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title: "100, no 200+ Items a Prepper Must Have for Survival and Barter"
url: https://suburbansurvivalblog.com/100-items-a-prepper-must-have-for-survival-and-barter/
updated: 2026-06-17T11:37:48+00:00
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# 100, no 200+ Items a Prepper Must Have for Survival and Barter

This post was just updated for clarity, accurate links, and further defined. This list has NOT been broken down into categories, and is simply expanded from it’s original format from the 2014 update, almost 10 years ago.

- **Updated February 24th, 2023**
- Updated: 3/16/2014: I am adding links to the products so you do not have to go looking for them where they may apply…

1. Generators (Good ones cost dearly. Gas storage, risky. Noisy…target of thieves; maintenance etc.)
    1. [Portable Generator Example](https://amzn.to/3SuEsvk)
    2. [Semi-Portable Generator Example](https://amzn.to/3Z5wATt)
    3. [Battery (Quiet) with Solar Panels for Charging](https://amzn.to/3XYTACi)
2. Seasoned Firewood. Wood takes about 6 – 12 months to become dried, for home uses.
3. Water Filters/Purifiers
    1. [Berkey Water Filter](https://amzn.to/3xPE94H) (Semi Portable/Portable)
    2. [Sawyer Water Filter](https://amzn.to/3EFftQb)
    3. [Radiation Water Filter](https://amzn.to/3IRSbJi)
4. Portable Camping Toilets
    1. [Option 1](https://amzn.to/3IPxHRB)
    2. [Option 2](https://amzn.to/41n5adl)
    3. [Option 3](https://amzn.to/3Zcp1dy)
5. [Coleman Fuel](https://amzn.to/3kppn1p). Impossible to stockpile too much.
6. Guns, Ammunition, [Pepper Spray](https://amzn.to/3IncexK), Clubs, Bats & Slingshots.
7. Hand crank manual kitchen tools:
    1. [Can openers](https://amzn.to/3Kx93GF),
    2. [Hand eggbeaters,](https://amzn.to/3ExRL8E)
    3. [Whisks](https://amzn.to/3Kygyx5)
    4. [Coffee grinder](https://amzn.to/3ZhmI8Q)
    5. [Wheat/grain grinder](https://amzn.to/41kloUJ)
    6. [Meat Grinder](https://amzn.to/3IvHxqd)
    7. [Pasta Maker](https://amzn.to/3IndKzW)
    8. Etc.
8. Long Term Food Preps
    1. [Honey](https://amzn.to/3klP3w9)
    2. [Syrups](https://amzn.to/3IvrEjR)
    3. [Sugar](https://amzn.to/3xQyyLl)
    4. [Rice](https://amzn.to/3Z0KaaN)
    5. Beans
          1. [Pinto](https://amzn.to/41sCcsm)
          2. [White](https://amzn.to/41Dxk47)
          3. [Black](https://amzn.to/3EChJHZ)
    6. Wheat Berries
          1. [Hard Red](https://amzn.to/3IxTU5m)
          2. [Hard White](https://amzn.to/3km8sNr)
9. Vegetable Oils (for cooking) Without it food burns/must be boiled etc.,)
    1. Canola Oil
    2. Vegetable Oil
    3. Olive Oil
10. [BBQ Charcoal](https://amzn.to/3ktFHym) & [Lighter Fluid](https://amzn.to/3IQKrY5) (Will become scarce suddenly)
11. Water Containers
    1. [Reliance Products 7 Gallon Container](https://amzn.to/3m4rVmi)
    2. [Water Bob](https://amzn.to/3KB3FSK)
    3. [Stackable Water Containers](https://amzn.to/3ICNsds)
    4. [Collapsible Water Containers](https://amzn.to/3ZpgBzv)
    5. [55 Gallon Water Storage](https://amzn.to/3Z1P2MC)
12. Mini Heater(s) like a Buddy Heater with Propane
    1. [Big Buddy Heater](https://amzn.to/3J2Zezf)
    2. [Dyna-glo Kerosene Heater](https://amzn.to/3xTcFLA)
13. Propane Cylinders (Urgent: Definite shortages will occur).
    1. [20LB](https://amzn.to/3KCVZ2p)
    2. [40 LB with Wheels](https://amzn.to/41uATtk)
14. Propane Cylinder Handle-Holder (Urgent: Small canister use is dangerous without this item)
15. [Survival Handbooks](https://amzn.to/3SsYzKq) (Survival Library)
16. Lanterns
    1. Battery Powered
          1. [Option A](https://amzn.to/3ZmEPtY)
          2. [Option B](https://amzn.to/3lVOGZm)
          3. [Option C](https://amzn.to/3YZ1qNr)
    2. [Propane Powered](https://amzn.to/3ISOQcW)
    3. [Gas Powered](https://amzn.to/41nuO1v)
    4. [Lantern Hangers](https://amzn.to/3yb37vL)
17. Mantles for Lanterns
    1. [Aladdin, Coleman, etc.](https://amzn.to/3EBUxd1) (Without this item, longer-term lighting is difficult.)
18. Baby Supplies: Diapers/formula. ointments/aspirin, etc.
19. Clothing Hygiene
    1. [Washboards,](https://amzn.to/41o0qUP)
    2. [Portable Wash Bucket Plunger](https://amzn.to/3EyO4Q4)
    3. [Mop Bucket w/wringer (for Laundry)](https://amzn.to/3Zmrcv6)
20. Cookstoves
    1. Propane
          1. [Option A](https://amzn.to/3KC83AY)
          2. [Option B](https://amzn.to/3IyDMQO)
          3. [Option C](https://amzn.to/3yb40EB)
          4. [Option D](https://amzn.to/3Y5Y5ei)
    2. Coleman Gas (White Gas)
    3. Duel Fuel Coleman White Gas & Unleaded Gasoline
    4. Kerosene
21. Multi-Vitamins
    1. [Men’s](https://amzn.to/3IQ3nVV)
    2. [Women’s](https://amzn.to/3Sw3x8Z)
    3. [Kids](https://amzn.to/3Z0dL4d)
22. Feminine Hygiene/Haircare/Skin products.
23. [Thermal underwear](https://amzn.to/3EzDJTO) (Tops & Bottoms)
24. [Extra Wool Socks](https://amzn.to/3Z2pIWT)
25. Cutting
    1. [Bow saws,](https://amzn.to/3m1kR9P)
          1. [Alternative (Silky Saw)](https://amzn.to/41pHzc0)
    2. [Axes & Hatchets](https://amzn.to/3ZnDRxA),
          1. We like the [Fiskars Brand](https://amzn.to/3kuQoka)
    3. [Wedges](https://amzn.to/41p2iwx)
    4. [Honing Oil](https://amzn.to/3Z7eOzd)
    5. [Sharpening Stones](https://amzn.to/3KzUySv)
26. Aluminum Foil Reg. & Heavy Duty (Great Cooking and Barter Item)
27. [Gasoline Containers](https://amzn.to/3StKqMO) (Plastic & [Metal](https://amzn.to/3XZNDFi))
28. Garbage Bags (Impossible To Have Too Many).
29. Toilet Paper, Kleenex, Paper Towels
30. Milk
    1. [Powdered](https://amzn.to/3IsAZc9)
    2. [Condensed](https://amzn.to/3ZgCgts) (Shake Liquid every 3 to 4 months)
31. [Garden Seeds](https://amzn.to/3KDKHLf) (Non-Hybrid) (A MUST)
32. Clothes pins/line/hangers (A MUST)
33. Coleman’s Pump Repair Kit
34. Canned Proteins
    1. Tuna Fish (in oil and water)
    2. [Chicken](https://amzn.to/41qtzi8)
    3. [Beef](https://amzn.to/3StxGWu)
    4. [Turkey](https://amzn.to/3Ezo7zG)
    5. Spam
    6. [Pork](https://amzn.to/3ZiFywm)
    7. [Egg Powder](https://amzn.to/3xVVj0F)
35. Fire Extinguishers (or a large box of Baking Soda in every room)
36. First aid kits (Build Your own or Buy them)
    1. [Large](https://amzn.to/41p5b0l)
    2. [Medium](https://amzn.to/3kALhie)
    3. [Small](https://amzn.to/3XVP6wg) Family Kit
37. Batteries (all sizes…buy furthest-out for Expiration Dates)
    1. [Disposable](https://amzn.to/3m8UXBj)
    2. Rechargeable
          1. [AA](https://amzn.to/3Stz7US) & [AA Charger](https://amzn.to/3SsLAsa)
          2. [AAA](https://amzn.to/3Z3adxV) & [AA Charger](https://amzn.to/3SsLAsa)
          3. Phone Chargers
                  1. [Solar](https://amzn.to/3KIxnWh)
                  2. [Not Solar](https://amzn.to/3J3KwIh)
38. Spices (Powdered & Ground)
    1. Garlic,
    2. Peppers
    3. Baking supplies
    4. [Italian Seasonings](https://amzn.to/3SyYwfZ)
    5. Soy sauce,
    6. [Bullions](https://amzn.to/3Ezbd4z), (Soup Base)
    7. Any other seasonings you like.
39. Vinegars
    1. White Vinegar
    2. Apple Cider Vinegar
40. Big Dogs (and plenty of dog food)
41. Baking Ingredients
    1. [Flour](https://amzn.to/3XWXPhz)
    2. [Yeast](https://amzn.to/3Iqr1Ia)
    3. [Salt](https://amzn.to/3kwZo8n)
    4. [Sugar](https://amzn.to/3KFTlsY)
    5. [Baking Powder](https://amzn.to/3IVMCKa)
    6. [Baking Soda](https://amzn.to/3KBVkOG)
42. Fire Starting
    1. [Matches](https://amzn.to/3SstS8b) {“Strike Anywhere” preferred.) Boxed, wooden matches will go first.
          1. [Exotac Strike Kit](https://amzn.to/3IA5yfU)
          2. [Exotac container](https://amzn.to/3IzrWG6)
    2. [Lighters](https://amzn.to/3IsGGqx)
    3. [Ferro Rods](https://amzn.to/3KLvk3o)
    4. Etc.
43. Writing
    1. Paper
          1. [Rite in Rain All Weather Paper](https://amzn.to/3m1tIZ7)
    2. Pads/Notebooks
    3. Journals,
    4. Diaries & Scrapbooks
    5. [Solar Calculators](https://amzn.to/3ktyaiV)
44. Insulated [ice chests](https://amzn.to/3xPhWDY) (good for keeping items from freezing in Wintertime.)
45. Heavy Duty Clothing
    1. [Work Boots](https://amzn.to/3Zly0sF),
    2. [Belts](https://amzn.to/41t6qvG),
    3. [Durable Denim Jeans](https://amzn.to/3Z3K2am)
    4. [Durable Shirts](https://amzn.to/3StnDRi)
46. Personal Lighting
    1. [Flashlights](https://amzn.to/3m8MI8l)
    2. [Light Sticks](https://amzn.to/3m5I3DU)
    3. Torches
    4. Candles
    5. [Solar lighting](https://amzn.to/41vrL7M)
    6. LED USB lighting
          1. [Bulb](https://amzn.to/3ybSXuR)
          2. [Inflatable](https://amzn.to/3ZniMne)
47. Garbage cans Plastic (great for storage, water, transporting – if with wheels)
48. Hygiene:
    1. Shampoo,
    2. Toothbrush’s & Toothpaste
    3. Mouthwash
    4. Floss
    5. Nail Clippers
    6. Tweezers
    7. [Safety Razor](https://amzn.to/3xQBY0M)s
          1. [Razor Blades](https://amzn.to/3KHeqD8)
    8. Towels & Washcloths
49. Cookware
    1. [Steel Pots & Pans](https://amzn.to/3Swe2cr)
    2. [Cast Iron Cookware](https://amzn.to/3m5Jpyu)
    3. [Mess Kits](https://amzn.to/3xQHEYP)
    4. [Flatware & Utensils](https://amzn.to/3EE43ft)
50. Fishing Supplies and Tools
51. [Pest Repellants](https://amzn.to/3IUFX2D) / Poisons
    1. Mosquito coils/repellent,
    2. Mosquito sprays/creams
    3. d-con Rat poison,
    4. MOUSE PRUFE II,
    5. Roach Killer
52. Duct Tape (Lots of duct tape)
    1. [Standard](https://amzn.to/3EDfIeq)
    2. [All Weather](https://amzn.to/3Iw5ZIi)
53. Tarps – [Canvas](https://amzn.to/3maJdhl) / [Plastic](https://amzn.to/41ou7oF) (Different Sizes)
    1. Tent Stakes
    2. Twine
    3. [Paracord](https://amzn.to/3StlchC)
    4. Nails
    5. Ropes
    6. Spikes
54. [Emergency Candles](https://amzn.to/3IRsTv1) (different sizes)
55. Laundry Detergent (liquid)
56. [Backpacks](https://amzn.to/3IW3Ere), [Duffel Bags](https://amzn.to/3EEa3ov)
57. Garden tools & supplies (Manual Tools & Battery Powered Tools)
58. Scissors, Fabrics & Sewing Supplies
59. Canned Foods
    1. [Canned Fruits](https://amzn.to/3KVi2Sn),
    2. [Veggies](https://amzn.to/3StwnXI),
    3. Soups,
    4. Stews,
    5. Etc.
60. Bleach (plain, NOT Scented: 4 to 6% sodium hypochlorite)
    1. [Pool Shock](https://amzn.to/3EG32DU) to Make Your Own Bleach
61. Canning supplies, (Jars/lids/wax)
62. Knives (Lots of Knives)
    1. [Chef’s Knife](https://amzn.to/3m1xjX7)
    2. [Skinning Knife](https://amzn.to/3kv1qWC)
    3. [Other Kitchen Knives](https://amzn.to/3XVYXSM)
    4. [Cleaver(s)](https://amzn.to/41ucdRq)
    5. [Bushcraft](https://amzn.to/3xW5B0N)
    6. [Tactical](https://amzn.to/3YXUEYm)
    7. [Fighting](https://amzn.to/41uv6Uz)
    8. [Pocket](https://amzn.to/41qmJJz)
    9. [Folding Knife](https://amzn.to/3KA9bFd)
    10. [Assisted Open Folders](https://amzn.to/3StIGDg)
    11. Sharpening Tools: Files, Stones, Steel(s)
63. [Bicycles](https://amzn.to/3Sy48Y8)… Tires/Tubes/Pumps/Chains, Etc.
64. [Sleeping Bags](https://amzn.to/3ITpb3T) & [Wool Blankets](https://amzn.to/3kyxNn9), [Pillows](https://amzn.to/3IDMRZ0), [Sleeping Mats](https://amzn.to/3KDTDk0)/[Floor Mattress](https://amzn.to/3SuCuLj)
65. Carbon Monoxide Alarm (battery powered)
66. Board Games, Cards, Dice
    1. [Travel Board Games that do not take up much space](https://amzn.to/3StscLq).
67. Mousetraps, [Rat Traps](https://amzn.to/3klR37C), Ant traps & Cockroach Magnets
68. Paper Plates/Cups/Utensils (stock up, folks)
69. [Baby Wipes](https://amzn.to/41sf3X3) (Invaluable), [Essential Oils](https://amzn.to/41miEWV), [Waterless & Antibacterial Soaps](https://amzn.to/3SsG8pd) (saves a lot of water)
70. Rain Gear, Rubberized Boots, Head Gear, etc.
71. [Hand Pumps & Siphons](https://amzn.to/3m1Auy1) (For water and fuel transport)
72. [Reading Glasses](https://amzn.to/3Z7twpV) (Different Strengths)
73. Chocolate, [Candy & Chewing Gum](https://amzn.to/3IoyQ12)
74. Woolen Clothing, Scarves, Winter Hats, Earmuffs, Mittens, Winter Gloves
75. [Boy Scout Handbook](https://amzn.to/3ZqisEd), (Various Years)
    1. Boy Scout Merit Badge Booklets (for quick learning of critical skills at a high level)
76. [Roll-on Window Insulation Kit](https://amzn.to/3xQRIkz)s
77. Flatbreads
    1. Graham Crackers,
    2. Saltines,
    3. Pretzels,
78. Portable Proteins
    1. Trail Mix
    2. Jerky
    3. Peanut Butter
    4. Nuts
79. Winter Clothing
    1. Socks,
    2. Underwear,
    3. T-shirts,
    4. Etc. (extras)
80. Lumber (all types)
81. Wagons & Carts (for transport to and from)
82. [Cots](https://amzn.to/3Ixy0z3) & [Inflatable Mattress’s](https://amzn.to/3xTjvAL)
83. Gloves:
    1. Work
    2. Warming
    3. Gardening,
    4. Tactical,
    5. Etc.
84. Screen Patches, Glue, Nails, Screws, Nuts & Bolts
85. Beverages
    1. [Teas](https://amzn.to/3Y2GzaL)
    2. [Coffees](https://amzn.to/3ZoAKp4)
    3. [Cocoa](https://amzn.to/41oXI1o),
    4. [Tang](https://amzn.to/41se4WR) / [Punch](https://amzn.to/3xQJAjS) (water enhancers)
86. Cigarettes (Bribes & Barter)
87. Wine/Liquors (Bribes, barter, Medicinal Purposes,)
88. [Paraffin Wax](https://amzn.to/3Ip9ZKk) & [Candle Wicks](https://amzn.to/3mb0s2o)
89. Atomizers (for cooling/bathing)
90. Hats & Cotton Neckerchiefs
91. Livestock
    1. Chickens
    2. Rooster (if you are going to inseminate & hatch chicks)
    3. Goats
    4. Rabbits
    5. Ducks
92. [Fictional Books for Entertainment](https://amzn.to/3m8Dwkb)
93. [Crayons & Colored Pencils for kids](https://amzn.to/3kwLKSL) entertainment
94. [Coloring books and activity books for kids](https://amzn.to/3m50hFC)
95. “Survival-in-a-Can” Kit(s) you build yourself for 1st, second, & 3rd Line requirements

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