15 Survival Items to Buy Regularly: Prepper School Vol. 40

Published on September 27, 2022
Duration: 60:58

This video from Sensible Prepper's 'Prepper School Vol. 40' outlines 15 essential consumable items to regularly purchase and stock for preparedness. The discussion, featuring guest Robbie Wheaton of Wheaton Arms, emphasizes items used in daily life that become critical during emergencies, ranging from batteries and lighters to food, water, and medical supplies. The content also touches on free resources like pallets and wild edibles, providing actionable advice for building a robust survival stockpile.

Quick Summary

Essential consumable items for survival include batteries for electronics, reliable lighters and matches for fire, soap and hygiene products for health, heavy-duty trash bags for utility, and a long-term supply of food and water. These are items used daily that become critical when unavailable.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Guest Welcome
  2. 01:10Sponsor Mentions: Battle Box & Exo-Tac
  3. 02:21The Concept of Consumables in Preparedness
  4. 03:21Item 1: Batteries
  5. 06:10Item 2: Lighters and Matches
  6. 08:44Item 3: Soap and Hygiene
  7. 10:41Item 4: Heavy Meal Trash Bags
  8. 12:48Item 5: Toilet Paper and Paper Towels
  9. 14:24Item 6: Dried Beans and Rice / Canned Food
  10. 16:44Item 7: Tarps
  11. 18:00Item 8: Bottled Water
  12. 19:35Item 9: Propane
  13. 21:50Item 10: Ammunition
  14. 23:54Item 11: Cleaning Supplies (Bleach, Clorox, Wet Wipes)
  15. 25:07Item 12: Paracord
  16. 26:40Item 13: Medications
  17. 28:20Item 14: Books
  18. 30:00Item 15: Tools
  19. 31:40Additional Free Resources: Pallets & Scrap Wood
  20. 33:40Additional Free Resources: Wild Edibles
  21. 35:05Conclusion and Q&A Recap
  22. 35:54Guest Spotlight: Wheaton Arms

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most important consumable items to stock for survival?

Essential consumable items for survival include batteries for electronics, reliable lighters and matches for fire, soap and hygiene products for health, heavy-duty trash bags for utility, and a long-term supply of food and water. These are items used daily that become critical when unavailable.

How can I store toilet paper and paper towels efficiently?

To store toilet paper and paper towels efficiently, consider space-saving methods like compressing rolls or removing the cardboard tube to run a PVC rod through. This allows for more compact stacking and storage, maximizing available space in your preparedness supplies.

What type of tarps are best for emergency shelters?

For emergency shelters, opt for durable tarps with a high mil thickness, ideally between 8 and 14 mil. Avoid cheap, thin tarps that can easily tear. Thicker tarps offer better protection against rips, tears, and moisture.

Why is propane a good fuel source for preparedness?

Propane is an excellent fuel source for preparedness due to its stability and long shelf life, making it ideal for storage. It can be used for cooking, heating, and lighting, and is generally safer and more reliable than more volatile fuels like gasoline.

What kind of ammunition should I stock for self-defense?

For self-defense, stock ammunition in calibers relevant to your primary firearms, such as 9mm for pistols and 5.56 for rifles. Prioritize common calibers that are generally more available and cost-effective, and consider stocking heavier on rifle ammunition.

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