Subject:  List of Commonly available items able to be used for primitive 
survival
Date:

When the common person (possably at the last minute) is faced with preparing for 
“extended primitive survival living”, key questions will arise.  What will be 
needed?  Where can one get it?  

I propose we prepare a list of where to go to get commonly available items that 
would be usefully in a primitive environment.   We take one store or source at a 
time and list out what items can be purchased for primitive survival.   Sometime 
the item is obvious as to what it will be used for and other times it has one or 
more not so obvious uses.   In the latter case we indicate the uses.

We do this for the stores we like or know about.   One could visit the store or 
look through there catalog or flyers.  Think of yourself as a scrounger living 
in a primitive environment as you look through these stores.  Be inventive come 
up with new and unusual uses for common things.   

We all submit our notes to TT-Forum.  We compile the lists by store name (I will 
do this).  Latter we make the list available to the common public.  Some stores 
are not global.  Many manufactures sell globally.
 
Each country in the world could have different stores and potently different 
items.  As each of us contribute this information. It acts to give each of us 
new and exciting ideas of what can be used. At the same time it indicates 
exactly where to go to find it.  It becomes a win-win for all. 

Bottom line we end up with a list of items that can be purchased locally at or 
near the last minute that can assist in a primitive survival environment over an 
extended period of time.   This would be extremely useful to all of us and the 
common person preparing at the last minute.   

It has been a long time since submitting this type of info.  I propose even if 
you have submitted this type of info in a post in the past, I recommend you 
repost it again so we can collect it all up in one place.  


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Subject:  Scrounging for Primitive Survival Items at Local Stores and On-line #1
Date:

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Store: Harbor Freight Tools http://www.harborfreight.com/
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The following has been found usefully when preparing for living in a primitive 
environment.  It is up to you to determine what is considered high or low Tech.  
I have listed the sales price and/or the list price when it was available. Keep 
an eye out for when these items go on sale.  Typical the first Friday, Saturday 
and Sunday of each month, there is a “side walk sale” (typical half price).  Get 
there early, popular items go fast. 

Emergency Medial & Body Protection:
First Aid Travel Kit #47456 -- $2.99 – 5.99
Super Flexible Knee Pads #46697 -- $3.00 – $7.99 or Hard Cap Knee Pads #46698 -- 
$3.99 -- $4.99 and Deluxe Knee pads #32910 -- $5.00 -- $9.99 (protection padding 
during the shift and for work-gardening after the shift)
3 PC. Safety Kit (goggles, dust mask ear muff sound protector) #46876 – $4.00 -- 
$9.99 (can be used during dust and high winds)
3 Pair Safety Goggles #35710 -- $1.99 -- $2.99
Industrial Ear Muffs  #43768 -- $3.99 
Cartridge Respirator #44113 -- $19.99
Cartridge Replacements for Respirator #44114 -- $9.99
10 Pack Nuisance Particle Dust Mask #93256 -- $1.49 -- $1.99
Particulate Respirators #47518 -- $1.99

Lighting:
13” 15-LED Flashlight (3-D cells) #92784 -- $12.99 -- $19.99
12” 15-LED Flashlight (3-D cells) #94524 -- $11.99 -- $24.99
Flexible 3-LED Light (magnetic base) #30224 -- $4.99 -- $7.99
12 Volt Mini Spotlight with magnet base #90048 -- $1.49 -- $2.99
3 Million Candlepower 12 Volt Spotlight #90247 -- $6.99 -- $15.99 (Narrow spot 
strong light for occasion base camp, to see into the distance. Draws about 6.1 
amps or about 75 watts)
500,000 Candlepower AC/DC Rechargeable Spotlight #43972 – $7.99 to $11.99 (will 
recharge using 12 volts DC, is portable, and can be used to spot things at a 
distance.) 
Halogen Bulb (500 Watt) #31307 -- $.79 -- $3.99

Batteries, Chargers, Testers, Cables, & Switches:
NI-CAD Rechargeable Batteries AAA, AA, C, D #47439 – 47442 – $2.49
Automatic Battery Float charger #42292 -- $4.99 -- $9.99
6/12 Volt Battery charger (2-6 amp) #45005 -- $19.99 -- $24.99
10/2/55 Battery Charger/Engine Starter (2-55 Amp) #3418 -- $29.99 – $34.99 
(chouse the battery charger(s) that will work best with the gasoline or diesel 
generator you have and will work best with any potential AC source (like a small 
hydro plant) you might have after a pole shift.)
1.5 Watt Solar Battery Charger #44768 -- $9.99 -- $14.99
5 Watt Solar Battery Charger #41144 -- $39.99 -- $49.99 (This could be put in 
storage for those that want to have a bit of charging capability after the long 
period of darkness, when the sun finally comes back (about 20 years).)
50 Amp Battery & Charging System Tester #06317 -- $13.99 -- $27.99
100 Amp 6 Volt/12 Volt Battery Load Tester #90636 -- $19.99 -- $29.99
12 Volt Digital Battery Tester with CCA Settings #92903 -- $25.99 -- $35.99
500 Amp Carbon Pile Load Tester #91129 -- $49.99 -- $59.99 (One battery tester 
of one type should be sufficient.)
12 Ft. x 10 Gauge Booster Cable #04120 -- $9.99
Battery Disconnect Safety Lever #33783 -- $19.99
Battery Cut-Off Switch #92688 -- $5.99  (one should disconnect or switch off 
power during the PS)

Modified Sine Wave Inverters:
1200 Watt Continuous/3200 Watt Peak Power Inverter #93761 -- $79.99 -- $149.99
1000 Watt Continuous/2000 Watt Peak Power Inverter #94009 -- $79.99 -- $129.99
700 Watt Continuous/1800 Watt Peak Power Inverter #91848 -- $49.99 -- $89.99
700 Watt Continuous/1400 Watt Peak Power Inverter #47642 -- $44.99 -- $89.99
400 Watt Continuous/800 Watt Peak Power Inverter #92708 -- $19.99 -- $39.99
150 Watt Continuous/450 Watt Peak Power Inverter #93095 -- $19.99 -- $29.99
100 Watt Continuous/150 Watt Peak Power Inverter #92707 -- $19.99
60 Watt Continuous/100 Watt Peak Power Inverter #91813 -- $9.99 -- $13.99
Recommend one purchase a range of useful power level inverters, with a back up 
for the most commonly used wattage(s).  This allows one to select the smallest 
power unit that will run the intended load.  This insures minimum energy wastage 
due to inverters idling power (power on with no load) being the lowest.

Digital Multitester Meter:
Cen-Tech 7 Function Digital Multitester #90899 -- $2.99 -- $9.99 (Useful for 
battery voltage testing and with a radio shack silicon solar cell to measure 
light intensity.)
Cen-Tech Digital Clamp-on Multimeter #42396 -- $11.99 -- $17.99 (will work to 
measure AC currents with 10x adaptor or home made 5 turns of wire around each 
clamp leg.)

Powered useful items:
14.4 V 3/8” Cordless Drill Kit with keyless chuck #40209 -- $19.99 -- $36.99 
(useful for hand crank generator, micro water power, and bicycle power)
18 Volt 4.5” Cordless Chain Saw #44493 -- $89.99 (may run intermittingly on 12 
volt at reduced power)
16” Electric Chain Saw #02810 – $56.99 (115volts 7.8 amp or 2HP. Need an AC 
gasoline generator to drive it.)
Multipurpose Bench Grinder #43533 -- $29.99 -- $39.99 (115volts) (Has a rather 
useful flex shaft sander-grinder.)
12 Volt Portable Electric Winch (6000 lb) #43331 -- $39.99 -- $49.99
12 Volt, 150 PSI, High Volume Air Compressor #93186 -- $49.99 -- $69.99 (For 
airing up tires and as a possible source of air for retrieval of items under 
water.)
12 Volt, Utility Pump (240 Gallons/hour, 23 ft Lift) #9576 -- $24.99 -- $39.99 
(for clear water transfer from one place to another. Could be used to fill up a 
tank with enough height to use the hydrostatic pressure to filter the water and 
supply it to point of use.)
“Kill A Watt” Electric Monitor #93519 -- $24.99 (Measure and displays AC 
voltage, current, wattage, power factor, KWH and hours of use, to 2 percent 
accuracy. A useful item for accurately determining how much electricity each 
item you wish to use has.    
25 Watt Safety Siren Megaphone #4271 -- $29.99 (can be used to talk to some 
approaching group after a PS.)
Photo Sensor Tachometer #41727 -- $59.99 -- $79.99 (Can be used to determine 
speed of wind and water generating equipment. EBay is perhaps a cheaper source 
for this item)
Five Function Metal Detector #43150 -- $25.99 -- $39.99 (can be used to find 
tools and other things lost in the local mud of a camp site or scrounging after 
a PS)
Non-Contact Laser Thermometer #91778 -- $39.99 -- $59.99 
Non-Contact Pocket Thermometer #93983 -- $6.99 -- $19.99
Cordless Soldering Iron (battery operated) #91298 -- $17.99
Water Overflow Alarm #92334 -- $9.99 (Indicates when an area is getting wet)
2 PC. Motion Detector Alarms #42768 -- $14.99 -- $24.99
Harold Hoot Owl #43746 -- $15.99 -- $19.99 (Simple motion sensors can be used to 
detect motion in your camp site.)
Cordless Hair Trimmer Kit #45751 -- $9.99 -- $19.99
Electric Hair Clippers #47082 -- $4.99 -- $9.99
Three Head Rechargeable Shaver #40195 -- $5.99 -- $9.99
12 volt, Rotary Tool Set W/30 Accessories #94076 -- $7.49 -- $14.99
Single Needle Industrial Sewing Machine (handles denim, sailcloth, and heavy 
canvas up to 5/16” thick. Table sold separately.) #03914 -- $269.99.  

Camping and Primitive Survival:
Two Quart Desert Style Canteen #92889 -- $3.99
Cargo Pad (72 x 40 poly/cotton) #47262 -- $3.99 -- $5.99
Quick Stitch Sewing AWL #91812 -- $4.99 -- $9.99 (Very useful for repair and 
hand sewing of canvas, leather etc)
Emergency Poncho #37012 -- $.50 -- $.99
6 PC. 12” Tent Stakes #4817 -- $1.50 – $2.99
4 Ft. 6” x 6 Ft. 6” Heavy Duty Tarpaulin #5611 -- $1.00 - $2.29
6 PC. Stretch Cord Set #93040 -- $1.50 -- $6.99
Old Fashioned Pitcher Pump #1318 -- $15.00 -- $29.99 (Has up and down handle, 
for pumping water from shallow wells.)
Multi-Fluid Rotary Barrel Pump #94666 -- $24.99 (Polypropylene and Stainless 
Steel Components – will work with water and flammable liquids. 1.3 Gallons per 
20 turns.)
#32 Meat Grinder (5 lbs of meat in a minute.) #46749 -- $39.99
Propane Bottle Refill Kit (refills standard 16.4 Oz disposable portable bottles 
from a portable 20 lb. cylinder) #45989 – $19.99
Two Liter Hand Held Mister #94218 -- $2.99 -- $4.99
Self-Priming Siphon Pump Kit #3878 -- $4.99 -- $9.99
Heavy Duty Jiggler Siphon Hose #93466 -- $2.49 -- $4.99
Fluid Siphon Pump #93290 -- $2.99 -- $6.99
8” Hunting/Survival Knife (8” SS Blade and Survival kit stored in Handle) #90714 
- $7.99 -- $9.99
18” Machete W/Nylon Sheath #94154 -- $2.99 -- $4.99
Folding Lock Back Utility Knife #90802 -- $5.99 -- $8.99
21” Bow Saw #92934 -- $4.99
Multipurpose Scissors #47877 -- $.99 -- $1.99
8” Stainless Steel Fisherman’s Pliers #42269 -- $4.99 -- $8.99
4 lb. Drilling Sledge Hammer #46968 -- $5.99 -- $9.99
55 Lb. Anvil (Cast Iron) #806 -- $29.99 -- $49.99
Magnifier with Head Strap #37586 -- $5.99
Magnifier with Head Strap with Lights #38896 -- $2.99 -- $5.99
10” Cast Iron Frying Pan #93710 -- $7.99
3 PC. Cast Iron Frying Pans #44707 – $4.99 -- $9.99
Welding Blanket (6 ft by 6 ft up to 1000 deg F) #41506 -- $19.99 (Use around 
camp fires to keep clothing from burning where wet wood is causing popping and 
spreading of hot coals)
3 PC. Leather Welder’s Combo Set #94128 -- $12.99 -- $19.99  (Can be used around 
a camp fire to keep cloths of cook from catching on fire)
3-Way Weather Station #46431 -- $7.99 -- $9.99
Soil pH Tester #00514 -- $4.99
1” Pocket Thermometer #46586 – $2.49 -- $4.99
Mosquito Net Hat (Panama Jungle) #47071 -- $3.99 -- $8.99
Pepper Gas Spray (3/4 Oz) #36506 -- $5.99 -- $8.99
Electronic Fly Swatter (1500 Volt DC – uses 2D batteries) #40122 -- $2.99 -- 
$7.99
Wasp & Hornet Trap #94139 -- $2.99 -- $3.99
Animal Trap (Collapsible 37”L x 12”W x 13”H – medium size animals) #90218 -- 
$19.99 -- $29.99
Animal Trap (Collapsible 32.5”L x 10”W x 13.25”H – medium size animals) #9646 -- 
$19.99 -- $29.99
Folding Rodent Trap (16” x 5.5” x 5.5”) #94397 -- $5.99 -- $9.99

Drill bits:
6 PC. Spade Drill Set # 2728 (3/8” to 1”) -- $1.99 – $4.99
8 PC. Silver & Deming Drill Bit Set (9/16” to 1”) #527 -- $21.99 -- $29.99 
(large sizes)
29 PC. Titanium Nitride Coated High Speed Steel Drill Bit Set #5889 -- $13.99 -- 
$19.99
6 PC. Mini Drill Set #91682 – $2.99
3 PC. 18” Auger Bits #93892 -- $12.99 -- $19.99 (for drilling though logs to 
help build log cabin)
5 PC. Extra Long M2 High Speed Steel Drill Bits Sets #90025 -- $7.99
6 PC. Auger bit Set #36251 -- $9.99
3 PC. Titanium Nitride Coated M2 HSS Step Drills #91616 -- $9.99 -- $29.99
7 PC. 3/8” Shank ¼” to 1” Forstner Bit set #01903 -- $14.99

Hand Tools:
2 PC. Hand Plane Set #47988 -- $14.99
16” Tool Box Saw #94034 -- $3.99
8” Flat Microplane Wood forming tool (15” long) #94438 -- $9.99
12” Combination Square Set #92471 -- $4.99 -- $6.99 
5 PC. File Set #07520 -- $2.99 -- $5.99
12 PC. File & Rasp Set #00924 -- $9.99
14 PC Jumbo Punch and Chisel Set #39940 -- $7.99
7 PC. Flexible Shaft Hex Bit Driver Attachment #92631 -- $2.99 (Also, can be 
used as a flex shaft between a drill motor and the item needing to be turned)
48” 3.5 Tone Capacity Farm Jack #06530 -- $29.99 -- $36.99
6 PC. Precision Screwdriver Set #47823 -- $1.49 -- $4.99
8 PC. Heavy duty Screwdriver Set # 01694 -- $4.49 -- $8.99
4 PC. Chisel Set #42429 -- $5.99 -- $8.99
6-IN-1 Neon Screwdriver #39631 -- $3.99
100 PC. Security Bit Set #91310 -- $7.99 -- $14.99
Table vise (2”, 360 Degree Swivel with 3” base clamp. 5.5 lbs.) #42284 -- $9.99
55 lb. Anvil (cast iron) #806 – $29.99 -- $49.99
Clamp – C-Clamp 4” #37848 -- $3.99 -- $1.49
16 Lb. Pull Magnetic Pickup Tool #90233 -- $2.99 -- $5.99
Retrieving Magnet (lifting capacity 150 lbs) #36904 -- $9.99
6.25” Multipurpose Magnet Holder #1939 -- $1.99 -- $7.99 (Any of the above Can 
be used to find iron ore or iron objects in muddy water. Can be stroked across a 
steel needle to make a primitive compass. Use a bit of wax to make the needle 
float in a small water container.)
6 PC. Pliers Set #38082/46005 -- $9.99 -- $19.99
2 PC. Mini Locking Pliers Set #91683 -- $2.99 -- $5.99
4 Ton Heavy Duty Porta Power #44899 -- $69.99 -- $99.99 (Optional item - can be 
used in times of emergency to help lift or move heavy objects. Examples: Trapped 
in a vehicle or house.)
24” Bolt Cutter #41149 -- $8.99 -- $16.99
Ratchet Action Pruner #34980 -- $14.99 -- $19.99
4 PC. Steel Adjustable Wrench Set #903 -- $6.99 -- $10.99
4 LB. Drilling Hammer (fiberglass handle) #46968 -- $5.99 -- $9.99
4 Piece Solid Steel Pry Bar Set #7929 -- $4.99 -- $9.99

Cable Pullers and Presses:
1200 Lb. Cable Puller #30131 -- $8.00 -- $11.99
4000 Lb. Cable Puller #30329 -- $10.99 -- $15.99
8000 Lb. Cable Winch Puller #543 -- $19.99 -- $29.99
2000 Lb. Dual Drive Winch #41694 -- $14.99 -- $24.99
12 Ton Shop Press #33497 -- $114.99 -- $134.99
20 Ton Shop Press #32879 -- $179.99 -- $239.99
Rope Hoist (block and tackle up to 500 lb) #45076 -- $4.99 – $6.99

Carts, Wagons, & Hand Trucks:
Firewood Cart #44599 -- $29.99 -- $39.99
Big Foot Wagon #1541 -- $34.99 -- $49.99
Steel Mesh-Deck Wagon #38137 -- $59.99 -- $99.99
Bigfoot Hand Truck #37520 -- $35.99 -- $59.99
Heavy Duty Hand Truck #3163 -- $25.99 -- $34.99
Heavy Duty 6.5 Cubic Ft Garden Cart #30422 -- $89.99
Heavy Duty 11.3 Cubic Ft Garden Cart #30421 -- $109.99
Mover’s Dolly #92486 -- $15.99 -- $21.99

Log Splitting:
Heavy Duty, Camper’s Wood Axes (40 Oz 24” long) #90257 -- $11.99
Splitting Wedge #30177 -- $6.99
5 Lb. Wood Wedge #94349 -- $8.99
Manual Slide Hammer Log Splitter #93360 – $14.99 – $24.99
Two Speed, 10 Ton Hydraulic Log Splitter #39981 -- $79.99 -- $119.99

Consumables:
Industrial Grade Electrical Tape #39654 and #6047 -- $.33 - $.59 (has many uses 
beyond electrical)
Sheet Metal Screw Storehouse #92710 -- $4.99 -- $6.99
Stainless Steel Self-tapping Screw Set Storehouse (880 PC.) #42250 -- $18.99
Stainless Steel Screw & Bolt Set Storehouse (520 PC.) #47113 -- $15.99 (There 
are many types of Storehouse sets (not listed).  Keep an eye open for when on 
sale and stock up as you feel about it’s usefulness.)
Pack of 100 Nitrile Gloves #37050 Med, #37051 Large , or #37052 EX Large -- 
$7.99 -- $11.99.
Leather Industrial Work Gloves (6 pair) #489 – $6.49 -- $9.99
Elastic Tie Downs (12 PC. Set) #91655 -- $3.49 -- $6.99
Stretch Cord Set (12 PC. Adjustable) #47309 -- $3.99 -- $11.99
Heavy Duty Silver Tarps (11 Mil thick) 7’x9’ to 29’x58’ #30872 to #1438 -- $1.00 
– 139.99 
Grommet Installation Kit #30037 -- $2.99 -- $5.99
.25” x 600 ft. Twisted Polypropylene yellow Rope #47836 -- $9.99 -- $17.99
3/8” x 25ft PVC or rubber Air hose #91525 -- $3.99 -- $9.99 or #42184 -- $7.99 ( 
Can be used for water line, piped from the bottom of a raised 5 Gallon bucket or 
garbage can through a water filter.)
Cloth Duct Tape (Shurtape 2”x50 yd.) #30100 -- $2.99 -- $3.99.
100 PC. Single-Edge Razor Blades #39748 -- $2.99 -- $4.99
Heat Shrink Wire Wrap Assortment #45058 -- $45058 -- $1.49 -- $2.99
Slime Super Duty Tire Sealant (16 oz) #41331 -- $6.99 -- $9.99
Medium 80 and fine 150 Grit Foam Sanding Pads, (24 PK.) #90324 – $3.99 -- $6.49

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Store: Big Lots
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Canned Foods
Kitchen utensils: Cooking pots and pans including cast iron.
Miscellaneous gardening equipment: Clippers, shovels, spray bottles, and 
watering cans. 
Miscellaneous camping equipment: 2-4 man inflatable boats, Tents, Back packs, 
and canteens various sizes.
Fishing set. Collapsible rod and reel, 14 function SS tool, hooks and weights.-- 
$9.99
Fishing set. Collapsible rod and reel, hooks and weights.-- $5.00
SS 6” Fish fillet knife --$1.99
Occasionally available LED flash and task lights.  
Halogen 200 Watt Double-ended Tube (RSC Base) 2000 hours -- $.29  

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99 Cent and Dollar Stores:
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Eye Glasses folding and non-folding type
Light bulbs – Florescent low wattage screw in bulbs (AC 125V) – 12 volt halogen 
50 watt spot – 200 and 500 Watt halogen tubes.  115 Volt AC night lights.  
Carton Clear Sealing Tape 2” (3.0 Mil works best for boxes. The thinner types 
can be used for sealing of paper documents from the elements.) 
Glues of all kinds including 5 min epoxy.
LED red flasher. Battery operated light (Sold for bicycle safety but can be used 
any where for any purpose in a primitive environment at night.)
LED flash and task lights of all kinds (From time to time shows up. Usually 
sells out quickly).
Low power soldering irons.
Door/Window entry battery operated alarm. (Can be used to help secure food over 
night)
Knifes (multi-function, pocket, kitchen)
Glues and tapes of all kinds.
Tire and tube repair or patch kits.
Outdoor use thermometers.
Battery operated clocks.
Hardware assortment of screws and bolts
Light reflectors stick on type.
Fly paper traps.
Pet supplies.
Canned food goods of all kinds for storage.
Boric Acid Roach and Bug Killer.
Twist tie wire in roles (cut your own to length as needed). 
Safety goggles and dust mask. (Use during dust and wind storms)
Plastic spray bottle with sprayer. (For gardening and protection – use cayenne 
pepper mixed with water and with particles filtered out.  Spray on animal’s nose 
and eyes if in danger)
Stainless Steel strainers of various types. (Take a magnet with you when you go 
shopping and look for that which is not attracted to the magnet to determine if 
SS or not.)
Small Kitchen Scale (typically about 2lbs max. Can be used to ration out food 
quantities.) 
Hour timers wind up type.
Cleaning brushes of all types. 
Toiletry Items (soaps, disposable razor blades etc.)
Sewing needles and thread for hand repair.
Assorted sizes of safety pins.
Nail clippers and files.
Emergency Medical Supplies: Bandages, gauze roll, sports tape, disposable 
diapers (for  gauzes), ankle and elbow supports, first aid antibiotic ointment, 
Anti-itch and athletes feet ointment.
Reusable plastic food containers with sealable lids (to keep bugs out)
Zipper seal plastic bags and paper plates
Soaps of all kinds
Toys for kids.

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Store: Wal – Mart
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Protective Helmets (base ball, bicycle, and skate board types can be used for 
head protection during the pole shift)
Body Protective Padding (knee, elbow, wrist)
Tire hand pumps (For airing up a tire by hand. I like the ones with gauge on the 
pump. After the PS hand push carts will be the only thing moving.)
Steel and Kevlar Bike Tires (Push carts made of bicycle parts will be used for 
some time.)
Self Sealing Inner Tubes
Fishing equipment of all kinds
Camping equipment: Air mattress, Sleeping bags, Compass, Whistle, Back packs etc
LED and florescent task lighting and flashlights. (I don’t recommend using gas 
lanterns or candles. Earth will have many trimmers lasting for some time. These 
are too dangerous in that they can be knocked over and start a fire.)
1 Watt LED Headlamp is nice and bright.
“Emergency Crank Flashlight” sells for $7.47. (one minute charge will yield up 
to one hour runtime on a single LED)
“Hand Cranking Flashlight with emergency flashers (RCF3L)” Has 5 LEDs and for a 
1 minute charge will run for 8 min to 45 min depending on number of LEDs burning 
and sells for $7.97.  See http://www.roadmasterusa.com/fl_hand.php
Rain Suits
Golf cart 6 volt batteries. 
Cloth by the yard, for filtering water, and to use as mosquito net sleeping at 
night, etc. 
Hiking shoes and boots.
Digital weather station.
Outdoor thermometers.
Glues and tapes of all kinds.
Large stainless steel stockpots for cooking over open fires. 
Zip lock plastic bags.
First aid gauze roles and pads, cloth tape, large adhesive pads, band-aids.

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Store: Target
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Emergency medical
Disposable diapers used as gauzes 
First aid items
LED task and Flashlights.
Shock protecting helmets
Body padding
Camping equipment
Rain suits
Back packs
Stock pots (cooking over open fire)

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Store: Home Depot or LOWs
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Water filters (lead and particle removal .5 micron)
Refrigerators high energy efficient. Look for lowest power usage/year for size 
of interest.
Fencing to keep animals out after PS. 
Heavy gauge wire to use for 12 or 48 volt electrical system. Typical household 
circuit breakers will work with low voltage just as well.
High breakage strength clear plastic for small peep hole windows in survival 
quarters.
Building supplies for storage and building after PS. 
Plastic Buckets 5 gallon $3.00
Stretched metal (the type used for holding stucco on the side of buildings) with 
small holes to cover a fire and keep hot coals from spitting out.

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Store online: Ebay.com
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LEDs of all types: Individual LEDs to 12 Volt DC tail lights white or colored. 
Example (Oct 06): Search for “led white mcd 100” and one of the sites you get is 
“100 PCS Mega Bright White LED 10mm 130,000 mcd” for buy it now price: $15.99 
with shipping at $15.00. I have watched the mcd rating go up year by year. It 
was around 10,000 mcd in 2003. The longer you wait the higher it goes.  Another 
example: Search for “led yellow mcd 100” and one of the sites you get is “100 
PCS Mega Bright Yellow LED 10mm 60,000 mcd” for buy it now price: $9.99 with 
shipping at $16.00.  Searching for “LED Bulb” will give a result that one can 
look for the 12 volt versions. 
Dip Compass can sometimes be found by searching for “dip needle” (used for 
determining earth’s latitude and for finding iron deposits)
High amperage 3 phase Diode Bridge Rectifiers are quite useful in converting AC 
to DC to charge battery banks.  Can be used with generators, hydro plants, and 
wind power.  Search for “diode bridge”. 3 phase are more versatile in that they 
can also be used with single phase AC.  A pre-made bridge is also better than 
trying to put this together from the individual diodes.  A typical current price 
is $54.95 with shipping of $9.55 for 800 Volt 150 Amp.  Get the highest amperage 
you can afford. 
DC permanent magnet motors that can be used as DC generators.
Rebuilt car alternators that can be used to make for hydro power that charges 12 
Volt batteries. 
DC charging controllers that dump load when voltage is higher than a given value 
can be found on this site.
Hearing Aids sound amplifiers (behind the ear) battery operated around $10.00


  
