Survivalist Shopping List

This should be seen as simple checklist with items to consider.

WATER

• Water Filters/Purifier, Water containers(Ceramic pumps, flow throughs)
• Hand pumps & siphons (for water and for fuels)
• Bottled Water

SANITATION, LAUNDRY

• Portable Toilets
• Washboards, Mop Bucket w/wringer (for Laundry)
• Clothes pins/line/hangers
• Laundry detergent (Liquid)
• Bleach (plain, NOT scented: 4 to 6% sodium hypochlorite
• Toilet Paper, Handy wipes

ENERGY/HEAT/COOKING

• Generators, Solar Panels, Windmill generator (solar battery charger very smart)
• Gasoline (fuel) containers, stabil or fuel treatment
• Mini Heater head & Propane Cylinders
• Seasoned Firewood
• Charcoal Cookstoves (Propane, Coleman & Kerosene) & Lighter fluid,
• Lamp Oil, Wicks, Lampsm, Coleman Fuel
• Mantles: Aladdin, Coleman,
• Matches (a lot of them, strike anywhere best)
• Coleman's Pump Repair Kit

FOOD PRODUCTION & GARDENING

• Garden seeds (Non-hybrid)
• Garden tools & supplies
• Goats/chickens

PANTRY & KITCHEN

• Milk - Powdered & Condensed
• Rice - Beans – Wheat -Vegetable oil , Flour, yeast & salt
• Tuna Fish (in oil)
• Canned Fruits, Veggies, Soups, stews, etc.
• Honey/Syrups/white, brown sugars
• Graham crackers, saltines, pretzels, Trail mix/Jerky
• Popcorn, Peanut Butter, Nuts
• Garlic, spices & vinegar, baking supplies
• Soysauce, vinegar, boullions/gravy/soup base
• Teas, Coffee, Cigarettes, Wine/Liquors (for bribes, medicinal, etc.)
• Chewing gum/candies
• Chocolate/Cocoa/Tang/Punch (water enhancers)
• Hand-Can openers & hand egg beaters, whisks
• Cast iron cookware (sturdy, efficient)
• Canning supplies (Jars/lids/wax)
• Aluminum foil Reg. & Hvy. Duty
• Baking soda
• Grain Grinder (Non-electric)
• Plastic feel storage air tight containers

DEFENSE

• Guns, Ammunition, Pepper Spray, Knives, Clubs, Bats & Slingshots

HEALTH & HYGEN

• First aid kits
• Vitamins
• Baby Supplies: Diapers/formula/ointments/aspirin, etc
• Feminine Hygiene/Haircare/Skin products
• Men's Hygiene: Shampoo, Toothbrush/paste, Mouthwash/floss, nail
• clippers
• Baby Wipes, diapers, tampons, oils, waterless & Anti-bacterial soap
• Shaving supplies (razors & creams, talc, after shave)
• Reading glasses
• Toilet Paper, Kleenex, paper towels

CAMPING

• Insulated ice chests
• Flashlights/LIGIITSTICKS & torches, "No. 76 Dietz" Lanterns underwear
• Bow saws, axes and hatchets & Wedges
• Mosquito coils/repellent sprays/creams
• Fishing supplies/tools
• Knives & Sharpening tools: files, stones, steel
• Backpacks & Duffle bags
• Sleeping bags & blankets/pillows/mats
• Paper plates/cups/utensils (stock up, folks...)
• Rain gear, rubberized boots, etc.
• Cots & Inflatable mattresses (for extra guests)
• Tarps/stakes/twine/nails/rope/spikes
• Lantern supplies, and Hangers
• Hats & cotton neckerchiefs
• LED flashlights and Lanterns for Max Battery Life

CLOTHING

• Workboots, belts, Levis & durable shirts
• Gloves: Work/warming/gardening, etc.
• Woolen clothing, scarves/ear-muffs/mittens
• Socks, Underwear, T-shirts, etc. (extras) Thermal underwear

BOOKS AND READING

• Journals, Diaries & Scrapbook
• Writing paper/pads/pencils/solar calculators
• Home Schooling basics, books, etc.
• Board Games Cards, Dice

TRANSPORTATION

• Bicycles... Tires/tubes/pumps/chains, fix-a-flat, etc.
• Wagons & carts (for transport to & from open Flea markets)
• Road Maps, Compass

MISC HOME AND SHOP SUPPLIES

• Batteries, Matches, Candles
• Garbage cans Plastic (great for storage, water transporting - if with
• wheels)
• Scissors, fabrics & sewing supplies
• Garbage bags; Duct tape
• Fire extinguishers
• Carbon Monoxide Alarm (battery powered)
• d-Con Rat poison, MOUSE PRUFE II, Roach Killer
• Mousetraps, Rat traps, Ant traps & cockroach magnets
• Roll-on Window Insulation Kit (MANCO)
• Lumber (all types)
• Screen Patches, glue, nails, screws, nuts & bolts
• Glue, nails, nuts, bolts, screws, etc.
• Paraffin wax
• Large Heavy Plastic Storage Bins – water tight seal
• "Great Stuff" – foam sealer in a can

TIPS FOR THE FRUGAL

• Buy in Bulk – Sams, Costco, Big Box Stores
• Shop Discount Stores
• Watch for sales, coupons, clearance
• Be a pack rat – save your old stuff that may not look perfect but is still useful

Consider

• Good Will Stores
• Local Garage and rummage sales
• Auctions and Estate sales
• Ebay.com (or similar)
• Craigslist.org
• Freecycle.org