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What to Stockpile Now: 10 Items That Will Disappear First in a Crisis
You should have these.
When a crisis hits, whether it’s a natural disaster, economic collapse, or something else, store shelves empty fast.
People panic, and the essentials vanish in hours. If you want to be ready, you need to stockpile the right items now, before the rush.
Below, I’ve listed 10 things that disappear first during emergencies, along with tips on where to find them affordably and how to store them properly.
Scarcity creates urgency, so let’s dive in and talk about what you need to prioritize…
One of the biggest things I always tell preppers to stockpile are something most would never consider. Ramen noodles. Yeah, the staple of college dorms nationwide. Sure, they aren't 'healthy' exactly but they are CHEAP AS HELL. You can get a PALLET of them for less than $500 bucks with shipping from bulk food suppliers. A pallet of these things if rationed would be enough for a family of 4 to survive 2+ years without starving. And if you are worried about health - just don't use the flavor packet. I always throw mine out and use a little olive oil and pepper and they are delicious. I have thousands upon thousands of packs of these things laying around my place. They have been sitting here for years and are still perfectly edible. Another thing I highly suggest is grabbing a few 'Lifestraws'. These fit in your pocket and are good for 5 years of drinking water. Get one per family member and you can drink clean water right out of a dirty puddle if the need arises.
The advice to stock hammers and screwdrivers is sound, also stocking the old-skool nails, and screws to use your new tools might benefit preppers.
The way I look at it is "potable water is the key to life. Arms are required to protect my source of water (deep well into an aquifer) so water and shootin' stuff are very important.
Solar electricity and HAM comm's round-out the basics. Food is simple.
Onward, Christian soldiers!