unless you have extra cash to buy Gold to just keep some it value it not going to help you. If you are living check to check food would be a better investment. Say things go to hell are you going to shave gold off your gold bar to get a meal? More practical for average person is cigarettes, liquor,TP, and other trade-able things
God protected the nation of Israel in their homes, amongst the Egyptians, and he protected their exodus while they walked out. He provided food, safety, health, and prolonged their clothing.
LISTEN to your Bible.
Since I don't smoke, storing tobacco for a long period just doesn't seem viable. Too bad, it's a Tier 1 barter item for sure.
Bourbon, OTOH I enjoy. And unopened it keeps forever. A couple of cases fit well in my garage (grin). Ditto for the TP. I have about 6 months supply in my attic & I just buy it as we use it. Although I don't think I'd trade it except under severe circumstances.