The title says it all. What sort of prepping gear or other related items remain on your wish list of things to eventually obtain and add to your preps?

A 10k solar array. Never gonna happen; but it's on the wish list.

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And To The Republic For Which It Used To Stand

I agree with Uncle Joe. I also would like a solar array that I could use to at least partially take my house off the grid. I have always thought I could save a fortune by running on solar, and supplementing with the grid or my generator when the weather doesn't cooperate by giving enough sun light to keep the batteries charged.

A real wishful thinking item that I would like would be an Armored Personnel Carrier for a bug out vehicle. These are highly secure. Small arms fire just bounces off, and there is plenty of room to haul food, water and equipment. Let some thugs try to stop me and take my preps when I am in one of these.

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Hope for the best, but plan for the worst.

NRA Certified Instructor for Basic Handgun and Personal protection in the Home.
V.F.W. Life Member
NRA Member
U.S. Army Veteran

Sawyer Point Zero Two Absolute 4-liter purification system

H&R/NEF .30-'06 Handi-rifle with ammunition, scope, etc.

Ruger #1 .375 H&H Magnum with ammunition, scope, etc.

2 Auto-Ordnance .30 M1 Carbines with magazines, ammunition, etc.

Set of 3 H&R/NEF Pardner Single shot shot guns with chamber adapters to cover 10ga/12ga/16ga/20ga/24ga/28ga/32ga/.410 bore

1/10 ounce Gold Eagles

A couple rolls each of pre-1965 silver dimes and quarters

Spices for storage and barter

Lots of salt

Lots of sugar

LTS #10 cans of dairy products

LTS #10 cans freeze-dried meats

LTS #10 cans freeze-dried fruits

More ammunition

Lots more stuff too numerous to mention

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Jerry D Young

Aside from a nice cabin with some land to go bug out to, I'd like to get my hands on a good supply of cooking equipment. As I really have no means of cooking if the gas line to my house is shut off or damaged. Sure I can start a fire outside, but I don't really have a nice cast iron grill set up to use. I came across this and thought it would cover my needs nicely. Of course this isn't exactly a bug out item due to its weight, but I think that more and more I tend to be preparing to hunker down and bug in.


http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/2 ... x?a=190893
Grill is designed for cooking over an open fire with its rugged iron frame
Grill has expanded metal grill surface. Ideal for cast iron cooking or grilling directly on its surface.
Grill's legs fold under for compact storage and transport
Grill size: 24 x 16" weighs 8 1/2 lbs.
Grill size: 36 x 18" weighs 12 lbs.


http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/6 ... x?a=189383
4-qt. Dutch Oven with Lid, carry handles and hang handle
9 1/2" skillet with side pour spouts built-in
9 1/2 x 20" Griddle reverses from smooth to a ribbed side, has carry handles
Handy lid lifter ensures safety over a hot fire
Everything comes in a rugged wooden Storage Case with rope carry handles


http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/guide-gear-campfire-cook-set.aspx?a=580340
4'10" side posts pound into the ground for a firm foundation
4'4" steel crossbar holds 5 hooks of varied lengths, allowing for heat control
Includes lid lifter, utensil holder and fire poker
Guide Gear® Campfire Swing Grill: 3'6" support post, 24 x 18" grill surface, swings as needed


http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/guide-gear-campfire-cooking-station.aspx?a=527450
25" diam. iron fire bowl
Sturdy 4-legged iron stand
21 1/2" adjustable main bottom grill to tailor heat to the food you're cooking
29" long stainless steel rotisserie is height adjustable
14 3/4" top swing arm small grill for pots
Both grills are long-lasting stainless steel.

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If it's in your pack, but you don't know how to use it...it's useless. So, always test your skills as a form of preparation...Don't wait until your life depends on it. That's a lesson you don't want to learn the hard way.

Those are some nice options for outdoors cooking. Truthfully, I never really thought much about issues with cooking if I were to bug in, but the new place I'm in has an electric stove so if my power goes out I've got no stove, toaster over, microwave, etc. Might be worth it to get some set up like you've shown JIC.

I've been eyeing the Katadyn Pocket Water Microfilter for purifying water.



I've heard nothing but rave reviews about it. It has a price tag of about $206 ...which is why I haven't bought it....yet...

More long term food storage
Berkey water filter
Chevrolet M1009 CUCV
Excalibur Food Dehydrator
All American Pressure Canner
A bug out location
More ammunition
More first aid/medical supplies
A better living arrangement so I can have a garden
More hand tools
A grain mill
Many, many more odds & ends

Recently, I've also been looking into the THRIVE brand food plans at ShelfReliance.com. They have a monthly budget auto-ship program that really seems to be economical if you're trying to build a large cache of stored foods.