Im with you there. Physical gold and silver have their value and the purchase of it puts a squeeze on the banks. But you cant eat it, you cant drink it or wipe your ass with it. I've focused on tradable goods as well.
Specifically something often overlooked, and might seem odd at first. Chickens, they are still traded globally today, and would have immense value in a SHTF scenario. Alcohol is a great idea as well, it has an indefinite shelf life, with inherent value and demand.
Alcohol is a GREAT thing to have, but keep it simple. Vodka, gin, whiskey, etc, not Kahlua. Ha. Good for medicinal use, barter, etc. Keeps forever.
Salt and sugar. Other spices, too, for cooking AND herbal remedies. Cayenne pepper stops bleeding cleanly and quickly.
Oil of oregano is super powerful anti-fingal, anti-viral (gets rid of warts) and anti-biotic. Other helpful oils: lavender (bug bites), clove (toothaches), peppermint and citronella (bug repellant). And lots more. Little bottles. Don't take up much space. Last a long time but not in sun/heat.
Im with you there. Physical gold and silver have their value and the purchase of it puts a squeeze on the banks. But you cant eat it, you cant drink it or wipe your ass with it. I've focused on tradable goods as well.
Specifically something often overlooked, and might seem odd at first. Chickens, they are still traded globally today, and would have immense value in a SHTF scenario. Alcohol is a great idea as well, it has an indefinite shelf life, with inherent value and demand.
Alcohol is a GREAT thing to have, but keep it simple. Vodka, gin, whiskey, etc, not Kahlua. Ha. Good for medicinal use, barter, etc. Keeps forever.
Salt and sugar. Other spices, too, for cooking AND herbal remedies. Cayenne pepper stops bleeding cleanly and quickly.
Oil of oregano is super powerful anti-fingal, anti-viral (gets rid of warts) and anti-biotic. Other helpful oils: lavender (bug bites), clove (toothaches), peppermint and citronella (bug repellant). And lots more. Little bottles. Don't take up much space. Last a long time but not in sun/heat.
Great info right there. Stuff that keeps forever with multiple uses and values.