There are things that we know to stock up on, food and water, but there are things that we do not think of. Things that will come in handy should the worst occur. It is these items that will give you the advantage and even give you something that you can barter with should society tumble into a chaotic mess.

1) Duct Tape: This may seem obvious to many of you but you would be surprised how many people have forgotten to include it in their supplies. Buy several rolls because you’ll need more than you might think.
2) Glow Sticks: No not for a party but even those cheap dollar store glow sticks can serve as night lights, trail markers, or signals. They are very cheap, but very useful. (Bonus tip: These are really super cheap right after Halloween.)

3) Kleenex or some tissues. You’ll continue to get colds or have allergy problems after the SHTF, and you don’t want snot everywhere or a raw nose.

4) Vitamins will help keep your immune system strong. Remember, most survival food isn’t very high in vitamins, and your body desperately needs vitamins to stay healthy. Especially Vitamin C.

5) Aluminum Foil has dozens of uses. Buy lots so you can use it for gardening, cooking, cleaning, etc.

6) Cigarettes may not be healthy, but after SHTF they are going to be in high demand. A single pack could be worth a great deal of supplies, and they actually have some survival uses.

7) Cheap Wine is easy to come by and will store forever. After fighting all day, a nice glass of wine will go a long way toward calming the nerves.

8) Bandages are only a few bucks for dozens of them. Buy lot so you can treat minor wounds without being stingy.

9) Ammunition is fairly inexpensive right now for certain kinds, so buy it while you still can. Folks who are looking for .22 will tell you the benefit of buying when it is plentiful and cheap.

10) Condiments like ketchup and mustard can sit on the shelves for a while and make an ordinary meal taste a lot better.

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