Recently, we discussed the severe shortage of emergency food supplies, and now it seems other essentials are disappearing from store shelves nearby. Hand sanitizers and toilet paper are particularly scarce across the U.S., and it's becoming a common issue that everyone is talking about. As The Prepared focuses on evaluating and recommending products (we earn commissions through affiliate links, not ads or subscription fees), we’ve noticed some trends in what people are purchasing. Among our readers, reusable respirators and masks are incredibly popular, with sales skyrocketing since late January due to growing concerns about the novel coronavirus. Models like the 3M 7501/37081(AAD) reusable respirator, 3M 7502/37082, and 7503/37083 are favorites but are currently out of stock until at least April. If you already own a respirator, you're in luck—items like the 3M 2091 P100 particulate filters and 3M 60926 gas/vapor cartridges are still available and highly recommended, provided your mask is compatible.
On the disposable side, options like the 3M 8293 P100 respirator are less practical right now due to sky-high prices on Amazon. Some readers are even opting for full hazmat suits like the DuPont Tyvek painter suits, though those are starting to sell out and could lead to price gouging. Other essentials like hand sanitizer, disinfectant wipes, and nitrile gloves are also flying off the shelves, making them must-haves in any emergency kit.
Next up, water storage solutions are another big concern for our readers. Items like the Reliance Rhino-Pak, Reliance Products Aqua-Tainer, Scepter 5-gallon military water containers, and collapsible Water Storage Cubes are all sold out online. The 2L Cnoc Outdoors Vector 2L water container, which can connect to an inline filter, remains in stock and is a great option for those looking to stay prepared. Even though tap water hasn't been affected yet, having stored water is always a smart move.
For purifying water, our readers are scooping up products like the Sawyer Mini filtration system, Survivor Filter, Aquatabs water purification tablets, and Potable Aqua germicidal tablets. For the more extreme preppers, 55-gallon water preserver concentrate (essentially bleach) is also a popular choice. Additionally, survival straws such as the LifeStraw and HydroBlu Sidekick are selling like hotcakes. One oddball item that caught our eye? Vitaminwater XXX—it seems people are buying it in case they fall ill and need the electrolytes.
Speaking of strange buys, some readers are stocking up on Go, Dog. Go! Best Nest Fertility Formula for Men (yes, that’s real). It’s unclear whether this is intended for humans or pets, but perhaps folks are planning for prolonged isolation? Another curious purchase is Bio-Quinone Q10 Gold, which has multiple uses and happens to be an ingredient in Go, Dog. Go!
More practical items include the Caroune ear and forehead thermometer, which is unfortunately sold out, and the CHOICEMMED Sky Blue finger pulse oximeter, which is useful for monitoring health during illness. Advanced medical tools like the nasopharyngeal airway tube are also on the rise, though they require proper training. Basic first aid supplies like bandages and stop-bleed kits remain essential but are more relevant for everyday emergencies than specifically addressing the virus.
As expected, non-perishable food items are flying off shelves. Staples like black beans, peanut butter, dry milk, canned chicken, sardines, rice, Mountain House emergency food kits, and electrolyte powders are all in high demand. People are clearly preparing for extended periods of isolation, and these items provide the necessary nutrition and energy.
Finally, general prepping items continue to be popular. The Ryno-Tuff portable solar charger, books like the SAS Survival Handbook and Just in Case: How to be Self-Sufficient when the Unexpected Happens, Tape King professional-grade duct tape, SOL Quik Fire Starters, the Novoo 10000 mAh portable charger, Energizer LED headlamps, the Fallkniven DC3 diamond knife sharpener, Red Cross emergency weather radios, and the Rakuen titanium spork are all must-haves for anyone looking to be prepared.
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