Posted on 01/06/2016 12:59:49 PM PST by w1n1
Many survival preppers talk about stashing their cache supplies and its content. But, not much is talked about other things to look for or have in their cache that doesn't fall under food and water. Here 10 that you may have overlooked.
1. Heirlooms Seeds - For the uninitiated, heirloom seeds are ones that are a true strain. Meaning, if you grow a watermelon from an heirloom seed, the seeds found in the ripe melon can be planted the next season and will, theoretically at least, grow just fine.
2. Greenhouse Supplies - Even a very basic hoop house covered in plastic will greatly extend the growing season. You can find plans online for several different types of DIY greenhouses.
3. Fire Extinguishers - When all fire-fighting duties fall on you and your family, you'll certainly appreciate the addition of at least a few decent fire extinguishers.
4. Wagons - Whether it is a robust model like you’d find at a garden center or just an old Radio Flyer, wagons are excellent back savers.
5. Feminine Hygiene and Health Products - Many if not most preppers will think to stock up on things like pads and tampons, especially if there's a female involved with the prepping.
6. Sewing Supplies - If traveling down to the local discount retailer to pick up new duds becomes no longer an option, having at least needles, thread, and some patches will extend the life of your clothes. Read the rest of the story here.
Tomatoes and acid fruits can be home canned in a solar oven. Don't even think to can meats or vegetables unless you want botulism.
I am in Mich. Our store gets it at 7:00 am and it is gone by noon second or third Friday of the month. Check with the clerk at your store.
If you are gonna carry spares BREAK THEM IN. Thats a must. Blisters lead to Infection. Infection = dead.
The one with the tats looks really mangy.
Shoes and boots
Face soap, laundry soap.
Thats doable. Gonna be hard to buy someone other than Mel as Max though.
A given.
Yes. Absolutely. Infection will be a serious threat.
On that line I would say multi purpose tools like vise grips, Crescent wrenches and Hachet/hammers. Less is more unless you have a ‘base’ to store a bunch of tools. But even then have them because they are easy to carry and that can be needed depending.
Hand crank Drill. Rope saw.
I said this before and I am not joking.
The Zombie Survival Guide by Max Brooks is the best possible introduction to all this survival stuff. Just replace ‘zombie’ with ‘rampaging BLM/Freal”. All the survival aspects are sound.
Really?
Oh...Tooth brush. Several. Trust me that you do NOT want to have to deal with bad teeth. I have some med issues (Chrons Disease) that led to nutrient absorbtion issues and thus, teeth problems. The last thing you want to deal with after a couple years post SHTF is pulling your own crumbling teeth or having them pulled. Without painkillers.
There is also trenchmouth etc to consider.
Not remotely kidding. It is golden.
bttt
Oy. There’s really no end to it.
Ok. :)
Yeah, I like Tom Hardy but he is no Gibson. That was actually my biggest gripe with the movie, the two leads are a Brit and a South African, and neither one does a decent Ozzie accent. Hardy doesn’t talk much though, he’s almost gone feral in the beginning of the film...
Get 12 cans, numbered. First of each month, take the number of the month can and use it. Refill and add Stabil. That way you have 60 gallons at all times.
Huh?
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