Don't forget to stock up 9n items you can barter with.

Most vices - liquor, tobacco, etc Medical supplies Canned and dry goods Baking supplies Paper products Storage containers Diesel, propane, charcoal, firewood Cooking and eating utensils and supplies Carts and other carriers

If you have a particular skill, that can be used for barter Mechanics Electricians Civil engineering Carpentry Farming Ranching Needle work Marlinspike Fishing & hunting Cooking Education

Obviously, both these lists go on. We have more than we think

There are so many ways to get resources besides breaking your pocket book today for gold and silver that you cannot ultimately eat or drink or build a roof over your head.