Best Items to Barter in a Long-Term Crisis?

[PrepperLinda65]

When it comes to long-term crisis situations, I keep going back to the idea of barter. No matter how much we stash, eventually there will be something we run out of or didn’t anticipate. I’ve stocked the basics (medicine, canned food, water filters), but I’m always wondering what will actually have the most value for trade.

In past discussions, I’ve seen things like coffee, tobacco, and

 

[MarigoldBreeze]

No matter how much we stash, eventually there will be something we run out of or didn’t anticipate. I’ve stocked the basics (medicine, canned food, water filters), but I’m always wondering what will actually have the most value for trade.

Absolutely, even with the best planning there’s always something unexpected. I lean toward stocking extra first aid supplies and seeds—they’re always in demand and not everyone thinks to stash them.