Being Prepared - Updated Basic Food List On Page One

Thank you for this info.
And finally a real thread that is not about children's bear books or steak sauce/testicle related.

Wow, thank you, Angel. I have some work cut out for me but this is important!

You are most welcome. And too funny!!!

She doesn't have a problem, asshole, it sounds like you do.

Back the fuck off, or be polite in your conversation

Nice post OP

It is OK to store water in old milk jugs...as a secondary storage source. I have done this for decades...it is fine so long as you boil this water when consuming as a safety precaution.

You can also use water stored in milk jugs and run it through a a sand filter with charcoal...this will remove any cooties...

Milk jugs are convenient..don't discount them.

Great posts.

I want to add to your water this little bad boy.

[link to zenwatersystems.com]

Zen water filter. I too store water in the 2 liter bottles. and easy way to remember how much bleach you need is think 21.

2 drops per 1 liter.

But I then store the bottles in the basement (cool and dark)

I was looking for a way to bring the water back to "life" after having boiled it or bleached and stored it for ages and this worked.

Makes the water taste great.

If you wanted to PURIFY and filter water you should think about buying a Berkey.



I then plan on drinking my pool if shit really goes down hill. LOL

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Last Edited by WhiteAngel on 02/19/2022 10:43 PM

Hmmm, didn't think of that. We do have a bunch saved to use as grey water.

This is awesome and costs a fraction of the full Berkey. My husband plans to build one of these and then get several filters for it.

I know these guys. What they would have prepared if they go after the populace you won't be able to prepare for. Natural disaster or "accidental" problem you might be able to prepare for to the extent it's not in the air, soil, water, etc. Bleach doesn't actually kill everything parasite related which a lot of people don't know.

The plastic milk jugs deteriorate quickly, and then crack and leak easily. Use 2-liter pop bottles.

Nice thread, thanks for putting this out there :)

You are most welcome.

I know but not a granny - yet. I worked, retired and then had my babies

I am stuck living in an apartment in the city - they will have my stuff well before I could consider how long it will last - not anything I can do about it

Do what little you can to supply yourself a little for a little while

and believe God.


Many have stockpiled much not for themselves.

This is most of what I prep for. Basically just what we use now. I am sure I forgot plenty, but it gives you an idea. Staples, Baking, Canned goods are my main focus for food, toilet paper and hygiene being next and just a few of everything else that is listed. When I have used up things, it is added to the shopping list and the new is rotated with storage. There isn't a lot of anything, 6 months on food. Water and pool shock are only things not listed but we do have some stored.

STAPLES
Beans
Rice
Pasta
Flour and corn meal
Wheat
Oats
Milk, powdered/canned/sweetened
Buttermilk, powdered

BAKING & SPICES
Salt
Black pepper
Powdered onion and garlic
Chili powder
Parsley
Sage
Thyme
Rosemary
Baking Powder
Baking Soda
Cream of Tartar
Vanilla extract, pure
Vinegar, white and apple cider
Cocoa
Sugar, white, powder and brown
Stevia
Agave
Honey 100% pure
Corn syrup
Maple syrup
Shortening
Oil
Cake mixes
Pudding mixes
Jello

DRINKS
Kool-aid mixes
Tang
Tea
Coffee
Coffee creamer

CANNED GOODS
Green beans
Corn
Spinach
Peas
Hominy
Spaghetti sauce
Tomato sauce/paste
Soups
Beef stew
Chili, no beans
Tuna
Salmon
Chicken
Spam
Vienna sausage
Green chili
Green chili enchilada sauce
Fruit

OTHER
Mac n cheese
Ramen
Rice meals
Noodle meals
Crackers, saltines and graham
Stuffing, stove top type
Pancake mix, only add water

MEDICAL
1st aid supplies
Allergy meds
Ibuprofen
Acetaminophen
Stomach meds
Cough & cold meds
Multivitamin
Iron
B12
Calcium
Vit C
Vit D
Melatonin
Valerian
Mullein
Turmeric
Oil of oregano
Hawthorn
Other herbs
Rubbing Alcohol
Peroxide
Antibiotic cream
A&D ointment
Aloe Vera

HOUSEHOLD
Toilet paper
Feminine products
Toothpaste/brushes/floss
Mouthwash
Deodorant
Razors/blades
Shaving cream
Shampoo/conditioner
Acne meds
Baby wipes
Bug spray
Dish soap
Laundry soap
Laundry homemade ingredients
Bleach
Pine Sol
Lysol
Fabric softener
Hand soap, soft & bars
Paper towels
Paper plates
Plastic ware
Plastic/paper cups

PROTECTION
Not listing

Pop bottles probably last longer.

I have milk jugs on my shelf now over 15 yrs.

Great thread WA when you get to pandemics you can pull my
pandemic prep thread over if you want.

Good Job

Agreed. Do what you can. Have a Bug-Out-Bag. Some who are in the city and can't move away, rent a small storage unit outside of the city. The put their preps in there and head that way when the stuff hits the fan. Might be something to think about.

Buy or make your own dehydrated foods which are much lighter than canned goods. Beans, cook them first, then dehydrate. The cooking time is much less, just need rehydrated with a little warm water. Same with rice, buy cooking it first and then dehydrating you are basically making a Minute Rice. Just add hot water to rehydrate. Keep a good supply of dehydrated goods in your BOB and a personal water filter like this:
[link to www.amazon.com]

it is good for 100,000 gallons.

You inspired me to start my own thread and share how I grow food year-round in Kansas: Thread: Update on my aquaponic garden that was featured on C2C

Maybe a few folks will find it helpful.

You can add to it here. I didn't remember you had that thread. Just link it here. That is a good deal.

Good for you. Remember to link your thread to most pages on here so others don't forget it. Being able to grow our own food it so important.

Last Edited by WhiteAngel on 07/07/2014 02:29 AM

Thank you WA!!
Awesome thread!
It is good to see some of the gang from the old threads! :)

Thread: Pandemic Preps - Need to Know Information

This has some good info and helpful links too

Thread: Prepare For an Emergency Before Disaster Strikes

Each member of your family/group needs a Bug-Out-Bag. This should have enough water and food for 3 days.

A change of clothes
Several pair of socks - you much protect your feet in case you have to hoof it.
Several pair of underwear
First Aid kit - include medications you take
Small sewing kit
Toothbrush and paste
Brush, comb, hair ties
Personal water filter
Small pot to cook or boil water
Map & atlas
Compass - learn how to use it

Fire starting kit with matches, lighters, strike fire starter like this
[link to www.amazon.com] you also want items to make a quick fire with, like cotton balls dipped in petroleum jelly, or birthday candles that are left over from the cake - these are great to put in your fire pit, light the candle and your fire starts quickly, lint from your drier also works well. Keep all fire making supplies double packed in re-closeable baggies or make a small Mylar baggie and seal.

Flashlight - preferably LED
Wind-up emergency battery that does also use batteries
Rain Poncho - doubles as a shelter
Large plastic garbage bags - can also use to make shelter
Can opener
Duct tape
Length of rope or cordage like 550 paracord
Good strong knife
Spork

Remember, you will be carrying your Bob and it will quickly get heavy. Keep it as light as possible. Your children will not be able to carry the same as you can. Be prepared to carry a lot of their food and water. Add a few small favorite toys. A deck of cards will go a long way to keeping boredom at bay if you are holed up some where for whatever reason.