Survival Guide 5: 29 Essential Items for Post-Apocalyptic Existence

1. A trusty water bottle with a built-in filter

Because dehydration is a real killer.

2. A non-perishable, high-calorie snack stash (e.g., Spam, dried fruit)

Because scavenging is hard.

Discover the joys of Spam-based nutrition

3. A reliable means of self-defense (e.g., a baseball bat, a really loud whistle)

Because safety is key.

Explore the world of post-apocalyptic self-defense

4. A portable toilet (e.g., a plastic bucket, a fancy French toilet)

Because, well, you know.

The art of portable toilet etiquette

5. A solar-powered radio for entertainment and news

Because hope is a powerful survival tool.

Stay informed, stay sane with our radio guide

6. A first-aid kit for when things get messy

Because accidents happen.

Learn to patch up with our first-aid guide

7. A map for navigation (e.g., a printed map, a really good compass)

Because getting lost is a real killer.

Find your way with our navigation guide

8. A backup power source (e.g., a portable battery pack, a really efficient solar panel)

Because electricity is life.

Power up with our backup power guide

9. A signal fire starter for when things get desperate

Because fire can be your friend.

Spark to life with our signal fire guide

10. A good pair of hiking boots for when things get tough

Because feet matter.

Step up your hiking game with our boot guide

11. A reliable means of transportation (e.g., a sturdy bike, a good horse)

Because moving is life.

Get moving with our transportation guide

12. A waterproof matchbox for when things get cold

Because fire is life.

Spark to life with our matchbox guide

13. A first-name basis for social interaction (e.g., a good name tag, a really good smile)

Because people are people.

Make friends in the post-apocalypse with our name tag guide

14. A reliable source of fresh air (e.g., a good mask, a really good fan)

Because breathing is living.

Breathe easy with our air source guide

15. A means to document your existence (e.g., a journal, a good camera)

Because memories matter.

Record your survival story with our journal guide

16. A way to signal for help (e.g., a good flare, a really bright signal fire)

Because help can be just a shout away.

Get rescued with our signaling guide

17. A means to clean yourself (e.g., a good soap, a really good water source)

Because hygiene is health.

Clean up with our hygiene guide

18. A way to find shelter (e.g., a good tent, a really solid bunker)

Because home is where the heart is.

Find your safe haven with our shelter guide

19. A means to cook your food (e.g., a good camping stove, a really good solar oven)

Because food is life.

Cook up with our culinary guide

20. A means to signal your identity (e.g., a name tag, a really good sign)

Because being seen is being safe.

Get seen with our identity guide

21. A means to find a good source of water (e.g., a good water filter, a really good well)

Because water is life.

Find your H2O with our water source guide

22. A means to find a good source of food (e.g., a good fishing rod, a really good garden)

Because eating is living.

Find your grub with our food source guide

23. A means to find a good source of warmth (e.g., a good blanket, a really good heater)

Because cold is death.

Find your heat with our warmth guide

24. A means to find a good source of light (e.g., a good flashlight, a really good solar panel)

Because darkness is scary.

Find your way with our light guide

25. A means to find a good source of entertainment (e.g., a good book, a really good game)

Because laughter is life.

Have fun with our entertainment guide

26. A means to find a good source of exercise (e.g., a good bike, a really good running shoe)

Because moving is life.

Get moving with our exercise guide

27. A means to find a good source of mental health (e2.g., a good meditation app, a really good counselor)

Because sanity is key.

Mental health matters with our guide

28. A means to find a good source of social connection (e.g., a good walkie-talkie, a really good social club)

Because people are people.

Connect with our social guide

29. A means to find a good source of inspiration (e.g., a good art supply, a really good book)

Because hope is life.

Find your spark with our inspiration guide