I’m thinking either Bic lighters or cigarettes, just to trade

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    17 hours ago

    Not a single mention of bullets? Seriously?

    In an apocalypse, ammunition will be worth more than gold.

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      13 hours ago

      Maybe in a zombie apocalypse, but what are you gonna do with bullets in a regular apocalypse?

      You may be the only person you’ll ever see for years at a time. You can’t drink them, you can’t plant them, you can’t build with them.

      You could probably use them on yourself if you’ve got a gun that they work in, though, especially if that’s the only one item you decided to choose for long-term survival. 😮

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        4 hours ago

        The bullets aren’t for the zombies…

        They wouldn’t be much of an issue after a year anyway, but ammo will still be extremely valuable, especially if you’re trying to rebuild society. Gonna need something to defend yourself with against invasions from rival gangs.

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          Gonna need something to defend yourself with against invasions from rival gangs.

          Bullets won’t protect you against an intentionally set fire to your home or base. Without laws, it won’t be gun vs gun situation.

          That said, it would really depend on the type of apocalypse we’re talking about.

          Massive natural disaster? Nuclear? Pandemic? “Zombies”? Global drought? A breakdown of society?

          Bullets might be fine depending on the situation. You might not even survive long enough to use them.