By Joseph Almond

Each of these items will become scarce very quickly. Having a supply of these types of items will help you when it comes time to bartering with neighbors. For example, Bishop Koyle said we would have to get our lanterns out as electricity will be down for a time. Do you have a lantern and lamp oil?

  1. Tri-fuel generators
  2. Water Filters/Purifiers
  3. Portable Toilets
  4. Seasoned Firewood (Takes 6 - 12 months to become dried)
  5. Lamp Oil, Wicks, Lamps
  6. Coleman Fuel
  7. Guns, Ammunition, Pepper Spray, Knives, Clubs, Bats & Slingshots
  8. Can openers & hand egg beaters, whisks
  9. Honey/Syrups/white, brown sugars
  10. Rice - Beans - Wheat
  11. Coconut oil (Without it food burns/must be boiled, etc.)
  12. Charcoal & Lighter fluid
  13. Water containers
  14. Mini Heater head (Propane)
  15. Grain Grinder (Non-electric)
  16. Propane Cylinders
  17. Michael Hyatt's Y2K Survival Guide (BEST single y2k handbook for sound advice/tips.)
  18. Lantern Mantles: Aladdin, Coleman, etc.
  19. Baby Supplies: Diapers/formula/ointments/aspirin, etc.
  20. Washboards, Mop Bucket w/wringer (for Laundry)
  21. Cookstoves (Propane, Coleman & Kerosene)
  22. Vitamins and supplements
  23. Propane Cylinder Handle-Holder (Urgent: Small canister use is dangerous without this item.)
  24. Feminine Hygiene/Haircare/Skin products
  25. Thermal underwear
  26. Bow saws, axes and hatchets & Wedges (also, honing oil)
  27. Aluminum foil
  28. Gasoline containers
  29. Garbage bags
  30. Toilet Paper, Kleenex, paper towels
  31. Milk - Powdered & Condensed
  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 (3 box/$1 .44 at WalMart: "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/LIGIITSTICKS & torches, "No.76 Dietz" Lanterns
  47. Journals, Diaries & Scrapbooks (Jot down ideas, feelings, experiences: 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 & Duffle 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 & Anti-bacterial 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, boullions/gravy/soup base
  76. Reading glasses
  77. Chocolate/Cocoa/Tang/Punch (water enhancers)
  78. "Survival-in-a-Can"
  79. Woolen clothing, scarves/ear-muffs/mittens
  80. BSA - New 1998 - Boy Scout Handbook (also, Leader's 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 & from open Flea markets)
  87. Cots & Inflatable mattresses (for extra guests)
  88. Gloves: Work/warming/gardening, etc.
  89. Lantern Hangers
  90. Screen Patches, glue, nails, screws, nuts & bolts