What things will disappear first in the event of a national emergency?

What things will disappear first in the event of a national emergency... The following are 100 things you should obtain sooner rather than later because when you really need them, it might be too late to find them :

1. Generators (Good ones cost dearly. Gas storage, risky. Noisy...target of thieves; maintenance etc.)
2. Water Filters/Purifiers
3. Portable Toilets
4. Seasoned Firewood. Wood takes about 6 - 12 months to become dried, for home uses.
5. Lamp Oil, Wicks, Lamps (First Choice: Buy CLEAR oil. If scarce, stockpile ANY!)
6. Coleman Fuel. Impossible to stockpile too much.
7. Guns, Ammunition, Pepper Spray, Knives, Clubs, Bats & Slingshots.
8. Hand-can openers, & hand egg beaters, whisks.
9. Honey/Syrups/white, brown sugar
10. Rice - Beans - Wheat
11. Vegetable Oil (for cooking) Without it food burns/must be boiled etc.,)
12. Charcoal, Lighter Fluid (Will become scarce suddenly)
13. Water Containers (Urgent Item to obtain.) Any size. Small: HARD CLEAR PLASTIC ONLY - note - food grade if for drinking.
14. Mini Heater head (Propane) (Without this item, propane won't heat a room.)
15. Grain Grinder (Non-electric)
16. Propane Cylinders (Urgent: Definite shortages will occur.
17. Survival Guide Book.
18. Mantles: Aladdin, Coleman, etc. (Without this item, longer-term lighting is difficult.)
19. Baby Supplies: Diapers/formula. ointments/aspirin, etc.
20. Washboards, Mop Bucket w/wringer (for Laundry)
21. Cookstoves (Propane, Coleman & Kerosene)
22. Vitamins
23. Propane Cylinder Handle-Holder (Urgent: Small canister use is dangerous without this item)24. Feminine Hygiene/Haircare/Skin products.
25. Thermal underwear (Tops & Bottoms)
26. Bow saws, axes and hatchets, Wedges (also, honing oil)
27. Aluminum Foil Reg. & Heavy Duty (Great Cooking and Barter Item)
28. Gasoline Containers (Plastic & Metal)
29. Garbage Bags (Impossible To Have Too Many).
30. Toilet Paper, Kleenex, Paper Towels
31. Milk - Powdered & Condensed (Shake Liquid every 3 to 4 months)
32. Garden Seeds (Non-Hybrid) (A MUST)
33. Clothes pins/line/hangers (A MUST)
34. Coleman's Pump Repair Kit
35. Tuna Fish (in oil)
36. Fire Extinguishers (or..large box of Baking Soda in every room)
37. First aid kits
38. Batteries (all sizes...buy furthest-out for Expiration Dates)
39. Garlic, spices & vinegar, baking supplies
40. Big Dogs (and plenty of dog food)
41. Flour, yeast & salt
42. Matches. {'Strike Anywhere' preferred.) Boxed, wooden matches will go first
43. Writing paper/pads/pencils, solar calculators
44. Insulated ice chests (good for keeping items from freezing in Wintertime.)
45. Workboots, belts, Levis & durable shirts
46. Flashlights/LIGHTSTICKS & torches, 'No. 76 Dietz' Lanterns
47. Journals, Diaries & Scrapbooks (jot down ideas, feelings, experience; Historic Times)
48. Garbage cans Plastic (great for storage, water, transporting - if with wheels)
49. Men's Hygiene: Shampoo, Toothbrush/paste, Mouthwash/floss, nail clippers, etc
50. Cast iron cookware (sturdy, efficient)
51. Fishing supplies/tools
52. Mosquito coils/repellent, sprays/creams
53. Duct Tape
54. Tarps/stakes/twine/nails/rope/spikes
55. Candles
56. Laundry Detergent (liquid)
57. Backpacks, Duffel Bags
58. Garden tools & supplies
59. Scissors, fabrics & sewing supplies
60. Canned Fruits, Veggies, Soups, stews, etc
.61. Bleach (plain, NOT scented: 4 to 6% sodium hypochlorite)
62. Canning supplies, (Jars/lids/wax)
63. Knives & Sharpening tools: files, stones, steel
64. Bicycles...Tires/tubes/pumps/chains, etc
65. Sleeping Bags & blankets/pillows/mats
66. Carbon Monoxide Alarm (battery powered)
67. Board Games, Cards, Dice
68. d-con Rat poison, MOUSE PRUFE II, Roach Killer
69. Mousetraps, Ant traps & cockroach magnets
70. Paper plates/cups/utensils (stock up, folks)
71. Baby wipes, oils, waterless & Antibacterial soap (saves a lot of water)
72. Rain gear, rubberized boots, etc.
73. Shaving supplies (razors & creams, talc, after shave)
74. Hand pumps & siphons (for water and for fuels)
75. Soysauce, vinegar, bullions/gravy/soupbase
76. Reading glasses
77. Chocolate/Cocoa/Tang/Punch (water enhancers)
78. 'Survival-in-a-Can'
79. Woolen clothing, scarves/ear-muffs/mittens
80. Boy Scout Handbook, / also Leaders Catalog
81. Roll-on Window Insulation Kit (MANCO)
82. Graham crackers, saltines, pretzels, Trail mix/Jerky
83. Popcorn, Peanut Butter, Nuts
84. Socks, Underwear, T-shirts, etc. (extras)
85. Lumber (all types)
86. Wagons & carts (for transport to and from)
87. Cots & Inflatable mattress's
88. Gloves: Work/warming/gardening, etc.
89. Lantern Hangers
90. Screen Patches, glue, nails, screws,, nuts & bolts
91. Teas
92. Coffee
93. Cigarettes
94. Wine/Liquors (for bribes, medicinal, etc,)
95. Paraffin wax96. Glue, nails, nuts, bolts, screws, etc.
97. Chewing gum/candies
98. Atomizers (for cooling/bathing)
99. Hats & cotton neckerchiefs
100. Goats/chickens

I hope this list was useful in your survival preperations! Please let me know if you'd like me to clarify any of this.

Survival Supplies – 25+ Things That Will Fit in a Backpack

Survival Supplies – 25+ Things That Will Fit in a Backpack

A lot of people ask me... What types of things should I have nearby in case of emergency? Now there are a lot of things that come to mind… Each case is different; the following is a list of useful items and survival equipment that all families should have nearby.

Back Pack- External Frame or Internal Frame or G.I duffel bag with carry straps.

Books, Magazines, Reading Materials

Binoculars

Butane LIGHTER; Fire Paste (a gel that ignites damp wood); Matches;

Compass

COPIES OF IMPORTANT PAPERS: insurance papers, drivers license, important phone numbers, bank information, weapon permit, military id, shot records, passport, medical insurance cards, etc.

Disposable Shavers; Soap; Toothbrush; (Baking Soda doubles as Toothpaste, multiple uses, saves space);

Emergency Strobe (LED Flashing) & Extra Batts.

Flashlight & Extra batteries/bulb

FOODS: High-Calorie, "Compact" Items; (Even if you don't eat this stuff normally, Consider Low-Temperature, Labor-Intensive, Emotionally-Trying Conditions & Plan Accordingly): Chocolate; Vegetable Oil (Pure-Fat & Condensed - Very Practical!); "Morale" Foods; "Survival Bar" (3-day); Beef Jerky-vac sealed;

Knife - folding (Gerber lock blade knife)

Maps / Road Atlases

Mirror - Small handheld for signaling

Money ($20 Quarters; $100 Small Bills)

Navy Watch Cap-wool (90% of body heat is lost via an uncovered head!)

Notebook (waterproof if poss)

Paper Towels - more uses than toilet paper, more space-efficient

Pens/Pencils

Radio - Wind-Up AM/FM/SW (Small, built-in generator)

Rain Suit

Space Blanket (Thin, Foil Lined)

Spare keys, phone card

Survival candle in a can such as the Nuwick Candle-good for 120 hours

Survival Saw ("wire" saw)

Tools: VICE GRIPS, Screwdrivers (Phillips & Slotted), Adjustable Wrench, Tin Snips (Heavy-Grade Scissors); Lightweight HAMMER (also good for defense)

TOYS: Playing Cards, Frisbee,

Watch/Timepiece (Cheap, tough LCD plastic watches Probably best)

Water: 1/2 Gal For your carry-bag/Backpack; Because of water's weightiness, a small water filter should be included - even a few Coffee Filters pressed between a couple of plastic planters;

Whistle

Keep in mind that this list contains just a few basics that we all should have in our possession. It is in no means a comprehensive list of survival gear or supplies. I will elaborate more on why each one of these things may be useful in future articles. Hopefully this gives you a good start on your survival kit!

Survival Gear for Beginners – Long Term Survival Food Strategy Part 2

In the last article we discussed factors to consider in preparing your long term survival food strategy. As we previously stated, Mountain House brand freeze dried foods are an excellent choice to stock up on in the event of a crisis.

In order to prepare, you will need a large quantity of #10 cans of freeze dried food as well as a large water supply. If you have a family of four, you will be able to store roughly 3 months worth of freeze dried food and water in a space about 3 feet by 3 feet with a 4ft ceiling.

This quantity of food and water should be easily transportable in truck, van or sports utility vehicle. You will want to keep this survival kit somewhere very accessible, preferably not inside your house because... you never know what type of disaster you will be facing.

Generally a 3 month water supply would be equivalent to about eight 55 gallon containers or 440 gallons. There are drums available that can store food or water safely for up to five years.

I hope this article has been able to assist you in your preparations for a long term food and water supply. In future articles we will touch on other considerations in regard to survival gear and supplies.

Survival Gear for Beginners – Long Term Survival Food Strategy Part 1

There are several things to consider when preparing your survival gear and supplies.

Generally it is a good idea to have both a short term and long term strategy in regard to survival preparedness.

Keep in mind that a preparedness strategy needs to be customized to meet you and your family’s individual needs, in terms of disaster planning, there is no such thing as a one size fits all plan.

We will touch on some basic questions you may want to consider when planning and creating a survival kit.

In regards to a plan you will want to cover all the bases. This means you will want to think about both short term and long term strategies.

In regard to the topic of food/rations:

1.) How many people will you be responsible for feeding?

2.) What types of nutritional requirements do those people need?

3.) Does anyone have any special requirements i.e. vitamins, medication, diabetic?

One of the biggest mistakes in survival preparedness planning is not thinking far enough ahead. It is very important to develop a long term food survival strategy.

Generally when people speak about a long term food supply strategy they are thinking in terms of weeks at bare minimum and more realistically months. The minimum food supply you will want to store for yourself and your family should last 3 weeks. The concept of a maximum food supply does not really exist, the more prepared you are, the better.

There is a significant advantage in obtaining food that is freeze dried; most people prefer freeze dried food vs. alternatives like MRE’s (Meals Ready to Eat).

The advantages to freeze dried food far outweigh alternatives and some of those advantages include more vitamins and minerals, excellent taste and very nutritional. Another advantage is the comfort factor that “real food” will provide in a situation that can cause severe panic.

Freeze dried food is best for these situations as it can be easily prepared but still have good taste close to the original food. It is important to not add stress to an already stressful situation with a poor tasting food supply.

One of the most popular brands of freeze dried food is called Mountain House. The Mountain House brand freeze dried food has a 25 year shelf life. The product comes in #10 cans which store roughly 8 to 10 servings each. It’s important to keep in mind that once opened they will only stay good for a maximum of three weeks.

In the next article I will elaborate on appropriate quantities, storage options and other factors to consider in planning a long term survival gear and food strategy.

In the meantime please do some follow up research on the information presented and become more familiar with the Mountain House brand.

Please feel free to leave questions, comments and concerns as well.