Dire Warnings and 100 Items You Need to Survive

Fellowship of the Minds ^ | 1/2/12 | Dr. Eowyn

[Kartographer]

ow that we’ve done our cheery “Happy New Year” greetings, it’s time to get more serious.

I’m a boomer. In my lifetime, I can’t remember a new year beginning with such dire warnings and grim outlook.

This morning, the UK’s The Telegraph reports that Americans bought record numbers of guns last month amid an apparent surge in popularity for weapons as Christmas presents.

Another UK paper, Daily Mail, is grimmer still. Dominic Sandbrook writes that a “loss of faith in politicians and democracy could make 2012 the most frightening year in living memory.” Sandbrook goes as far as to compare our time with the Great Depression:

“For the most chilling parallel, though, we should look back exactly 80 years, to the cold wintry days when 1931 gave way to 1932…. It was in 1931 that the Great Depression really took hold in Europe, bringing governments to their knees and plunging tens of millions of people out of work. Then as now, the crisis had taken years to gather momentum. After the Wall Street Crash in 1929 — just as after the banking crisis of 2008 — some observers even thought that the worst was over. But in the summer of 1931, a wave of banking panics swept across central Europe.”

[Kartographer]

Read all about it here:

http://readynutrition.com/resources/better-than-bleach-use-calcium-hypochlorite-to-disinfect-water_19062010/

Also in my Preparedness Manual see Post #3 this thread.

[Kartographer]

I built my own Berkey plans are in my Preparedness Manual.

Filters can be brought for around $110.00

The two filter system I built should be good for around 6,000 gallons of water.

[TheOldLady]

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[goodwithagun]

I bought mine here: http://www.berkeyfilters.com/index.html

They are expensive at around $300 for a smaller one, but I consider it an investment. It is a lot easier than storing mass quantities of potable water. Plus both pieces nest into one another for travel or storage. I do have access to a natural water source, and the Berkey lets important minerals through without letting all the little nasties through also. The filters, when used up, do not let anything through at that point either they just quit filtering altogether. Two filter replacements cost $100, but each filter is good for 3000 gallons. I have a two filter system so they will filter 6000 gallons total before needing replaced. There is no electricity required for the system to be set up or operate. In all, we love it!

[Tilted Irish Kilt]

Prepper Ping - Read the OP and comments for more information

Kartographer :“There is no greater disaster than to underestimate danger.
Underestimation can be fatal.”
As the LDS say “When the emergency is upon us the time for preparedness has past.”

[Tilted Irish Kilt]

Prepper Ping - Read the OP and comments for more information
It's a voice from the past, but good information never gets old !

Kartographer :“There is no greater disaster than to underestimate danger.
Underestimation can be fatal.”
As the LDS say “When the emergency is upon us the time for preparedness has past.”

[MomwithHope]

great bump!

[Pete from Shawnee Mission]

Thanks for that link!

[gundog]

Tastes vile after about a year. Palm oil goes rancid quickly.

[gundog]

.380 is one of the first ammos to disappear in a run. Plan accordingly.

[gundog]

Buy a dehydrator.

[little jeremiah]

Yesterday I called up a store far from here in search of bottles of food grade rosewater, which I use for many purposes. Found in Middle Eastern/Indian groceries. The guy on the line said they don’t have much because there is a world wide glass shortage. (Rosewater always comes in 12 or 10 oz glass bottles.)

World wide GLASS shortage????!!! Not enough sand anymore?

[FreedomPoster]

The OP article is no longer available at Wordpress. Here it is on the Wayback Machine.

https://web.archive.org/web/20120216024231/https://fellowshipofminds.wordpress.com/2012/01/02/dire-warnings-and-100-items-you-need-to-survive/

[Tilted Irish Kilt]

:" The guy on the line said they don’t have much because there is a world wide glass shortage.
(Rosewater always comes in 12 or 10 oz glass bottles.)
World wide GLASS shortage????!!!
Not enough sand anymore? "

True that - there is a world-wide aluminum and glass shortage. Apparently, aluminum production uses a tremendous use of electricity
Said to affect aluminum beer can distributions, as well as production of glass liquor bottles.
Also, saw on my local TV news that prices of your favorite fermented beverages at tail-gate parties is going up,
due to increased raw crop costs, and transportation expenses.

[Jane Long]

Thank you for finding this now since removed article, from the Wayback.

FTA....

If you’re serious about survival supplies, here are “The One Hundred Items To Disappear Off The Shelves First”:

Generators (Good ones cost dearly. Gas storage, risky. Noisy…target of thieves; maintenance etc.).
Water Filters/Purifiers.
Portable Toilets.
Seasoned Firewood. Wood takes about 6 – 12 months to become dried, for home uses.
Lamp Oil, Wicks, Lamps (First Choice: Buy CLEAR oil. If scarce, stockpile ANY!).
Coleman Fuel. Impossible to stockpile too much.
Guns, Ammunition, Pepper Spray, Knives, Clubs, Bats & Slingshots.
Hand-can openers, & hand egg beaters, whisks.
Honey/Syrups/white, brown sugar.
Rice – Beans – Wheat.
Vegetable Oil (for cooking. Without it food burns/must be boiled etc.)
Charcoal, Lighter Fluid (will become scarce suddenly).
Water Containers (Urgent Item to obtain. any size. Small: HARD CLEAR PLASTIC ONLY – note – food grade if for drinking).
Mini Heater head (Propane; without this item, propane won’t heat a room.)
Grain Grinder (Non-electric).
Propane Cylinders (Urgent: Definite shortages will occur.)
Survival Guide Book.
Mantles: Aladdin, Coleman, etc. (Without this item, longer-term lighting is difficult.)
Baby Supplies: Diapers/formula. ointments/aspirin, etc.
Washboards, Mop Bucket w/wringer (for Laundry)
Cookstoves (Propane, Coleman & Kerosene)
Vitamins
Propane Cylinder Handle-Holder (Urgent: Small canister use is dangerous without this item)
Feminine Hygiene/Haircare/Skin products.
Thermal underwear (Tops & Bottoms)
Bow saws, axes and hatchets, Wedges (also, honing oil)
Aluminum Foil Reg. & Heavy Duty (Great Cooking and Barter Item)
Gasoline Containers (Plastic & Metal)
Garbage Bags (Impossible To Have Too Many).
Toilet Paper, Kleenex, Paper Towels.
Milk – Powdered & Condensed (Shake Liquid every 3 to 4 months)
Garden Seeds (Non-Hybrid) (A MUST)
Clothes pins/line/hangers (A MUST)
Coleman’s Pump Repair Kit
Tuna Fish (in oil)
Fire Extinguishers (or large box of Baking Soda in every room)
First aid kits
Batteries (all sizes…buy furthest-out for Expiration Dates)
Garlic, spices & vinegar, baking supplies
Big Dogs (and plenty of dog food)
Flour, yeast & salt
Matches. {“Strike Anywhere” preferred.) Boxed, wooden matches will go first.
Writing paper/pads/pencils, solar calculators
Insulated ice chests (good for keeping items from freezing in Wintertime.)
Workboots, belts, Levis & durable shirts
Flashlights/LIGHTSTICKS & torches, “No. 76 Dietz” Lanterns
Journals, Diaries & Scrapbooks (jot down ideas, feelings, experience; Historic Times)
Garbage cans Plastic (great for storage, water, transporting – if with wheels)
Men’s Hygiene: Shampoo, Toothbrush/paste, Mouthwash/floss, nail clippers, etc
Cast iron cookware (sturdy, efficient)
Fishing supplies/tools
Mosquito coils/repellent, sprays/creams
Duct Tape
Tarps/stakes/twine/nails/rope/spikes
Candles
Laundry Detergent (liquid)
Backpacks, Duffel Bags
Garden tools & supplies
Scissors, fabrics & sewing supplies
Canned Fruits, Veggies, Soups, stews, etc
Bleach (plain, NOT scented: 4 to 6% sodium hypochlorite)
Canning supplies, (Jars/lids/wax)
Knives & Sharpening tools: files, stones, steel
Bicycles…Tires/tubes/pumps/chains, etc
Sleeping Bags & blankets/pillows/mats
Carbon Monoxide Alarm (battery powered)
Board Games, Cards, Dice
d-con Rat poison, MOUSE PRUFE II, Roach Killer
Mousetraps, Ant traps & cockroach magnets
Paper plates/cups/utensils (stock up, folks)
Baby wipes, oils, waterless & Antibacterial soap (saves a lot of water)
Rain gear, rubberized boots, etc.
Shaving supplies (razors & creams, talc, after shave)
Hand pumps & siphons (for water and for fuels)
Soysauce, vinegar, bullions/gravy/soupbase
Reading glasses
Chocolate/Cocoa/Tang/Punch (water enhancers)
“Survival-in-a-Can”
Woolen clothing, scarves/ear-muffs/mittens
Boy Scout Handbook, also Leaders Catalog
Roll-on Window Insulation Kit (MANCO)
Graham crackers, saltines, pretzels, Trail mix/Jerky
Popcorn, Peanut Butter, Nuts
Socks, Underwear, T-shirts, etc. (extras)
Lumber (all types)
Wagons & carts (for transport to and from)
Cots & Inflatable mattress’s
Gloves: Work/warming/gardening, etc.
Lantern Hangers
Screen Patches, glue, nails, screws, nuts & bolts
Teas
Coffee
Cigarettes
Wine/Liquors (for bribes, medicinal, etc,)
Paraffin wax
Glue, nails, nuts, bolts, screws, etc.
Chewing gum/candies
Atomizers (for cooling/bathing)
Hats & cotton neckerchiefs
Goats/chickens

A daunting list indeed. If you are stocking up, you will need to be prepared to defend your supplies from marauders with violence. Are you?

~Eowyn

[Kartographer]

You are doing a yeoman’s job Tilted Irish KiltI like to recement you look into Yoders and Keystone canned meats. The pork, beef, chicken and turkey I have found to be very good The price is still fairly reasonable. The canned hamburg is passable. The Yoder canned sausage I do not recommended taste like a cheap spam knockoff. I have open and consumed can kept in a closets of my house for 10 years and they are still good. Walmart has free ship and a fair price on Keystone and they actually stock some in the grocery section. Prices are climbing fast. I’ve used the port in a cock pot and made barbecued pulled pork as well as pot roast. Beef chucks vegetable soup and beer stroganoff and so on. The Yoder is already jumping in price but available on Ebay

[metmom]

Canning supplies could be added to the list.

They became very scarce during the beginning of 2020, got restocked at the beginning of this year, and are now out again.

They can still be found on occasion. The best prices I have seen by far are Wal-Mart and Runnings, but they are out regularly. Finding them is hit or miss. I think early in the morning would be the best time to check for them.

Vitamins and supplements could also be critical. The best place I have found for the best selection and prices is Swanson Vitamins.

[greeneyes]

Thanks for the ping. I used to have some of this stuff bookmarked—but that computer bit the dust - course it is also around here somewhere as a hard copy. Been working diligently now for a couple of decades, but my list of things for prepping never goes to zero.

I bought some calcium hyperchlorite. And it came in a very good container, so I left it that way. Checked it every 3 months or so. Well, one day I checked and things were not good. The shelf it was on and some metal gadgets were kinda damaged by it. It some how ate through the container and began soaking up the moisture in the air.

I now know I should have put it in a bag stored in a glass jar with a plastic lid. I am not sure what to do with what remains. I have it stored, but it has absorbed moisture and changed colors.

I really don’t know if it would still be useful for sanitization. I searched on ways to dispose of it, but didn’t find anything that I had confidence in. So I have it double bagged in a glass container.

Glad to have this thread to refresh my memory on Kart’s great advice and links to various topics.

I read a lot of Selco and articles about Argentina and Venezuela back then. It was all very helpful.

So a big thank you to Kart for posting all that stuff back then. And thanks to you TIK for all the recent pings.

[greeneyes]

We have had problems getting mason jars, lids, and bands all summer long here in our neck of the woods.

I did manage to order some on line a while back. I looked yesterday, and much of the on - line is out of stock or else wants 4 times the usual cost.

I wound up finding some pint jars for normal price and ordered 2 cases—they had a limit of 2.

[greeneyes]

I stashed some keystone turkey and pork a couple of months back - in case of turkey shortage for Thanksgiving. Ha.

I haven’t actually tried it yet though, so I’m glad to know it tastes good. A few years back, I canned some sausage, and it turned out really good. I used the Tennessee Pride mild. Slightly browned the patties before putting them in the canning jar. I just finished the last jar, and so will be canning some more this week.

I have a good stash of other home-canned meats and chicken, but have never really done anything with Turkey. I buy one at Christmas and Thanksgiving, but my daughter cooks the Turkey and pies, and I do the other sides.

I try to can whatever the local store has on special every week. And I rotate the meats on a 3-5 year schedule. I still have canned Dak Hams from 2017 and was able to purchase some more earlier this year-I noticed that their stock ran out and hasn’t been replaced yet.

They are pretty good baked with a glaze and some spices. I figure they will last well beyond the 5 years so I’m not planning on eating too many of those.
Saving them to go with beans and rice.