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What cheap-ish bulk items would you buy for yourself and your home before an economic depression? (pawb.social)

submitted 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) by crimsonpoodle@pawb.social to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world

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I live with my partner and in-laws on a few acres in the rural US. Right now we both have jobs and are saving as much as we can given the crazy way the world is at the moment.

I make less and am more of a junior professional so it’s likely I would be laid off first in a depression. Given this I’ve been thinking about non monetary ways to contribute.

One obvious one is gardening, which made me realize it might be a good idea to stock up on fertilizer if it went from a hobby to a necessity to grow food.

What other bulk things, or things in general might we stock up on that we would kick ourselves for not buying a lifetime supply of while we can?

Thanks a bunch!

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[–] CanadaPlus@lemmy.sdf.org 8 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

If it's Venezuala-ish economic collapse, fertiliser will probably still be available. Heck, with thorough composting need for that is pretty reduced, even. My buying advice leans towards unusual or higher-tech things as opposed to bulk products.

If it's war/apocalypse/disaster, a few acres will help or could even feed a whole person, depending on where in the US. A mix of things is advisable, maybe including animals, since it's less likely everything fails at once. Medicine, fuel, water treatment supplies, batteries and ammunition are also recommended bulk items. Water itself if you're in an arid place, and nonperishable food including cooking oil in case your minifarm has problems.

If it's a recession like 2008, just get your finances in order and an emergency fund. Life will go on.