DOLLAR TREE PREPPING LIST
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Cross off what you own. Buy the remaining water and food first.
Prices: Dollar Tree same-day delivery shop, checked November 6, 2026. Plus tax.

[ ] 3 x Crystal Geyser spring water, 1 gallon
    $1.25 each | $3.75 subtotal
[ ] 1 x Crunchy peanut butter, 10 oz
    $1.50 each | $1.50 subtotal
[ ] 2 x Goya black beans, 15.5 oz
    $1.50 each | $3.00 subtotal
[ ] 1 x Global Brands salted crackers, 12 oz (three stacks)
    $1.25 each | $1.25 subtotal
[ ] 1 x Manual can opener, black handle, 1 opener
    $1.25 each | $1.25 subtotal
[ ] 1 x Fragrance-free baby wipes, 72 count
    $1.25 each | $1.25 subtotal
[ ] 1 x Dial Spring Water bar soap, 4 oz (one bar)
    $1.25 each | $1.25 subtotal
[ ] 1 x Coralite assorted bandages, 110 count
    $1.25 each | $1.25 subtotal
[ ] 1 x GoodSense trash bags, six 30-gallon bags
    $1.50 each | $1.50 subtotal
[ ] 1 x Tool Bench duct tape, 10 yards
    $1.50 each | $1.50 subtotal

TOTAL: 13 items | $17.50
Covers 3 days of water and about 2 days of food for one adult.

MORE DOLLAR TREE ITEMS FOR THE NEXT TRIP
[ ] LED flashlight for each room
[ ] AA / AAA batteries (pick packs marked "alkaline")
[ ] Lighter for lighting a gas stovetop by hand
[ ] Antibiotic ointment
[ ] Gauze pads and first-aid tape
[ ] Hand sanitizer, at least 60% alcohol
[ ] Zip-top bags for ID and papers
[ ] Hard candy

PLAN THE REST
[ ] Add one more round of beans, crackers and peanut butter ($5.75) per extra 2 days.
[ ] Upgrade your main light to a headlamp that takes the same batteries.
[ ] Charge your power bank and keep its cable with it.
[ ] Include personal medications in your household plan.

Water: start with one gallon per person per day for at least three days.
The three gallon bottles above cover that minimum for one person.
Pets need their own supply; very hot weather can double what people drink.
Household calculator: https://budgetprepped.com/tools/water-calculator/

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