Thread by @primalpoly

My #coronaprepping list (long thread).

This pandemic means you might be stuck indoors for weeks, working from home, kids out of school, worried & bored.

Here’s some stuff that might be useful to get now, before shortages, so you & your family can survive & thrive.

Health basics:
Thermometer: amzn.to/2WfLvNx
Hand soap: amzn.to/2wJoWWB
Hand moisturizer: amzn.to/38Ht1rx
Nitrile gloves: amzn.to/2uTKa3r
Dishwashing gloves: amzn.to/2Q6pgpe
Baby wipes: amzn.to/39IjT7B

Side note: Amazon delivery helps you avoid contagion from crowds in stores. But it’s also worth doing some prepper shopping runs to Walmart, Walgreens, Costco, Home Depot, Sportsman’s Warehouse, local groceries, etc – ideally on weekdays & off-hours.

Working from home:
Noise-cancelling headphones: amzn.to/2TFHEYi
Better computer screen: amzn.to/2W4Rjcg
Ergonomic keyboard: amzn.to/2vZcPEH
Wrist rest for mouse: amzn.to/2W8mcwz
Standing desk: amzn.to/2wPZ636

Online communication with family & friends:
Webcam: amzn.to/2W6uW6m
Headphones with mic: amzn.to/2THTPUo

Side note: This list assumes a ‘grid up’ scenario where utilities (electricity, water, gas, telecoms, internet) still work. I might do a separate ‘grid down’ list for stuff that’s useful if power & water fail – for now, just see my ‘Emergency’ categories towards the end.

Books on stoicism, resilience, mindfulness:
The daily stoic: amzn.to/2wRsLsE
The little book of stoicism: amzn.to/39IH7u3
Waking up: amzn.to/2Q3MNH9
Mindfulness: amzn.to/2TRJNio
Full catastrophe living: amzn.to/2vWc8fm

Anti-contagion food serving & disposal:
Plastic cups: amzn.to/38Empdv
Disposable plates: amzn.to/3cPBZWW
Disposable bowls: amzn.to/33axTnQ
Disposable cutlery: amzn.to/2xuRQu0
Trash bags: amzn.to/38GvX7R

In-house quarantine:
Portable commode: amzn.to/38sAlah
Plastic sheeting clear 6 mil: amzn.to/3cRE58Y
Duct tape 8-pack: amzn.to/39GeE8o

Side note: I’ve researched all this stuff pretty carefully; I’ve bought a lot of this myself and all of it is well-reviewed by others, but I can’t personally vouch for every product.

Food: calorie-dense staples
Coconut oil: amzn.to/39OHL9G
Peanut butter: amzn.to/2W2Q4ub
Raisins: amzn.to/3aP1aqK
Nutritional yeast: amzn.to/2TTb2Jo

Food: canned meats/fish
Canned tuna: amzn.to/3aNM2KA
Canned ham: amzn.to/2Q57d2C
Canned beef: amzn.to/2Q8BGwL
Extra can opener: amzn.to/2IiKv2N

Food: canned vegetables
yams: amzn.to/2vOLWn9
corn: amzn.to/38EtQBr
tomatoes: amzn.to/2TVQVKF
peas: amzn.to/3aQ3n5E

Side note on food: I’ve focused on calorie-dense foods worth getting delivered. Also get bulk rice, beans, canned goods, etc from local stores.

Food: key spices in bulk
Salt: amzn.to/3cQ9uss
Pepper: amzn.to/2IGbIMW
Garlic powder: amzn.to/2WfSXIv
Seasoning: amzn.to/2Q70llA
Sriracha: amzn.to/2W6FnGX

Food: meal replacement powder
Soylent powder: amzn.to/2TVLk77
Huel powder: amzn.to/2TIj8G0

Long-term food storage:
Mylar bags: amzn.to/32NJglI
5 gallon buckets: amzn.to/2VNdTpF
Shelving unit: amzn.to/2IEJsdS

Food: treats for morale
Hot chocolate: amzn.to/2TZQoam
Maple Syrup: amzn.to/3aJMM3d
Mandarin oranges: amzn.to/2W3RQLJ
Jelly beans: amzn.to/3cQ8Ye0
Mints: amzn.to/2Q7FFcU
Chewing gum: amzn.to/3cSCkIo

Drinks: coffee & tea
Coffee: amzn.to/2TKMUKh
Tea, black: amzn.to/2vZaCZV
Tea, vanilla rooibos (non-caffeine): amzn.to/33b2cer
Creamer: amzn.to/2w13IDs
Sweetener: amzn.to/3aI5Aja

Side note on entertainment products & anti-boredom activities: After a couple weeks at home, you’ll be bored & tempted to go out & socialize – especially if you’re extroverted or have kids. Big risk. Keep your social distancing by planning good activities, & diversions.

Home exercise:
Power tower: amzn.to/38E83tP
Kettlebells: amzn.to/39JaQDi
Ab wheel: amzn.to/2U1IkGa
Push up bars: amzn.to/2vXtjgJ
Yoga mats: amzn.to/2wQWnGB

Entertainment: toys, games
Playing cards: amzn.to/3azfiEN
Chess: amzn.to/2Q42sGr
Jenga: amzn.to/2vXRRWU
Catan: amzn.to/337Nhl8
Cards vs Humanity: amzn.to/3aLDZO9
Fidget spinners: amzn.to/38D1ZBG

Home security: deterrence
Beware of dog signs: amzn.to/2TDIRht
Video surveillance signs: amzn.to/2VRut8d
Fake security cameras: amzn.to/2vE0Igf
Motion-activated lights: amzn.to/38EBn3b
Door/window alarm: amzn.to/39HXbwl

Home security: door & window reinforcement
OnGard door brace: amzn.to/2VLnc9V
Nightlock door barricade: amzn.to/2vE1v0J
Doorricade door bar: amzn.to/2VKaAQd
Window security film: amzn.to/2xcpNzl

Side note: in the unlikely event that utilities (electricity, water, gas, telecoms, internet) fail, the following emergency supplies might be helpful. But this is very far from a comprehensive ‘grid down’ survival list.

Emergency water storage:
Plastic container (7 gallons): amzn.to/39MI58I
WaterBob bathtub container (100 gallons): amzn.to/39oxf8x
Above-ground pool (1,200 gallons): amzn.to/39IRvSK
Siphon tubing: amzn.to/2TUoXyQ

Emergency water sanitizing:
Life straw: amzn.to/3cOOWR1
Sawyer filtration system: amzn.to/3cTISqy
Grayl water purifier bottle: amzn.to/2xuCeGV
Pool shock chlorine: amzn.to/39oNKld

Emergency lighting
LED headlamps: amzn.to/32QKixb
LED flashlights: amzn.to/2IkI3sM
LED camping lanterns: amzn.to/32OhlC8

Emergency communications
Walkie-talkies: amzn.to/2TBw5jG
Better walkie-talkies: amzn.to/2ICO2cn
Garmin InReach satellite messenger: amzn.to/2IENWkt
Emergency radio: amzn.to/2PKwpLx

Emergency tools:
Survival kit: amzn.to/3cPmChb
Machete: amzn.to/2vcqU1d
Wrecking bar: amzn.to/2TGqlF0
Bolt cutter: amzn.to/32UPeBo
Morakniv: amzn.to/2wu5tct

Emergency transport:
Duffle bags: amzn.to/2IEO3wp
Utility cart: amzn.to/2TEDIFR
Gas can: amzn.to/38BCyAw
Emergency car kit: amzn.to/38JsmpJ
Car escape hammer: amzn.to/39IPrtH
Road atlas: amzn.to/2Ijrygz

Emergency cooking & heating:
Propane gas grill: amzn.to/3awHo3t
Camping stove: amzn.to/2vE07v1
Propane heater: amzn.to/3csJaV7
Bulk lighters: amzn.to/39Jlnym

Side note: Affiliate disclosure: through the Amazon Associates Program, I get a (very) small commission on products sold through these affiliate links. There’s no surcharge: prices are exactly the same as if you discovered these yourselves.

Note: this list is also available, in easier-to-navigate form, on my Primalpoly.com website here: primalpoly.com/corona-pandemi…