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Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Think of the worst case scenario

Okay, lets really think of what would happen if everything went to heck all at once.  There are lots of websites that think that way.  Here is a list I got from one of those types of websites.  I am just passing it along.

100 Things That Will Disappear First

1. Generators: Solar are best. Gas ones need fuel & maintenance, are noisy, a target of thieves, etc.


2. Water Filters /Purifiers 


3. Portable Toilets /showers 


4. Seasoned Firewood. Wood takes about 6 -12 months to become dried, ready for home use. 


5. Lamp Oil, Wicks, Lamps (First Choice: Buy CLEAR oil. If scarce, stockpile ANY!) 


6. Coleman Fuel. It is impossible to stockpile too much. 


7. Guns, Ammunition, Pepper Spray, Knives, Clubs, Bats & Slingshots. 


8. Hand operated can openers, & hand egg beaters, whisks. 


9. Honey /Syrups and white or brown sugar 


10. Rice - Beans - Wheat 


11. Vegetable Oil (for cooking) Without it food burns and must be boiled etc.) 


12. Charcoal, Lighter Fluid (Will become scarce suddenly) 


13. Water Containers (Urgent Item to obtain.) Any size. Smaller HARD CLEAR PLASTIC ONLY  Food grade required if for drinking. BLUE is good for long term storage since it prevents algae.


14. Mini heater head (Propane) Catalytic heater (Without this item, propane won't heat a room.) 


15. Grain Grinder (Non-electric) 


16. Propane Cylinders (Urgent: Definite shortages will occur.) Get various hoses and adapters!


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, janitor's Mop Bucket w/wringer (to wring out Laundry) 

21. Cook stoves (Propane, Coleman, Kerosene) 


22. Vitamins 


23. Propane Cylinder Handle-Holder (Urgent: Small canister use is dangerous without this item) 


24. Feminine Hygiene/Hair care/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) RECHARGABLES & solar rechargers


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. Work boots, belts, Levis & durable shirts, ANY durable clothing 


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. Personal Hygiene: Shampoo, Toothbrush /paste, Mouthwash /floss, nail clippers, etc 


50. Cast iron cookware (sturdy, efficient) 


51. Fishing supplies / tools (hooks & lines) 


52. Mosquito coils/repellent, sprays/creams

53. Duct Tape 


54. Tarps /stakes /twine /nails /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 and spare parts: 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) 


7l. 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. Soy sauce, vinegar, bullions/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. 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 mattresses 


88. Gloves: Work /warming /gardening, etc. 


89. Lantern Hangers 


90. Screen Patches, glue, nails, screws,, nuts & bolts 


91. (Obviously, from a non-LDS website)  Teas 


92. Coffee 


93. Cigarettes 


94. Wine/Liquors (for bribes, medicinal, etc,) 


95. Paraffin wax 


96. Glue, nails, nuts, bolts, screws, etc. 


97. Chewing gum/candies 


98. Atomizers (for cooling/bathing) 


99. Hats & cotton neckerchiefs 


100. Goats /chickens 

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