From ThisBlueWiki
List of items with presumable high barter value (high demand, also with a consideration to portability) in an economic collapse / barter system emergence:
- alcohol
- nips
- half-pints
- pints
- fifths
- tobacco
- stable, calorie-dense foods
- chocolate
- m&ms
- nutrition bars
- canned meat/fish
- dehydrated foods
- cooking oil
- common medicine
- NSAIDS, acetaminophen
- antihistamines (summer)
- diarrhea preventatives
- oral rehydration salts satchets
- band-aids, gauze, bandages
- disinfectant ointment
- vodka nips (dual use disinfectant)
- vitamin and mineral supplements
- antibiotics
- common prescription drugs
- opiate painkillers
- household consumables
- batteries
- toilet paper
- toothpaste
- deodorant
- soap
- highly concentrated detergents/cleaners
- fuel
- lighting oil
- utility candles
- methylated spirits (alcohol stoves)
- 70% isopropyl (heating stove, coffee can+TP roll, need to test)
- tools
- small flashlights
- swiss army knives
- watches
- PRS radios
- transistor radios
- utility knives
- water filtration devices and filters
- lighters
- waterproof matches
- weapons
- ammunition in common calibers
- .22LR, .38, 9mm, .40S&W, .45ACP
- .22LR, .223 Remington, .243 Winchester, .270 Winchester, 5.56x45mm NATO, 7.62x39mm AK-47, 7.62x51mm NATO, .30-06?
- 12ga, 20ga shotgun defensive loads