Tradables?

[Matt In Oklahoma]

this is the first time in many years that i have been prepping, that i have ever heard this mention. excellent. thank you

Once you guys make it into the members only posts make sure you check out the videos on changing a tire without power and the plugging tire videos!

[VINCENT]

will do, i started in the automotive industry 16 years ago as a tire changer at a used tire store. i have used nearly every method posible to change tires. changing a tire may seem impossible without a machine, but given the desire, and some ingunuity it can be done anywhere,including the middle of the ocala forest. heck, you can even weld a front axel back in if need be without even having a welder.
one battery works, two is better, 3 is optimal

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_hLobwoyhE&feature=related

welding rod might be a good tradable too

[MustangGal]

I am so silly. I kept thinking well how are they going to get an air compressor to work to fill the tires? Duh. Bicycle pumps might be great tradeables.

[Matt In Oklahoma]

I kept thinking well how are they going to get an air compressor to work to fill the tires?

If vehicles are running there are numerous air compressors from those cheapie portables to real nice ones the off roaders uses to fix tires on the trails. Also a larger invertor can be used to power a small home compressor with the car battery (while engine is running). Bike pumps still might not be a bad idea though especially for those using carts, dollies, wheelbarrows etc with non solid tires.

[WiseOwl]

http://www.amazon.com/Bell-Bike-Sport-Foot-Pump/dp/B0017GZ9OS

This is what I have but red. I have pumped my car tire up with it to make it home because I couldn't get a lug off..went 25 miles and stopped every 5 to pump.....I endorse it! My calves hate it!

[Matt In Oklahoma]

[QUOTE=WiseOwl;30529 I have pumped my car tire up with it to make it home because I couldn't get a lug off[/QUOTE]
Put you a cheater bar in there afterwards? Maybe i need to do a vid on how to use a jack or the vehicles weight to break them lugs loose?

[WiseOwl]

That particular time I tightened them too tight with the air gun. I used to torque em down then loosen, then tighten by hand. Now I have a collapsible 4 way and I can hit it with a hammer if need be.

Used to do the same thing with the caliper slide bolts, now its all hand tightening!!! :)

[VINCENT]

having a good solar recharger for a car battery may be worth its weight in gold. you can run tons of things off car batteries, especially if you have an inverter. it would be nice to recharge them and charge people for the service. that or figure a belt driven system, say like to a bicycle to an alternator, to recharge the batteries.

[WiseOwl]

having a good solar recharger for a car battery may be worth its weight in gold. you can run tons of things off car batteries, especially if you have an inverter. it would be nice to recharge them and charge people for the service. that or figure a belt driven system, say like to a bicycle to an alternator, to recharge the batteries.

Ooh yeah, good idea. I saw a solar charger for all types of batteries (AA, AAA, C, D) but I have never saw one for a car battery.
I have seen some on RV's that are a trickle charge, dont know if they charge the batteries or not.

[georgia]

More barterable items: heirloom seeds in small packets, cocoa powder, pepper, hot sauce, fertilizer to make emergency ice, plastic ziplock bags, clothespins and rope, diaper pins, plastic pants and cloth diapers, cotton hankerchiefs, and the ability to make baby formula out of dry milk and corn syrup.

[VINCENT]

your a parent arnt you. we stocked up on that list after the first one was born. :)

[anderson5]

I think the best thing you can have to barter, unfortunately, is alcohol and prescription drugs. Not trying to be funny, but alcohol could even be broken down into smaller bottles if need be.

[slightly paranoid]

Just like in the old Westerns, alcohol can be given to dull the pain if you have to perform any kind of painful procedure and can be used to clean wounds and medical equipment if needed. Good choice

[BioG8r]

Not to be weird but in our livestock first aid cabinet we keep quite a few tampons and pads, both mini and maxi for Sterile wound coverage and plugging of puncture wounds! very tradable items.

[Sharpshooter]

medical supplies, liquor, hand tools, ammo, food, even clothing. toilet paper!!!! i know a guy or gal that might like to use real toilet paper in a paw. things that normally are obvious might be a good barter tool. matches lighter. tobacco even.