I Think that 34. Wood Sheeting and 2X4's is a often overlooked items and 12. Heavy Pull Cart is one that I haven't seen on such list, but would be a big plus in a shtf situation.
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Make ammo #1 and you have all the tools you need to acquire the rest of the stuff later.
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Well, I’m getting there...Every paycheck we get a few more things. We have a good well and live on a lake, but I know I should get a portable water purifier in case we have to be on the run. I suppose I should purchase that next. I always thought we would just boil water if necessary, but I can see how that wouldn’t always be feasible.
I personally think the number one thing one should do if there is an economic collapse is to live in a rural area. I don’t mean in an area so remote you have to live off the land.
I mean an area where you have neighbors within a mile or two who you can get to know and depend on. They should also be able to depend on you.
Other than that, have a lot of stuff which everyone wants so you can trade.
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WRT the heavy pull cart, you can find some interesting items along those lines when looking at game hauling carts. They’re lightweight, have good tires and are specifically designed to allow a reasonably fit individual to haul 200+ pounds of animal carcass through variable terrain.
Looking at the list, we’re in pretty good shape. BTW, I’ve just converted from Swiss Alpenflage to Bundeswehr flecktarn. Newer gear, better fit and a nice Goretex suit for $40! Yuo can even find flectarn knee and elbow pads.
I wouldn’t call this a list of “items”. It contains too many categories such as “camp gear”. lol
A few notes:
1. Water filters. Learn to recognize limestone rock, which can filter water almost as well.
2. Containers are lovely. Remember that they can often be ‘nested’, so for example, a 5 gallon container can have a 4, 3, 2, 1, .5, and .25 gallon containers inside it, taking much less area. Remember lids.
3. Wood matches? Why not 3/$1 disposable lighters? (And a Zippo, for when it is really windy out.)
4. Can be redundant with 2. above.
5. Bleach is good, but it is liquid and messy. Instead get a small box of dry sodium hypochlorite at a hardware store, and make your own bleach with water. 1 box = many gallons.
6. I like flashlights. In addition to battery powered, they now sell cheap hand powered in some dollar stores.
7. TP. Get an enema bag with hose and pre-wash your bottom. This will save a lot of TP.
11. Manual wheat grinder. Don’t forget your manual meat grinder, as eating anything solid when you have dental, oral or throat problems is a major pain.
12. Pull cart. Only take the parts you cannot fab, saving a lot of space and weight. This means axle, wheels and bearings.
13-14.
Innovation Factory IF-221 Trucker’s Friend All-Purpose and Rescue Tool
Stanley FatMax Xtreme Fubar
Generic bolt cutters
37. Two-Way Radios. This is tricky, because while they have the range, you have to be careful about power supply. And everyone who uses them must use radio discipline. That is, communicating only at certain predesignated times, just before moving to a new location, and using just a few alphanumeric words.
38. Batteries. Consider rechargeable, with a charger, and also 12VDC-120VAC converter, and transformers for odd electronic equipment.
And I would shell out about $150 for a 100 yard night vision monocular. That is, if you are far enough away, and don’t particularly want unannounced company late at night.
Do you know if Dave Caterberry is the same Dave on Dual Survival with Cody Lungren (sp?) If so, I may download his video series. Seems to be a deal for the cost.
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“Snake bite kit” must be as full of a first aid kit as possible!
Shelter can be as simple as a tarp but this has to be on your list.
Learn to use a compass with a map (aka orienteering). You may think it’s just a matter of pointing it N, but that’s not going to get you to your destination.
http://www.learn-orienteering.org/old/
Not a “tool”, but my better half suggests a tetanus shot.
Any overdue dental work should get done, as well.
Gun cleaning kit
Stone tool sharpener
bug spray
medicine antibiotics
colanders strainers
flint fire starter
compost barrell
Pepper or wasp spray
Also, if you are sheltering in place, items you need for basic repairs on your dwelling. Bags of Cement, roofing tiles, bricks and so fourth.
I am sure this gets mentioned a lot but that doesn’t change the fact that it is true.
.22LR ammo would be extremely valuable for trading material as well as to shoot in your own rifles and pistols.
A few threads back, someone recommended a ceramic filter for the two-bucket system. I can’t seem to find it. Can someone refresh my memory & recommend a good product?
I wonder if anyone could elaborate on “4. Buckets.”
Specifically, how would you clear nuclear contaminated water?
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