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Surviving the Heat and food Crisis😶🌫
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items I live in NYC and there is not power water or air . So I created a list to help others out who are having the same problem that I'm facing .
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🚰Water purification and storage ideas
🏥Medical supplies
🐱Pet care during SHTF
👪Family survival items.
🚿Hygiene products for the Summer and SHTF
My favorite books for prepping
🚰Water purification and storage ideas
Water is hard to find in this heat. Please stay hydrated this Summer .
If you need water for a large group of people or animals for storage grab these 40 gallon water bags for storage of water .
3 Pack 40 Gallon Water Storage Bladder BPA-Free
If you are in a area that is runnig out of water and you need to stock up on the water in you area for survival reasons check this water carrying bag . Make sure you look for the tablets as well to purifiy the water.
SOCATER 4-Pack 1.3 Gallon Foldable Water Bags
Keep these on hand to clean your water if there is nothing else to drink from a river lake stream etc.. Look at my storage options for back up or safety for the water .
Sudstainables Water Bottle Cleaning Tablets 36-Pack
Water tablets to clean the water you drink
Potable Aqua Water Purification Tablets (50)
This is a automatic water filter for those who migt ring out of water . Get one to pump you some cleam water in a time of need for sotrage or in general .
Purewell Water Hand Purifier Pump w/ Carbon
Learn how to save water on a budget for your self family or organization . It will come in hand for the future .
Emergency Water on a Budget: Low-Cost Systems
I love this product because it solar and I have charge my phone as well clean water at the same time . It evens c omes with a flash light so I can at night.
Swonder Portable Electric Water Filter 0.01 Micron
Instead of having bottles of water you can have bags of water for drinking . I have some in my Backpage to take with me just in case I run out of money in the summer.
Datrex Emergency Water Packet 4.227oz 18pk
🏥Medical supplies
Medical supplies are a must especially if your prone to danger or live in areas that are prone to war or natural disasters .
For medical or heat related issues grab a instant ice pack to stay cool this summer or to lesson the effect of heat , sprain , or swelling issues.
SuccorWare 10 Pack Instant Ice Packs 4.9x5.9
Having bandages on hand is a must if you camp or are prone to injury or cuts like me .
SurviveX Israeli Pressure Bandage 6 Inch - 2 Pack
Not having medical supplies on hand is bad . I'm prone to doing this and I had to get one for the house and the car and then turned around and brought one for the whole family to have there own . Don't get caught with out supplies.
IFAK Trauma Kit Military First Aid Black
I keep a medical kit in my car, house , and workplace. You should too . Some people don't believe in having supplies on hand and at the price of $10 it's worth it . Just be ready for anything . But one for the family as well so they can have there own.
BAND-AID Travel Ready Emergency First Aid Kit, 80 Pc
🐱Pet care during SHTF
Some people tend to forget that animals need care . Make sure you take care of your pets as well .
Your pet needs what you need as well . Check outthe top picks for your pet in a SHTF senario to keep on hand .
RIZZARI 8L Stainless Steel Gravity Pet Water Dispenser
Keep your pets cool with a cooling vest and then get one for self because this summer is going to get hot and there is no need to pass out because of it . Check my cool items for you family and house as well .
SAVIOR COOL Dog Cooling Vest Harness Large Blue
When you out and about have food and water on for your pets . I have one you should too . Just in case the power goes out or when you get stranded .
The Original Doggy Bag™ Travel Kit w/ Bowls & Containers - Charcoal
Keep your pets hydrated in this hot weather . I have pets and they need a lot of water just like I do . So I have my water and they have there and It stays cold .
77oz Portable Dog Water Bottle w/ Bowl
👪Family survival items.
This summer is crazy we are out of food , water and cooling things and they are relocating to cool shelters and centers . I brought one just in case I have to move again and I don't like food or they don't have medical supplies.
Family Bugout kits are good to save money and to have everything ready for the time frame of SHTF . If you don't like the kits you can learn to make your own by checking out my other section on SHTF books .
Sirius 72 Hour Bug Out Bag for 2 - 50L
Nobody wants to sleep in the ground . I have 8 of them for my family for camping and crisis situations where we get stranded. two 4 for the car and 4 for the house.
Ultralight Sleeping Pad with Pillow & Pump
I bought 5 for my whole family so we can have 1 week worth of food water , and supplies for our survival .at $ 75 dollars you can't beat the price .
ReadyWise Emergency Survival Gear - Tactical Backpack, 64 Piece Kit
🚿Hygiene products for the Summer and SHTF
I don't like feeling sticky and stinking in 105 degree weather so created a list of products for people to clean them selves when the water goes out or there is not power .
Hands down my favorite item is the compressed towels and rags that only need water to expand.
Compressed Bamboo Towel Tablets - 100% Eco
One of my favorite products is the portable shower . This eletronic and it can be recharged to clean and heat the water for you to wash up .
Portable 8000mAh Rechargeable Camping Shower
I love this solar heater portable shower. I had one and it's great to use when there is no power and you can get the sun light to heat the water in the bag for you .
5 Gal Solar Shower Bag with Hose & Switch
When the water stops working or your between jobs or want to knock some dirt of you these wipes come handy espcially with this heat. I keep them to wipe down when I feel dirty or start to smell.
Nice 'N Clean Adult Flushable Wipes 8x42
This comes in handy when food goes down and it messes with your stomach or if you are working and you start to smell . Hygeine is must in the heat . I buy a pack per week to stay clean when the heat is kickin and for my stomach and this bad food they serve in these restaurants.
DUDE Wipes Mint Chill Pocket Packs - 96 Count
My favorite books for prepping
We are having a heard time living on the grid because of the data center and I'm ready for the grid to go down and if you want to be ready there are some books worth reading .
I though it woyld be good to recommend books for the current food and water crisis going on . If you can get the books for kindle that would be great to have a o digital copy that can be found easily during a crisis.
The Ultimate Survival Cookbook: 200+ Easy Meals
Family survival is the best . Learn how to do DYI projects , cook , clean and survive as a family before the crisis hits.
Off-Grid Family Survival Bible: DIY Guide
Get the bible on how to purify water in a c risis correctly . Remeber your pets and plants need water as well .
Prepper’s Water Purification Survival Bible
Learn how to take care of your self and others in a crisis correctly.
Ultimate Survival Medicine Guide: Emergency Prep
Check out the best long term foods for survival .
57 Proven Survival Foods to Stockpile Guide
Learning how to press and cann your food is great if you don't want packaged food for long term survival .
Ball Complete Book of Home Preserving
We all like to eat meat but how can we keep it long term with out it rotting on us ? This book will help you find the best way to preserve meat for a few months of the grid.
Preserving Meat at Home: Beginner’s Guide
🍽Cooking options
I love portable cookware for cooks outs , fishing or park outings . If you like to coo out this is great for food and heat as well .
I love aback up stove that runs off of wood is good for power shortages or crisis . You could use it as a heat source outside for hiking , camping or get togethers.
Portable Wood Burning Rocket Stove with Bag
Cooking tools are good , get one for house and keep one in the car for backup or if you get stranded .I have 2 for that reason .
Odoland Camping Stove Stand & Stainless Cup Kit
Heirloom seeds
You can grow food inside and out . Just make sure you get the right seeds .
Hands down the best Survival seeds that last 20 yrs that come in a vareity of veggies for survival .
Vegetable & Fruit Seeds 32 Packs 2026 Non-GMO
Have backup survival seeds that grow all year round .
Heirloom Seed Packet Collections – SurvivalGardenSeeds
Solar power for Crisis and camping
The data centers knocked out the power right along with the heat in NYC so I had to run out to get back up power for my phones and house . Here are a few products that I recommend .
Hands down the best solar generator for the house . Just because it's solor dosn'tt mean it will light the whole house forever . Be conservative with power and understand that there is a difference than solar and gas.
Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 Portable Power Station
Keep some backup power for you electronics that have light for safety reasons ..
BLAVOR 20000mAh Solar Power Bank w/Cables
Best charger for the my phones . you can get a full charge and half on this thing .
citicr 10000mAh Portable Charger w/iWatch
DYI Guide
A pinterest board geared to regular people that want to learn how to prep or to be ready for a crisis or in general in this heat and lock down. If you know some who could use the board please share it with them.
Check out Emegency Rediness for Dyi prepper ideas , planners guides , buot out kit recommendations and products that are good. I'm s visual learner and I like to work with my hands so I decided to recommend the board for those who like the same .
Urban Readiness
If you want to learn how to Prep then check out this GPT .
Join my group chat on Poe
😋Dry Food alternatives
I love to eat any I'm not engaging in to “ Mortal Combat” to get food from the store when there is none left. I'm cool with the back up food to eat when I can't get to the store .
We all nee food for SHTF of hiking etc that last for more than a few days . I brought a few of these in the past and they are still good for use 7 years later.
Emergency Survival Food - My Patriot Supply
I love ready wise products . I have a fews buckets in the basement as we speak and I keep a few bags in the car just in case I get stuck stranded or the money aint right to eat if I need to . They have fruits ,vegetables , starches but no meat . Some buckets include breakfast lunch and dinner as well which is good to have when I out of money or the power goes out and there is no food in the house.
ReadyWise Prepper Pack Bucket - 52 Servings Emergency Food
Veggies are a must when prepping and surviving. Some people stick to eating starches.
Ready Hour Fruit & Veggie Mix, 56 Servings
Radios and communications
When the power goes and there is no signal and the news and communication is need to stay ware of dangers and hazardous conditions I found these to be useful and you will to .
I love the hand crank and phone charger feature . It's a must have if you are having power issues and it had a flashlight as well .
RunningSnail Emergency Hand Crank Radio w/ LED
The HAM radio is good to pick up all frequcies and to contact the family and listen to the regular radio when the grid goes down . Use with caution and respect.
What is Ham Radio - ARRL
Hydration
We all need to stay hydrated in the heat . Love organic products and I hope you like this bored of hydration products.
Hydration Packets For Water - Amazon.com
Vitamins and electrohydrates goes hand and hand .
Venture Pal Sugar Free Hydration Packets + Immune Electrolyte Powder, 16 Sticks
Washing and drying devices for SHTF
🗑️Washing is a must with out power . No stinky house when the grid goes down.
A simple wash machine to keep in the car , boat , or RV for washing clothes on the fly .
LARGE Portable Manual Washing Machine - Off-Grid
A clothes wring to wring your clothes out before you air dry them .
Ultra-Light Manual Clothes Wringer for Camping
My favorite clothing dryer that I can hide when I'm out or at work . Sometimes I use in in the house to keep people from stealing my stuff .
Portable Mini Clothes Dryer w/ Timer & Remote
I love to have clean clothes so I brought this to keep in the car because it's usb ready and portable . I can make my own wash machine with a bucket.
ULTECHNOVO Portable Ultrasonic Mini Washer
A Hand Crank wash machine for a grid down situation. There won't be in dirty clothes in my house , you can even take it on the road as well .
Hand Crank 2-in-1 Mini Washing Machine
Sleeping Items
Emergecy blankets go good when the power goes out and there is not heat .
Emergency Blanket 4-Pack Space Mylar Survival
