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How To Stay Safe... Just In Case... 🤯☠️🏕️
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items Some helpful items for when unexpected things go boom… and whatever follows…
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Decontaminate?
Water
Tools and Repairs
Light and Heat
Sanitation
Stay Safe Reading and Skills
Decontaminate?
U.S. Army Survival manuals and training talk about using baking soda as a “ditch medicine” treatment for radiation exposure. These wipes come in handy for backpack use especially! I keep baking soda around the house for so many reasons including this...
FitRight Fresh Start Flushable Wipes, 192 Count
U.S. Army Survival manuals and training talk about using baking soda as a “ditch medicine” treatment for radiation exposure. That being said, I'm not a doctor, nor have I lived through a nuke attack or similar- if you ever think you have been exposed...
Arm & Hammer Baking Soda 16 oz (24 Pack)
This gas mask may come in handy depending on your location. The filters appear to be based on military designs, and even have the 40mm standard NATO thread- meaning these should be compatible with similar items currently used throughout the world. Be...
Aoebwpwi 2 Set Half/Full Face Gas Mask w/ Carbon Filter
Water
Whether for your bug out bag, or for your home emergency kit, this is a smart and necessary addition, especially for a family or group. The gravity feed design is ideal so you don't have manually pump-filter the water, allowing you to rest or tend to...
Waterdrop Gravity Water Filter Straw, 5 Stage, Pack of 2
Tools and Repairs
If things are damaged around the home due to disaster or emergency, and you need to keep water from getting in, this tape we use in construction is ACTUALLY waterproof and stronger than duct tape. Careful, it sticks to almost anything.
ZIP System Flashing Tape 3.75in x 90ft Roll
Good for everything that comes apart that shouldn't. You know what you're doing. Just don't be Florida Man.
Duck Brand Duct Tape 1.88in x 60yd Silver
This is a decent tool set, Craftsman tools are still pretty strong for the price. With the contents of this set, you will be able to do general light to moderate repairs around the house: fix doors, change a battery or alternator in the car, repair o...
CRAFTSMAN 102-Piece Home & Car Tool Kit
Whether for holding food or water, these are great to have a couple extras around. If the grid goes down, you can wash kitchen towels and clothes in single batches too. Make sure the lids are included!
5-Gallon White Food Grade Bucket with Lid
Don't get stuck on the side of the road without this handy and easy to use tire inflator. Plugs into your car's lighter outlet. Highly recommend!
Portable 12V Tire Inflator with Digital Gauge
For the price, these are decent. I keep a couple around just for general use. Never know when I will need to pitch a quick shelter or cover something to prevent damage from weather.
Amazon Basics Waterproof Camping Tarp
Good strong work gloves, HIGH cut safe rating. Strong grip rubber coating is helpful. I always keep gloves like these in my tool box.
Schwer 2 Pairs Cut Resistant Gloves ANSI A6
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Light and Heat
These candles are odorless, and have a 10 hour burn time. Good for the money, and will last a while if the grid went down. Get a spare pack if you can.
Sterno 72-Pack Unscented White Votive Candles
Absolute necessity as a backup for your grill, stove or lantern. Having a pack or two of these tucked away can save you a lot of hassle.
BLUEFIRE 16.4oz Propane Fuel Cylinder 4-Pack
I've had this charger for 9 years. It's still working great despite being tossed into a backpack or in trunk of the car. Charges a standard iPhone batt approx. 1.5 times on a full charge and the solar works well. Highly recommend this charger!
BLAVOR 10,000mAh Solar Power Bank 20W
For the power and portability this thing brings, the price is great! Fold it into a backpack or the utility cupboard until it's needed. Multiple USB ports for your devices, rechargeable flashlights, etc.
Hiluckey 25000mAh Solar Charger Power Bank
Love this flashlight, works well and will blind whatever you point it at. Paired with the solar on this list, you will always have light around. Very lightweight too. Highly recommend this product! (Don't be thrown by the label on Amazon, this is the...
LitezAll Rechargeable 1000 Lumen LED Flashlight
Sanitation
So many uses, including purifying water. Keep your home clean and safe in a grid down scenario.
Clorox Performance Bleach 121 Oz , 2 Pack
Trash and filth can really pile up in a survival or grid down scenario. These are much stronger than your average kitchen waste bag. Plan to keep your home sanitary for everyone's well being.
Reli Contractor 55 Gallon Heavy Duty Bags
Best deterrent for flies and ticks at home or on your shoes! Dilute 50/50 with water and add a heavy dash of dish soap to help it stick, add to a spray bottle and keep the bugs away to stay unbitten and sanitary in a grid down scenario.
Pine-Sol Multi Purpose Cleaner 2 Pack 48oz
These are tough and washable. The same we've used in mechanic shops for decades to deal with auto grease and fluids. Keep your home or shop clean!
Simpli-Magic Cotton Shop Towels, Red, 90 Pack
Great general first aid kit! Good variety and bag is sturdy. Should handle most light to moderate injuries with a few exceptions.
VRIEXSD 400 Piece Large First Aid Kit Red
Stay Safe Reading and Skills
This is an excellent guide for an entirely different perspective on survival. Cody Lundin is a minimalist, and has lived off grid and off the land most of his life. Instead of fancy gear and extras, he presents a knowledge based on what's in your env...
When All Hell Breaks Loose: Stuff You Need To Survive When Disaster Strikes|Paperback
Excellent book with many categories of skills, repairs, and crafts that you will find useful in a grid-down scenario. Get a copy before they sell out.
Country Wisdom & Know-How: Everything You Need to Know to Live Off the Land