A Comprehensive Supply List for

Economic Collapse
The article M.D. posted in last weeks
Friday Miscellany on living conditions
in Greece really hit home with me. I
did a bit more research. There are food
shortages. There are shortages of lifesaving medications. There are
concerns about the power grid. And if
the electric grid goes down, clean
water may not flow from the tap. In an
economic collapse, debit cards may
not work; cash will be king. Once
awareness of the situation sets in,
rioting, looting and violent crime will
be the new norm.
If Europe collapses, the United States
is sure to follow. This makes me
nervous. And when I get nervous, I
make lists. This is my best shot at
formulating a comprehensive supply
list for prepping. Sure, there are other
lists on the Internet that claim to be
comprehensive. And I have learned
much from the lists that I have read.
But I wanted to come up with my own
list and present it to the Pack. And
now for the 50 million dollar question:
what have I missed?
If your debit card stopped working
tomorrow, would you be ready? Lets
put our minds together and see if we
can come up with a comprehensive list
of items needed for survival. (I am
assuming in what follows that I will not
be bugging out. Hence, I have omitted
discussion of my BOB.) Assuming you
are staying put, what items would you
definitely want on hand? Remember
the motto: plan today because
tomorrow your debit card may not
work.
Please note that the order in which the
following items are listed is not
indicative of their perceived

importancei.e., I did not place

cleaning supplies ahead of weaponry
and hunting because I felt the former
was more important than the latter.
Each category is important, hence its
inclusion on this list.
Comprehensive Supply List
1. Water Purification
Bottled Water
Canteen/Camelback
Rain Barrel
Water Bottle with Filter
Water Purification Tablets
Pool Shock/Bleach
Kettle w/ Lid for Boiling Water
Propane Stove
Matches/Fire Starter
Charcoal and Sand
Mosquito Netting
Coffee Filters
2. Shelf Stable Foods
Wheat
Rice
Pasta
Beans
Dry Milk
Honey
Sugar
Vinegar
Lemon Juice
Cooking Oil
Coffee/Tea
Canned Goods
Spices
Condiments
Water Enhancers
Baking Essentials (Yeast, Salt, etc.)
Sprouting Seeds
Non-hybrid Garden Seeds
3. Hygiene Supplies
Soap
Toothpaste
Toothbrushes

Dental Floss
Feminine Hygiene Products
Shaving Supplies
Baby Wipes
Toilet paper
Insect Spray
Sunblock
Lotion/Lip Balm
Manicure Set (Nail Clippers, Nail
Brush, File)
4. First-Aid
First-Aid Kit
Extra Band-Aids
Dental Kit
Wound Care
Rubbing Alcohol
Hydrogen Peroxide
Listerine Mouth Rinse
Antibiotic Ointment
Snake Bite Kit
Respirator Masks
Latex Gloves
Scissors
5. Medications
Prescription Medication
Birth Control
Foot Care Products
Pain Reliever (Tylenol, Aleve,
Aspirin, etc.)
Cold Medicine
Diarrhea/Constipation Medications
Antacid
Antibiotics
Allergy Medication
Vitamins/Supplements
EmergenC
6. Cleaning Supplies
Bleach/Pool Shock
Comet
Baking Soda
Washing Soda
Borax
Bar Soap (Fels Naptha)
Vinegar

Mop and Bucket

Broom and Dust Pan
Scrub Brushes
Dish Pan
Trash Bags
Trash Cans
Burn Barrel
7. Cooking and Food Preservation
Solar Oven
Camping Stove
Barbeque Grill
Grain Grinder
Meat Grinder
Solar Dehydrator
Cast Iron Cookware
Cooking Utensils
Non Electric Can Opener
Non Electric Coffee Maker
Water Bath Canner
Pressure Canner
Jars and Lids
Extra 5 Gallon Buckets
Plastic Plates & Bowls
8. Lighting
Oil Lantern
Extra Wicks & Mantles
Matches/Lighters
Solar Lights
Light Sticks
Candles
Flashlights
Head Lamp
9. Weaponry & Hunting
Knifes
Machete
Shotgun
Rifle
Handgun
Ammo
Compound Bow
Extra Arrows
Sling Shot
Snare Wire

10. Clothing
T-shirts
Underwear
Bras
Socks
Thermals
Jeans
Belt
Work Shirts
Boots
Extra Laces
Flip Flops/Crocks
Tennis Shoes
Fleece
Jacket
Raingear
Work Gloves
Bandana
Wide-Brimmed Hat
Mosquito Head Gear
Extra Prescription Glasses
Eye Glass Repair Kit
Sun Glasses
11. Household Items
Sheets/Blankets
Bath Towels
Solar Shower
Kitchen Towels
Clothesline
Clothespins
Sewing Kit
Washboard and Buckets
Aluminum Foil
Ziplock Bags
Portable Toilet
Lime
Lye
Pest and Insect Control (Mouse
Traps, Diatomaceous Earth)
Extra Keys (Home, Shop and
Vehicles)

Rechargeable Batteries
Solar Recharger
Charcoal
Propane
Gasoline
Fuel Stabilizer
Lamp Oil
Seasoned Fire Wood
13. Tools and Gear
Gardening Tools (Shovel, Axe, Rake)
Fishing Gear (Poles, Tackle, Nets)
Shut Off Wrench for Gas/Water
Multi-tool
Binoculars
Basic Construction Tools
Hardware (Nails, Screws)
Lumber
Tarps
Tie Down/Rope/Para-cord/Bungee
Cord
Duct Tape
Siphon/Funnel
Extra Gas Cans
Sharpening Stone/Honing Oil
Gun Cleaning Kit & Supplies
Wire and Wire Cutters
Window Screen Repair Kit
Fire Extinguisher
Plastic Garbage Containers w/ Lid
Crowbar
Chain and Padlocks
Weather Instruments
14. Communications
Two-way Radio
Weather Radio
Ham Radio
Mirror
Whistle
Flares
15. Money

12. Alternative Energy Source

Generator
Extension Cords
Solar Panels

Cash
Gold/Silver
Tradable Skills

16. Barter Goods

Candy
Coffee
Sugar
Ammo
Batteries
Matches/Lighter
Toilet Paper
Soap
17. Maps and Guides
Detailed Map of Local Area
Survival Guide
Field Guide/Eatable Plant Guide
First Aid Manual
18. Identification and Documentation
Photo ID/Passport
Birth Certificate
Social Security Card
Medical Records
Banking Documents

Insurance Documents
Marriage License
Contact Information
19. Entertainment/Sanity
Cards
Games
Dice
Musical Instruments
Paper, Pens, Sketchbook
Bible
Books
20. Pets and Children
Food
Water
Proof of Vaccination
Medications/Ointments
Please feel free to expand on and add
your list and or thoughts in the
comments below ?:-)