Here is a list of 50 items you can start collecting today to be much more prepared in any situation. Part 2.
13. Toilet Paper
It doesn’t need to be explained why this is a good bartering item. Toilet paper is just something people will need. Think of other items for hygienic comfort too, feminine products for instance, and even those free moist toilettes from the restaurant could be a desired item in a pinch.
14. Batteries
For some people, batteries may be their only source of power, and to power certain things that are essential, like flashlights, there is nothing else that will do. Batteries have a fairly long shelf life too, making them a little easier to stockpile.
15. Flashlights
Light is essential to so many functions, and if the grid is down, people will be looking for any alternative light sources they can find.
16. AM/FM Radios
Radios are important, as they could be the only means of communication in a disaster-struck world. Radio are important lifelines of communication no matter what the situation.
17. Walkie-Talkies
Walkie-talkies are an easy way to communicate over short range distances, especially in the event that cell towers and connectivity is down. Having the ability to communicate with walkie-talkies could be the difference in certain survival situations making them a much desired item.
18. Chocolate and Sweets
People are often in need of comfort in times and need, and chocolate, as well as other sweets and specifically craved foods, could become a high value trade item.
19. Fire Starters
Fire starters can help us easily provide light, heat and cooking sources; a valuable thing to be able to have in a survival situation. Fire provides a variety of key comforts and less prepared individuals will be happy to trade to procure any sort of fire starting item.
20. Water Containers
Being able to transport water is the next most important thing after purifying it. A water container could be life or death to you in certain situations.
21. Spices
Spices have been a popular trade item for hundreds of years and they will likely provide a high barter value. Consider multi-use spices and herbs; a stockpile of salt not only provides food with the flavor people are accustomed to, it can also be used to preserve food. An herb like mint for instance, is not only a sought after flavor it also has numerous medicinal properties. Sugar could also fetch a high price from sweet tooth barterers.
22. Soap and Cleaning Products
Soap is a creature comfort that can also help keep us safe and healthy. Not only is it good for our psyche to be and feel clean in an unsure and unsafe situation, soap can help tame the spread of infection, germs and bacteria. Bars of soap are easy to store, but consider antibacterial options and other cleaning products. You can also easily stock pile baking soda and vinegar, they contain a variety of uses including being DIY household cleaners.
23. Toothpaste and Toothbrushes
Dental health is a necessity, toothpaste, brushes and floss will be needed and desired items. Since toothbrushes don’t last forever, they will always need to be replaced, making them a commonly needed barter item.
24. Perfume, Cologne, and Deodorant
It doesn’t matter what the situation, people do not like to be smelly. Deodorant and other fragrance items will always be an item that can be used in trade.
25. Solar Showers
In the absence of running water, one of the greatest luxuries would be a solar shower. They pack up small, making them easy to store, yet they provide a comfort many people would consider worth trading for.
26. Garbage Bags
Garbage bags can be used for multiple applications, even as shelter in a pinch. Their multi-purpose ability is what makes them a great item to have on hand for trade.
27. Pet Food
Pet food will be essential for families with animals and pets.
28. Heirloom Seeds
Seeds would be a valuable commodity in many scenarios, as growing your own food could be a necessity in a variety of situations.
29. Duct Tape
Everyone knows how versatile duct tape is, with its many uses it will always be a popular and sought after item.
30. Condoms
As long as there are humans on this earth, these will be an item we need.