General100 Items to Disappear First
A list supposedly compiled by a person who survived the Bosnian War.
A list supposedly compiled by a person who survived the Bosnian War. They say these are the first 100 things to disappear in a nation when war breaks out. I’ve seen this in various forms around the internet for years, so I have no idea if it’s true or not, nor who to attribute it to.
The list is a good one to check preparations against, so I’ve consolidated it by grouping like items, etc. for easier readability.
Food & Water
- Water Filters/Purifiers
- Hand-can openers, & hand egg beaters, whisks.
- Honey/Syrups/white, brown sugar
- Rice - Beans - Wheat
- Vegetable Oil (for cooking)
- Water Containers (Urgent Item to obtain.) Any size. Small: HARD CLEAR PLASTIC ONLY - note - food grade if for drinking.
- Grain Grinder (Non-electric)
- Cookstoves (Propane, Coleman & Kerosene)
- Vitamins
- Aluminum Foil Reg. & Heavy Duty (Great Cooking and Barter Item)
- Milk - Powdered & Condensed (Shake Liquid every 3 to 4 months)
- Tuna Fish (in oil)
- Garden Seeds (Non-Hybrid) (A MUST)
- Garlic, spices & vinegar, baking supplies
- Flour, yeast & salt
- Insulated ice chests (good for keeping items from freezing in Wintertime.)
- Cast iron cookware
- Fishing supplies/tools
- Garden tools & supplies
- Canned Fruits, Veggies, Soups, stews, etc.
- Canning supplies, (Jars/lids/wax)
- Paper plates/cups/utensils (stock up, folks)
- Soy sauce, vinegar, bullions / gravy / soup base
- Chocolate / Cocoa / Tang / Punch (water enhancers)
- Teas
- Coffee
- Paraffin wax
- Goats/chickens
- Popcorn, Peanut Butter, Nuts
- Chewing gum / candies
- Graham crackers, saltines, pretzels, Trail mix/Jerky
Energy, Fuel, Lighting & Heat
- Generators
- Seasoned Firewood.
- Lamp Oil, Wicks, Lamps
- Mantles: Aladdin, Coleman, etc.
- Coleman Fuel. Impossible to stockpile too much.
- Charcoal, Lighter Fluid (Will become scarce suddenly)
- Coleman’s Pump Repair Kit
- Lantern Hangers
- Mini Heater head (Propane)
- Propane Cylinder Handle-Holder (Urgent: Small canister use is dangerous without this item)
- Propane Cylinders (Urgent: Definite shortages will occur.
- Gasoline Containers (Plastic & Metal)
- Batteries (all sizes…buy furthest-out for Expiration Dates)
- Matches. “Strike Anywhere” preferred. Boxed, wooden matches will go first
- Flashlights/LIGHTSTICKS & torches, “No. 76 Dietz” Lanterns
- Candles
- Roll-on Window Insulation Kit (MANCO)
Construction & Repair
- Bow saws, axes and hatchets, Wedges, honing oil
- Tarps, stakes, twine, nails, rope, spikes
- Glue, nails, nuts, bolts, screws, etc.
- Lumber (all types)
- Screen Patches, glue, nails, screws, nuts & bolts
- Duct Tape
Medical & Hygiene
- Portable Toilets
- Baby Supplies: Diapers/formula. ointments/aspirin, etc.
- Washboards, Mop Bucket w/wringer (for Laundry)
- Feminine Hygiene/Haircare/Skin products.
- Men’s Hygiene: Shampoo, Toothbrush, paste, mouthwash, floss, nail clippers, etc.
- Toilet Paper, Kleenex, Paper Towels
- Clothes pins/line/hangers (A MUST)
- First aid kits
- Mosquito coils / repellent, sprays / creams
- Laundry Detergent (liquid)
- Baby wipes, oils, waterless & Antibacterial soap (saves a lot of water)
- Wine/Liquors (for bribes, medicinal, etc.)
- Shaving supplies (razors & creams, talc, after shave)
- Atomizers (for cooling/bathing)
- d-con Rat poison, MOUSE PRUFE II, Roach Killer
- Mousetraps, Ant traps & cockroach magnets
Safety & Protection
- Guns, Ammunition, Pepper Spray, Knives, Clubs, Bats & Slingshots.
- Big Dogs (and plenty of dog food)
- Fire Extinguishers (or large box of Baking Soda in every room)
- Knives & Sharpening tools: files, stones, steel
- Carbon Monoxide Alarm (battery powered)
Personal
- Work boots, belts, Levis & durable shirts
- Thermal underwear (Tops & Bottoms)
- Woolen clothing, scarves, earmuffs, mittens
- Hats & cotton neckerchiefs
- Socks, Underwear, T-shirts, etc. (extras)
- Gloves: Work/warming/gardening, etc.
- Rain gear, rubberized boots, etc.
- Reading glasses
- Cigarettes
Transportation
- Wagons & carts (for transport to and from)
- Bicycles…Tires, tubes, pumps, chains, etc.
Personal Items
- Writing paper/pads/pencils, solar calculators
- Journals, Diaries & Scrapbooks (jot down ideas, feelings, experience; Historic Times)
- Scissors, fabrics & sewing supplies
- Sleeping Bags & blankets / pillows / mats
- Backpacks, Duffel Bags
- Cots & Inflatable mattress’s
- Board Games, Cards, Dice
- Survival Guidebooks
- Boy Scout Handbook, also Leaders Catalog
General / Multi-Use
- Garbage Bags (Impossible To Have Too Many).
- Garbage cans Plastic (great for storage, water, transporting - if with wheels)
- Bleach (plain, NOT scented)
- Hand pumps & siphons (for water and for fuels)
- “Survival-in-a-Can”
