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Appendix 8 – Bartering Items

Many of the products currently available will be consumed or wear out and become useless.

You can produce some items yourself, such as charcoal, liquor, and tobacco products.

Your assistance is needed to help other preppers. Please click on the CONTACT THE AUTHOR menu item to inform me of additional products or services.

BARTERING SERVICES

Gunsmith  (Requires an inventory of common rifles and pistol spare parts)

Electrician  (Become familiar with solar power systems)

Ammunition Reloading (Requires common caliber supplies)

Gardner, Farmer, Butcher, Saw Sharpener, Blacksmith, Flea Market Operator, Hunter and Trapper, Fisherman, All levels of medical services, including midwife, Tailor/Seamstress

PERSONAL HYGIENE & SANITATARY SUPPLIES

Soap, Feminine Hygiene Products, Toilet Paper, Shampoo and Conditioner, Hand Sanitizer, Alcohol, Diapers, Towels, Washcloths, Razors,

 

MEDICAL, DENTAL, & FIRST AID

Medical Supplies

Thermometer, Iodine, Iodine Pads, Alcohol, Alcohol Pads, Cotton Tip Applicators, Band-Aids, Antiseptic Toweletts, Butterfly Closures, Syringes, Sterile Sponge Dressings, Gauze (rolls or pads), Oral Antibiotics, Antiseptics,  Topical Antibiotic Ointment or Cream, ABD (Abdominal) Pads, Ace Bandages, CPR Masks, Tape, Forceps, Sutures, Hypoallergenic Nitrile Gloves, Moleskin, Splints, Scissors and Trauma Shears, Celox and Quickclot, Skin Stapler, Snake Bite Kits, Staple Remover, N-95 Masks, Superglue, Magnifying Glass, Scalpels, Safety Pins, Blankets, Mylar Safety Blankets, Eye Wash, Eye Pads, Eye Patch, Eye Cup, Universal cervical collar, Ammonia Inhalants, Pen Lights, Tourniquet, Monistat Cream, Petroleum Jelly, Aloe Vera, Aspirin, Tylenol, Ibuprofen, Hydrocortisone Cream, Multi-vitamins, Zinc Oxide Cream, Allergy Medications (Benadryl and Claritin), Antiseptic Creams and Ointments, Lip Baum, Cotton Balls, Insect Repellant, Sun Block,

Dental Supplies

Consider purchasing a dental kit from Doom and Bloom: http://doomandbloom.net.

Dental Floss, Baking Soda, Hydrogen Peroxide, Dental Extractor/Elevator, Dental Mirror, Clove Bud Oil, Toothpaste, Dental Floss, Toothbrush

CLOTHING

Pants, Shirts, Socks, Rain Gear, Belts, Walking Shoes, Work Shoes, Tennis Shoes, Waterproof Boots, Boots, Jackets, Overcoats, Gloves, Ponchos, Shoe Strings, Hats, neckerchief

COOKING/EATING UTENSILS

Wood-burning Stoves, Pots, Pans, Spoons, Knives, Forks, Plates (Especially Metal), Bowls, Cups, Glasses, Aluminum Foil, Grills, Meat Smokers, Cooking Sets

HUNTING AND FISHING GEAR

Firearms of All Types, Firearm Repair Parts, Ammunition, Traps, Snares, Archery Equipment, Fishing Rods, Reels, Lures, Hooks, Floaters/Corks (Wine Corks), Fish Nets, Fishing Line

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS

Flashlights, Batteries, Rechargeable Batteries, Batter Chargers Light Sticks, Radios, Emergency Mylar Reflective Blankets, Multifunction Tools, Emergency Rain Poncho, Family Size Tents, Playing Cards, Balls, Bats, Table Games, Musical Instruments, Guitar Strings, Duct Tape, Zip Ties, Handheld Mirrors, Matches, Lighters, Ropes, Work Gloves, Paper, Writing Instruments (pencils and pens), 550 Parachute Cord (Paracord), Fire Starter, Water Treatment Tablets, Foot Powder, Explosives, Whisky Still, Wine, Beer, Liquor, Gasoline, Diesel Fuel, Ziploc Bags, Lotions, Tarps, Sun Screen, Novels, Technical Manuals, School Books (All Study Levels), Condoms, Chains, Off Grid Power Equipment, Computers, Printers, Toner, Printer Paper, Electrical Cable, Manual Water Pumps, Powder Calcium Hypochlorite, Buckets, 55 Gallon Drums, Engine Oils, Automotive Grease, Mechanics Took Kit, Propane, Walmart Tarps, Tobacco Products, Lamp Wicks, Handheld Mirrors, Baby Oil, Strike Anywhere Matches, Bicycles, Bicycle Parts, Paraffin

HOUSEHOLD ITEMS

Towels, Bed Frames, Mattresses, Sheets, Blankets, Pillows, Comforters, Chairs, Sofas, Tables,  Thread, Needles, Needle Threaders, Candles, Soap, Detergent, Manual Sewing Machine, Oil Lamps, Lamp Oil, Clothes Pins, Clothes Lines, Clothes Hangers, Washboards, Mop Buckets, Mop Wringers, Mops, Brooms, Ice Chests, Scissors, Mouse Traps, Reading Glasses

FOOD & FOOD SERVICE

Flour, Cornmeal, Sugar, Salt, Pepper, Hot Sauce, Baking Soda, Baking Powder, Yeast, Various Spices, Onions, Garlic Cooking Oil, Lard, Canned Food, Fresh Vegetables and Fruits, Preserved Meats (Cured and Smoked), Seeds for Growing Food, Live Farm Animals, Candy, Hand Grain Grinders, Canners, Double Boiler (Pasteurizing Milk), Canning Supplies, Deep Milk Buckets, Milk Straining Cloth, Cheese Cloth, Serving Spoons, Whisk, Cooking Spoons, Cooking Forks, Hand Water Containers, Can Openers, Hand Egg Beaters, Portable Stove, Sun Oven, Charcoal, Fuel Containers, Trash Bags, Fabrics

FARM IMPLEMENTS AND SUPPLIES

Tractors and Tractor Implements, Push Plows, Hoes, Shovels, Pitchforks, Sprayers, Large Pots for Slaughtering Uses, Manual Planters

TACTICAL GEAR

Camouflage Uniforms, Combat Footgear, MOLLE Gear, Sleeping Bags, Backpacks, Face Camouflage, Canteens, Holsters, Backpacking Tents, Entrenching Tools

CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

Lumber, Plywood, Caulk, Screws, Nuts, Bolts, Nails, Wire and Fencing Materials (Single Strand, Chicken, Hog, etc.), Come Along Winch, Paint, PVC fittings, Sand Paper, Sandpaper, PVC, PVC Cleaner and Glue, Gorilla Cement

COMMUNICATIONS ITEMS
Hand-Crank and Battery Operated Radios, Amateur Radios, Coaxial Cable, Antenna Wire, Telephone Cable, Cable Connectors, Crimping Tools