Our bucket-by-bucket approach keeps useful supplies grouped, labeled, and easy to find when you need them.
BUCKETS 01 & 02
Dried Pasta & Beans
Easy meal possibilities: pasta for a quick supper, beans for versatile pantry protein, and plenty of ways to put the two together.
Pantry baseBUCKET 03
Rice, Lentils & Split Peas
Flexible building blocks for filling, simple meals. They can become a warm pot of soup, a hearty bowl, or an easy side when dinner needs to stretch a little further.
Pantry baseBUCKETS 04 & 05
Breakfast, Bread & Baking
Breakfast and baking basics bring warm mornings, fresh bread, and favorite recipes within reach.
Kitchen baseBUCKETS 07 AND 08
Dairy, Baking & Desserts
From pancake mornings to cocoa nights, powdered milk, butter, buttermilk, eggs, parmesan, cocoa, and peanut butter bring homecooked flavors to the stash.
Pantry baseBUCKET 09
Drinks & Snacks
The bucket for small comforts: something to sip, something to snack on, and familiar favorites that make a long day feel a little more normal.
Pantry baseBUCKETS 10 AND 11
Spices & Condiments
The small things that make pantry meals feel more like home. A little seasoning and a favorite condiment can turn simple staples into a meal worth sitting down for.
Kitchen baseBUCKETS 12–14
Vegetables & Fruits
Eat your greens, save room for something sweet, and bring a little color and comfort to the table.
Pantry baseBUCKET 15
Soups & Sauces
Simple ways to bring warmth and flavor to pantry meals, from a comforting bowl to a ready sauce for the staples on hand.
Pantry baseBUCKETS 16–20
Chicken, Beef & Other
Protein choices to pair with the pantry basics and turn simple ingredients into hearty, flexible meals.
Pantry baseBUCKET 21
Water & Hydration
The most essential supply, organized so it is easy to locate and ready when everyday water service is interrupted.
Household baseBUCKET 22
Emergency Tools, Power & Communication
Practical tools, backup power, and ways to stay connected when everyday systems are interrupted.
Household baseBUCKET 24
First Aid & Personal Care
First aid and everyday personal-care essentials kept together for the cuts, scrapes, and routines that still need attention.
Household baseBUCKET 30
Entertainment & Morale
A little fun and familiarity for the long stretches—games and simple comforts that help everyone feel more at home.
Household base
A system you can actually use
Know what you have... Know where it lives...
The complete plan groups 30 numbered buckets across six colors. Base supplies cover the fundamentals; add-ons let you account for your household’s tools, cooking, pets, and morale.
“It’s better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it.”
— Pete G.
Contents and quantities are part of a working plan and may change as the stash is refined.
Begin with the pantry and first aid basics.
Add the tools and cooking supplies that fit your situation.
Include pet and family-specific supplies.
Label, store, check, and rotate your stash.
Storage inspiration
Make room for the stash
Illustrative ideas for grouping square buckets and everyday supplies. Adapt the setup to your space.
Color-coded shelvingKeep square buckets visible, labeled, and grouped by color.A compact pantryPair square buckets with clear tubs for supplies you reach for often.
Make it yours
Thoughtful add-ons
Choose what matters for your household, from power and cooking to a plan for your animals.
BUCKET 06
Extra Staples & Grains
Extra rice, beans, pasta, and oats give familiar meals a little more staying power.
Add-onBUCKETS 09A, 09B & 09C
Extra Popcorn & Snacks
Three snack themes—“Movie Night,” “Savory,” and “Sweet & Fruity”—for the moments when a little variety matters.
Add-onBUCKETS 12B & 14
Extra Dehydrated Fruits & Vegetables
Additional dehydrated fruits and vegetables bring more color and variety to the pantry.
Add-onBUCKETS 17 & 19
Extra Protein — Chicken & Beef
Extra chicken and beef help build satisfying meals around the pantry staples.
Add-onBUCKET 22A
Expanded Emergency Tools, Power & Communication
A more robust tools, power, and communication package with added options for lighting, charging, staying connected, and practical repairs.
Add-onBUCKET 23
Fire, Heat, Cooking & Household Utility
Fire starters, candles, a compact stove, cookware, can openers, and kitchen essentials.
Add-onBUCKET 23A
Propane Stove, Fuel & Fire Support
Adds cooking options through a propane stove, alternate fuels, and fire support when the usual kitchen is unavailable.
Add-onBUCKET 24A
Feminine Hygiene
A dedicated set of feminine hygiene essentials for comfort and everyday care when routines are disrupted.
Add-onBUCKET 24B
Additional First Aid, Water & Survival Gear
Supplemental items expand the base first aid, water, and survival supplies for more depth and flexibility.
Add-onBUCKETS 26–29
Pet Kits
Options for cats, a second cat, and dogs, with separate ID and carrier pieces.
Add-onBUCKETS 30A–30B
Expanded Entertainment Options
Optional activities and games for young children, older children, and adults during the long stretches when entertainment and morale matter.
Add-on
The stash is in development. Availability, final contents, and selling prices have not been set.
