Written by Pat Henry on The Prepper Journal.
Prime Day is a one-day shopping event on Amazon that takes place today -July 15, 2015, and they are advertising “more deals than Black Friday”. Prime members can shop exclusive deals from electronics, clothing, patio, lawn and garden, sports and outdoor items and more. If you are a member of Prime and have been looking for an opportunity to get some of the prepping supplies you have been looking at, today could be a great opportunity for you to save money. If you want to register for Prime the cost is $99 per year which at first glance sounds like a lot, but if you shop on Amazon frequently, it can quickly pay for itself. Christmas alone we save that cost in shipping plus anything that is Prime gets free two-day shipping so for those impatient people, Prime is a nice feature.
For those who are members of Prime, I have included a very large list of the prepping supplies we have recommended here on the Prepper Journal in the past. Some of these items you probably already have, but there might be some new ideas below. The supplies are all broken down into categories to hopefully make browsing simpler. Some of the links aren’t on Amazon, but I wanted to leave these in there anyway for ideas. Remember the sale on Amazon is only for Prime items.
Even if you don’t want to purchase any of these prepping supplies, you can print this list off and save it for later.
Water
Big Berkey Light – Simplify your water filtration needs.
Disinfecting or Filtering Water
Big Berkey Light or similar gravity fed water filter (capacity 2.25 gallons).
Paint or coffee filters – to remove sediment from creeks, lakes or streams prior to filtering. This will keep your water filters working much longer if your source is murky. Bandannas or old t-shirts can be used too.
Backpacking/ Camping Water Filters – MSR Miniworks, Sawyer for individual use or travel. Gravity filters like the Platypus are fastest and have less moving parts to break.
Bleach – Non-scented or Calcium Hypochlorite is a better long-term option that won’t go bad. For additional instructions on treating water, you can read this article.
Water purification tabs – These are last on my list because they do not last long. Polar Pure is an iodine based disinfection method that will last far longer than any water tablets.
Carrying water
Plastic Nalgene Bottles or Stainless Steel water bottle for each individual if you plan on needing to boil water for individual use.
5 Gallon water jugs – These are pretty heavy when full. Get the heavy plastic ones not the collapsible bladder type. These will need to hold up to a lot of abuse.
Yard wagon or wheel barrow to haul the water jugs and reduce trips to your water source if it is remote.
Obtaining/Storing additional water
Assuming you don’t have running/well water on your property…. Rain Barrels are best in most climates if you plan ahead, or you can build your own DIY Water Well.
Find additional water sources by exploring your neighborhood
55 Gallon Storage barrels are easy to set up and forget.
WaterBOB is great for emergencies with warning you are about to lose water.
Vacuum Storage preserves foods much longer.
Food Storage
Short Term Food Items – This should be the food you eat every day. Just ensure you have 30 days’ worth of food storage at all times at the minimum. Build out to one year as your resources allow.
Long Term Food
Hard Red Winter Wheat
Rice
Beans
stored in sealed Mylar bags
Ultra-Long Term Food
Freeze Dried foods
Misc
Canning Jars
Pressure Canner
Water Bath Canning pot
Security
Survival Guns by Mel Tappan – A timeless resource.
Personal/Home Defense
Identify what you will use to protect your family if a bad guy is beating down the door. For me I have chosen several firearms and you can read what I consider are the top 5 firearms you need here, the best gun for home defense if you can only afford one and how to find the best handgun for self-defense in other articles on the Prepper Journal.
Door Security – EZ Armor Door Security Kit
Sandbags – great for protection from water and bullets.
Barbwire
Camouflage clothing – This can have multiple advantages
Body Armor in either Soft or Hard panels
Heavy Duty Knife
Holster for Pistol
Ultra bright flashlight
For firearms purchase additional ammo and use our Ammo inventory spreadsheet to help keep track of what you have
Firearm Safe bolted to the floor
Extra weapon cleaning supplies
Gun Oil
Cleaning Solvent
Spare brushes
Shelter
Clothing
Make sure you have appropriate clothing to be outdoors. Trendy stops being cool when you have to live outside in the elements. This goes for children too.
Layers are key in winter, wicking garments in the summer. If you have plenty of camping gear you should be set.
Sturdy Work Boots
Heavy Duty Socks – Wool Blends like Merino are my favorite for winter.
Heavy Duty Gloves
Repair Materials if needed
Tarps
Plastic Sheeting – Good for blacking out light or making an infection barrier.
Duct Tape
Temporary Shelter
Camping tents and tarps can be used to effectively keep the elements off you if needed.
Bivvy Bags are great emergency shelters, but not meant for extended use.
Heat Source
Kerosene Heater
Wood Burning Stove
Propane Heater
Fuel for either in abundance. For Kerosene, you can treat it so that it will store for much longer.
Fire Extinguishers
Cooking
Cast Iron can take the heat of a campfire.
You can read more about cooking when the grid goes down in this article.
Gas Grill
Camp Stove
Rocket Stove like the EcoZoom
Fire pit
Solar Oven
Spare Propane Cylinders
Disposable lighters/ Matches
Manual Can Opener – or you can use this method.
Butane Stove – Spare fuel Canisters
Cast Iron Cookware – The best option for cooking when the grid goes down.
Dutch Oven
Skillet
Lighting/Power
Rechargeable Batteries X 2 for the important items (radio, lights)
Battery Charger w/ solar or vehicle adapter for batteries and cell phones
1000 Watt Inverter connected to car battery for charging devices/running small appliances
Spare fuel to run vehicle (min 25 gallons)
5 – 5 Gallon gas cans
PRI – G gas treatment for long-term fuel storage.
3000 W Generator
Tri-fuel generator (gas, propane, natural gas)
Spare fuel for generator (min 90 gallons)
7 – 14 gallon gas cans
100 Watt Solar Panel kit
Deep cycle Batteries
Siphon pump to acquire additional fuel
LED Flashlight with spare batteries – 1 per person
Candles – 15 Hour Emergency candles
Battery powered lantern for common areas
Headlamps for each individual – infinitely easier and more practical than flashlights. Allows for hands free tasks.
Propane lanterns – great outdoor lighting option or use within well-ventilated area.
Oil lamps – the right kind can provided plenty of light and last longer than batteries, or should according to use.
Lamp Oil
Survival Manuals – Introduction to concepts
SAS Survival Handbook: How to Survive in the Wild, in Any Climate, on Land or at Sea – by John Lofty Wiseman
How to Survive the End of the World as We Know It: Tactics, Techniques, and Technologies for Uncertain Times – by James Wesley Rawles
When All Hell Breaks Loose – by Cody Lundin
Surviving Doomsday – A Guide for Surviving an Urban Disaster – by Richard Duarte (You can read our review here)
Homesteading / Self Sufficient Skills
The Encyclopedia of Country Living – by Carla Emery
Stocking Up: How to Preserve the Foods You Grow, Naturally – by Carol Stoner
Seed to Seed: Seed Saving and Growing Techniques for Vegetable Gardeners – by Suzanne Ashworth
Basic Butchering of Livestock & Game – by John J. Mettler
Back to Basics: A Complete Guide to Traditional Skills, Third Edition – by Abigail R. Gehring
The Outdoor Knots Book (Mountaineers Outdoor Basics) – by Clyde Soles
When Technology Fails (Revised & Expanded): A Manual for Self-Reliance, Sustainability, and Surviving the Long Emergency – by Matthew Stein
Cookin’ with Home Storage – by Peggy Layton
Natural Remedies / First Aid
The Complete Medicinal Herbal: A Practical Guide to the Healing Properties of Herbs, with More Than 250 Remedies for Common Ailments – by Penelope Ody
The Doctors Book of Home Remedies II – by Prevention Magazine
Curing Everyday Ailments (Readers Digest) – by Readers’s Digest
Identifying and Harvesting Edible and Medicinal Plants in Wild (and Not So Wild) Places – by Steve Brill
Emergency War Surgery – by Nato
First Aid: Fundamentals for Survival – by James Hubbard (You can read our review here)
Tactical Methods / Strategies / Security
Special Forces Guerrilla Warfare Manual – by Wimberley Scott
Tactical Pistol Marksmanship: How to Improve Your Combat Shooting Skills – by Gabriel Suarez
Boston’s Gun Bible – by Boston T. Party
Build Your Own underground Root Cellar – by Phyllis Hobson
The Secure Home – by Joel Skousen
Strategic Relocation–North American Guide to Safe Places, 3rd Edition – by Joel Skousen (You can read our review here)
You & the Police! – by Boston T. Party
One Nation, Under Surveillance — Privacy From the Watchful Eye – by Boston T. Party
Fiction – Philosophy – Foreshadowing
Patriots: A Novel of Survival in the Coming Collapse – by James Wesley Rawles
Atlas Shrugged: (Centennial Edition) – by Ayn Rand
Holding Their Own: A novel of survival – Joe Nobody
Brave New World – by Aldous Huxley
One Second After – William R. Forstchen
Alas, Babylon – Pat Frank
Going Home: A Novel (The Survivalist Series) – by A. American (You can read our review here)
Tools/Misc.
For tools, these will be basic and not specialized. There are a lot of people who don’t live where there are any trees for example and most will not be building their own log cabin even if they do. Buy the best quality you can afford. You will feel the pain in your wallet one time, but the tool should last long enough to offset that.
High quality non-GMO seeds.
Shovels
Large Pry Bar
Med-Large Bolt Cutters
Plastic Zip Ties – Various sizes
Plastic Bins – 5 Gallon buckets
Chain Saw – Good for clearing roads or closing roads.
Heavy Work Gloves – Several Pairs
Oils and lubricants – Chain oil, motor oil, two cycle oil, WD40
Wheel Barrow or Yard Wagon
Clamps
Full set of wrenches (metric and standard)
Good Hammer
Ratchet Straps
Bungee cords
Rope
Sanitation
Quick Lime
Spare 5 Gallon Bucket with Toilet Lid
Trash bags
Hand Sanitizer
Bleach – Non-scented or Calcium Hypochlorite is a better long-term option that won’t go bad.
Latex or Nitrile Gloves
Camping Shower
Communications
Baofeng – Excellent and affordable Ham radio option for emergencies.
You can read more about Ham Radio in this article.
World Band Radio
Ham Radio – HT (BaoFeng BF-F8HP 8W High Power)
Antenna
Base Station Short Wave Radio
Spare Batteries for HT and Radio
Solar Charger
So there is the list of ideas for prepping supplies. I know that I missed a million things that people will think is important but I tried to only include items that might make sense to purchase on Amazon today.
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