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A Comprehensive Stockpile Shopping List for Prepping in the UK

Updated: Oct 29

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In uncertain times, having a well-prepared stockpile is a prudent step towards ensuring your comfort and survival. This comprehensive stockpile shopping list for prepping in the UK, covering a wide range of essentials to meet your dietary, hygiene, and household needs. Remember, the key is to eat what you store and store what you eat for a sustainable and enjoyable survival strategy.


Carbs

  • Rice (versatile, available in 4kg bags)

  • Pasta (including lasagne sheets)

  • Arborio rice (for risotto)

  • Noodles (especially Super Noodles for their affordability and taste)

  • Tinned spaghetti hoops (a British classic and lockdown staple)

  • Various flours (self-raising, ordinary, for diverse cooking)

  • Yeast for baking

  • Rice Cakes, Oat Cakes, or Corn Cakes

  • Vacuum-sealed Part-Baked Bread (long shelf life, quick to bake at home)

  • Oats for porridge

  • Weetabix or similar

  • Breakfast cereals (choose favourites for variety)

  • Tinned potatoes and powdered mash for backup

Canned and Dried Fruits

  • Mandarins

  • Pears

  • Peaches

  • Prunes (high in fibre and vitamins)

  • Cherries

  • Grapefruit (optional)

  • Pineapple

  • Dried fruits for porridge toppings

Vegetables

  • Canned chopped tomatoes (rich in vitamins A, B6 & C, iron, calcium, and magnesium)

  • Canned sweetcorn

  • Canned spinach (abundant in vitamins and minerals)

  • Canned carrots

  • Dried mushrooms

Tins/Jars Proteins

  • Peanut butter

  • Various beans (baked, kidney, butter, chickpeas, cannellini)

  • Tuna, salmon, sardines, pilchards, anchovies, mackerel, herring roe

  • Canned crab (for a touch of luxury)

  • Stewed steak, Spam, corned beef

Dried Proteins

  • Yellow split peas, red lentils, brown lentils, black beans

  • Bags of nuts for a protein boost

Cured/Dried/Smoked/Salted Meats

  • Beef jerky

  • Unopened salami, chorizo, pancetta, etc.

  • Salted or country ham (store in a fridge or freezer after cutting)

Dairy

  • Oat milk (long-lasting and versatile)

  • Canned condensed milk (for baking or sweetening)

  • Coconut milk (useful for cooking Asian cuisine or making cocktails)

Spices, Sauces & Flavors

  • Various oils (vegetable, sunflower, olive, groundnut, sesame)

  • Ketchup, mayonnaise, Worcester sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce

  • Spices, herbs, and flavourings for diverse cooking

  • Jars of pesto, tomato puree, garlic puree

  • Canned soups, ready-made curry and pasta sauces

  • Olives in jars for healthy fats

Tea Break Supplies

  • Tea, coffee, hot chocolate powder

  • Sugar or sweetener

  • Herbal teas (camomile, mint, ginger)

Sweet Things

  • Multipacks of favourite chocolates and biscuits

  • Honey (long shelf life)

  • Nutella, jam, marmalade

  • Digestive biscuits, box cake & icing

Pets

  • Pet food and treats for at least one month

Kitchen Extras

  • Kitchen roll, bin bags, matches

  • Tin foil, greaseproof paper

  • Cling film, surface spray, washing-up liquid

  • Hand soap, sponges, steel wool

  • Drain unblocker, bleach, cream cleaner

  • Spare can opener

Bathroom

  • Toilet roll, shower gel, shampoo & conditioner

  • Personal toiletries (razors, etc.)

  • Feminine hygiene products

Light and Power

  • Candles with long burn times

  • Matches and lighters

  • LED candles as alternatives

  • AA and AAA batteries

  • Batteries for smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms


Conclusion

This extensive stockpile shopping list is designed to cater to your various needs during uncertain times. Adapt it to your preferences and dietary requirements, ensuring a well-rounded and sustainable approach to prepping in the UK. Eat from your stockpile and replenish it to maintain freshness and familiarity with stored items. Remember, survival is not just about getting by; it's also about enjoying life where you can. Preparing gradually is the key to avoiding disruptions and ensuring a reliable supply chain. Stay safe and well-prepared!

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