Cash Is King In An Economic Collapse
In an Economic Collapse your credit cards, debit cards will not work, banks will close, Food shortages Cash will be King. Once awareness of the situation sets in, rioting, looting, and violent crime will be everywhere.
What would you do to feed your hungry kids? Hunger and watching those you care about go hungry will make good people do the unthinkable. Desperate times make desperate people.
The post-Scott did on Bugging Out got me to thinking about the reasons people would Bug Out economic collapse topped my list since it would probably cause the others on my list to occur, transportation stoppage, wide-spread looting and rioting, food shortages among others.
So if as Scott talked about you already have a Bug Out Location what should it be stocked with? Here is a list of items I would want to have on hand.
We’ll begin with the important stuff like food and water and work from there.
Water and a Way to Purify it
Bottled water
Even with our well and year round spring on the property, we keep a few cases of bottled water on hand.
Rain Barrels
We also have a rainwater collection system ours is a 1500 gallon storage tank depending on your needs you can have a few 55-gallon drums.
Canteen / Water Bottle
There is any number of reasons for having these hunting and foraging trips come to mind
Water Purification Tablets, Pool Shock/Bleach
These can be used to disinfect water and make it safe to drink about 8 drops of household bleach will usually work make sure it is regular bleach no added color or fragrance.
5 Gallon bucket
To carry water from water source if water is not piped in.
Stock pot or large kettle
For boiling water, this is the best and safest way to purify and disinfect water. Bring water to a rolling boil for about 10 minutes and let it cool.
Coffee Filters
For filtering large solids from the water like grass, bugs, dirt etc.
Cheese Cloth or Mosquito Netting
Also used for filtering
Charcoal
Used with the Cheese Cloth or Mosquito Netting or coffee filters to filter water. I put a coffee filter or layer of cloth or netting on my cup or bucket then a layer of charcoal, topped with sand and top the sand with fine gravel then filter my water through.
Water filtering systems
Portable water filters like the Survival Spring and LifeStraw you can drink water right from the source. Larger systems like Alexapure or Big Berkey can filter up to 5000 gallons.
Food
Hard Red or White Wheat
Rice
Pasta
Dry Beans: Pinto, Red, Lima, Black, Navy Etc.
Dry Milk
Honey
Sugar
Cooking Oil: Coconut and olive are good
Coffee/Tea/Cocoa
Canned Goods: These include meat and fish
Spices
Condiments
Baking Essentials (Yeast, Salt, etc.)
I’m sure you can think of other items to add to the above list
First Aid Supplies and Medications
First Aid Manual
First-Aid Kit
Extra Band-Aids
Dental Kit
Wound Care
Rubbing Alcohol/Hydrogen Peroxide
Antibiotic Ointment
Respirator Masks
Latex Gloves
Scissors
Prescription Medication
Foot Care Products
Pain Reliever
Tylenol, Aleve, Aspirin, etc.
Cold Medicine
Antacid
Diarrhea/Constipation Medication
Antibiotics
Allergy Medication
Vitamins/Supplements
EmergenC
Birth Control
Hygiene Supplies
Soap
Hand Sanitizer
Toothpaste
Toothbrushes
Dental Floss
Toilet paper
Feminine Hygiene Products
Wet Wipes
Insect Spray
Sunblock
Lotion/Lip Balm
Lighting
Head Lamp
Flashlights
Light Sticks
Matches/Lighters
Candles
Oil Lantern
Extra Wicks & Mantles
Cooking and Food Preservation Supplies
Coffee Pot
Camping Stove
Solar Oven
Solar dehydrator
Grain Grinder
Meat Grinder
Cast Iron Cookware
Cooking Utensils
Can Opener
Water Bath Canner
Pressure Canner
Jars and Lids
Eating Utensils
Plates & Bowls
Weapons and Hunting Supplies
Rifle
Shotgun
Handgun
Ammo
Compound Bow
Extra Arrows
Knifes
Snare Wire
Fishing Gear (Poles, Tackle, Nets)
Binoculars
Cleaning Supplies
Bleach/Pool Shock
Dish Soap
Comet
Baking Soda
Borax
Bar Soap
Vinegar
Mop and Bucket
Broom and Dust Pan
Scrub Brushes
Dish Pan
Trash Bags
Communications
Two-way Radio
Weather Radio (Hand Crank)
Ham Radio
Mirror
Whistle
Maps and Guides
Detailed Map of Local Area
Survival Guide
Field Guide/Eatable Plant Guide
Pets and Children
Food
Water
Proof of Vaccination
Medications/Ointments
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 ,Vehicles, Safe Deposit Box)
Personal Items
Extra Prescription Glasses
Eye Glass Repair Kit
Sun Glasses
Medications
Bible
Clothing
T-shirts
Work Shirts
Underwear
Bras
Wool Socks
Thermals
Jeans
Belt
Boots
Extra Laces
Tennis Shoes
Fleece
Jacket
Rainwear/Poncho
Work Gloves
Bandana
Wide-Brimmed Hat
Barter Goods The New Money For An Economic Collapse
Candy
Coffee
Sugar
Salt
Ammo
Batteries
Matches/Lighter
Toilet Paper
Soap
Money
Cash
precious Stones
Entertainment
Cards
Games
Dice
Musical Instruments
Paper, Pens, Sketchbook
Bible
Books
Tools and Miscellaneous Gear
Gardening Tools (Shovel, Axe, Rake)
Multi-tool
Basic Construction Tools
Hardware (Nails, Screws)
Tarps
Tie Down
Rope/Para-cord
Duct Tape
Siphon/Funnel
Extra Gas Cans
Sharpening Stone/Honing Oil
Gun Cleaning Kit & Supplies
Wire and Wire Cutters
Chain Saw
Fire Extinguisher
Crowbar
Chain and Padlocks
Weather Instruments
Bolt Cutters
Identification and Documentation
Photo ID/Passport
Birth Certificate
Social Security Card
Medical Records
Banking Documents
Insurance Documents
Marriage License
Contact Information
Alternative Energy Source and Heating
Generator
Extension Cords
Solar Panels
Solar Charge controller
Inverter
Solar Charger
Rechargeable Batteries
Charcoal
Propane
Gasoline
Diesel
Kerosene
Fuel Stabilizer
Lamp Oil
Seasoned Fire Wood
This is by no means a full and comprehensive list Please feel free to expand on and add your list and or thoughts in the comments below.
What is your plan if we should experience an Economic Collapse ?
