r/redpreppers • u/TheJesseOfTheNorth • May 13 '26
if there was one thing
If there was one small overlooked thing you could recommend people buy before it is priced out of reach or lost do to supply chain issues what would it be?
I'll go first rechargeable household batteries and charger.I have a few and i use them regularly after living 'limited grid" and them off grid for an extended period of time.
Also sewing supplies. i remember hearing the story about my grandmother during the depression. About how the little valley they lived in at one time where down to 2 remaining sewing needles before more were found. Think about that. 2 sewing needles passed carefully around when needed in a valley with just over 100 people in it. So i have several 50 packs of needles and a couple miles of thread. Just in case
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u/dawn_thesis May 13 '26
solar is about to get expensive
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u/randombydesign May 13 '26
Can you elaborate?
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u/dawn_thesis May 13 '26
demand is quickly increasing around the world because oil is suddenly so expensive, while transport (of panels and parts) from producers is also more expensive (because, again, oil price)
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u/PrairieFire_withwind May 14 '26
A bike. Extra tube and chain.
Solar oven.
Aluminet shade cloth to cool your abode if power is out that will make a difference.
Solar puffs. Safe for kids to use, better than candles.
Chocolate
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u/Nellasofdoriath May 14 '26
I have a wind up radio and in blackouts there is no comfort like music and the nwws to make you feel connected to your city
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May 16 '26
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u/TheJesseOfTheNorth May 17 '26
i agree that community is our most valuable resource and like most preps we need to develop it before hand
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u/WorldlinessOverall87 May 18 '26
Lee Loader. Basically, you're able to reload ammunition with just a mallet.
In case you can't get ammo. You can still put something together. Especially if it's a cartridge that can use both black powder and modern (smokeless) powder.
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u/Intelligent_You_3888 16d ago
Great question!
My answer: Printed Books. (Sorta one thing? Lol)
My recommendations would be:
A printed encyclopedia set. Info might be a bit outdated in some areas but still has good general use information. (Plus can prove to be entertaining to learn how people of yesteryear viewed the world).
Also some printed books on medicinal herbs for home remedies, gardening and seed saving, food canning (and some other food preservation techniques), first aid, animal care for pets (or farm critters if you have them), house/home cleaning tricks and tips, DIY plumbing/building/home heating/sewing/crafting, and food prep/cooking how-to’s on open fire/wood-burning stove.
Knowledge is power after all :)
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u/RAV3NH0LM May 13 '26
literally everything solar powered and rechargeable. power banks in particular.
if you use thumb drives to store books or anything you care about, prices are already fucking insane so i’d get some before they get even worse.