This list is from the first things to disappear in Sarajevo at the start of the war.
First 100 Items to Disappear in a Panic
1. Generators
Good ones cost dearly, but gas storage is risky, noisy and will make you a target of thieves
2. Water Filters/Purifiers
Increased shipping delays make these disappear fast
3. Portable Toilets
Increased in price every two months
4. Seasoned Firewood. Wood takes about 6 – 12 months to become dried, for home uses.
$100 – $250 per cord. Wood takes 6-12 months to become dry for home use.
5. Lamp Oil, Wicks, Lamps
Your first choice should be clear oil. If scarce stockpile ANY.
6. Coleman Fuel
Impossible to stockpile too much.
7. Guns, Ammunition, Pepper Spray, Knives, Clubs, Bats & Slingshots.
Protection is most important
8. Hand-can openers, & hand egg beaters, whisks.
Lots of people have stored can food, but rely on electric can openers from day to day.
9. Honey/Syrups/white, brown sugar
Honey stores well and is good for you and sugar is important for cooking
10. Rice – Beans – Wheat
25lb Long Grain Rice bag 15$ – 25$
11. Vegetable Oil
For cooking, without it food will burn or must be boiled.
12. Charcoal, Lighter Fluid
Will become scarce suddenly
13. Water Containers
Urgent Item to obtain. Any size. HARD CLEAR PLASTIC ONLY – Food grade if for drinking.
14. Mini Heater head
(Propane) Without this item, propane won’t heat a room.
15. Grain Grinder
Non-electric
16. Propane Cylinders
Urgent: Definite shortages will occur.
17. Survival Guide Book.
Knowledge is power, lack of knowledge will get you killed
18. Mantles: Aladdin, Coleman, etc.
Without this item, longer-term lighting is difficult.
19. Baby Supplies
Diapers, formula, ointments, aspirin, baby wipes
20. Washboards, Mop Bucket w/wringer
For laundry
21. Cookstoves
Propane, Coleman & Kerosene
22. Vitamins
Necessary to fight of disease and avoid malnutrition
23. Propane Cylinder Handle-Holder
Urgent: Small canister use is dangerous without this item
24. Feminine Hygiene, Haircare, and Skin products.
Don’t get caught without these for extended periods…
25. Thermal underwear
Tops & Bottoms – Don’t get stuck in the cold
26. Bow saws, axes and hatchets, Wedges
Also, honing oil
27. Aluminum Foil Reg. & Heavy Duty
Great Cooking and Barter Item
28. Gasoline Containers
Plastic & Metal
29. Garbage Bags
Impossible To Have Too Many
30. Toilet Paper, Kleenex, Paper Towels
Toilet paper is a luxury far greater than gold or silver
31. Milk – Powdered & Condensed
Shake Liquid every 3 to 4 months
32. Garden Seeds
Non-Hybrid A MUST
33. Clothes pins/line/hangers
A must for drying clothes
34. Coleman’s Pump Repair Kit
http://www.rei.com/product/406006
35. Canned Tuna Fish
In oil
36. Fire Extinguishers
Or large box of Baking Soda in every room
37. First aid kits
May not be possible to call an ambulance.
38. Batteries
All sizes, buy furthest-out for expiration dates
39. Garlic, spices & vinegar, baking supplies
Anything to make your food more interesting
40. Dogs and dog food
Dogs of all size can be good companionship and will be the greatest home alarm system for you family
41. Flour, yeast & salt
Needed for baking
42. Matches
“Strike Anywhere” are preferred. Boxed, wooden matches will go first
43. Writing paper/pads/pencils, solar calculators
Paper and calculator may be necessary for barter transactions.
44. Insulated ice chests
Good to keep items from freezing in Wintertime.
45. Workboots, belts, Levis & durable shirts
Wool is more heavy duty and lasts longer than cotton. Also take care of your feet they will keep you going.
46. Flashlights, Lightsticks & Torches
No. 76 Dietz Lanterns
47. Journals, Diaries & Scrapbooks
Keeping notes, journals, writing friends and family, and recording events that should be remembered.
48. Garbage cans Plastic
Great for storage, water, and transporting. Best if with wheels
49. Men’s Hygiene Items
Shampoo, toothbrush, toothpaste, mouthwash, floss, nail clippers, etc
50. Cast iron cookware
Sturdy and efficient
51. Fishing supplies/tools
Fishing can be a source for food.
52. Mosquito coils, repellent sprays, and creams
Mosquito’s spread disease and pests come hand in hand with living outdoors.
53. Duct Tape
There is nothing you can’t fix with duct tape
54. Tarps, stakes, twine, nails, rope, and spikes
Needed for creating shelter.
55. Candles
Source of light and heat when there is no power.
56. Laundry Detergent
Liquid
57. Backpacks, Duffel Bags
For carrying and transporting supplies.
58. Garden tools & supplies
Source of food.
59. Scissors, fabrics & sewing supplies
You will have to fix torn clothing, there may not be a convenience store to replace it
60. Canned Fruits, Veggies, Soups, stews, etc.
Man cannot survive on bread (and meat) alone. It’s still important to get fruits and vegetables everyday.
61. Bleach
Non-scented: 4 to 6% Sodium Hypochlorite
62. Canning supplies
Jars, lids and wax paper for food preservation.
63. Knives & Sharpening tools
Files, stones, and steel
64. Bicycles and supplies
Tires, tubes, pumps and chains. When gas is not available a bike can get you around.
65. Sleeping Bags
Also blankets, pillows, and mats
66. Carbon Monoxide Alarm
Battery powered
67. Board Games, Cards, Dice
Something to pass the time
68. D-con Rat poison, Mouse Prufe II, Roach Killer
Don’t forget that pests and rodents will be hungry too
69. Mousetraps, Ant traps & cockroach magnets
Catching pests, can double as animal trapping device.
70. Paper plates, cups, and utensils
Stock up, these items will be important when there is no water to wash your dishes.
71. Baby wipes, oils, waterless & Antibacterial soap
Saves water
72. Rain gear and rubberized boots
It’s important to stay dry. Gore-tex is a good new material.
73. Shaving supplies
Razors & creams, talc, and after shave
74. Hand pumps & siphons
For water and fuels
75. Soy sauce, vinegar, bullions, gravy, soup base
Increase the flavor of your foods.
76. Reading glasses
Contacts will run out.
77. Chocolate Cocoa, Tang/, Punch, and Lemonade
Water enhancers will boost flavor and add calories to your diet.
78. “Survival-in-a-Can”
Quick and easy portable survival kits
79. Wool clothing, scarves, ear-muffs, and mittens
Stay warm
80. Boy Scout Handbook
Again knowledge is power
81. Roll-on Window Insulation Kit
MANCO – Keep your house warm when there is no power
82. Graham crackers, saltines, pretzels, trail mix, and jerky
Basic dried food and snacks
83. Popcorn, Peanut Butter, Nuts
Higher fat and calorie content.
84. Socks, Underwear, T-shirts, etc
Can never have too much clean underwear
85. Lumber
All types will be useful
86. Wagons & carts (for transport to and from)
87. Cots & Inflatable mattress’s
Place for guests to sleep
88. Gloves
For work, warming, or gardening
89. Lantern Hangers
For lighting
90. Screen Patches, glue, nails, screws,, nuts & bolts
Basic repair items
91. Teas
Luxury item and water enhancer.
92. Coffee
Luxury item and good source of energy.
93. Cigarettes
Luxury item and people with addictions will pay dearly for these.
94. Wine/Liquors
For bribes, medicine, cleaning, and recreation
95. Paraffin wax
Food storage
96. Glue, nails, nuts, bolts, screws, etc.
Basic construction items
97. Chewing gum and candies
Trade, barter, and also luxury item
98. Atomizers
For cooling and bathing
99. Hats & cotton neckerchiefs
To keep warm
100. Goats and Chickens
Small livestock provide a renewable food source
Important Notes
1. Stockpiling helps, but you never no how long trouble will last, so locate
near renewable food sources.
2. Living near a well with a manual pump is like being in Eden.
3. After awhile, even gold can lose its luster. But there is no luxury in war
quite like toilet paper. Its surplus value is greater than gold’s.
4. If you had to go without one utility, lose electricity – it’s the easiest to
do without.
5. Canned foods are awesome, especially if their contents are tasty without
heating. One of the best things to stockpile is canned gravy – it makes a lot of
the dry unappetizing things you find to eat in war somewhat edible. Only needs
enough heat to “warm”, not to cook. It’s cheap too, especially if you buy it in
bulk.
6. Bring some books – escapist ones like romance or mysteries become more
valuable as the situation continues. Sure, it’s great to have a lot of survival
guides, but you’ll figure most of that out on your own anyway – trust me, you’ll
have a lot of time on your hands.
7. The feeling that you’re human can fade pretty fast. I can’t tell you how many
people I knew who would have traded a much needed meal for just a little bit of
toothpaste, rouge, soap or cologne. Not much point in fighting if you have to
lose your humanity. These things are morale-builders like nothing else.
8. Slow burning candles and matches, matches, matches.
This list was originally written by James Wesley Rawles, former army intelligence officer, author, and survival expert.
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