72 Things You Will Run Out Off During a SHTF

Published on December 6, 2018
Duration: 47:26

This video from Alaska Prepper outlines 72 items crucial for survival during a SHTF (Shit Hits The Fan) scenario. The expert guide emphasizes the 'Three Bs' (Beans, Bandages, Bullets) as foundational, then details essential categories like food, water, hygiene, medicine, and defense. It highlights the importance of bartering and learning from historical collapses like Venezuela's.

Quick Summary

Alaska Prepper outlines 72 essential items for SHTF scenarios, emphasizing the 'Three Bs' (Beans, Bandages, Bullets) as foundational. Key supplies include non-perishable foods, water purification methods (Berkey, Sawyer), comprehensive first-aid kits, hygiene products, and defensive gear like firearms and body armor. Bartering potential is also highlighted.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Bartering
  2. 01:13Lessons from Venezuela
  3. 06:00Food and Supplies
  4. 08:23Medicine and Health
  5. 09:03Tactical Gear and Outdoor Equipment
  6. 11:13Final Thoughts and Preparedness

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the 'Three Bs' essential for SHTF preparedness?

The 'Three Bs' stand for Beans (food and water), Bandages (medical supplies), and Bullets (defense). These form the foundational elements of any survival or prepping strategy, ensuring basic sustenance, health, and security.

Why is bartering important in a SHTF scenario?

Bartering becomes crucial when traditional currency loses value. Having excess essential items like aspirin, salt, or tobacco allows you to trade for goods and services you may lack, making you more resilient in a post-collapse economy.

What are the first items likely to disappear during a crisis?

Drawing from examples like Venezuela, the first items to vanish are typically daily necessities such as toilet paper, feminine hygiene products, milk, meat, and general food staples. Black markets quickly emerge with inflated prices.

What types of gear are recommended for SHTF survival?

Essential gear includes food and water supplies, comprehensive first-aid kits, hygiene products, firearms and ammunition for defense, manual tools like axes and saws, flashlights, fishing gear, and protective items like Kevlar body armor and gas masks.

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