Once I acquired a pretty good inventory of those non food items I expanded once again to include other items we use regularly like batteries, windshield wiper fluid and motor oil. Normally when I run out of those types of items I would just replace them as I needed to. However, I've decided it might be prudent to keep a little extra on hand. Just in case.
Along with our house I've also picked up some items for Laverne. I'm not entirely certain how the factories that make items for RVs are doing presently. I assume there may have been some shutdowns or supply issues so I went ahead and picked up extra RV toilet tissue, paper towels, propane cylinders, etc. I also picked up a pocket stove so I can camp and cook without dependence on a fuel source other than the sticks and twigs I can find in the woods. We tried it out on our last camp trip and it works really well. It will heat up water and cook a meal in nothing flat. I was actually quite impressed with it.
As I continue working on my prepper pantry I will be expanding once again to include other non food items too such as facial tissues, first aid supplies, more dehydrated items, herbs & spices, water filters, certain clothing items and so forth. It is an interesting we find ourselves in and quite uncertain too. While I prepare for the worst I'm praying and hoping for the best. As I've said before I'd much rather have it and not need it then need it and not have it.
Just a thought -- you don't need to worry about RV toilet paper if you take care of this the Mexico way. We've been living in the fifth-wheel for more than a year now, and have found that we have to empty the blackwater tank a lot less. We keep a metal fliptop trash can in the bathroom, lined with a plastic bag, and the used toilet paper goes in there. We empty it every week. It doesn't smell, due to the closed can, and I frequently clean the toilet with wipes, then throw those in the can, as well, which also helps. And you can buy and use regular toilet paper.
ReplyDeleteFrankly, I've been surprised at how well the system works. Then again, the Mexicans have been doing this for decades.
Hmmm. Not sure, but I'll definitely think on it. Thanks for the tip.
DeleteI don't know if you read the Canadian bloggers Kevin and Ruth -- that's how they've done it for years. Gave me confidence to try it that way -- and it's worked for us, however 'gunky' it sounds. www.travelwithkevinandruth.com
DeleteI forgot i need batteries NOW. And, will get some for stockpile.
ReplyDeleteI need to get more of those too.
DeleteI have on my list oil for the car and antifreeze too. On hand is so much better. Thinking about power steering fluid and brake fluid. Also furnace filters for the house. Putting in a new set and 1-2 sets on hand as extras. Take care.
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