Lol, sewing needles and thread. Sewing machines won't work if they don't have electricity to run them. And torn clothes aren't much fun in cold weather. And get some of the ones with large 'eyes', too. If the need should arise, you can use them to 'repair' your footwear.
I have several mini lights, from Harbor Freight, 3 - AAA, Led. Come 2 to a pkg for $1.97, in assorted colors. Keep one in each vehicle, one in bathroom, nightstand, etc, carry one with me all the time. Have given them to all the kids, and DW. They are very bright. I love them. Next time I am there, will get more. Great little lights
Yes! Just remember, though, this is "single acting" baking powder. It starts working as soon as liquid is added, but it doesn't have the secondary action in the oven. So, make sure you preheat, grease pans, etc, before you start mixing, and get the batter or dough into the oven ASAP.Baking powder doesn't keep well as a long term prep item. But its made from individual ingredients that do keep "forever" if kept cool and dry (airtight).
1 part baking soda to 2 parts cream of tartar.
If you want to make a batch to keep for a month or two add a teaspoon of cornstarch to absorb moisture and prevent caking. Otherwise just combine the baking soda and cream of tartar as needed.
I would store large amounts of them airtight and dry, and put a smaller "monthly use" amount of each in a small spice jar so you don't have to expose the larger amounts to the air and moisture too often.
Both are cheap, and if you store pounds of each, could be a good barter item. Combine some and barter as baking powder.
Except enloops! They hold a charge in storage...Rechargeables are good because if you use them a lot, you’re saving money in the medium run. However a rechargeable battery only lasts months in storage.
For long term prep storage, stick to non rechargeable ones, because those last years.
I understand paramedics carry them for this reason but I don't know first hand.
Except enloops! They hold a charge in storage...
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spray your tires with armour all or something like it and put them in plastic garbage bags to preserve them.I’m trying to go solar, usb and 12v.
Solar packs for charging usb items.
Jackery for usb and 12v.
A 12v. coffee pot heats up really fast.
A 12v. food warmer works great.
USB fans take little power.
Opolar are a great brand.
I wouldn’t trade the Luci solar lights for a flashlight with lifetime supply of batteries or coleman lattern.
Nothing I’ve bought has been expensive.
I bought brake pads cause I know thats in the near future.
I have about 5k left on van tires so I bought tires. I brought them home until they need mounted.
Oil filters and oil for 3 changes.
I reckon its all gonna get used if we can still get gas. lol
Rechargeables are good because if you use them a lot, you’re saving money in the medium run. However a rechargeable battery only lasts months in storage.
For long term prep storage, stick to non rechargeable ones, because those last years.
Shoe laces, Tire/Tube repair for wheel barrows, carts, Wicks, spares for anything that wears out.
Good sharpening equipment for knives, axes, hatchets. manual tire pumps. manual coffee grinders, meat grinders.
Weapons cleaning and lube along with spare parts.
Good one…especially the thought of footwear repair. I do have two machines that work without power…a treadle circa 1858!…as well as a beautiful hand-crank. With the right cutting tool, one can cut spirals of heavy ‘thread’ and/or lacings from hide.Lol, sewing needles and thread. Sewing machines won't work if they don't have electricity to run them. And torn clothes aren't much fun in cold weather. And get some of the ones with large 'eyes', too. If the need should arise, you can use them to 'repair' your footwear.
On the wheel barrow tires replace them with no flat rubber tires. They are a life saver down here with all the thorns on trees and bushes.Shoe laces, Tire/Tube repair for wheel barrows, carts, Wicks, spares for anything that wears out.
Good sharpening equipment for knives, axes, hatchets. manual tire pumps. manual coffee grinders, meat grinders.
Weapons cleaning and lube along with spare parts.
Good one…especially the thought of footwear repair. I do have two machines that work without power…a treadle circa 1858!…as well as a beautiful hand-crank. With the right cutting tool, one can cut spirals of heavy ‘thread’ and/or lacings from hide.
Thread is stacked deep and high around here….but I’ll run out of it before I run out of fabric, lol….
On the wheel barrow tires replace them with no flat rubber tires. They are a life saver down here with all the thorns on trees and bushes.
Pens, pencils, and lined paper! So many people don't write anything anymore- they keep their shopping lists on the phone, text messages rather than write notes, and in general, don't see much need for writing implements. If the grid goes down, that will change fast!
Also, all those little things we take for granted... duct tape, stapler and staples, rubber bands, safety pins...
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Another reminder for those that have the "crank" flashlights and/or radios. If you bought them for an emergency and they have been sitting for six months or more they may be dead. And I mean DEAD, never to be used again. If you can replace the batteries in them you will need new ones, and for some types they may be hard to find. Some of those things have batteries that you can't change in which case they are now garbage.Rechargeables are good because if you use them a lot, you’re saving money in the medium run. However a rechargeable battery only lasts months in storage.
For long term prep storage, stick to non rechargeable ones, because those last years.
Another reminder for those that have the "crank" flashlights and/or radios. If you bought them for an emergency and they have been sitting for six months or more they may be dead. And I mean DEAD, never to be used again. If you can replace the batteries in them you will need new ones, and for some types they may be hard to find. Some of those things have batteries that you can't change in which case they are now garbage.
I have a crank Radio Shack AM/FM/SW radio that also uses AA batteries. I haven't kept up with charging the rechargeable battery that the crank powers. I tested it the other day and after putting two hundred turns on the crank and turning on the radio the battery lasted twenty-three seconds. I don't plan on using the crank function so it's not a problem for me. I had bought a spare rechargeable battery for it and I also let that die due to non use. Same problem, I don't use the crank function so I don't maintain it. Lesson learned, I won't be buying another rechargeable for the crank because I won't use it or maintain it. Just a reminder for the folks that have one.
I also have a little air compressor that plugs into the car's cigarette lighter outlet and has come in handy to air up a tire a couple of times when the car had a low tire warning light.
Sportsman's Guide, a great place.Who or what is SG?
People will need some kind of enjoyment and my singing voice won't be it.Ok, so I've had it with the screechy violin, and really want to purchase a classical guitar.
Can I justify it as a prep? Will include some extra sets of strings too, promise.
Oh yes and maybe some anti anxiety pills. We had the trees breaking in our city at Halloween. Electric was out and of course heat didn’t work. Since it was citywide it took as long as over a week.sleeping bag kept me warm.we would go for short car rides to warm up. After about 3 days, this started becoming anxiety for me. You don’t know until you encounter it how horrible it is after a short while. Another thing/ a chain saw in case a bad storm And trees may be down.I’m trying to think outside of the box. I think puppy pads could come in handy. they are fairly large and you can wrap things with them. Use them as intended. Even help to clean up large spills. Also kitty litter. That works for traction on ice, also oil spills,and for the kitty. Speaking of which the animals food.Already it seems like is in shorter supply. Be sure to stock up! Old towels are extremely useful.kerosene lamps and kerosene oil. Sleeping bags if the heating goes out. Additional blankets.plastic totes if you have to pack up and get away as well as luggage!
Puppy pads are handy to protect bedding if you've got someone with a stomach bug. Years ago, we'd buy Chux pads, but puppy pads are cheaper!I’m trying to think outside of the box. I think puppy pads could come in handy. they are fairly large and you can wrap things with them. Use them as intended. Even help to clean up large spills. Also kitty litter. That works for traction on ice, also oil spills,and for the kitty. Speaking of which the animals food.Already it seems like is in shorter supply. Be sure to stock up! Old towels are extremely useful.kerosene lamps and kerosene oil. Sleeping bags if the heating goes out. Additional blankets.plastic totes if you have to pack up and get away as well as luggage!