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Cheap Survival Items for Under $10
When disaster strikes, it is important to be prepared to meet the problem head-on, with a concise and well-rehearsed survival plan. Here are tips on cost-effective ways to be prepared.
Experts recommend that in addition to planning escape routes and protecting our property, we should have survival kits ready for the home, the car (if evacuation is needed), and for the shelter (if things escalate). They also suggest that we not wait until the last minute but begin squirreling these items away over time.
Now, some items like generators can be expensive, but there are some great survival items that can be found in dollar stores or Army/Navy surplus stores. With the prices in these places, everyone can begin stockpiling for $10 or less. Your survival is critical—so why let price determine whether you will live or not? For starters, begin thinking about high-protein/energy foods, medicinal products, cleaning items and protective clothing, and you will be well on your way to putting together your survival war chest.
By checking with agencies like the American Red Cross, I have compiled a list of recommended survival items with affordable places they can be found:
Dollar Stores
- Bandages
- Medicine dropper
- High-energy snacks (protein bars, raisins, peanut butter, etc.)
- Canned and non-perishable food items
- Bottled water
- Moist towelettes (baby wipes)
- Soap
- Petroleum jelly (lubricants)
- Toilet paper
- Plastic garbage bags
- Household cleaning items
- Games, books and other items to pass time
Army/Navy Surplus Stores
- Maps
- Flares
- Rain gear
- Thermal underwear
- Hats and gloves
- Utility knives
- Compass
- Camping stove
- Sewing kits
- Five-gallon solar camping shower
- Camouflage water shoes
Remember, that the purpose of any kit is to centralize items that will allow you to live in a self-sufficient way for an extended period of time. Disaster can come into our lives in many forms and can be individual, local or global. Know that most catastrophes or disasters can be survived with a minimum of preparation. How comfortable you are during and after a catastrophe will depend on how well prepared you were and on how severely your immediate area was affected. So take advance action: start putting together a collection of items that will allow you and your family to be in the best possible shape. With all simple items available, don’t let money (or lack thereof) come between you and your family’s survival.
In a disaster or when survival is paramount, your family could be without daily items that we take for granted. Think about life without running water, electricity, food from grocery stores and restaurants, gas for heat, cooking and hot water, then plan accordingly. Survive for $10 or less!
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