Solar Pathway Light. Be sure the batterys can be replaced you can use them for inside lighting and to charge triple and double A rechargable Batterys.
Hygiene /First Aid
Baofeng – Excellent and affordable Ham radio option for emergencies.
- Repair Materials if needed
- Spare wood – Plywood and 2 x 4’s will handle a lot of different repairs until you can get the right materials.
- Tarps
- Nails
- wood Screws
- Gas Grill
- Camp Stove
- Rocket Stove like the EcoZoom
- Fire pit
- Solar Oven
- Spare Propane Cylinders
- Disposable lighters/ Matches
- Can Openers – or you can use this method.
- Butane Stove – Spare fuel Canisters
- Cast Iron Cookware – The best option for cooking when the grid goes down.
- Dutch Oven
- Skillet
- Cast Iron can take the heat of a campfire.
Hygiene /First Aid
- Shampoo
- Soap
- Toothpaste
- Comb/Brush
- Clippers
- Floss
- Razors
- Vitamins
- Fish Antibiotics – In a grid down situation a healthy supply of these could save a life. Also get the Survival Medicine Handbook to know how to use them.
- Hand Sanitizer – Also good for lighting fires
- Sunscreen
- Chap-stick
- Feminine Products
- Alcohol and Hydrogen Peroxide
- Calamine Lotion – Benadryl
- Children’s Fever Reducer
- Neosporin or Fish Antibiotics
- Plenty of bandages
- Latex or Nitrile Gloves (these are cheap so buy two boxes)
- Face-masks (regular and N95)
- Rechargeable Batteries X 2 for the important items (radio, lights)
- Battery Charger w/ solar or vehicle adapter for batteries and cell phones
- 1000 Watt Inverter connected to car battery for charging devices/running small appliances
- Spare fuel to run vehicle (min 25 gallons)
- 5 – 5 Gallon gas cans
- PRI – G gas treatment for long-term fuel storage.
- 3000 W Generator
- Tri-fuel generator (gas, propane, natural gas)
- Spare fuel for generator (min 90 gallons)
- 7 – 14 gallon gas cans
- 100 Watt Solar Panel kit
- Deep cycle Batteries
- Siphon pump to acquire additional fuel
- LED Flashlight with spare batteries – 1 per person
- Candles – 15 Hour Emergency candles
- Battery powered lantern for common areas
- Headlamps for each individual – infinitely easier and more practical than flashlights. Allows for hands free tasks.
- Propane lanterns – great outdoor lighting option or use within well-ventilated area.
- Oil lamps – the right kind can provided plenty of light and last longer than batteries, or should according to use.
- Lamp Oil
- Quick Lime
- Spare 5 Gallon Bucket with Toilet Lid
- Trash bags
- Toilet Paper
- Hand Sanitizer
- Bleach
- Latex or Nitrile Gloves
- Camping Shower
Baofeng – Excellent and affordable Ham radio option for emergencies.
- World Band Radio
- Ham Radio – HT (Baofeng ETC)
- Antenna
- Base Station Short Wave Radio
- Spare Batteries for HT and Radio
- Battery Eliminator & AA Battery Case
- Solar Charger
- High quality non-GMO seeds.
- Shovels
- Rake
- Hoe
- Limb Saw
- Hand Saw
- Pick Axe or Mattock
- Post Hole Digger
- Large Pry Bar
- Med-Large Bolt Cutters
- Plastic Zip Ties – Various sizes
- Duct Tape
- Plastic Sheeting
- Tarps
- Plastic Bins – 5 Gallon buckets
- Metal Tubs
- Chain Saw
- Heavy Work Gloves – Several Pairs
- Oils and lubricants – Chain oil, motor oil, two cycle oil, WD40
- Wheel Barrow
- Clamps
- Full set of wrenches (metric and standard)
- Good Hammer
- Full set of Screwdrivers
- Allen wrenches
- Pipe Wrench
- Spare PVC and PVC cement
- Garden Hose
- Nails
- Screws
- Spare Lumber
- Ratchet Straps
- Bungee cords
- Rope
- Chain