Comments on: 10 Non-Edibles for Your Emergency Stash

By: Josh

Josh — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 16:34:03 +0000

One thing to be wary of, as far as vitamins are concerned, if I may.

There are a LOT of concerns that the usual multivitamins- ones synthesized in a laboratory somewhere- don't actually work. They're beginning to think that the artificially synthesized vitamins are so far from the natural vitamins, your body doesn't process them, and in some cases, multivitamins have been shown to have negative effects!

Now, of course, I'm not telling you what to do at all, but I think it may be worth some research. Personally, I'd probably spend my vitamin money on food based supplements or dried fruit for storage. Just a little food (Or vitamins!) for thought.

By: Venom

Venom — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 09:57:43 +0000

20ft of rope, or webbing, can be used as a makeshift stretcher or a harness. A carabineer or two would be beneficial to have as well. Good point on previous post- know a few knots. I've been taught a bunch, but easily forget them. Conduct a knots refresher whenever you're bored.

By: Venom

Venom — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 09:51:40 +0000

As much as I don't like the stuff, I threw a caffeine supplement into my stash. It might come in handy after a major natural disaster that will require being active and somewhat alert for long periods, i.e. digging through debris, or if we find ourselves in a Mad Max type scenario where you need to hold constant security for your safety, or your family's safety (see Hurricane Katrina aftermath- looting, raping and other violent crimes).

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By: A mom

A mom — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 13:46:58 +0000

Coconut oil is a natural anti-fungal and perfect for killing yeast infections. It can be used as personal lubricant (but not w/ condoms!). You can use a carefully peeled clove of garlic, inserted. You can use plain yogurt ahh, internally. Just keep some of those medicine dispensing syringes from the pharmacy on hand. Some of us women are terribly allergic to whatever they put in OTC yeast remedies.

The best long term family planning, will be learning the Fertility Awareness Method. Check out the book Taking Charge of Your Fertility for details. Condoms may run out, birth control pills/patches etc may not be available, but being armed with the knowledge of how your body works, and the ability to pass that on to other women is priceless.

By: Carol

Carol — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 18:07:40 +0000

Oh my goodness thank you rightwingmom for the link, we are remodeling our kitchen, bath & laundry right now and the laundromat cost is killing me! (a family of 5) I cook in the dining room and we bathe in our camper trailer but I have no tub to wash clothes in. I love that I can bring this camping AND add it to my preparedness stock. I have been pouring over this site and loving every bit of it!

By: alana

alana — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 03:19:06 +0000

great site and list lists. glad you mentioned rope. always have say a 15yard length of rope (1/4″) and other lengths, string (1/8″) – at least a 20yard reel – and learn some knots! you only need to know 3 or 4 basic hitches and knots. also tie wire – and pliers

STRING! ROPE! WIRE!, KNOTS and PLIERS!

By: Eli

Eli — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 05:15:50 +0000

it really does work. An average woman spends $150-200 dollars a year on pads and tampons. Thats a really nice chunk to add to prep fund.

By: Lady Glover

Lady Glover — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 00:38:29 +0000

One thing you may want to consider is antibiotics. You can purchase them through vet supply companies which usually provide the same dosage capsules for a lot less.
A wise woman instructed me to stock up on several different types. I now have Erythromycin, Metronidazole, Ampicillin, Cephalexin, Amoxicillin as well as iOSAT Potassium Iodide Tablets (one pack for each family member~ i need to get additional packs for my pets). NOTE: Make sure you find tablets/capsules and avoid the powder packet forms.

This wise lady encouraged me (as a novice prepper) to start with food, medicine and books/reference material.

Also to consider on the medicine part~ She mentioned the Monistat treatment for yeast infections, witchazel and hydrocortizone cream. Adding to that list, I have stocked up on Oragel, Chloroseptic spray, Advil, Tissue Adhesive, Steri Strip Skin Closures, and lots of hydrogen peroxide.

I hope this contribution is helpful for others~

By: Rena H.

Rena H. — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 16:06:42 +0000

Something I haven’t seen any prepper blogs suggest, in the first aid or medical area, is treatment for yeast infections…any woman who has had one knows that they are uncomfortable in the extreme, also probably dangerous if left untreated for too long. I suggest having at least one, maybe two boxes of the fastest treatment on hand…. If you find you don’t have one and someone is in need, there are alternative home remedies… One that I know for a fact works is plain yogurt, applied like the cream OTC treatment…cools and over a few days should clear it up (must have live active cultures though).

I would so suggest, in addition to baby wipes, femeni e wipes and possibly some feminie deoderant spray.

Hope this helps someone.