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SHTF Prepping Essentials

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Prepping & Preparing on a Budget with Auto-Immune, Dogs, Special Needs, and Life-Saving Tips!  Organic Foods in Bulk are also shown!
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Essential Survival Gear

Everything needed for if and when SHits the Fan!

 
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Incredible Solar Chargers for phones. If communication goes down we can still use screen shot for information and have contacts.
Best Cell Phone Solar Chargers
 
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These are incredible and will be great to have. Even if the phones go down we have so much saved on our phones, screen shots, information, notes, we can use them if we have power.
Solar Power Bank Kits - Portable & Renewable Energy
 
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Look for Waterproof, Fire Proof, and EMF proof
Anodized Aluminum : Storage Bags & Cases
 
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Long Range is Essential!  The Longer the distance they go the better. Make sure to get solar-powered and battery-powered.
Portable Two-Way Radios & Walkie Talkies
 
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Here are a few really great books that would be beneficial to have on hand.
The Best Homesteading Books for Beginners
 
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We should all have one of these at at all times.
Bibles in Christian Books & Bibles(1000+)
 
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My son has the tan backpack and I am getting the black.  These are bulletproof and will hole the essential items in case needed.
TuffyPacks, LLC. - Bulletproof Backpacks - Home
 
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These hold a lot and you can grab this and go if full of your prepping gear.
27 Gal. Tough Storage Tote in Black with Yellow Lid
 
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This solar panel is rated at the top of them and is portable. Great option for back up!
Solar Generators - Portable Power Stations
 
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make sure to have some sort of tent in your container pack that is ready to go in the car.
Tents for Camping & Backpacking | REI Co-op
 
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Keep on in your car emergency pack and one or more in the house.
Tarps - Paint Supplies
 
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Divide for the car emergency pack and the house.  You can use to retain heat if you cut a hole out of the bottom to stick your head through.  Make sure the hole is smaller it stays close to your neck without letting any cold air in.  Had to run the first part of a half marathon like this!
Contractor Bags - Trash Bags
 
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These wood burning stoves you can cook with.  the side tables are so helpful!
Wood-Burning Stove
 
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This should be in the pack that goes with you in the car next to the tent.
Air Mattresses - Walmart.com
 
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Waterproof is perfect and so are having comfortable shoes that are warn in. The last thing you want is blisters!
Waterproof Boots
 
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Each Back Pack should have a towel and wash cloth.  Back up in the prepping section.
Bath Towels
 
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Necessary if SHTF and for use now. Ryobi has a universal batteries which helps so much.
Chainsaws
 
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Possibly the #1 Thing that could help you if shit hits the fan!
Duct Tape
 
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Prep as much clean water as you possibly can. It does not go bad and you can always use these.
Mountain Valley
 
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Perfect for all scenarios and they work!
Waterproof Phone Case
 
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This waterproof cover will fit your I pad and phone.
Waterproof Ipad Case
 
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Add these to your car, three per person.
GOpure Pod | The First Ever Portable Water Filter
 
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Who remembers this map? Get one! If we do not have access to GPS this will be necessary to navigate. These maps are awesome to keep in your car JUST IN CASE you ever lost signal and needed to navigate.
Road Map United States
 
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This operates as a cover for multiple things including a portable toilet and changing station.
Portable Toilet
 
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These are fantastic to have in the car or when on the go traveling for emergency situations.
Reliance Double Doodie Toilet Waste Bags
 
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Make sure you stock up on Solar Flashlights. Keep one in your car and multiple in the house ready for use.
Solar Flashlights
 
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Excellent for multiple uses and will come in handy when in need of some privacy. The Portable Toilet will fit perfect.
Changing Tent
 
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Sterno, 2 hour Burn Time w/ clean Green burn.
Sterno Green 2-Hour Ethanol Gel Chafing Fuel, 5.99 oz, ...
 
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100-hour burning time is the most I have found! Order yours today!
Sterno 100-Hour Liquid Wax Emergency Candle ...
 
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Bungee Cords and Straps come in so handy on the every day. Can you imagine how much we could use these for if SHTF!
Bungee Cords - Tie-Down Straps
 
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Order these in all sizes. They come in handy for multiple uses. You can also purchase packs of these at the dollar store! Home Depot sells a variety pack with all sizes included also.
Zip Ties
 
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This is an amazing lock box for medication and other things that should be locked up.
Medication Lock Box
 
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When purchasing a safe make sure it fits your needs. Check out the EMF safes also.
Fireproof Safes
 
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Air Mattress sheets make sleeping on them so much more comfortable. They actually fit!
Air Mattress Sheets
 
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Collect as many books as you can about survival tips and tricks.
Best Survival Book? • HikeArizona.COM Article
 
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Invest in Solar as much as possible! These cameras are incredible and easy to use.
SEHMUA 4G LTE Cellular Solar Security Camera ...
 
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This Roof Bag is sturdy and waterproof! Fantastic for traveling and creating extra room in the car.
Roof Bag
 
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Water truly is a commodity. Stock up on as much as possible.
American Maid 5 gal Water Bottle, BPA Free, ...
 
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Start storing filtered drinking water now!  These hold 7 gallons.
Reliance Aqua-Tainer Water Container 7 Gallon
 
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A supply of rope will come in handy for many things.  Make sure it is durable and can handle knots.
Rope - Chains & Ropes
 
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Great for cooking on the go and for catering.  The sterno's usually last two hours and you can get them for longer periods.
Sterno Pans
 
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Wook and Linen are the healing materials.  keep one on hand and in your car at all times.
Wool Blankets
 
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Linen and Wool are the healing materials.
Linen Blankets and Throws
 
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Castor Oil is the best for penetrating through the skin.  Detox with a Castor Oil Pack.
Heritage Store Organic Castor Oil, Glass Bottle
 
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Castor Oil is the best for penetrating through the skin. Detox with a Castor Oil Pack.
Castor Oil Pack
 
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Oil of Oregano is a Natural antibiotic, anti fungal
Organic Oil Of Oregano
 
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Water is true commodity!  Water your garden and keep water on hand for emergency.
Rain Collection/Barrel - Watering & Irrigation
 
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Practice gardening on a smaller scale. Once mastered continue to grow:)
The Basics of Homestead Gardens (For Non-Gardeners)

Survival Food w/ Long Shelf Life

Organic foods to prep and articles about homesteading.

 
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People say to buy and stock anything however you need to think about the things that will not make you sick.  It will cost more in the long run than spending a couple extra cents for organic. STAY CLEAN!  This is not the time to poisin your body.
Organic Canned Green Beans
 
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Get a couple bags of this, they will last longer! Fun Fact… Many years ago women would save the rice bags to make clothes out of them.  The rice companies started putting flowers on the bags for the clothes to look nicer!
Royal, Basmati Rice, 20 lbs
 
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Get organic and buy bulk.  You can also can yourself and would have some on backup.
Canned Carrots
 
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This company is fantastic, all grass feed beef, holding so many essential vitamins. STAY HEALTHY,  CLEAN, AND STRONG!
Dehydrated Grass-Fed Beef, 4-oz bag
 
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This will be great to have to add to meals for you, your family, and your furbabies.  When prepping do not forget about them!
Freeze Dried Fully Cooked Ground Beef
 
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ACV and White Vinegar are great to have on backup.  ACV helps with SO MANY THINGS, including heartburn, parasites, and digestion.  It aids in cleaning your fruits and veggies and our insides.  GET THIS ON BACK UP.  Once you open a bottle it needs to be refridgerated.  They have large bottles and would stick to the smaller so the remaining does not go bad.
ganic Apple cider vinegar in Cooking oils & vinegar(66)
 
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Fantastic brand of canned meats that you can eat or feed your furbabies on the go with a long shelf life. These are great for prepping also.
Keystone Canned Meats
 
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Right now I would say to buy in bulk as much as possible.  Costco has great deals and many organic items price the same as everything else.  This will be a valuable commodity.
Kirkland Signature, Organic Sugar, 10 lbs | Costco
 
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Make sure to cut the recipes off the back.  I made my first homemade biscuits and am addicted!  They were delicious!  Organic Unbleached is the key when purchasing
Bob's Red Mill Organic Unbleached White All-Purpose Flour
 
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Raw and Organic are the key words in this honey that attracted me.  Shelf life on honey is years and these size bottles are perfect!
Kirkland Signature Organic Raw Honey, 24 oz, 3- ...
 
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Better to know how than not know
How to Can Food with No Special Equipment
 
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Found Target to be the cheapest for the larger sizes.
Mason jar
 
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Mylar bags are great for storing and protecting food long term.  Make sure to get the Oxygen Absorbers.
Mylar Bags
 
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These food grade safe buckets with lids are great to store big bags of rice, sugar and more.
5 gal. 70mil Food Safe Bucket White
 
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Add these to the dried foods you are storing to stay fresh!
Oxy-Sorb 100cc Oxygen Absorber Packets, 100 ...
 
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Organic is best
Kirkland Signature, Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 2 L
 
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If you don't want to prep at least secure a few of these for an emergency.
Chef's Banquet Instant Non-Fat Dry Milk (300 ...
 
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Just add water  is the key to everything you are prepping.
Idahoan, Real Premium Mashed Potatoes, 3.25 lbs
 
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When items go on sale get them. Organic is key!
Organic Cereal
 
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This is my favorite brand of cereal with the least amount of ingredients.
Cereal at Whole Foods Market
 
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This is fantastic organic coffee and can sometimes get on  sale at Costco!
Organic Coffee
 
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Organic Instant Coffee - JUST ADD WATER!
Organic / Instant Coffee / Coffee
 
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Oatmeal is great!  JUST ADD WATER!
Cereal, Oatmeal, Granola & Oats | Costco
 
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Organic Snacks with long shelf life to stay as healthy as possible.
Healthy Organic Snacks
 
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Great choice for protien, long shelf life, can add to rice or other meals for flavor…. coupon on Ibotta!
Meat Sticks | No Sugar, Gluten-Free & ... - Chomps
 
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JUST ADD WATER!
Powdered Eggs

Bartering and Personal Items

Listed here are all things we should have in our to go back or emergency back up.

 
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When you see it for a $1 get it and some more!  You can use this for multiple things including gardening.
CVS Health Hydrogen Peroxide Solution
 
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When you see it on sale, get it!  Stock up as it can always be used and will always be needed.
CVS Health 91% Isopropyl Alcohol
 
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Always good to have in your car emergency kit and in the house.  You never know when your body is going to need some help!
Buy Motrin Online
 
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The dollar store is a fantastic place to get back up items like these.  They are good to have for use and bartering.
Toothbrushes: Travel Cases & Charcoal Brushes
 
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Super cheap to stock up on and Organic.  Great for use and bartering with IF needed.
Raw Shea Butter Bar Soap
 
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Castile Soap is universal in that you can clean dishes and wash your hair with it.
Castile Soap
 
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Stock up when on sale!
Zero Alcohol Mouthwash
 
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I always used Doterra and Revive is scoring higher.  The Lemon Oil cleans the air and is really refreshing.
USDA Certified Organic Essential Oils | Non-Toxic ...
 
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Great to have on back up!
HyperGo Full-Body Rinse-Free Hypoallergenic ...
 
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Every store visit buy a few packs of seeds.
Organic Vegetable Seeds | 111 Varieties
 
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Keep a bountiful on back up!  For Personal use and also to keep a daily journal of life in general.
Journals And Diaries
 
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Stay sane and organized.
Pens Pencils And Markers - Writing Supplies
 
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Stock up!  Great for bartering and to have on hand to get through long nights.
Walmart.com - Playing Cards & Equipment
 
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This is my favorite card game hands down!  Many sleepless pregnancy nights we played this for hours.
Skip-bo
 
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Order your Organic Fruit Trees today.  Fruite and veggies take a while to harvest.  Dont' wait until the last minute.
Organic Fruit Trees
 
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These will come in handy and you can never have enough!
Washcloths
 
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Get 100% Cotton and pre-wash everything before you pack it on your survival kits.  Have extra socks for everyone in the family.
Hanes Mens Socks in Mens Clothing(189)
 
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My favorite are the v neck and love how soft they are.  Purchase back up for everyone in the family and prewash before adding to your survival prep.
Hanes T Shirt
 
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Make sure you get Cotton
Hanes / Women's Panties / Women's Lingerie
 
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Make sure to prep with all cotton
Comfy and Stylish Women's Bralettes
 
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I make my own Laundry Detergent with Scent Free Castile Soap and my floor cleaner with Eucalyptus and Citrus!  You can clean anything with this soap and it does an amazing job with no harsh chemicals.
How to Use Castile Soap for Laundry, Plus Mistakes to Avoid
 
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Check out all the notes around these to make sure you are purchasing the right one.
Radiation Mask

Prepping for FurBabies

Prepping for our animals is essential also.  Think about all their needs and how to keep everything on back up.

 
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When SHTF you will need some sort of way to crate your dog at some point or another.  Not only for camps but if camping.  Make sure to have a collapsible so it does not take much room and you could bungi it to the roof if needed while its flat.
Away-We-Go Pet Crate
 
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Make sure you have means to take your furbabies ( dogs ) with you if you need to go. Make sure the wheels are ready for weight and long distance walking.  When prepping your back packs include themand give them each one filled with essential gear too.
Large Dog Stroller
 
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Wagons are great to have for extra storage.  Mine has a tented top so the sun and rain do not hit them.
Pet Wagon
 
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Here are examples for in case of emergency what you will need for your pets.  Don't forget to put their papers with yours in a waterproof spot!
Prepare for Your Pets this Hurricane Season
 
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Air tight containers are also good for your items also.
Dog Food Storage Containers: Large, Airtight Bins
 
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Make sure to have medicine needed for your dogs.
Can I Give My Dog Aspirin?
 
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They hate them and they protect.  Ours have the thicker bottoms
Dog Boots, Shoes & Socks - Petco

Essential for Cleaning

Make sure to have items you currently use and are use to.  These are all fantastic to stock for when in need.

 
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Disenfectants are a plus!
Lysol Wipes in Lysol All Purpose Cleaners - Walmart
 
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These are great for a heat source
Wood Stoves in Stoves(64)
 
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We got all toxic chemicals out of our house and do not use bleach any longer.  However, in your Survival Gear you should have some. Bleach will come in handy and will be much needed.
Bleach - Walmart.com