101 Frugal Items You Need For Survival

This list of 101 frugal items you need for survival is short and to the point. Here’s the deal: please don’t use a credit card to buy many emergency survival items. Buy one or two items a week.

I am not fond of the dollar stores, but they are great for disposable-type items. I prefer to buy things that will last and not have to be replaced, but on the other hand, the dollar stores sometimes have some great buys.

I have found some of the items at the dollar store more expensive than, say, Target or Walmart. I am just giving you the heads-up here. If you even see one item on my list, you haven’t thought of, woohoo! If you have some items I should add, I will add them. Remember, this is a fundamental, inexpensive list, and most people can throw one or two items in their grocery store basket each week.

The items I am talking about today will be placed in your emergency preparedness closet, food storage, or your rack with plastic containers labeled with items we all know will be helpful after a disaster or unforeseen emergency.

101 Frugal Items For Survival:

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Keep in mind that I realize you have pans, serving dishes, etc. These are extra items to have on hand for emergencies. I also didn’t add any food or items a critter might get into. Hopefully, all these items can be stored in a few 5—or 6-gallon airtight labeled buckets in your garage or emergency storage closet.

1. Water: I MUST add water to this list (we can’t survive without water) How much water do you need
2. Matches-get regular or waterproof matches (also a fire starter is excellent)
3. A few can openers prefer two just in case one should break, or I can share a few hot pads – you can never have too many. I also like the silicone gloves to use with a Sun Oven: these work great: Oven Mitts Gloves Heat Resistant Silicone Gloves.
4. Several spatulas
5. One or two whisks
6. Several rolls of paper towels
7. Several dish towels
8. Several dish rags
9. Some foil boxes- you can use foil to make dinners in a fire, like a Dutch oven, and so much more.
10. Please store charcoal without the starter chemicals in airtight containers because it will last indefinitely. Store Charcoal
11. Lots of baggies – these are a must in every emergency survival kit
12. A bottle or two of dish soap
13. Some good kitchen knives
14. We need bleach: Here is a post I have written Why I store bleach
15. Please store extra laundry detergent: How to make laundry detergent
16. A portable laundry unit: here is my design for an Emergency Washing Machine
17. A butane stove with extra fuel canisters (store separately, not in your storage buckets) Camp Chef Butane 1 Burner Stove with Camping Case and 12 Butane Fuel GasOne Canisters for Portable Camping Stoves
18. A soup or kettle for boiling water: Granite Ware 3 quart Coffee Boiler
19. A good pan for heating the canned food
20. Several flashlights – (I prefer solar flashlights, store batteries as well): Solar Flashlights
21. One or two lanterns: Goal Zero Solar Lantern
22. Please store many paper goods, such as plates, hot and cold cups, plastic spoons, knives, and forks.
23. Several serving spoons
24. Two or three pancake turners
25. Several boxes of baby wipes – please remember even if they dry out, you can add water to the container.
26. Several toothbrushes
27. Several tubes of toothpaste
28. A few floss dispensers
29. Several boxes of tampons
30. Several menstrual pads
31. Several condoms
32. A lot of disposable diapers (different sizes)
33. A lot of cloth diapers – these can be used for more than just diapering a baby: Gerber Diapers
34. 24- 36 sets of diaper pins
35. 12 sets of cloth diaper waterproof pants
36. 1-2 tubes of diaper rash ointment
37. 10-12 extra baby binkies or pacifiers
38. 20 extra training pants (different sizes)
39. 20 extra underwear for teens, mom, dad, grandma, and grandpa
40. LOTS of toilet paper
41. Several containers of hand sanitizer
42. Your portable toilet: Portable toilet designs
43. 3 boxes of large garbage bags
44. Several containers of kitty litter: Why I store kitty litter
45. 24-36 light sticks
46. 24 bars of soap
47. 10 Bag Balm containers: My tips for Bag Balm
48. A lot of Epsom Salts: My tips for Epsom Salts
49. Several containers of shampoo
50. Several brushes and combs
51. 2-6 mirrors
52. 20-24 razors
53. A lot of bandaids (all sizes)
54. Several sizes of bandages
55. 5-6 tubes of antibiotic ointment
56. Essential oils
57. Vitamins, vitamin C, Vitamins B, Vitamin B-12 complex, and Vitamin D
58. Several utility knives
59. 3-4 tubes of duct tape
60. N-95 masks
61. 100- latex-free gloves
62. 100 feet minimum of paracord or ropes
63. Benadryl (for allergies)
64. Aspirin
65. Ibuprofen
66. Tylenol
67. Baby products for fever or cough
68. Children’s products for fever or cough
69. Chapstick
70. Sunscreen
71. Antidiarrheal medicine
72. Extra socks
73. Gloves for warmth
74. Gloves for working
75. Garden tools
76. Garden seeds (only organic)
77. Buckets
78. Foldable shovel
79. Bandanas
80. Hats for warmth
81. Larger hats for shade
82. Jackets
83. Extra shoes/boots
84. Wool socks
85. A few white long-sleeve shirts are great to shield the sun and heat from your arms if you run out of sunscreen.
86. Dr. Bronner’s Castile soap because this soap can be diluted and used so many ways: Castile Soap by Linda
87. Water filters
88. My book: Linda Loosli
89. Books to read
90. Cookbooks
91. Bible
92. Card and small board games
93. Apple Cider Vinegar: Apple Cider Vinegar Tips
94. Witch hazel
95. Peroxide
96. Whistles
97. Cough lozenges
98. Prescriptions
99. Mylar blankets: Emergency Mylar Thermal Blankets (Pack of 10)
100. Popsicle sticks
101. Toothpicks
102. Trish: rolling pin(s), a rolling mat for rolling dough, cutting boards (at least 2), filters (metal and plastic), cookie/biscuit cutters.
     Also, for laundry…, a clothes drying rack or clothesline with clothespins and a drying rack for drying sweaters and socks flat are recommended.
103. Linda: Needles, thread, small scissors, and extra buttons would be excellent for clothing repair. I’m a quilter, so the whole “fabric thing” is covered. LOL! When I shop the yard sales, I watch for dog and cat crates for lost pets. Sometimes, I can get a great deal. The wire ones fold down and take up a minimum of space.
104. Pauline: I suggest a sewing kit and some plain paper and pencils, regular and colored, to help entertain children with (or adults who draw ) and coloring books.
105. Alice: Another handy item might be a large roll of heavy-duty poly (like the vapor barrier stuff) to seal broken windows after storms or earthquakes. You can put it up using duct tape, staples, scrap wood, or nails.
106. Gail: Hammer nails, various sizes, pliers ax, water filters

Please remember your pets when you assemble your emergency supplies. Here is a printable FSM PET 72-hour kit for survival tips. If, by chance, you can make a few of the Emergency Bags For Other People, God will bless you for your efforts. If your neighborhood or community is evacuated, please have a few of these to share with others who have not prepared for the unexpected.

Final Word

Sometimes, I like to share thoughts on items like today’s 101 frugal items needed for survival. I hope this reminds you to pick up another survival item you may need sooner rather than later. Thanks again for being prepared for the unexpected. May God Bless this world. Linda

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