{"id":75,"date":"2023-03-21T21:47:28","date_gmt":"2023-03-21T21:47:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/motherofguns.com\/?p=75"},"modified":"2023-03-21T21:47:29","modified_gmt":"2023-03-21T21:47:29","slug":"11-cheap-survival-supplies-that-will-be-valuable-during-shtf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/motherofguns.com\/?p=75","title":{"rendered":"11 Cheap Survival Supplies That Will Be Valuable During SHTF"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Prepping can be so darn expensive, and it\u2019s one of the main reasons many folks refuse to start their journey to preparedness.<\/p>\n

Well, we don\u2019t blame them. Stockpiling a year\u2019s worth of survival supplies and survival tools will most likely screw up their finances.<\/p>\n

But if you just think outside the box, you won\u2019t have to spend your precious Benjamins on expensive gear. There are many dirt-cheap items with excellent survival uses.<\/p>\n

Here are 11 affordable things that will be valuable during TEOTWAWKI:<\/p>\n

Plastic Tarps<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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A plastic tarp is one of the most versatile and inexpensive emergency essentials you\u2019ll ever own. Use it as a survival shelter<\/a>, to collect rainwater<\/a>, or as a temporary seal to patch up a broken window. A tarp can also protect your other survival supplies from harsh weather.<\/p>\n

Matches and Lighters<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Learning how to start a fire<\/a> is an essential survival skill<\/a> every prepper should master. However, it won\u2019t hurt to store a box of matches and a pack of lighters<\/a> for TEOTWAWKI.<\/p>\n

These survival supplies won\u2019t break the bank and usually get a flame going fast, so\u00a0it makes sense to stockpile them in case you have zero luck starting a fire<\/a> the traditional way. They\u2019re great as backups. But remember to keep matches away from wet surfaces to avoid damage<\/a> and lighters away from ignition sources like electrical sparks and static electricity to prevent a possible house fire<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Also, you might wanna stash away extra boxes of matches and a few packs of lighters for trading<\/a>. Many folks will do anything to have these in their possession during challenging times, like a severe winter without power<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Disinfectants<\/strong><\/h2>\n

After a major disaster, your environment will most likely be teeming with trash, harmful chemicals, and other nasty stuff. You can fight the germs and bacteria by squireling away some disinfectants. They aren\u2019t expensive, so we don\u2019t see why you shouldn\u2019t add them to your stockpile<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Alcohol, hand sanitizer, and disinfecting wipes are excellent additions to your list of survival supplies. They\u2019re must-haves for maintaining personal hygiene<\/a>, specifically your hand hygiene, if running water isn\u2019t available when S hits the fan<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Another common everyday item with survival uses is household bleach\u2014it effectively kills germs on any surface around your home.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Batteries<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Besides diseases, power outages<\/a> will also be common after a wide-scale disaster. Batteries will be lifesavers in this kind of scenario. Your flashlights<\/a>, radios<\/a>, and other battery-powered SHTF gear will eventually run out of juice, so keep a few of them in your cabinet or survival kit<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Cooking Oil<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Cooking oil isn\u2019t only great for, well, cooking. It has many excellent uses for survival, too, like the following:<\/p>\n

Face Masks<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Ever since the pandemic<\/a> hit, face masks<\/a> have become the ultimate EDC gear<\/a> folks can\u2019t leave home without. But even without a virus plaguing the world, they\u2019ll still be valuable when SHTF. For example, an N95 mask can help stop you from inhaling harmful smoke that can inflame your lungs and airway.<\/p>\n

Plus, face masks won\u2019t cost you much money and only take up a little storage space. You can store \u2018em in your get home bag<\/a> and bug out bag<\/a> and stash away a few boxes at home.<\/p>\n

Painkillers<\/strong><\/h2>\n

In a post-SHTF<\/a> world, hospitals will be barely operating, and there\u2019s a high chance you or one of your family members can sustain disaster-related injuries. The pain may be excruciating, and the situation will be highly uncomfortable, especially if it takes longer to find help or treat the injury.<\/p>\n

This scenario is why you should include pain medications in your list of survival supplies. Painkillers like Tylenol, Aspirin, or Advil will help reduce the ache of these injuries, so pop a few of them in your first aid kit<\/a> before things go south.<\/p>\n

Pack extras as well in case folks in your area are looking to trade<\/a> an essential survival item you might need for pain meds.<\/p>\n

Duct Tape<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Used for sealing, patching, packing, and repairing, duct tape is one of the survival supplies you\u2019ll be glad you included in your stash. It has become a multipurpose item that can do the following:<\/p>\n

Flashlight<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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If there\u2019s one SHTF gear you shouldn\u2019t forget to include in your arsenal, it\u2019s a tactical flashlight<\/a>. Why? It\u2019s packed with features and is indispensable in emergencies. Flashlights<\/a> are more than just an alternative light source; they have other incredible uses that can save your life<\/a>, too. Here are some ways a tactical flashlight can help you:<\/p>\n

Sewing Kit<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Not every prepper would think of adding a sewing kit to their collection of survival supplies, but it\u2019s honestly an essential kit for SHTF. Your bug out bag<\/a>, tarp shelter<\/a>, or sleeping bag<\/a> might need fixing, so a needle and thread will undoubtedly come in handy. You can also use the needles in your sewing kit to remove splinters or sew up an open wound.<\/p>\n

A sewing kit is suitable for bartering<\/a>, too, since it isn\u2019t on top of everyone\u2019s checklist of survival supplies. Folks won\u2019t realize they need it until their tent<\/a> rips and they have nothing to shelter them from the rain, so stockpile extra sewing kits at home.<\/p>\n

Disposable Gloves<\/strong><\/h2>\n

It\u2019s a given that tactical gloves<\/a> are vital SHTF gear and should be in your stockpile.<\/p>\n

But don\u2019t forget about cheap nitrile or latex gloves. These survival supplies will protect you from getting infected by pathogens and viruses when you take care of a sick or injured family member, clean up your house after a flood<\/a>, or toss out the garbage.<\/p>\n

Final Thoughts<\/strong><\/h2>\n

While these 11 cheap survival supplies aren\u2019t even half of the necessities you should include in your stockpile, they still serve as a great starting point for prepping for disasters and emergencies<\/a>. Remember\u2014you can always add more items as you go depending on your personal needs.<\/p>\n

What other affordable yet useful survival supplies did we leave out? Let us know in the comments!<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Prepping can be so darn expensive, and it\u2019s one of the main reasons many folks refuse to start their journey to preparedness. Well, we don\u2019t blame them. Stockpiling a year\u2019s worth of survival supplies and survival tools will most likely screw up their finances. But if you just think outside the box, you won\u2019t have […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":76,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-75","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-gear"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/motherofguns.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/75","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/motherofguns.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/motherofguns.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/motherofguns.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/motherofguns.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=75"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/motherofguns.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/75\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":77,"href":"https:\/\/motherofguns.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/75\/revisions\/77"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/motherofguns.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/76"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/motherofguns.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=75"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/motherofguns.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=75"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/motherofguns.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=75"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}