During an economic collapse the enjoyment that electronic methods of entertainment such as Netflix and digital devices provide are not going to be available all the time or even at all. This means you need some old-fashioned ways to entertain. Here are some suggestions.
1. Paper and Pen or Pencils
Drawing, writing, playing some games and more can be done with pen and paper. This also doubles as being useful for communications.
2. Playing Cards
Regular old playing cards or some other card games are very cheap and it doesn’t take up much space to put back a dozen decks.
3. Simple Board Games
During the holidays plenty of stores or Amazon have cheap traditional board games on sale. A few of these can be a good trade item to have. The sets that are 7 games in 1 are particularly nice to have.
Flashlights should be an essential part of any disaster kit. Thankfully we have inexpensive LED flashlights that are readily available. Usually when you buy these, if batteries are included, they are packaged outside of the flashlight. If the batteries are already in the flashlights then you should remove them for long-term storage.
Lighter and matches are worth a lot during any disaster. A 50 pack of Bic lighters is about $50 but in an emergency situation they can be worth far more than you could imagine. Matches are good to have as well but if they get wet or damp you are out of luck.
In no particular order, consider accumulating some of the following items for barter purposes. And keep in mind that in a post-collapse world, the items do not necessarily have to be new, but simply serviceable.
• Water purification supplies including purification tabs and filters
• Hand tools including hatchets, saws, machetes, and general fix-it tools
• Fire making supplies, including lighters, matches, flint fire steel
• Sanitary supplies including toilet paper, feminine products, and diapers
• Disposable razors and razor blades
• Fuel, any and all kinds (gas, diesel, propane, kerosene)
• Prescription drugs, painkillers, and antibiotics
• First aid remedies such as cough syrup, cortisone cream, boil-ese, calamine lotion, and topical pain relievers
• Spirits such as bourbon, rum, gin, and vodka
• Coffee and tea (instant coffee is okay)
• Solar battery charger and rechargeable batteries
• Standard Batteries
• Reading glasses
• Paracord
• Bags, including large garbage bags as well as smaller zip-close bags
• Plastic sheeting
• Duct tape
• Tie Wraps
• Heavy plastic sheets and tarps
• Toiletries including toothpaste, dental floss soaps, shampoo (tip: save those small sized toiletries that are provided by hotels and motels)
• Condoms
• Latex or Nitrile gloves in a variety of sizes
• Fishing supplies
• Knives of various types including fixed blades, kitchen knives, and box cutters.
• Condiments and Spices
• Paperback books on a variety of subjects
• Tobacco and cigarette rolling supplies
• Pepper spray
• Garden seeds
• Flashlights
• Vinegar and baking soda to use in DIY cleaning supplies
• Empty spray bottles and squirt bottles
• Hand pumps for both air and liquids
• Mylar blankets and tents
• Hand warmers
• Sewing and mending supplies
• Knitting or crochet needles and yarn
One thing you will notice that I have not included firearms or ammo and for good reason. In a post-collapse society, you might not know your barter partners well and may run the risk that they will use these items against you so that they can steal the rest of your stuff. One person’s opinion, anyway. (Here is another view on this matter.)
As you get started with bartering in a pre-collapse world – and after all, like any other survival skill, you should hone your skills now – keep in mind that in the United States, the IRS does have some rules for business bartering and most certainly, states probably do as well as it pertains to Business and Occupation taxes. Just something to keep in mind.
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