Full list of 50 items for survival and victory
- Rural land in red county, red state, preferably not at sea level
- Access to water via non-electric means
- Water filtration, including a gravity filter
- Soil, seeds, fertilizers and tools for growing food / sprouting
- Stored food to get you through (don’t forget freeze dried fruits for nutrition)
- Large volume of salt, and some spices like pepper
- Cooking: Boil water, wood stove, solar oven, grain grinder, rocket stove, pans, pots, cups, etc.
- Shelter (house, tent, cabin, RV, shack or whatever you can manage)
- Cordage: Ropes, twine, string, fishing line, 550 paracord, zip ties, bungee cords, rubber bands
- Fire starters, magnesium rods, storm proof matches, etc.
- Knives, blades, edged weapons, hatchet, axe, mallet, sledge hammer
- Community: Make friends, visit farmers markets, establish friendly relationships
- Firearms and ammo for security (22 LR, 9mm, 5.56, etc.)
- Gold and silver (junk silver) for barter, maybe some cash. Barter items: Alcohol, coffee, cigarettes, 22LR ammo, fuel, seeds, toilet paper
- Radio communications including two-way and a hand-cranked radio
- Stored fuel: Diesel and diesel vehicles for emergencies
- Emergency medicine and antiseptics, including iodine, chlorine dioxide, colloidal silver, manuka honey and emergency dental, charcoal, ivermectin, hydroxy, artemisinin (sweet wormwood)
- Bandaging, gauze, clotting, tourniquets, wound bandaging
- Pandemic PPE – masks, visors, body suits, plastic sheeting, liquid sprayers
- Herbs, essential oils (lavender, peppermint, oregano, tea tree), herb seeds and ultrasonic cleaner for extracts, vodka, etc.
- Honey, paraffin, glycerin, beeswax, vitamin E, things to make salves, lotions, medicines
- Night vision / thermal observation equipment (look at AGM brand for affordable thermal monoculars)
- Thermal blankets for anti-detection by thermal imaging including drones and robots
- Lights: 18650 batteries, LED lights, headlamps
- Perimeter defense and alert tech (motion sensing lights) and dogs
- Ballistic vests, slings, gear to carry magazines
- Backup stash and bugout plan with a smaller version of your stuff at the bugout location
- Topo maps, printed maps of your area
- Signaling equip: Mirrors, whistles, compass
- Silent defense: Crossbow, suppressed weapon w/ subsonic rounds
- Reference books / hardcopy: DIY projects, homesteading, food preservation, firearms assembly
- Paper, pencils, erasers, pencil sharpeners, envelopes
- Personal care supplies: Toilet paper, hygiene products, eyeglasses, soaps, deodorant, etc.
- Food preservation: Drying, salting, canning supplies
- Off grid transportation method such as a bicycle or quadricycle
- Low-tech heat system (wood stove, kerosene space heater, etc.)
- OTC medicine chest items: Anti-itch, anti-diarrhea, painkillers, blood tests, bug spray, etc.
- Solar battery bank to charge and run devices, including batteries, flashlights, mobile devices, etc.
- Off-grid electricity: Tractor PTO, or diesel generator, or solar
- Spare batteries, chargers, 18650 batteries and devices where possible
- Sewing, repair, tape kits, glue, safety pins, clothespins, so you can repair clothing
- Rugged shoes, shoe repair equipment such as shoe goo
- Containers: Buckets, barrels and bags, glass bottles, jars, medicine containers, with tops, water pouches, trash bags for waste, and thick bags for human waste
- Tools: Electric and hand drills, volt meters, hammers, shovels, rakes, gardening, barbed wire, T-posts, saws, multitools
- Aluminum foil, wax paper, parchment paper, plastic wrap
- Plumbing repair, PEX pipes, crimps, cutters, connectors
- Off-grid activities, radio shows, MP3 files, books, games, cards
- Spare parts for cars, appliances, etc. filters, oil, gasket repair goo, tire plugs, rubber patches, epoxy glues, resins, bonding agents
- Fishing gear: Rod, reel, string, hooks, etc.
- SKILLS, skills, skills. Know-how. DIY. Learn how to repair and maintain everything you own.