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Items To Stockpile If Society Continues To Lose The Plot

Not Prepper Crazy, Just Prepared

By Rootbound HomesteadPublished 10 months ago 3 min read

Indeed, the past few years have demonstrated the extreme plausibility of a societal collapse. The year 2020 alone resulted in supply chain disruptions that we are still grappling with, and it swiftly plunged our nation into a recession. I think we all remember that toilet paper crisis!

Your window for purchasing necessities will close quickly if another black swan event occurs, such as these evolving sicknesses, the new round of avian crud crossing species lines, or even a WWIII-type situation. Please, stock up now on necessities while you still can. The more you have, the less you'll need, which is crucial to ensure your safety and well-being. You don't want to find yourself in the middle of an angry mob trying to grab supplies.

I have compiled a list below of items you should consider stockpiling, not only for your survival and comfort, but also as valuable bartering tools.

Alcohol

Alcohol is a popular trade item because it lasts forever, everyone wants it, and you can use it for medicinal remedies.

Candles

It goes without saying; you'll need light. You can also use it for warmth and heating food.

Electronic Communication Equipment

Consider satellite phones, walkie-talkies, and radios. Interacting with people or getting information during cell tower outages can be crucial. Invest in gadgets that don't require the conventional networks to function. In addition to using it for communication, consider purchasing a hand-cranked radio to obtain information.

Power

This refers to using renewable energy sources and batteries to produce your own electricity. Look into getting a solar panel or two and a good stash of batteries.

Materials for Starting Fires

When the grid collapses, matches and lighters will run out quickly. While supplies last, purchase magnesium flint strikers, lighters, lighter fluids, and matches.

Fishing Gear

You can use fishing line, hooks, bait, poles, lures, and more. In addition to being a fantastic source of protein, fish are easier to catch than hunting game. Moreover, you can use the line for various purposes such as shelter, first aid, gear repair, snares, and traps.

Freeze-Dried Food

Compact, airtight containers store freeze-dried food for decades at room temperature. It's lightweight, simple to travel with, and there's a large variety for every picky eater.

Bug Spray

Since mosquitoes and other flying insects can spread dangerous diseases, insect repellent is actually something that could save your life as well as keep you comfortable.

Supplements

When your food isn't balanced, multivitamins are essential for your health. They can help you make up for nutritional deficiencies and maintain a robust immune system, both of which are critical during emergencies.

Glue, tape, screws, and nails

This refers to anything that possesses the ability to connect with other things. These are essential tools for carrying out construction or repairs.

Soap

In order to maintain immunity and prevent illness, soap and other general hygiene items will be crucial. Stock up on bars of soap for skin, dishes, and clothes.

Underwear and socks.

Among clothes, socks and underwear will be in high demand if people can't just go to the store to buy more.

Spices

Particularly salt, but also sweeteners and spices, will become highly valued when they become scarce.

Tarps

Tarps' extreme versatility allows them to serve as a makeshift stretcher, shelter, conceal your stash, and even collect rainwater. Because of their durability and ease of use, tarps become a necessary item to have on hand when the typical comforts are no longer available.

Toilet Paper

It's likely that you anticipated seeing this on the list. Toilet paper will run out just as rapidly as it used to, so get it while you can.

Water Filters

Life depends on water, and when public water systems are compromised, having a portable water filter can make all the difference. By converting practically any water source into drinkable water, these filters greatly improve your odds of surviving.

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Rootbound Homestead

Rootbound Homestead is a community bound by roots. Leaving our old comfy life in FL to move to NY to start living cleaner, more simply, and with purpose. Garden hacks, tips and tricks, natural medicine, healing, animals, recipes and more!

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