Primers? If you do not have those, this is probably not the time to stock up. I have not seen them anywhere close to retail prices (or even in stock) in a long time.

TP, paper towels and Clorox wipes are the missing items here. You can find Clorox though.

One additional thought to my earlier comments; although I haven't noticed any current shortage of these items, I would suggest stocking up on both prescription meds and vitamins.

I started rationing both my prescription meds and multi-vitamins a couple years ago just on the chance that some event(s) would lead to shortages of these items and now have a small surplus stash.

Yes, technically, the prescription meds are expired, but I'll take my chances with expired meds rather than no meds. Depending on how long humans have to go without the niceties/ necessities that we have become accustomed to, survival is hard work, and many of us will have difficulties performing these tasks, made even more difficult if we face pain or incapacitation from medical issues. As far as the vitamins go, the human body can go far longer without food than most people realize if it can overcome the nutritional deficiencies.

Either having a supply of water or the means to filter and store water that you obtain yourself isn't a bad idea either.

Relationships and experiences with your loved ones. If you’re gonna survive the apocalypse might as well have something to live for.

I have not seen Lysol disinfectant aerosol spray on a shelf since March.

Rather than get new guns (which are pretty much impossible to find here in CA), I'm directing some of my money on parts and upkeep--replacing springs and night sights on my handguns, assembling a spare bolt carrier group for my AR, laying in on some fresh CR123 and LR4 batteries for weapon lights and optics.

All stocked up on seething rage but need a bit more of this commodity...

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Originally posted by benny6:
Bitter resolve.

Attitude

Get a haircut while you can.

Gasoline (I know thats easier said than done). Biden won't "stop" fracking he will regulate it to death.

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Originally posted by oddball:
Get a haircut while you can.

Our girl took care of us during the quarantine . LONG time family friend .

If you're from the south , just prepare for back to back hurricanes and you'll have it covered .

I'm good on just about everything here. Need to pick up some extra toothpaste and deodorant, maybe some soap and shampoo just to be safe. Costco is sold out of paper goods and grocery stores only have generic brands or 4 packs of name brand and both are nearly gone.

The biggest thing I'm kicking myself over is when I was out of work last lockdown, I didn't buy a friend's PCC. He was dying of cancer and I could have scored a really nice and upgraded PCC as well as have a permanent memory of him. I'm evenore upset I didn't get to see him before he passed.

Stock up on time with loved ones and friends.

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Originally posted by oddball:
Get a haircut while you can.

That and a set of hair clippers.

Rubbing alcohol is hard to find. You can pour some on a container of baby wipes to make hand sanitizer wipes.

Anything you use on a regular basis that doesn't expire quickly.

We gave this a try. TP. Quality product, fair price. 50 roll package.

https://us.whogivesacrap.org/

I watch the news while I eat breakfast. This morning the Fox channel Cincinnati threw up a slide and said Walmart announced they are running low on toilet paper, etc. Not planning to go to WM, but this might be good for their traffic.

Anything that might be outlawed. I just purchased Mossberg Shockwave just because. Have not use for it, but have wanted it and now is the time before the ATF goes nuts. Stocked up on Gas, Guns, Grits, and Ammo. I really don’t need another weapon and am set in other areas. Going to build in some more power independence this year...

At this point, my pantry is continuously being stocked and items replaced as they are consumed. Grocery runs are only for half-n-half, mushrooms, avocados and meat and butter. No alcohol but coffee is always a limiting factor requiring monthly restocking. 90-100 percent chocolate keeps that craving at bay. No sugar but enough almond flour, eggs, coconut oil and Swerve for baking. Hard cheeses that keep. And finally, popcorn, lots of popcorn.

The toilet paper and paper towel panic is back on. This is stupid. Wife and I are pretty well stocked but daughter not so much.

I'm a part-time courier so am out and about and travel pretty good distances.

My wife went to our local Sam's and they were cleaned out. I stopped at another Sam's and they had paper towels only.

I stopped at a BJs and they had lots of both. The Sams across the street had zip.

If you have Ingles grocery near you, they have Ray-O-Vac alkaline batteries in all sizes for 98 cents for 4-packs for the whole month (that's what they told me).

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Originally posted by wcb6092:
Rubbing alcohol is hard to find. You can pour some on a container of baby wipes to make hand sanitizer wipes.

Could you improvise with Vodka ? It's mainly water and ethanol .