Gold is a good protection against inflation. But if s* really hits the fan, the only metal worth something will be lead. Skills would be the major trade then. Any knowledge in medicine, agriculture, mechanics, brewing booze, electric maintenance, communications, hunting, ammo reloading, gun maintenance, etc. would be highly valuable. Get to learning.

Gold is a good protection against inflation. But if s* really hits the fan, the only metal worth something will be lead. Skill's would be the major trade then. Any knowledge in medicine, agriculture, mechanics, brewing booze, electric maintenance, communications, hunting, ammo reloading, gun maintenance, etc. would be highly valuable. Get to learning.