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Bartering Items for Prepping

by Stephy Rose

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No one knows what tomorrow brings so it’s a very smart idea to prepare for whatever might come. One of those scenarios is a situation where money becomes basically useless. While it isn’t likely to happen, in any emergency situation, the need to barter could easily pop up. These 50 items to barter when SHTF are great to keep on hand just in case.

  1. Duct Tape
  2. Nails
  3. Hand Tools
  4. Pet Food
  5. Water
  6. Toilet Paper
  7. Feminine Napkins
  8. Matches
  9. Shampoo
  10. Soap
  11. Solar Chargers
  12. Bandages
  13. Medical Tape
  14. Batteries
  15. Flashlights
  16. Lanterns
  17. OTC Pain Meds (be mindful of expiration dates in your stockpile)
  18. Chocolate and Candy
  19. Trash Bags
  20. Infant Formula (again be aware of expiration dates)
  21. Diapers – Both Cloth and Disposable
  22. Baby Wipes
  23. Rice
  24. Flour
  25. Yeast
  26. Dehydrated Meats
  27. Hand Kitchen Tools
  28. Vitamins (watch the expiration dates)
  29. Paracord
  30. Clothes Line
  31. Totes and Washing tubs
  32. Small livestock (chickens, goats, hogs)
  33. Liquor
  34. Oats
  35. Wheat
  36. Bleach
  37. Vinegar
  38. Sugar
  39. Molasses
  40. Honey
  41. Essential Oils
  42. Rubbing alcohol
  43. Shoes
  44. Blankets
  45. Winter Coats
  46. Diaper Rash Cream
  47. Coffee
  48. Tea
  49. Pens and Papers
  50. Silver Coins

Bartering might never be needed, but it’s certainly better to have and not need than need and not have. This list is by all means, not complete, but it’s a great jumping off point for getting started!
What would you add to the Bartering Items for SHTF list?

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