank you for putting this community together. I would suggest finding the sustainable version of each item. For those who don’t have space, find the non-liquid version of soaps and shampoos
Raw honey is so amazing. It's a great natural sweetener and has medicinal uses. It can even heal cuts and help control acne, too! I put some on a little cut once and it really helps.
The evidence for honey's medicinal uses is found more in marketing than in the scientific literature. It's not because Big Pharma controls all the research, either. It's because most people - yourself included - don't really grok why the plural of anecdote is not data.
Corollary to contractor bags. Buy rolls of the 13 gallon bags with drawstrings. When the water quits, you can empty your toilet bowl of water, drop a bag inside then use that for a week or so. When full, synch up the drawstrings and dispose in appropriate place. Keep things clean and sanitary.
Good list. I've found that 'long term' storage of the green Coleman LP canisters reveals that some leak out and go slowly empty, so one more thing to regularly check in your survival stash inventory. The valve seals in the things are just cheap rubber, so apparently sometimes they just go flat, like a leaky tire valve stem.
I am significantly older and disabled. I will defend my home I cannot walk therefore I will defend my property until my number comes up! I live in Alaska there is no other state that I choose to be in.
The only place U can live off the land; although very difficult if no acute survival intellect..... However, with an elaborate underground bunker there, built after 911 with every imaginable a thing to need----U got it made. For at least several years.... But if you're alone, I don't think you'll make it..... Nonetheless, we all gotta die some day, rich or poor....
And most of these videos are for 'bugging out' which is not an option for the majority of people. So it's not always about supposedly just living in the woods off the land, but of hunkering down, trying to sustain and keep safe and sanitary in the middle of of a city, of which I'm glad to be in a smaller one.
One of the main tools I have found a need for is a plumber snake, a heavy duty plunger and liquid plumber. My $36 plumber snake saved me a $400 plumber bill this past week. Just a suggestion.
I would say this is a great list, especially for people that don't have tons of money to throw at big ticket items. These are meant to be smaller things you can pick up here or there, and slowly add to your pile.
Stock piling goods is very short term prepping, but heavily advised!! Learning a sustainable lifestyle is the best long term solution! And doing so, one will quickly conclude that you NEED some sort of community👍
Some good points! I never mentioned owning land and a community for me is several like minded families. I live in Alaska and we have our bug out location. Two of our main preps are salt and meds. You have to know how to properly and safely preserve fish and game, salt is essential for that and health in general. Get a map of BLM lands in your area and spend a fair bit of time going to different locations and find one that suits your needs.
Great list, I would add Containers such as 1 gallon and 5 gallon buckets and smaller containers. They are great for gathering water, berries, nuts and many other items.
Excellent video, saved it for reference. We've been prepping for about a year and still feel overwhelmed with how much we still need. I feel that prepping can easily fall into "hoarding" I still haven't found the healthy balance yet.
It's very easy to fall into hoarding, especially when watching videos like this. When in doubt, skills trump stocks. You get a lot farther knowing what to do than you do having a bunch of stuff you aren't sure what to do with.
@@stevenschnepp576amen. Prepping only goes as far as your own skills will. Learn skills, hunting, fishing, sewing, carpentry, survival tactics, tracking, medical care, communication(probably be your best asset in times of hardship)
Great video. Thank you. I think vitamins is a good one. The ones you mix with water that are individually wrapped, would probably store longer. Like emergenC.
I think that you should stockpile things like the Diva Cup, for women. This is helpful if you run out of other feminine products. The cup can be washed and rinsed and reused. Additionally, there is a device called Go Girl, so women can actually urinate standing up. As for toothpaste, that is great, but in a pinch, baking soda works just as well. Great list though!!!
Yes, but should you find yourself without . . . there was a time before modern, when women got along just fine using "the rag." Just like cloth diapers for babies that had to be washed - only I know better than to give you shit for it, just a friendly reminder, lol
Yes I use cups and cloth pads, I know how to sew cloth pads so I’ll never need to stock up. Oh I guess it would be good to stock up on sewing supplies 🤔
Baking soda lacks flouride. Get prescription toothpaste, it's very high flouride and lasts a very long time. You could use it less frequent in between baking soda cleaning to keep your enamel strong.
@@jc.1191 fluoride has been proven to only benefit kids. Anyone over the age of 15 only minimally benefits from the chemical if at all. Adults have no need for adding it to thier daily regiment.
@@SoloHiker1 You're thinking of water, that minimally affects adults who have all grown teeth above the gums. My dentist says it's super important for me.
I love that you talked about rotation. Preps wont do you any good if something happens and everything is expired. All of my stored preps that have a shorter shelf life are all things that I use on a daily/weekly basis. When I buy new cans of soup (etc) I rotate them with the old ones.
Canned foods last almost forever as long as the can is intact. Beware of pork and beans where the can has swelled up round like a softball. :) That's not a good thing. I found one of those in the back of a cabinet. I carefully picked it up and moved it outside to the trash.
Hoard knowledge. Knowledge about how to use the things you have is one of the biggest oversights when prepping/picking survival gear or foods. Great vid. Got a sub from me.
@@Leveraction-xr4uz enough solar panels and batteries I can run for six months on a pure black out...plus i believe gas and generators or a must I have 2 quiet Honda's and 2 250 gallon storage tanks that get rotated regularly and not as many as I like but about 7 5 gal metal gas cans...and for my duramax have it always full when I get to a half tank I fill up through my tank in the bed with diesel and that tank is 150 gal plus another 5 metal diesel cans....in shed...fuel is important.my hondas with them hooked together. can run for about 8 hrs on a little over a gal...not full wattage but enough to get u by....
@Stephen Blankenship i hear you man. It can really get deep too when people start collecting seeds to grow and all sorts of stuff. If i ever had to hunt/fish i would use my compound bow.
Great video and details! I like to include whistling devices if needed , various types of clamps for when repairing things, water purification items, recipes for food and homemade medicine and medical supplies as needed and recipes for making propellant powder for firearms and ammo molds of various caliber. And benzene torch and torch starting devices and safety gloves and safety shields and shoes and safety glasses and welding hood and respirator masks
Stock what you eat and eat what you stock. Lower price point and it makes sense for a financial problem as well as something more serious. Costco brand toilet paper.
I'd add silver. Not gold, because it's hard to get small quantities (ie, a pound of meat and a loaf of bread). Silver is easily divisible. Also, after freeze dried goods are basic dried goods. Dried beans, rice, corn.
One can't eat silver or gold. One can't protect themselves with silver/gold. In truly massive disaster precious metals may not be worth anything because they are unnecessary for sustaining life.
Note on candles, they are good for lighting a fire if the wood is wet. Shave the wood and stack it around the candle, slowly add to the pile until have enough heat. It is a long process but it works.
Food, Water, Shelter, fire, and security. The first 5 we call it. Everything else is luxuries. A back up to your plan is a must. I have water proof pouches that go on a belt so it is on me as well as in my back pack.
Im with you on most of the list, I would say on the fishing line portion, I have had a lot of problems with the OmniFlex. In the event that I'm fishing for survival, I would hate to break a fish off because of cheap line. The Trilene Big Game you mentioned is great and I would stock it on 8, 15, and 30 lb test for where I live. 2 spools of each is more than enough for a very very long time. Braid would probably be the best imo, because it will last for a very long time and you could always unspool it and respool it backwards to make it last even longer
Concerning fishing line: the cheap stuff has a definite shelf life, it goes bad by solar radiation and age alone. Now, braid line costs something like 3X the price of monofilament, but its shelf life is much longer. Also, braid line is much stronger than monofilament, when you compare the same diameters. Remember that fishing line, especially braid line, can also be used in lots of non-fishing applications.
Rule of 3 is the biggest thing to think about. You can go 3 minutes without Oxygen, 3 days without water, and 3 weeks without food. Food was way too high on that list. I start my list with Items that help me breath such as masks, with filters. Our current situation is evidence of this. Next i would point out that we need at least 3 ways to not only get water but also 3 ways to filter water. Each is worth it's own video. Food is so far down the list, I'd probably talk more about sheltering in and bugging out next. What that means is depending on your situation you should have plans for both. This is where you deal with security and shelter. You can make a whole series of videos about this subject. If where you live is not safe and secure, know that you have to get to some place you feel secure. That is where the bug out process works. However, bugging out requires forward thinking, you need to know, where you are going, how you will get there, how long it will take, what you will do when you arrive, and what to do if you can't get there. Being prepared is a state of mind and coming up with plans for the "what if's" for those plans. Our current situation is nothing more than inconvenience, this is not a SHTF situation, but it could turn to one. I highly doubt it will, more than likely we will go back to normal what ever that means. Hopefully people have learned that we can't rely on our government to save use, we need to rely on ourselves.
You have a lot of good points. However, I really don't foresee us ever getting back to pre-Biden days anytime soon. Not getting political, but, we have all those cargo ships stuck out in the water, thousands of illegal immigrants pouring through our non-existent southern border, people being fired from their jobs at record pace,etc. So, being prepared is key. A lot of people haven't figured out what is really going on. I live in an area where we deal with hurricanes, but, prepping for disperse camping type situations, I am not familiar with and am trying ti do as much prep as I can on a very limited budget. Pretty much everyone I know, with a few exceptions, thinks I am overreacting. But, they also thought I was overreacting when I would prep for 2 weeks+ of no power or water in hurricane situation...that is until Hurricane Erin and Opal hit. We had no power or water for 3 weeks.
Masks are definitely not on my list at all. They won't stop a virus, or smoke, or dust. I never wore one and never will. Water is #1 on my list. If you have a good, continuous supply of water, you can keep flushing the toilet by dumping a bucket of water in it. Otherwise, you can build a potty chair, put a bucket under it, and add some cat litter or sand after each #2 usage. Men can just go outside for #1. The whole world is a bathroom. :)
@@cindychurch925 The cargo ships came in a good while back. That's why Walmart suddenly had so much stock, the aisles were full. Our local one even had pallets piled high with canning jars and supplies. I had to stock up then, as Walmart didn't have jars or lids for many months before that. I'm in eastern NC, and I'm glad I've never been without power for more than 3 or 4 days, and that was way back in 1960. Now, I live near the substation that feeds the local hospital, so my road gets electricity back on first. Yay! I am old, so this old house is my last stand. It's been here for almost 100 years with zero storm damage. And where the house stands has never been flooded once in that time, although the very back part of the yard next to the swamp had fish swimming in it after one hurricane. :)
Great vid. One suggestion: solar garden lights. We live in a rural area in the mountains and lose electricity fairly often. I have about 15 "stick in the ground" garden SOLAR lights. We actually have them above ground in DIY holders around our deck railing. When the power is out, we just bring in a few to light what we need, then take the out in the sun the next morning (once had 8 days with no power!). Just a thought - they are cheap and work really well.
Very valuable, thank you. One thing I don't see mentioned much when bugging in is having a good stock of paper books to read. If you are hunkered down in one place for a long time, you will be itching for mental stimulation. Obviously, your electronics will run out of power, or maintaining their charge will take up more time and resources than are worth it (IMO). So books and magazines are a good way to allay restlessness. You could carry the book "When Technology Fails" in your bag if bugging out is something you need to do. Great skills in that book and a good read overall. And, if it gets really bad, they can be used as fuel for fires. That would be a sad day, though. Lastly, learn to meditate. It will make you sharp and able to manage your emotions much better in a grid down situation. Also decreases boredom!
I agree, but where in the heck can you find them? I have asked at a variety of places you would think would have them and they look at me like I am a loony person who should be in a straight jacket lol.
Boots - hiking boots, logging boots, water boots. Also, a bow saw. And don't forget skills, such as tying knots. The Army survival manual is useful to have as a reference. Glad you mentioned socks. Saw that advice in Forrest Gump and never forgot the wisdom!
Just a suggestion on fuels in survival situations, use them only when you have to. Learn to rely more on manual ways to start a fire over using a lighter, use solar panels for power over propane or what not. IMO fuels will become a huge commodity in the future of whats coming!
I would like to imagine if something terrible happens, we could all band together. Learn to help one another survive. I still prep, and prepare for the event of total chaos. But what if we could work together? Maybe rebuild civilization. We survived with much less once upon a time.
That's why I'm part of a group. We might not have enough numbers to restart civilization if the apocalypse is upon us, but we have enough people who are like minded, thoroughly vetted, and have a wide variety of skills and knowledge for us to start a very small community for us and our families.
@@j50nmyers72 idk how long youd be able to survive on your own though. When civilization falls, gangs of raiders will form, surviving on your own wouldnt be feasible. Small townships would form, and we'd revert to hunter gatherer lifestyles, perhaps long enough to watch history repeat itself again
Personally I would take an air gun because not only can you use pellets but some air guns can even shoot bolts over the Barrel so you could even take small two medium-sized game with one gun
@Jon Lebel right. With an airgun you don't have to worry about gunpowder or brass casings or any of that s*** you just have to have your ammo which is your pellets or bebes and whether or not your gun has air and you can also get a hand powered pump to fill that air gun with. I would also agree that fishing hooks and line also a good source for getting food
Hi...I would also add dried egg powder,vitamins and a water filter....one small portable...and a bigger home made set up using charcoal,and other natural filters.
Pretty good list. Regarding toilet paper, I would suggest storing washable soft cloths. You can get long term use out of them. Toilet paper has only been around for 100 years, the older approaches are more sustainable.
You Hit The Nail On The Head Regarding T.P. And Wipes! They Were The First Items To Run Out At The Start Of The CoronaVirus Shutdown! I Guess Those That Thought Preppers Were Crazy, Realize That They Were Crazy For Not Preparing! Great Advice And Great Video! A Shout Out From Northern California Just North Of Sacramento! ✌
Grate job for the home prepper, In all the videos I have seen not one person mentioned a fire extinguisher. It can be used for some small defensive tactic of spray and attack or flee.
With a bit of work it can be used as an air gun, drill a hole at the bottom and put a tyre valve in then add a barrel,copper pipe pump it up and voila.
Get/use a solar oven for cooking.....they work...(but have a DARK colored roaster that will absorbed the heat). Or just build a fire save propane for winter heating. But also get some COLD weather sleeping bags for home use if the grid is down in the winter.
I prep... started small post earthquake when i was 10 years old. Then as i got older, and hurricanes. A tornado, etc... prepping went from a little tub of water and food for 2-3 days... to wreks ... to being ready for momths now. This was a very simple & very pragmatic list!. You earned a follow!
my number 1 is knowledge,... a few books or some learning in advance on things like stone age technologies, agriculture, natural medicinals, the local wildlife and edible wild plants, sourcing chemicals, making what you need... learn about how our ancestors managed to survive the few hundred thousand years before we got any of our modern technology,... then when the grid goes down/shit hits the fan,... you'll know how to make do without after your stockpile runs out,...
@John Beyette, Book knowledge is good but you need to practice that knowledge before the need happens. Plus your books will be useful for teaching others. I have a survival library too.
Do it the day before it gets real bad. People like to get in there sleep. Also, go shop at your ethnic stores. The whites like to go to the standard places (for them).
Not if the SHTF situation is a pandemic, which seems to be possible in the near future. Walmarts and most supermarkets and department stores will probably be crowded and be breeding grounds for disease.
Better to come together with neighbors and pull your resources. Who you can trust and who you can't trust is a real asset in SHTF times. By the way, Walmart is the last place I'd go for supplies. Take inventory of what you have as assets, what you think you will need, where can you get those things and who might have them around you that you can strike a bargain with. Being able to rely on others is the best chance for survival in an SHTF situation.
*What are the Most Important Items you feel every Prepper should Stockpile/ Hoard?* To us Water is an Absolute Given. But there are a Ton More possible item than what made this list! We know to know what items you value stockpiling in mass quantity!
Seeds, the rest can mostly be made by yourself, crop plants mostly come from different countries or continents... You can not only grow food, you can make clothes out of some, medications, liquor and even building materials 👌
@@JackLeMetis Definitely!!! HEIRLOOM Seeds are great as we Cover in this EPISODE.
Seeds, cutting, and .22 ammo for sure!!!
Jack N. Larocque Seeds are legit!
Sugar, Rice, Beans, Canned Meats.
My wife gave me crap about prepping for years. I purchased a whole house generator and have food/water for months. Then the great freeze came & we had heat and power, while everyone else in the neighborhood did not . We had friends, children & grand children hunkering down for several days. I went from Zero to hero in my wife's mind!
Every prepper is nuts “to others” until we aren’t.
Yeah, children always seem to complain we daddy looks to their future safety and security instead of buying them a new pony.
People who are prepared look crazy to people living in the moment.
@Jeff Grove Why yes you are
Zero to hero! I love that. 👊
bet this guy is just loving life now
Nothing fun about seeing other Americans or humans around the world live in fear or panic.
@@DropForgedSurvival not fun, but I cant help getting that rewarding feeling because you prepared before the disaster actually struck, right?
@@drained1177 We're far far away from a disaster of that type.
Still, this situation reminds us how much we truly need not to take "normal" life for granted.
Always prep at some level if you ha e children to keep safe
me and my dad started prepping for almost a year now, we are all set except for the hand sanitizer.... wasnt expecting those to fly off the shelves.
Just a note: the packs of baby wipes can dry out but a cup of water will reconstitute them to their original state. The soapy quality is what you are after.
I wondered about them drying out - awesome tip! TY
@@signalrambo Yes! Thanks for the info!!
Shower in a bag !!!😂
I squirt for a good saturation of witch hazel. It's cooling & helps with hygiene.
Our whole city has no propane left or any fuel at all. No gas, no firewood, no deiseal. The texas blizzard is proof that prepping can save your life, sanity, and money.
My grown up kids survive through it due to prepper skills n inner strength !!!! Thank you God!!!!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 MAGA
Thank god Trump isn’t president anymore
@@dazzlingsky8863 yeah cause things are so much better with some retarded illiterate old pedo in office destroying our country. U really are an idiot arent u. If at this point and time u still think Biden is having anpositive effect on our economy u are even more retarded then he is. Just saying u people will be the downfall of our country. Just saying. Hopefully all u liberals dont prep and basically starve each other out while trying to survive collapsed economy without means of protecting yourself or providing for yourself. Cant hunt cant survive. Especially those living in the concrete jungles not like yall are gonna be growing gardens in your apartments
@@dazzlingsky8863 Yeah, I don't think America could have survived another four years of mean tweets. Those really were just the worst, weren't they?
Buffoon.
@@dazzlingsky8863 bozo
When prepping food you should stock up on foods that you already eat, and rotate them out so that you don't have tons of food expiring every 5-8 years
That is a great bit of information
@@DropForgedSurvival I personally only have a small box of MRE's for hiking (since it's high energy and low weight), and the rest is baked beans, rice, oats, more beans, etc so that way none of it goes to waste.
My main food prep is my garden and seed bank, doesn't matter how much food you have if you can't make more, or trade.
Expiring food is just a conceptual thing. Until the can swells, it's fine.
@@guidosarducci6794 say that until you get botulism, unsealed cans, etc. Rotating food stocks to ensure longevity and satisfaction with the types of food is key for morale in WROL/GGD
@@Extremekhan24 I made no comment regarding your food rotation, and nothing about "unsealed cans". What I commented on is "you will be a lot less concerned about expiration dates when you get truly hungry", and that canned food is good for a heckuva long time past the arbitrary "expiration date". MRE's pretty much suck as survival food (designed to be constipating, it's battleground fare) and have a ton of sodium. As the OP posted, freeze-dried foods are far superior, although they can get pricey.
And look at the world now. Here we are.
Courtney W even so, I think the swiftness of it still surprised most. It did me...
everyone will become a pepper for now on
This isn't even the beginning.
@@johnmclain250 Ditto that, I was going to reply similarly. This is just a minor intentional blip being dramatized into a catastrophe. When the real one hits, you'll need no explanation.
Yep, nothings changed
One of the best prepper videos I’ve seen, and I have seen many. So many fail to mention socks, and underwear. Thank you for doing so. As a Katrina survivor, who literally had to live off grid after the storm, this video is one of the best out there.
God bless you. When I was a kid I was in hurricane Allison. Tough life.
but what they almost ALL fail to mention is tampons.... or actually better option is a menstrual cup. and also condoms, getting someone pregnant during tough survival times is not ideal. in this case it was an afterthought.
Best way to prep is go winter camping for a week and essentials will become very clear.
Winter is definitely bad but I feel just camping in general like for real not in no RV🤣 camping will show you what you actually need! And should have
And camping in the heat: different challenges like mosquitos, keep clean from sweating, sun protection etc...
As a side note, if you wear glasses you should get a few extra pairs made for your prescription because if the grid goes down long term you won't be able to get more. I keep 2 extra pairs at all times.
Great idea! I always worry about that. About how I could save my children or even see them or a potential threat just a few feet in front of me without my contacts or glasses.
get them at the dollar store for a buck, i got tons for reading and others for driving, they r same exact things as eye dr's, I use 3's for reading and 1's for driving, got pairs all over the car, house, pocketbook, etc.,
I always keep old prescriptions put up along with my old frames even if they're scratched or hazy. It beats the alternative.
Doing this in Australia at the moment
As well as shoes n socks plus clothing for the kids as they grow quick.
this is why i have so many old shoes and glasses lol
Everyone thought dooms day preparers were crazy. Now who’s the crazy one?
No one is crazy... not even the non-preppers. I was a non prepper for a long time. usually takes a bad experience to change your perspectives.
2020, the year people were no longer called 'preppers' and just called prepared.
DarkMatter guys like you still exist?
Well just because they were right about being prepared doesn't mean that they aren't crazy... (That said having some backup food in case of common disasters such as power outages, or in the case of anyone in the snow belt being ready to keep warm and feed when buried in by a blizzard...)
I am poor, I buy my food once a month and buy an extra bag of beans or rice, etc- - these go in those $1 gallon canisters from Dollar Tree. In the past I also saved $20 a month to put in my well (solar power pump). I have a wood burning cook stove (a gift), and my oil lamps. It has taken more than 10 years, but I am good for at least 3 years.
So I sit here "self-quarantined" and try not to laugh and the toilet paper people.
If someone is laughing about you for being a prepper, tell them greetings from Eva from good old Germany.
My grandparents got through WW2 because of their survival skills and full stocked cellar.
Knowing how to conserve home made food, smoking meat, ...
But the most important thing was having a lot of soap, cigarettes and alcohol (whiskey, rum,...) to trade. At least for those living in cities.
They had to hide their stuff because the Nazi government took everything in the last war years.
My grandpa even shot someone because a guy wanted to steal food from his platoon in Norway.
Because of these experiences he was a prepper until his death. His cellar was full of home canned food, home made bacon, wine, medication, fuel,...
Wow, thank you for sharing your story. It must have been amazing to learn from them. After what you said, I'm going to stock up on soap! Good idea!
Thanks for sharing this.
Thank you for sharing!
My grandpa did the same, we was a ww2 german soldier. He store stuff and when they get bad, he throw it away and bought it new. He had bis small storage room in the Kitchen and it was always full.
I can relate to your story. My grandparents came from the Ukraine in the 1920's after The War of Independence. They had mass quantities of stored food, made homemade booze and primitive weapons. When I was young I used call them hoarders but my father said No there not hoarders their survivors.
Dry Cannabis and Cannabis seeds are criminally underrated in prepping community. many practical uses and will be as valuable as gold.
For a pothead like you.... yes it is a necessity to get high. You'd probably be the first one to die anyway.
Always thinking that.
The last thing you want in a serious situation is to have your senses dulled… you would be an easy mark
I agree. Having a lb in the stash could be all the difference from trading to medical reasons it s just a great prep all around.
This comment is severely underrated 💯 you are using that big brain!!!
Excellent list and thanks for putting it together. A few years ago, I read an article from someone who had been in Sarajevo during the war there and he had a few other items on his list you might want to consider. He explained that while people prep for their body, they don't prep for their mind and soul. Simply put, you need to ensure you have things set aside to help keep your spirits up. Some items to stock up on:
Books - (novels, history, science) to help your mind escape the depression of your circumstances .
Games - Cards, board games, etc.
Musical instruments- if you are so inclined
Shampoo and soap - People can forget basic hygiene
Detergent - Dish and Clothes for obvious reasons
Pet food - For obvious reasons
Light bulbs - if you expect to have power
Handheld "walkie talkies" - battery operated as the cell network may be/ will most likely be down as well.
Household cleaning items - you need to keep your living area clean.
In my hurricane kit, I had a backpack for each child of "diversion/entertainment" items - age appropriate. Cards, games, spiral notebooks and pens/crayons, colored pencils. We also had a small white dry erase board and dry erase markers to play hangman and pictionary as a family.
@@cindychurch925 Excellent ideas!
You forgot the most important book The Bible and also praying 🙏
@@hazztv6317 I should've thought about that myself. You are so right to correct me on those two points. Thanks for reminding us all of that!
@@hazztv6317 U can get the Bible on a cell phone size player. And they are solar powered.
Gun cleaning kit. Eventually it won’t work if it gets too dirty
You ain't wrong...
Use your boot laces
True
In soviet Russia gun takes you apart
You don't need to Stockpile / Hoard that.
Finally someone who puts a lot of attention into hygiene. I've noticed most American preppers spend way too much time on guns and ammo but neglect basic things like hygiene and oral hygiene. Good one.
Definitely not wrong
Most American preppers seem to be insanely fat, smelly and looking like they could keel over from a MI at any moment. What's the point of prepping if your health is absolutely terrible from the get-go?
PNW Sportbike Life wow, like you know most American preppers. That doesn’t sound like any of the American preppers I know. I haven’t seen any like that on TH-cam either. I think you are just another American hater.
If I have guns and ammo I can get everything else I need including someone to cook and clean LOL
@@theodorehyatt1782 you watch too many movies
I would add:
Books on... Ethnobotany, plant identification, mushroom identification, medicine/first aid
Medical equipment (bandages, distilled water, splints)
Chess set (some form of entertainment)
yep, I always check out books in thrift stores, you can find some very cheap books that are full of old timey knowledge.
Dryer lint from your clothes dryer filter, especially from cotton fabrics stored in ziplock bags for fire starter. Something that everyone throws away everyday is more valuable than one would realize. And it's free. Depending on where you live, deer moss dries quickly and can be an excellent fire starter/tinder as well.
Firewood and wood burning stove. Lot's of wood for heat and cooking.
You can put it in the empty toilet paper rolls and toss it on the wood and it helps to start the fire easier.
Take the lint from your dryer filter, ball them up, and roll them around in petroleum jelly. They make excellent tinder that will start a fire in most reasonable conditions. Also, in addition to ferro rods and Bic lighters, have a few butane windproof torch lighters. Those, plus some decent tinder, will practically allow you to start a fire in a storm. Fire is one of the real essentials, especially if you are in a cold area.
Dryer lint isn’t that great. Good in theory. I’ve tried it many times. Depends on what fabric is in there. Most of the time it doesn’t work.
Thank U everyone for all Ur tips. Save Ur junk mail & flyers, newspapers, pencil shavings, hair loss from Ur head & shower drain (for fire starter) cardboard food box's, store receipts. Keep old bed sheets, pillow cases too for fire starter. Buy ratcheted tie downs they R Gr8 to have & bungee's. God bless 🙌🙏❤
Can't thank you enough for making a no nonsense video. Plain and simple and things people wouldn't think of. Keep on keeping on!!!
Favorite “nails and screws” happy to see a Prepper mention these. Very useful. Think about the things you may need to fix or build. Even to board up the house on the fly. I would suggest keeping 1-2inch thick plywood sized to your windows in a safe place for the just incase.
Just had these cut to size for my windows. Is they get past that then they eat lead
Tarps, lot's of quality tarps. Different sizes, colors, thicknesses of tarps. String, ropes, twine, variety of bungy cords.
Yes ! I need to cover the windows in my basement. ✌🏻🇺🇸
I do appreciate how rational you are as a prepper. Some videos I've been watching of others are acting like there's an obvious crash of whatever coming, but you're just like, "this is useful for this", without implying something is in fact coming.
@@claytonhawk8512 That's why it's called "Fear Porn". 😂
Great vid... I especially appreciated the shortness of the time you spent on each item... I click off of vids where the prepper feels the need to expound on every item... I think they just like to hear themselves talk.. Thanks...
It seems to me that most 'preppers' are preparing for some 'grid down' or 'nuke exchange' event. To my mind, they are looking in the wrong direction and are not seeing what has snuck up behind them. I'm talking about 'agenda 21,' and the covid vaccine. I believe, that if you are a 'prepper,' and you've had the covid vax....then all the prepping you've done is a waste of time.
My wife thought I was crazy for stocking up a few packages of gallon freezer bags. It always helps when trying to keep things dry while outside. Sandwich baggies work a lot of the time, but it depends on the size of your cell phone or whatever you're trying to keep dry. I have a radio that is able to be charged by hand, batteries, or sunlight. It won't fit in a sandwich baggie, so the gallon size do come in handy.
Yes, I put my bottles that hold liquids in those plastic bags. Don't forget to buy aluminum foil & buy those car sun shades for the windows. They come in handy for a lot of reasons 😊
@@janethompson2305solar cooker if the sun still shines clearly. 😊
Even having all of these, the most important thing that you have is your body. Being in tip top shape will help in the long run because a beer belly couch potato will not survive very long in a disaster.
But: more fat, more energy!!
More fat = more prone to heart disease and other health complications. Not good.
Lighsadra S preach on
Would you rather run from a fit shooter or a fat one? Babe Ruth didn’t need to run cuz he could hit.
It would be a quick forced diet yet it may be beneficial to have some food onboard for the first couple months. Takes a while for a fatty to starve. I are one.
good list, i like the idea of keeping essentials stocked year to year in the house and refresh that stock each year.
I live in Venezuela. I live in the situation that you guys prep for. For me, water is the most vital item. I stock up on water. When there's no electricity, such as happens here, there's no running water because the city pumps need electricity to work. We had one major blackout that lasted a month. I have a 15,000 Lt water tank, a 28,000 Lt pool, and I stock 20 water cooler bottles with mineral water. Using our water consciously, we had enough for the whole month., while many other people had to pay expensive water trucks or get water from streams.
Chavezoid that’s terrible, was there a lot of looting ?
@@larryfisherman6449 ...There have been many lootings, yeah. The worst one went on for about four days. But some people were looting TV and audio stores and stuff, not just food. Supermarkets got ransacked. At this moment everything is calm, but tense calm. It's like people are waiting for something to happen.
i really hope things get better for you and youre people, keep safe .
As you say, water is your very first priority. I would say 15 liters per person per day is the very minimum you need to drink, cook and keep yourself, your clothes, your dishes and your house clean. What is your opinion?
@@retepeyahaled2961 ...15 liters, in my opinion, is too much. Humans can go with less than that daily. Anyway, in my experience here, it's not just per person, it's also per gender times age. In general, women use more water than men, and young moms use more than mature women. During the most recent extended blackout here when the country had no water for about two months (many areas still have no water), we used as little as we could of our water. I bathed every two days with a wet rag and one shampooing and rinse, while my wife and daughter bathed daily (a short shower to save water) but they still used too much to wash their long hair. Our moms, who have short hair, didn't use so much. My old mom also rag bathed every other day to save water. I drank about a liter of water daily, same as my mom, and my wife and daughter about two each. For cooking and washing dishes, my wife used about 5 liters a day. Since we didn't know how long we would be without water coming into the house, we used it wisely. With my 15000 liters, I calculated we had enough for a long haul. When the water started coming in, it was brown, totally unpotable. Good thing I have a sand filter system between the pressure tank and the house, so the water from the underground tank went in all brown into the pressure tank, but then it went through the filter system before going to the house. Imagine not having water for nearly 2 months and then getting it all contaminated. And we were lucky. Many parts of the country only get water twice a month. Today, in my house, we get running water on Thursdays and Fridays. I know a contractor that works for people high up in the socialist government, and he tells me they all have 40,000 and 60,000 liter tanks in their mansions. That's socialism for ya.
This was probably the best video for advice I have seen on TH-cam in the past 4 or 5 years. You are spot on. Every thing you mention in this video is spot on. Great job.
When I survived Katrina for the three months power was out and martial law was under effect bartering was very common. I think "luxury" foods like chips, junk food, liquor and anything fresh (fish, deer, etc.) was the most valuable items to trade. Everyone was open carrying at that time too. I was a boy so I don't remember much, but I remember my daddy teaching us all to shoot in the backyard so that he and my mother could go on MRE pickup runs and I remember the look on my mothers face as my dad looked at my oldest brother (15) and had to tell him that if someone came to take our food or water or any of the livestock... to shoot them. It was a defining moment in that chapter of my life. Looking back at it, I was very sheltered from what was going on but looting was rampant and people were- literally- shooting/stabbing each other in line at the gas station, so as extreme as that sounds it was necessary. Maybe it's PTSD, maybe it's practicality, but now I'm prepping based on my past experiences due to the incoming corona virus panic. Nothing unites or divides mankind more than disaster. I seen community come together like never before during that time, but you also witnessed the worst in society come out.
As much as I love the prepping/stocking up, when these items run out we also need to learn how to remake them.
Exactly! You can only stock so much. It’s vital to be able to live off the land.
I don't think a lot of younger ppl are being taught how to cook or do simple household stuff, like sewing a button back on. Nowadays, it's McD's or Little Caesars with sugar ladened cold cereal for breakfast, if they eat breakfast.
Exactly prepping will only get you as far as your skills. You must have the skills to be a doctor, gardener, hunter, fisher, builder, soldier, tracker, stow away etc.
But we have to be smart just the same & prep however we can. We're all going to need something we wished we thought of. Don't forget about bartering w/ea other for what we need but don't be mean about it ❤
Great review for those on you tube that aren't quite prepared or are sitting on the fence about prepping.
When buying honey get it in glass jars not plastic. If it turns to sugar it can be melted back down easier in glass than plastic.
never considered that. thank you for the tip
@@efzapp7 I live in Texas too, good idea.
Great point, thanks!
RBG0979 Lol second amendment conservatards
@@franciscoaraujo6624 Lol second rate intellect
I feel you folks should also stockpile Hydrogen Peroxide, Super glue, quick clot, and bandages. Carry a small squeeze bottle of Hydrogen Peroxide in you back pack and Bug Out vehices. If you get a wound wash it out immediately to prevent infections for skin cuts, next use the glue on the edges of the outer skin to hold it back together after it stops bleeding. Butterfly stitches work well for holding the ski together on flexing skin parts while the super glue does most of the work. Do not use it internally. Wounds will heal in a matter of a day or two.
Quick clot for more serious wounds to control major bleeding wounds, and bandages to protect those wounds. Your first aid kit should also have some medical surgical tools in it. Maybe you can't remove a bullet or suture a major wound,, but you might find someone who can patch you up if they have the tool to use.
The stories I could tell you about how I learned about what I described could fill a book. If for nothing else I can keep an audience entertained around a campfire for many nights. Prepare for the worst and pray for the best.
ps: Buy the super glue in alots of small squeeze tube servings, because superglue has a shelf life measured in hours once opened.
Great list BTY!
Sorry for the stupid question, but you don't pour the glue into the wound as like a coagulant right ? You just use it on the outside and press it together until it holds?
@@misfitvillainz1769 Correct. I explained it all in the 1st paragraph. On skin cuts, wash with hydrogen peroxide to remove as much contamination as possible. I flush the wound until the cut strops fizzing from the hydrogen peroxide, then press the edges of the top skin back together, lay a small bead of super glue to those edges. Wait for the glue to dry an repeat as needed. Very little scarring. I once busted my top lip through to my teeth with a jack handle and glued the outer skin together as described. A few butterfly bandages and it healed in a few days witout a scar. stitches would have been a nightmare on my face the rest of my life.
@@CurtisDrew1 Thank you guys so much. This really helped me. I'm writing down all my "SHTF tips", just like this one. Amazing in depth explanation from you both!
@@Leveraction-xr4uz The military belts have a unique buckle that also makes them a great tourniquet. Better than the hole in the leather ones.
then they get an infection..... and.. no penecillan.. lol
Don't forget about the drinking water in your water heater. 40-50 gallons might come in handy.
I though the firestarters where Cheetos....😂
Same 🤣
Haha Not Quite! Those are Fire Plugs from Procamptek! They are legit!
@@DropForgedSurvival thanks that was about to be my follow up question. But ya know #forbidensnack
@@DropForgedSurvival follow question can yoh do a video on your solar rig?
Funny thing though is if you had stale or uneatable Cheetos (or any type of chips for that matter) they make really good fire starters.
Add baking soda for cleaning cooking etc. Also vinegar for same reasons. Also consider supplies for your pets, which may also be your protection, such as food and medical supplies.
There are some sites now that offer pet packs for boogieing out of Dodge..
NORTH AMERICAN
move or leave somewhere fast.
"I think we'd better boogie on out of here"
Jolly ranchers. Not even kidding. you’re gunna be in bad situation, you’ll need a little something to lift spirits.
Lmao 😂 I hate jolly ranchers
Meme God you can also use the wrapper as a whistle no joke
@@DropForgedSurvival Me too! They STICK to the teeth and I don't want to encourage cavities in a SHTF situation.
@@goapkodi1586 You can also use a blade of grass as a whistle.
I agree, candy is a go to for people who can't find nicotee or booz. Great insight!
Thank you for putting this community together. I would suggest finding the sustainable version of each item. For those who don’t have space, find the non-liquid version of soaps and shampoos
Just found this video. Now (2020) the creator is like, "See...I told you."
Bro how do you feel now
Dude....
At what point did Any one use a gun for 2020
Now in February 2021 Texas froze solid!
Raw honey is so amazing. It's a great natural sweetener and has medicinal uses. It can even heal cuts and help control acne, too! I put some on a little cut once and it really helps.
The evidence for honey's medicinal uses is found more in marketing than in the scientific literature.
It's not because Big Pharma controls all the research, either. It's because most people - yourself included - don't really grok why the plural of anecdote is not data.
When you sharpen your pencils save the shavings. That's what I do for fire fuel
Always an excellent tip
WOW. So brilliant! Thanks!
I save dryer lint. It's easy to keep packing in a quart bag for months and lights up quick
I mean it's a good idea, but most haven't sharpened a pencil since grade school lol
Pinecones make a great fire fuel
Corollary to contractor bags. Buy rolls of the 13 gallon bags with drawstrings. When the water quits, you can empty your toilet bowl of water, drop a bag inside then use that for a week or so. When full, synch up the drawstrings and dispose in appropriate place. Keep things clean and sanitary.
U didn't mean toilet bowl. U meant toilet tank... I know what U meant dear 😊
For tools also, probably the most important is an axe. Axes can be used almost as any tool, or a way to make any tool.
Hand tools, battery operated tools and electric tools.
Good list. I've found that 'long term' storage of the green Coleman LP canisters reveals that some leak out and go slowly empty, so one more thing to regularly check in your survival stash inventory. The valve seals in the things are just cheap rubber, so apparently sometimes they just go flat, like a leaky tire valve stem.
My family thought I was crazy by saying stock up for a apocalypse but look who’s in need now 😂
Very thorough on what to stockpile, and why people should get these items is very well explained!
I am significantly older and disabled. I will defend my home I cannot walk therefore I will defend my property until my number comes up! I live in Alaska there is no other state that I choose to be in.
AK is one of the toughest but probably best states for WROL situations
The only place U can live off the land; although very difficult if no acute survival intellect..... However, with an elaborate underground bunker there, built after 911 with every imaginable a thing to need----U got it made. For at least several years.... But if you're alone, I don't think you'll make it..... Nonetheless, we all gotta die some day, rich or poor....
I too live in AK!!! We will be just fine!!! We’re better off than others!!
I hope you have a dog for protection.
And most of these videos are for 'bugging out' which is not an option for the majority of people. So it's not always about supposedly just living in the woods off the land, but of hunkering down, trying to sustain and keep safe and sanitary in the middle of of a city, of which I'm glad to be in a smaller one.
One of the main tools I have found a need for is a plumber snake, a heavy duty plunger and liquid plumber. My $36 plumber snake saved me a $400 plumber bill this past week. Just a suggestion.
I would say this is a great list, especially for people that don't have tons of money to throw at big ticket items. These are meant to be smaller things you can pick up here or there, and slowly add to your pile.
It’s very sad that this video is so relevant now. Thanks, and I hope you all get through what’s coming.
Whats coming 👀
in 2024 might be WW3
@@830UFO that’s such a normie thing to ask. Very Bill Maheresque.
Stock piling goods is very short term prepping, but heavily advised!!
Learning a sustainable lifestyle is the best long term solution! And doing so, one will quickly conclude that you NEED some sort of community👍
Sure... but currently... only farms and the amish hold those titles in the largest numbers and that only makes up 2.25 million people in the US.
Learning skills and being fit are definitely 2 of the most important things you could do. A healthy supply of hardware and ammo would be next
Not many people can afford a farm, Ron.
The perfect is the enemy of the good.
Some good points!
I never mentioned owning land and a community for me is several like minded families. I live in Alaska and we have our bug out location. Two of our main preps are salt and meds. You have to know how to properly and safely preserve fish and game, salt is essential for that and health in general.
Get a map of BLM lands in your area and spend a fair bit of time going to different locations and find one that suits your needs.
Great list, I would add Containers such as 1 gallon and 5 gallon buckets and smaller containers. They are great for gathering water, berries, nuts and many other items.
Excellent video, saved it for reference. We've been prepping for about a year and still feel overwhelmed with how much we still need. I feel that prepping can easily fall into "hoarding" I still haven't found the healthy balance yet.
I’m just waking up, so imagine how I feel.
And I’m JUST just waking up. Damn.
It's very easy to fall into hoarding, especially when watching videos like this.
When in doubt, skills trump stocks. You get a lot farther knowing what to do than you do having a bunch of stuff you aren't sure what to do with.
@@stevenschnepp576amen. Prepping only goes as far as your own skills will. Learn skills, hunting, fishing, sewing, carpentry, survival tactics, tracking, medical care, communication(probably be your best asset in times of hardship)
Great video. Thank you. I think vitamins is a good one. The ones you mix with water that are individually wrapped, would probably store longer. Like emergenC.
I think that you should stockpile things like the Diva Cup, for women. This is helpful if you run out of other feminine products. The cup can be washed and rinsed and reused. Additionally, there is a device called Go Girl, so women can actually urinate standing up. As for toothpaste, that is great, but in a pinch, baking soda works just as well. Great list though!!!
Yes, but should you find yourself without . . . there was a time before modern, when women got along just fine using "the rag."
Just like cloth diapers for babies that had to be washed - only I know better than to give you shit for it, just a friendly reminder, lol
Yes I use cups and cloth pads, I know how to sew cloth pads so I’ll never need to stock up. Oh I guess it would be good to stock up on sewing supplies 🤔
Baking soda lacks flouride. Get prescription toothpaste, it's very high flouride and lasts a very long time. You could use it less frequent in between baking soda cleaning to keep your enamel strong.
@@jc.1191 fluoride has been proven to only benefit kids. Anyone over the age of 15 only minimally benefits from the chemical if at all. Adults have no need for adding it to thier daily regiment.
@@SoloHiker1 You're thinking of water, that minimally affects adults who have all grown teeth above the gums. My dentist says it's super important for me.
I love that you talked about rotation. Preps wont do you any good if something happens and everything is expired. All of my stored preps that have a shorter shelf life are all things that I use on a daily/weekly basis. When I buy new cans of soup (etc) I rotate them with the old ones.
Canned foods last almost forever as long as the can is intact. Beware of pork and beans where the can has swelled up round like a softball. :) That's not a good thing. I found one of those in the back of a cabinet. I carefully picked it up and moved it outside to the trash.
I also ordered life straws and a water filtration pitcher for the counter. Being able to filter water may be life saving.
you can also run it through a t shirt
Hoard knowledge. Knowledge about how to use the things you have is one of the biggest oversights when prepping/picking survival gear or foods.
Great vid. Got a sub from me.
Food/Water HAM Radios , Solar Panels , guns and lots of ammo..
@@Leveraction-xr4uz enough solar panels and batteries I can run for six months on a pure black out...plus i believe gas and generators or a must I have 2 quiet Honda's and 2 250 gallon storage tanks that get rotated regularly and not as many as I like but about 7 5 gal metal gas cans...and for my duramax have it always full when I get to a half tank I fill up through my tank in the bed with diesel and that tank is 150 gal plus another 5 metal diesel cans....in shed...fuel is important.my hondas with them hooked together. can run for about 8 hrs on a little over a gal...not full wattage but enough to get u by....
@Stephen Blankenship i hear you man. It can really get deep too when people start collecting seeds to grow and all sorts of stuff. If i ever had to hunt/fish i would use my compound bow.
Got all that
there will be plenty of guns i bet, but one thing people are going to soon realize is that their 200 rounds is not going to be enough.
FryingPan no prepper is only carrying 200 rounds. I’m going to carry At least 1000 5.56 and 9mm.
This has become one of my favorite channels...awesome job!...lots of content delivered very efficiently and in a humble manner!
Now all I need is a 24' U-Haul to put all of it into!!
Not big enough! I bought a50’ shipping container, high profile, and need another one.
Bury it
Thank me later
Great video and details! I like to include whistling devices if needed , various types of clamps for when repairing things, water purification items, recipes for food and homemade medicine and medical supplies as needed and recipes for making propellant powder for firearms and ammo molds of various caliber. And benzene torch and torch starting devices and safety gloves and safety shields and shoes and safety glasses and welding hood and respirator masks
Great input all around from your comments!
Well done and well explained video. Absolutely plan to save this video for a later time. Thank you for the great info!
Stock what you eat and eat what you stock. Lower price point and it makes sense for a financial problem as well as something more serious.
Costco brand toilet paper.
BellicoseOwl Definitely Taste Testing food preps is always a great idea
Marathon brand toilet paper from Costco
I'd add silver. Not gold, because it's hard to get small quantities (ie, a pound of meat and a loaf of bread). Silver is easily divisible. Also, after freeze dried goods are basic dried goods. Dried beans, rice, corn.
Right! And not silver ingots, LOTS of junk silver, particularly nickels and dimes and quarters. Values are going to change.
One can't eat silver or gold. One can't protect themselves with silver/gold. In truly massive disaster precious metals may not be worth anything because they are unnecessary for sustaining life.
@@jerrypadrta1520 Well, yeah. If things get that bad, we're all pretty much screwed regardless. Let's hope it doesn't, eh? heh ;-)
Note on candles, they are good for lighting a fire if the wood is wet. Shave the wood and stack it around the candle, slowly add to the pile until have enough heat. It is a long process but it works.
Hand sanitizer is great for this also
Nails and screws are really a good idea.
There is always something that needs fixing.
Oh yes... If you are a Homesteader.. On Top of nails and Screws... Wood... For Fire wood and Building / Repairing.
You never know when you might need to nail someone to a cross.
BlindFinder It is also probably a great bartering item
Food, Water, Shelter, fire, and security. The first 5 we call it. Everything else is luxuries. A back up to your plan is a must. I have water proof pouches that go on a belt so it is on me as well as in my back pack.
Im with you on most of the list, I would say on the fishing line portion, I have had a lot of problems with the OmniFlex. In the event that I'm fishing for survival, I would hate to break a fish off because of cheap line. The Trilene Big Game you mentioned is great and I would stock it on 8, 15, and 30 lb test for where I live. 2 spools of each is more than enough for a very very long time. Braid would probably be the best imo, because it will last for a very long time and you could always unspool it and respool it backwards to make it last even longer
Concerning fishing line: the cheap stuff has a definite shelf life, it goes bad by solar radiation and age alone. Now, braid line costs something like 3X the price of monofilament, but its shelf life is much longer. Also, braid line is much stronger than monofilament, when you compare the same diameters. Remember that fishing line, especially braid line, can also be used in lots of non-fishing applications.
Rule of 3 is the biggest thing to think about. You can go 3 minutes without Oxygen, 3 days without water, and 3 weeks without food. Food was way too high on that list. I start my list with Items that help me breath such as masks, with filters. Our current situation is evidence of this. Next i would point out that we need at least 3 ways to not only get water but also 3 ways to filter water. Each is worth it's own video. Food is so far down the list, I'd probably talk more about sheltering in and bugging out next. What that means is depending on your situation you should have plans for both. This is where you deal with security and shelter. You can make a whole series of videos about this subject. If where you live is not safe and secure, know that you have to get to some place you feel secure. That is where the bug out process works. However, bugging out requires forward thinking, you need to know, where you are going, how you will get there, how long it will take, what you will do when you arrive, and what to do if you can't get there. Being prepared is a state of mind and coming up with plans for the "what if's" for those plans. Our current situation is nothing more than inconvenience, this is not a SHTF situation, but it could turn to one. I highly doubt it will, more than likely we will go back to normal what ever that means. Hopefully people have learned that we can't rely on our government to save use, we need to rely on ourselves.
All my regular viewers know me. We follow the 10 survival essentials and prioritize that based off of the Rule of 3’s
You have a lot of good points. However, I really don't foresee us ever getting back to pre-Biden days anytime soon. Not getting political, but, we have all those cargo ships stuck out in the water, thousands of illegal immigrants pouring through our non-existent southern border, people being fired from their jobs at record pace,etc. So, being prepared is key. A lot of people haven't figured out what is really going on. I live in an area where we deal with hurricanes, but, prepping for disperse camping type situations, I am not familiar with and am trying ti do as much prep as I can on a very limited budget. Pretty much everyone I know, with a few exceptions, thinks I am overreacting. But, they also thought I was overreacting when I would prep for 2 weeks+ of no power or water in hurricane situation...that is until Hurricane Erin and Opal hit. We had no power or water for 3 weeks.
Maybe you should start a channel.
Masks are definitely not on my list at all. They won't stop a virus, or smoke, or dust. I never wore one and never will.
Water is #1 on my list. If you have a good, continuous supply of water, you can keep flushing the toilet by dumping a bucket of water in it. Otherwise, you can build a potty chair, put a bucket under it, and add some cat litter or sand after each #2 usage. Men can just go outside for #1. The whole world is a bathroom. :)
@@cindychurch925 The cargo ships came in a good while back. That's why Walmart suddenly had so much stock, the aisles were full. Our local one even had pallets piled high with canning jars and supplies. I had to stock up then, as Walmart didn't have jars or lids for many months before that.
I'm in eastern NC, and I'm glad I've never been without power for more than 3 or 4 days, and that was way back in 1960. Now, I live near the substation that feeds the local hospital, so my road gets electricity back on first. Yay!
I am old, so this old house is my last stand. It's been here for almost 100 years with zero storm damage. And where the house stands has never been flooded once in that time, although the very back part of the yard next to the swamp had fish swimming in it after one hurricane. :)
Been prepping 5 years now and used to get made fun of..Well now 😂
I never base anything off of “who might make fun of either” gotta do you and your family always
@@DropForgedSurvival
Exactly.. Informative vid btw.
Only sheep laugh at wolves for prepping we will be sitting cosy while they kill one another over stale doritos
You should add reading glasses/OTC in every strength level/to use and to barter
Great vid. One suggestion: solar garden lights. We live in a rural area in the mountains and lose electricity fairly often. I have about 15 "stick in the ground" garden SOLAR lights. We actually have them above ground in DIY holders around our deck railing. When the power is out, we just bring in a few to light what we need, then take the out in the sun the next morning (once had 8 days with no power!). Just a thought - they are cheap and work really well.
How to books, electricity isn't always going to be there. Playing cards for entertainment.
www.amazon.com/SAS-Survival-Handbook-Third-Surviving-ebook/dp/B00M719VG4
generator
Water filtration and purification. Water conservation and containers. Nice video. Love the layout. Subscribed.
Thanks brother! Welcome Aboard
One of THE MOST useful item list I have ever seen!
Great advice, What gets me is most prepper vid's never mention SOAP.
Very valuable, thank you. One thing I don't see mentioned much when bugging in is having a good stock of paper books to read. If you are hunkered down in one place for a long time, you will be itching for mental stimulation. Obviously, your electronics will run out of power, or maintaining their charge will take up more time and resources than are worth it (IMO). So books and magazines are a good way to allay restlessness.
You could carry the book "When Technology Fails" in your bag if bugging out is something you need to do. Great skills in that book and a good read overall.
And, if it gets really bad, they can be used as fuel for fires. That would be a sad day, though.
Lastly, learn to meditate. It will make you sharp and able to manage your emotions much better in a grid down situation. Also decreases boredom!
most ignored super important prepping item.. Paper Maps, of your area and your portion of the continent.
A GPS is little more than an expensive box for storing dead batteries after a while.
Don’t need it. I live on an island🤙🌴🌸
Yesss!!
What if i know my city like back of my hand, i know every street like the whole los angeles,
I agree, but where in the heck can you find them? I have asked at a variety of places you would think would have them and they look at me like I am a loony person who should be in a straight jacket lol.
Boots - hiking boots, logging boots, water boots. Also, a bow saw. And don't forget skills, such as tying knots. The Army survival manual is useful to have as a reference. Glad you mentioned socks. Saw that advice in Forrest Gump and never forgot the wisdom!
Shoe and boot laces.
Just a suggestion on fuels in survival situations, use them only when you have to. Learn to rely more on manual ways to start a fire over using a lighter, use solar panels for power over propane or what not. IMO fuels will become a huge commodity in the future of whats coming!
I would like to imagine if something terrible happens, we could all band together. Learn to help one another survive. I still prep, and prepare for the event of total chaos. But what if we could work together? Maybe rebuild civilization. We survived with much less once upon a time.
Positive Outlook
@@DropForgedSurvival psychological warfare
That's why I'm part of a group. We might not have enough numbers to restart civilization if the apocalypse is upon us, but we have enough people who are like minded, thoroughly vetted, and have a wide variety of skills and knowledge for us to start a very small community for us and our families.
survival of the fittest, ya kids will be priority. everybody else will become enemies
@@j50nmyers72 idk how long youd be able to survive on your own though. When civilization falls, gangs of raiders will form, surviving on your own wouldnt be feasible. Small townships would form, and we'd revert to hunter gatherer lifestyles, perhaps long enough to watch history repeat itself again
Wow! What an Epic List! Darn Near almost every major item covered!
Outdoor Momma Thanks alot
Always be safe and be part of the solution not the problem thanks for sharing the great video God bless y'all
Thank you sir
Very interesting, practical, and sensible information. Thank you
Personally I would take an air gun because not only can you use pellets but some air guns can even shoot bolts over the Barrel so you could even take small two medium-sized game with one gun
Take an Airgun? He never says when you are limited to. But Pellets make excellent cheap ammo!!
Not just cheap, bit compact and easy to transport as well; not to mention in bulk too...
Truly a pump air gun is very valuable! You may need to shoot quietly at times.
@@casurveyor6357 *pfffffft*...
@Jon Lebel right. With an airgun you don't have to worry about gunpowder or brass casings or any of that s*** you just have to have your ammo which is your pellets or bebes and whether or not your gun has air and you can also get a hand powered pump to fill that air gun with. I would also agree that fishing hooks and line also a good source for getting food
Tarps can also be used for water collection.
You are definitely not wrong there
Hi...I would also add dried egg powder,vitamins and a water filter....one small portable...and a bigger home made set up using charcoal,and other natural filters.
Pretty good list. Regarding toilet paper, I would suggest storing washable soft cloths. You can get long term use out of them. Toilet paper has only been around for 100 years, the older approaches are more sustainable.
You Hit The Nail On The Head Regarding T.P. And Wipes! They Were The First Items To Run Out At The Start Of The CoronaVirus Shutdown! I Guess Those That Thought Preppers Were Crazy, Realize That They Were Crazy For Not Preparing! Great Advice And Great Video! A Shout Out From Northern California Just North Of Sacramento! ✌
The shortage of food is NOT what one should be worried about, it's those who are short of food you need to worry about.
I Agree ! ( people behaving badly )
@@ottisqaiucci2987 desperation. So stock on weapons and barriers on your home
I'd say warm clothing that is really high quality, cooking utensils such as cast iron stuff that can withstand direct flame, traps for fresh meat
Cast iron is extremely heavy, but if you can haul your car where you buy to, it's a good idea.
Pretty comprehensive list.
Came up with a couple I forgot about!
“Keep yer funky bits clean”. 🤣 That should be on a T-Shirt!
Or a reminder in men's undies. Lol.
Grate job for the home prepper, In all the videos I have seen not one person mentioned a fire extinguisher. It can be used for some small defensive tactic of spray and attack or flee.
With a bit of work it can be used as an air gun, drill a hole at the bottom and put a tyre valve in then add a barrel,copper pipe pump it up and voila.
Get/use a solar oven for cooking.....they work...(but have a DARK colored roaster that will absorbed the heat). Or just build a fire save propane for winter heating. But also get some COLD weather sleeping bags for home use if the grid is down in the winter.
I prep... started small post earthquake when i was 10 years old. Then as i got older, and hurricanes. A tornado, etc... prepping went from a little tub of water and food for 2-3 days... to wreks ... to being ready for momths now. This was a very simple & very pragmatic list!. You earned a follow!
Iodized salt has a short shelf life. Be sure to keep sea salt for your preps also. Iodine is an essential element long term.
Smart Idea 💡!
my number 1 is knowledge,... a few books or some learning in advance on things like stone age technologies, agriculture, natural medicinals, the local wildlife and edible wild plants, sourcing chemicals, making what you need... learn about how our ancestors managed to survive the few hundred thousand years before we got any of our modern technology,... then when the grid goes down/shit hits the fan,... you'll know how to make do without after your stockpile runs out,...
@John Beyette, Book knowledge is good but you need to practice that knowledge before the need happens. Plus your books will be useful for teaching others. I have a survival library too.
So what you are telling me is I need to take over a Wall Mart when SHTF.
Jeremy Honeycutt I will go for a k-mart then. Nobody shops there 😂
Perfect spot since they will have no more ammo lol
Do it the day before it gets real bad. People like to get in there sleep. Also, go shop at your ethnic stores. The whites like to go to the standard places (for them).
Not if the SHTF situation is a pandemic, which seems to be possible in the near future. Walmarts and most supermarkets and department stores will probably be crowded and be breeding grounds for disease.
Better to come together with neighbors and pull your resources. Who you can trust and who you can't trust is a real asset in SHTF times. By the way, Walmart is the last place I'd go for supplies. Take inventory of what you have as assets, what you think you will need, where can you get those things and who might have them around you that you can strike a bargain with. Being able to rely on others is the best chance for survival in an SHTF situation.