I already mentioned plenty of these in my other survival-prepping articles. But I wanted a single article that lists them all together.
If you need some items of stuff to start with, or just want an interesting list to read: here you go.
You don’t actually need to gather all of these. Tailor them to your uses. It is just a general-ideas list. Don’t go crazy trying to get and constantly refresh them all.
Over 150 Survival and Prepping Items You Should Stock
- Bottle water
- Canned foods
- Rice
- Wheat
- Grains in general
- WD-40
- Water purifiers/filters
- General filters/coffee filters
- Bleach
- Charcoal
- Cooking oils
- Large pry bar (here comes Johnny easy-mode)
- Laundry detergent
- Baking soda
- Q-Tips
- Wire
- Salt
- Salt, again
- Rope (paracord)
- Bungee cords
- Solar battery charger
- Cast iron pots/pans
- Childs play toys (crayons, coloring books, toys, etc)
- Chains and locks
- Patches for tents/tarps/etc
- Seeds
- Dutch oven
- Gardening tools
- Vinegar
- Baby oil
- Bottle opener
- Electrical wiring/tools
- Canning jars
- Ham radio
- Walkie Talkies
- Tea
- Razor blades
- Games
- Pasta
- Smart phone
- Teas and coffee
- Hydrogen peroxide
- Honey
- MREs
- Extra bandages
- Friends (People in general – family, S.O., etc)
- Jerky
- Archery equipment (if you have mad skills)
- Aloe
- Antibiotics
- Trip wires
- Eye drops
- Binoculars
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Zip ties
- Feminine hygiene products
- Feminine medicine (Midol)
- Pressure canner
- Birth control
- First aid kits
- Cotton balls
- Survival kits
- Household cleaning supplies
- Bar hand soap
- OTC medicines
- Toilet paper
- Kleenex
- Hair trimmers and/or safety razors
- Vitamins/Herbal supplements
- Alcohol
- Gas masks
- Gas grill
- Rubbing alcohol
- Thermal wear
- Kerosene
- Baby gear (if you have one of them!)
- Surgical items (basic ones, like varying needles especially)
- Guns
- Gun cleaning supplies
- Knives
- Ammo
- More ammo. Never enough ammo
- Bat
- Spark plugs
- Sunscreen
- Deodorant
- Chap-stick
- Motor oil
- Hunting supplies (Camo)
- Mouse traps
- Flashlights
- Lanterns
- Axe, hatchets, etc
- Sharpening stones
- Fishing supplies
- Body armor
- Bug traps/sprays
- Watch
- Sunglasses (for bug out)
- Nail clippers
- Tarps
- Duct tape
- Nails
- Hammer
- Spikes
- Manual air/tire pump
- Gasoline
- Gas containers
- Gloves
- Work boots
- Belts
- Reliable clothing
- Cold weather clothing
- Candles
- Toilet paepr
- Backpack or other bags
- Cotton balls
- Disinfecting supplies
- Office gear (paper, pencils, pens, etc)
- Sleeping bags
- Tent
- Heater
- Fan
- Blankets
- Pillows
- Pepper spray
- More pillows
- Glue
- Screws, bolts, nuts
- Plastic wrap
- Aluminum foil
- Bibles (barter item)
- Prescription meds (especially things like Xanax, opioids, etc)
- Electrical tape
- Hang pumps/siphon
- Bicycles
- Cordless screwdriver
- Generators
- Cigarettes
- Fire starters
- Gold/Silver – precious metals in general
- Pistol/Rifle holsters or straps
- Batteries
- Matches
- Instrument, for fun
- Heavy duty socks
- Hobbies, for fun
- 100 watt solar panel kit
- Calendar
- Electronic chargers
- Can opener
- Condoms
- Ear plugs
- Floss
- Glasses and repair kits for glasses
- Headlamps
- Clamps
- Goggles
- Map of nearby areas
- Pet supplies
- Saw
- Sewing kit
- Shoe laces
- Ziploc bags
- Whistles
- Method of carrying water
- Sugar
- Spices
Whew, that’s a long list.
I’m sure I’m missing some, but this is a great place to get your planning started.
