As a prepper, it can be easy to forget that it's important to keep your stockpile organized. If this is one of your problems while juggling different prepping projects, you can organize your supplies by creating an effective inventory system.
Keeping an organized stockpile ensures that you know where things are when you need them, which means you can save time looking for supplies that you need during emergencies. (h/t to ValleyFoodStorage.com)
Must-haves for an organized prepper stockpile
A basic prepper pantry should have an assortment of food supplies such as beans, grains, canned or freeze-dried fruits and vegetables and herbs and spices. Look for food with a long shelf life and buy items that your family won't mind eating a lot of during emergencies.
Here are some of the recommended categories of things in your pantry besides food:
Water
Aside from a variety of nutritious food, water is a must-have for your prepper pantry because you may face certain emergencies where your municipal water source becomes unsafe or unreliable, or your well dries up.
If possible, invest in stackable and sturdy water containers for your prepper pantry. You should also look into resources to collect, filter and treat water.
Another option is to set up a rainwater collection system on your homestead to harvest water. Other alternatives include having different methods for treating water, like boiling, iodine tablets and UV water filters. (Related: Budget-friendly tips to up your prepper game.)
Clothing
The right kind of clothing can help you stay warm in cold weather. This means that you should also have clothing prepped in your prepper pantry for quick evacuations.
If you think you may need to bug out, you should also have spare clothing packed for each family member's bug-out bag.
Always consider the time of the year and the different seasons when packing your clothing into bug-out bags. If it is cold outside, pack proper clothing that will help you stay warm and dry.
Medical supplies
When disaster strikes and someone becomes sick or injured, you may not have access to the nearest hospital or emergency medical services. Having a cache of medical supplies could be the difference between common ailments and injuries developing into something worse in a survival scenario.
Aside from first aid kits, you also have a supply of essential prescriptions and other over-the-counter medications. If you have babies or pets, include medications or supplements that they may need to stay healthy.
Emergency supplies and tools
Besides food and water, you will also need other supplies during emergencies. There may also be tools you want to have access to in case something breaks and you need to fix it.
Before SHTF, prepare these emergency supplies and tools:
- Fire extinguisher
- Flashlights and lanterns
- Spare batteries (for flashlights and small tools)
- A survival radio
- Various power tools (such as a drill, hammers, a saw, etc.)
- Screwdriver and wrench set
Survival gear
Things can happen very fast during emergencies. If you need to bug out and you don't have a bug-out location in mind, you will need to set up shelter outdoors.
Here are some essential survival items to keep in your prepper pantry:
- Camp stove and extra fuel
- Firestarting items/kit
- Fishing and hunting gear
- Tent and tarp
- Water filter
Tips for organizing your pantry and stockpile
Prepper pantries should be checked regularly so you can restock items that are running out or use up supplies before their expiry date. Keep your supplies organized and keep your food rations and supplies up to date.
Here is a list of ideas that can help you organize your prepper pantry:
Store similar items together
Having specific locations for similar items and using the same labels helps keep your pantry organized.
As you add more items to your pantry, keep similar items together so you can locate supplies easily if you are in a hurry.
First in, first out
When you restock your pantry, place recently purchased items behind the older items. This ensures that you use up the older items first and avoid dealing with expired foods or products.
Store the most used items at eye or hand level
Frequently used items such as food should be accessible.
On the other hand, you can keep things that hardly get used in less convenient areas.
Use sturdy but removable labels
In an emergency, you need to be able to quickly and clearly see where all items are located.
Use clear, visible labels to stay organized.
Store heavier items on the bottom
Keeping heavier items on the bottom of shelves reduces the risk of heavy objects falling. This also makes it easier to lift or move heavy items.
Having at least one year’s supply of food, water and other essential survival items is crucial, but you need to keep your items organized so you don't waste time looking for what you need when you need it.
Where to purchase lab-verified supplies for your stockpile
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Known for their tasty flavor, natural sweetness, and rich nutrient content, bananas are the edible fruits that grow on the Musa spp. tree. However, like most other fruits, bananas don't stay fresh for very long.
To extend the shelf life of fresh bananas, they can be carefully freeze-dried to retain maximum nutrition.
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Lastly, you should stock up on freeze-dried instant coffee. This premium product is made of tiny granules of brewed coffee extract that have been carefully chilled until frozen at specific temperatures, broken down into small fragments and finally dried under vacuum conditions.
The tiny coffee granules left behind by this process can then easily be rehydrated by adding water. This makes instant coffee the best way to store coffee and continue to get your coffee fix during an SHTF scenario.
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Visit Health Ranger Store and Brighteon Store to find more high-quality supplies for your prepping needs. You can also go to FoodSupply.news for tips on how to build an organized food stockpile before SHTF.
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