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Paper maps of your town/county/state. Put them in a plastic bag so they don’t get wet. Forestry service roads are very important to navigate.

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Better yet, get laminated ones. I keep a laminated road atlas because you can draw routes on it with dry erase marker.

Edit: You can also use dry erase markers to write out basic directions in the top corner of your windshield. I know it's not as useful with gps and everything but you'd be surprised how helpful it is on long trips.

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It's not practical, there are too many maps. Thomas guide is the best one, but also download the dfw maps pdf and print em

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Why isn't it practical to laminate them? Again, I use the laminated version of Rand McNally and it's probably only about twice as thick as a paper McNally. And that's a road atlas for the entire US and Canada.

Is it because there are so many trail and state park maps?

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Lipstick.

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Why?

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That FerFal guy who writes about his experiences in an economic collapse in South America says it was one of his top bartering items.

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So that you can sell yourself for a can of peas?

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He traded lipstick to women who couldn't find any, dunno what the heck you're on about mate, not about sex if that's what you mean.

(How do you like my 'brit-speak'?)

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Bleach, liquor, and cigarettes.

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I was surprised to learn that bleach has a relatively short shelf life.

https://www.bobvila.com/articles/does-bleach-expire/

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Holy fuck that is surprising

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Just learned that myself, as I stare at my 7 bottles bought 2 years ago.....

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Prescription meds - if your older family members are on some, better stock up on some extra on their behalf.

You will need extra blankets if the power goes out.

Ziplock ties of all sizes and duct tape.

Roll of good chain and padlocks.

Boltcutters, crowbar, flat prybar.

Extra replacement locks for external doors on you house.

Always good to have a few tarps of various sizes.

Rope.

Plywood boards big enough to be able to board up your windows, for added security or if one breaks.

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Along with those, I would add screws and nails of various sizes and lengths. In addition to helping you build whatever you want, they are also useful in a rough situation where they could be bartered for something (or to help a neighbor).

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Tarps yes. Good for many things and easily forgotten

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Ziploc bags. (not necessarily ziploc brand) Bandaids. (not necessarily bandaid brand) ACE bandages. (not necessarily ACE brand) Floss. Razors. Duct Tape. (specifically duct tape or stronger) Flashlights of various sizes. Batteries. Water bottles.

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flass?

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Note to self: This is a good list.

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It might be easier to list things you don't need from the hardware store.

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4’ crow bar. Guys from a major gun forum (always arguing over which caliber is best for each situation) lived through Katrina. Left all the guns, fled with a 9mm, never used it. Need the crow bar to rescue people and obtain food water from locked flooded stores.

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guns and ammo, you will need to defend yourself

long term food

disinfectant, forget about fancy stuff that has short expiry date

friends that are selected BEFORE the mess

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I think none of those items are ever overlooked, which is what OPs question was.

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A hammer. When you have a hammer the solution to every problem becomes a hammer.

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