My #coronaprepping list (long thread).
This pandemic means you might be stuck indoors for weeks, working from home, kids out of school, worried & bored.
Here’s some stuff that might be useful to get now, before shortages, so you & your family can survive & thrive.
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Side note: I’ve researched all this stuff pretty carefully; I’ve bought a lot of this myself and all of it is well-reviewed by others, but I can’t personally vouch for every product.
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Food: calorie-dense staples Coconut oil: https://amzn.to/39OHL9G Peanut butter: https://amzn.to/2W2Q4ub Raisins: https://amzn.to/3aP1aqK Nutritional yeast: https://amzn.to/2TTb2Jo
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Food: canned meats/fish Canned tuna: https://amzn.to/3aNM2KA Canned ham: https://amzn.to/2Q57d2C Canned beef: https://amzn.to/2Q8BGwL Extra can opener: https://amzn.to/2IiKv2N
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Food: canned vegetables yams: https://amzn.to/2vOLWn9 corn: https://amzn.to/38EtQBr tomatoes: https://amzn.to/2TVQVKF peas: https://amzn.to/3aQ3n5E
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Side note on food: I’ve focused on calorie-dense foods worth getting delivered. Also get bulk rice, beans, canned goods, etc from local stores.
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Food: key spices in bulk Salt: https://amzn.to/3cQ9uss Pepper: https://amzn.to/2IGbIMW Garlic powder: https://amzn.to/2WfSXIv Seasoning: https://amzn.to/2Q70llA Sriracha: https://amzn.to/2W6FnGX
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Food: meal replacement powder Soylent powder: https://amzn.to/2TVLk77 Huel powder:https://amzn.to/2TIj8G0
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Long-term food storage: Mylar bags: https://amzn.to/32NJglI 5 gallon buckets: https://amzn.to/2VNdTpF Shelving unit: https://amzn.to/2IEJsdS
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Food: treats for morale Hot chocolate: https://amzn.to/2TZQoam Maple Syrup: https://amzn.to/3aJMM3d Mandarin oranges: https://amzn.to/2W3RQLJ Jelly beans: https://amzn.to/3cQ8Ye0 Mints: https://amzn.to/2Q7FFcU Chewing gum: https://amzn.to/3cSCkIo
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Drinks: coffee & tea Coffee: https://amzn.to/2TKMUKh Tea, black: https://amzn.to/2vZaCZV Tea, vanilla rooibos (non-caffeine): https://amzn.to/33b2cer Creamer: https://amzn.to/2w13IDs Sweetener: https://amzn.to/3aI5Aja
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Side note on entertainment products & anti-boredom activities: After a couple weeks at home, you’ll be bored & tempted to go out & socialize – especially if you’re extroverted or have kids. Big risk. Keep your social distancing by planning good activities, & diversions.
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Home exercise: Power tower: https://amzn.to/38E83tP Kettlebells: https://amzn.to/39JaQDi Ab wheel: https://amzn.to/2U1IkGa Push up bars: https://amzn.to/2vXtjgJ Yoga mats: https://amzn.to/2wQWnGB
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Entertainment: toys, games Playing cards: https://amzn.to/3azfiEN Chess: https://amzn.to/2Q42sGr Jenga: https://amzn.to/2vXRRWU Catan: https://amzn.to/337Nhl8 Cards vs Humanity: https://amzn.to/3aLDZO9 Fidget spinners: https://amzn.to/38D1ZBG
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Home security: deterrence Beware of dog signs: https://amzn.to/2TDIRht Video surveillance signs: https://amzn.to/2VRut8d Fake security cameras: https://amzn.to/2vE0Igf Motion-activated lights: https://amzn.to/38EBn3b Door/window alarm: https://amzn.to/39HXbwl
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Home security: door & window reinforcement OnGard door brace: https://amzn.to/2VLnc9V Nightlock door barricade: https://amzn.to/2vE1v0J Doorricade door bar: https://amzn.to/2VKaAQd Window security film: https://amzn.to/2xcpNzl
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Side note: in the unlikely event that utilities (electricity, water, gas, telecoms, internet) fail, the following emergency supplies might be helpful. But this is very far from a comprehensive ‘grid down’ survival list.
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Emergency water storage: Plastic container (7 gallons): https://amzn.to/39MI58I WaterBob bathtub container (100 gallons): https://amzn.to/39oxf8x Above-ground pool (1,200 gallons): https://amzn.to/39IRvSK Siphon tubing: https://amzn.to/2TUoXyQ
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Emergency water sanitizing: Life straw: https://amzn.to/3cOOWR1 Sawyer filtration system: https://amzn.to/3cTISqy Grayl water purifier bottle: https://amzn.to/2xuCeGV Pool shock chlorine: https://amzn.to/39oNKld
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Emergency lighting LED headlamps: https://amzn.to/32QKixb LED flashlights: https://amzn.to/2IkI3sM LED camping lanterns: https://amzn.to/32OhlC8
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Emergency communications Walkie-talkies: https://amzn.to/2TBw5jG Better walkie-talkies: https://amzn.to/2ICO2cn Garmin InReach satellite messenger: https://amzn.to/2IENWkt Emergency radio:https://amzn.to/2PKwpLx
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Emergency tools: Survival kit: https://amzn.to/3cPmChb Machete: https://amzn.to/2vcqU1d Wrecking bar: https://amzn.to/2TGqlF0 Bolt cutter: https://amzn.to/32UPeBo Morakniv: https://amzn.to/2wu5tct
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Emergency transport: Duffle bags: https://amzn.to/2IEO3wp Utility cart: https://amzn.to/2TEDIFR Gas can: https://amzn.to/38BCyAw Emergency car kit: https://amzn.to/38JsmpJ Car escape hammer: https://amzn.to/39IPrtH Road atlas: https://amzn.to/2Ijrygz
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Emergency cooking & heating: Propane gas grill: https://amzn.to/3awHo3t Camping stove: https://amzn.to/2vE07v1 Propane heater: https://amzn.to/3csJaV7 Bulk lighters: https://amzn.to/39Jlnym
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Side note: Affiliate disclosure: through the Amazon Associates Program, I get a (very) small commission on products sold through these affiliate links. There’s no surcharge: prices are exactly the same as if you discovered these yourselves.
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