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Another Survival Prepping & Preparedness List

Survival Preparedness lists are helpful in that you may find a new idea within — something that you may not have thought of before. Or maybe to keep some extra of…

There are plenty of lists here on the site. But here is another survival prepping list, in no particular order, of some supplies that you might consider in your overall survival preparedness inventory (or having extra of…). You may already have lots of this stuff. But hey, it’s an excuse for another survival list, right?

This list of survival prep items is simply intended to promote thought, to provide ideas, and is not intended or designed to be an all-inclusive list for prepping & preparedness – because no list ever really is…

Oh, and I’m not suggesting that you need all of this ‘stuff’. It’s just a list of ‘stuff’. And I’m not saying that having ‘stuff’ is all you need. The first thing you need is…

  1. A Brain.
  2. Common Sense.

After that, it helps to have some inherent traits:

[ Read: Survival Traits – What Qualities Help Us Survive ]

Anyway, here’s a fun list of ‘stuff’… some small, some big, some inexpensive, some very expensive, some are entire categories of ‘stuff’…

Okay, ready? Lets brainstorm….

  • Food Storage (and all food related ‘compliments’) and Water (obvious priorities)
  • Cash, small bills – 20’s & smaller (questionable purchasing power for long-term SHTF)
  • Silver, pre 1965 coins or well-known 1oz coins such as the American Eagle, etc.
  • Gold (if you can afford it for wealth preservation to the ‘other side’)
  • Generator and fuel
  • Gasoline containers
  • Fuel stabilizer (for long term fuel storage)
  • Seasoned firewood
  • Fire-starters (all kinds)
  • How-to ‘reference’ books (electrical, plumbing, gardening, survival, etc.)
  • Binoculars
  • Notebooks, pencils, pencil sharpeners, writing paper
  • Important legal papers: copies of deeds, mortgages, insurance policies, wills, trusts, etc.
  • Fireproof, Waterproof, SAFE
  • Contact information (hard copy) family & friends; doctors, other professionals, financial/banks, etc.
  • Fishing accessories (line, hooks, lures, bobbers etc.)
  • Wagons and yard carts
  • Bicycles, tires, tubes, pumps, chains, etc.
  • Tents
  • Tarps
  • Stakes, spikes
  • Cordage, twine
  • Nails, screws, bolts
  • Rope
  • Backpacks, duffel bags
  • Sleeping bags, blankets, pillows, mats
  • Cots and inflatable mattresses
  • Carbon monoxide alarm (battery powered)
  • Goats
  • Chickens
  • Rabbits
  • Personal defense items
  • Water and Sanitation
  • Water Storage in Containers (all sizes)
  • Rain Barrels
  • Water filters/purifiers, countertop & portable models
  • Hand pumps and siphons (for water and for fuels)
  • Portable toilet and disinfectants
  • Toilet paper (as much as you can store!)
  • Ziploc bags
  • Garbage cans
  • Faraday cage with essential electronics inside (EMP)
  • Trash bags
  • Plastic containers with lids
  • Rat poison, d-con, rat/mouse traps
  • Alternative energy sources
  • Solar power systems (the sky is the limit here…)
  • Matches
  • Butane Lighters, Zippo, fuel
  • Magnesium Firestarter, FireSteel
  • Oil Lamps, wicks, lamp oil
  • Light bulbs
  • Solar yard lights (for emergency lighting inside)
  • Flashlights
  • Headlamps
  • Candles
  • Lanterns, hurricane lamps, lantern fuel
  • Kerosene
  • Radios: (AM/FM, shortwave w/SSB, HAM, CB, 2-way handhelds)
  • Batteries in all sizes (rechargeable is a good idea)
  • Battery charger (solar powered is a good idea)
  • Watch (wind-up or an automatic-kinetic watch)
  • 55 gallon metal ‘burn’ barrel
  • Lime (for outhouse doo-doo)
  • Communications (CB, HAM, FRS, GMRS, MURS)
  • Solar panels, alt-energy system (stand-alone, off-grid)
  • Firearms
  • The Black one
  • Pellet rifle (they’re quiet, good for small stuff)
  • Ammunition
  • Ammunition
  • Pepper spray
  • Holsters (concealed, pocket, inside waist-band, outside waist-band)
  • Ammunition
  • Sturdy holster belts
  • Bow and Arrows
  • Crossbow
  • Ammunition
  • Sling-shot and ammo balls
  • Traps and snares
  • Nets (fishing, camouflage, etc.)
  • Knives (survival, pocket, etc.)
  • Knife sharpening tools (files, stones, steel)
  • A Dog
  • Gun cleaning kit with the extras
  • Ammo Reloading gear
  • Sandbags
  • Night Vision Device & Helmet
  • Laser Illuminator
  • Ammunition
  • Camping stove, fuel
  • Wood (or twig) fired Rocket Stove
  • Coleman’s pump repair kit
  • Charcoal and lighter fluid
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Cooking utensils (hand can opener, whisk, etc.)
  • Cooking pots and pans (large and small)
  • Cast iron cookware
  • Steel water cup-carrier-container with screw-on lid
  • Ice Chests
  • Aluminum foil (both reg. and heavy duty)
  • Canning supplies (jars, lids, etc.)
  • Pressure canner
  • Portable heaters
  • Grill (propane, charcoal), extra grate
  • Propane cylinders (filled)
  • Wood stove (heating and/or cooking)
  • Firewood, dried and ready-to-use
  • Dish pan, dish soap, scrubbers, sponges
  • Cleaning supplies (toilet cleaners, disinfectants)
  • Basin to do laundry, wash boards, laundry soap
  • Bleach (regular bleach, NOT scented – for water purification)
  • Pool Shock (for making chlorine – water purification)
  • Swimming Pool Test Kit (to verify 1ppm up to 3ppm chlorine for water purification)
  • Clothes pins, clothes-line and hangers
  • Laundry bar soap (Fels-Naptha or Zote)
  • Work boots, work clothes, hiking boots (heavy duty)
  • Rubber mud boots (Muck Boots)
  • Thermal underwear (tops and bottoms)
  • Winter coats and snow boots
  • Hats
  • Extra socks, underwear, t-shirts, etc.
  • Warm clothing, scarves, ear-muffs, mittens
  • Rain gear outerwear
  • Gloves: work gloves, leather, gardening, winter, rubber, etc.
  • Plastic sheeting (black and clear)
  • Garden tools, hoses and supplies
  • Compost
  • Fertilizer
  • Insecticides
  • Fencing
  • Seeds organic (non-hybrid)
  • Tools: bow saw, axes, hatchets, wedges
  • Honing oil
  • Oil products for lubrication, rust prevention, etc.
  • Tools for carpentry, plumbing, gardening, electrical
  • Super glue, wood glue
  • Staple gun and staples (light weight and heavy)
  • Duct tape, nails, screws, nuts and bolts
  • Paracord
  • Rags, towels, cloths (all sorts)
  • First aid kits
  • First aid reference books
  • Essential prescription and OTC Medications
  • N95 (or better) masks, respirator
  • Extra reading glasses, sun glasses
  • Sunscreen lotion
  • Insect repellent sprays
  • Dental repair kit
  • KI or KIO3 potassium iodide or potassium iodate radiation pills
  • Antibiotics and/or ‘fish’ antibiotics (same thing)
  • Feminine hygiene products
  • Hair-care, shampoo, brush, combs
  • Skin care products
  • Toothbrushes, toothpaste, mouthwash, floss, nail clippers, etc.
  • Shaving supplies
  • Tinfoil hat

Oh, and a warehouse to put it all in…

 Again, this list is simply for fun, intended to inspire thought.