100 Survival Items

Many beginning preppers ask "what kind of supplies do I really need in order to start prepping?"  To answer that question, here is a list of many of the most common survival items people should start with.  Note that these are affiliate links (so if you buy something through the link you will support CNI).

Everyday Carry (EDC)

1. Timbuk2 Messenger Bag
2. Ultra Sil Poncho
3. Mini First Aid Kit
4. Survival Whistle
5. Pocket Flashlight
6. Swiss Army Pocket Knife
7. Clif Bars
8. Fisher Space Pen
9. Compact AM/FM Radio
10. Nalgene Water Bottle

For your Bug Out Bag (BOB)

1. Lifestraw
2. Mylar Blanket
3. Headlamp
4. Compass
5. Fire Starter
6. Backpack
7. Leatherman Multi Tool
8. Water Purification Tablets
9. Paracord
10. Collapsible Water Bottle

For the home

1. Mr Heater Portable Indoor Safe Heater
2. Home First Aid Kit
3. Fire Extinguisher
4. CO2 Detector
5. Leather Work Gloves
6. Flashlight
7. Duct Tape
8. Fire Escape Ladder
9. Fireproof Safe
10. Basic Tool Kit

For the car

1. Car hammer
2. Auto Emergency Kit
3. Fix A Flat
4. First Aid Kit
5. DC to AC Power Inverter
6. Auto Tool Kit
7. Flashlight
8. Folding Buck Knife
9. 6' x 8' Poly Tarp
10. Mechanix Gloves

For the office

1. Mini Sewing Kit
2. Mini Survival Kit
3. Pry bar
4. UPS Battery
5. Case of MREs
6. Hygiene Kit
7. Office First Aid Kit
8. Emergency Water Pouches
9. Emergency Radio
10. Emergency Whistles

For your health and safety

1. Bug Spray
2. Thera Flu
3. Acidophilous
4. Kleenex Pocket Packs
5. Wet Wipes
6. Credit Card Survival Tool
7. Fisherman's Survival Card
8. Hostage Escape Survival Tool
9. Emergency Vehicle Acquisition Tool
10. Navigation Card Set

Weapons

1. Fox Pepper Spray
2. Fixed Blade Knife
3. Stun Gun
4. Bear Spray
5. Air Horn
6. Tactical Pen
7. Cold Steel Machete
8. Self Defense Keychain (kubaton)
9. Crossbow
10. Self Defense Keychain (for women)

Stockpiling

1. Heirloom Survival Seeds
2. Rigid Water Container
3. Fuel Storage Container
4. Emergency Food Rations
5. Emergency Food Ration Tablets
6. Vitamins
7. Bulk grains
8. Grain mill
9. Bulk spices
10. Canning kit

Technology

1. Anker Power Bank
2. Sennheiser Earbuds
3. Galaxy Tab S2
4. Unlocked Galaxy Note 4 Cell Phone
5. Motorola Two-Way Radio
6. Midland Weather Radio
7. HAM Radio
8. Emergency Solar Hand-crank Radio
9. External Hard Drive
10. San Disk USB Drive

The Bookshelf

1. SAS Survival Handbook
2. 100 Deadly Skills
3. The Encyclopedia of Country Living
4. Back to Basics
5. Mini Farming--Self Sufficiency on 1/4 Acre
6. Putting Food By
7. Bushcraft 101
8. Edible Wild Plants
9. Advanced Bushcraft
10. Survival Hacks