Stocking Stuffers:
- Paracord Bracelets
- Emergency Fire Starter
- Can opener
- Water Proof Matches
- Water bottle with purification tabs
- or a really awesome water bottle with filter
- survival whistle
- handwarmers
- emergency poncho
- tactical flashlight
- Walkie Talkies
- Emergency Radio
- MRE’s
- Survival Knife
- Glow Sticks
Instead of putting them in a traditional stocking, I think it would be cute (and more useful) if Santa had a Bug Out Bag hanging in its usual place with all of the above in it!
Preppers Wish List Going Bigger:
- Dehydrator
- Canning Supplies (Tammy has some great money saving advice on canning supplies)
- Pressure Cooker (not electric)
- Foodsaver
- Cast iron pans
- Campstove (don’t forget the fuel)
- First Aid Kits
- Car emergency packs (Costco had a really nice one for $29 the other day)
- Tent
- Sleeping Bag
- Fishing Gear
- Hunting Gear
- Emergency Toilet (could be a good gag gift that is REALLY appreciated someday)
- 100 hour candles
Going REALLY Big:
- Rain Barrels (check Craigslist for people that deliver in your area and only buy food grade & pressure washed)
- Generator
- Solar panels
- Big Berkey Water Filter
- Sun Oven
- Big Buddy Propane Heater
- Hand grain mill
Free DIY Prepper Gifts
- Maps
- Family Information Form
- Emergency Contact Roster (utility companies, RedCross, etc.)
The most important prep we can have in my opinion is close relationships with friends, family, neighbors and loved ones. Take the opportunity this Christmas to reach out and connect with people. Maybe plan a spring camping trip, or offer to volunteer teaching skills you have, make a date to have some friends over to work on canning and food storage, or even set a date to go thrift store rummaging after the holidays. Remember: the greatest gift we can give is ourselves!
Happy Holidays!