Dollar Store

[O'BANNON]

I'm taking a trip to the dollar store this evening and I was wondering if you guys have seen any cheap stuff there that would be good for survival kits? I like to pick up little things for my kit when I'm out and about.

[Smithy]

Cheap cordage is always a plus, as are a handful of knives, can openers, and soaps (cheap and unscented). Smaller bottles too, if you're dividing supplies down into 72-hour kits.

[Big B]

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I would rather spend my hard earned money on some quality gear, it will last longer.


Big B

[Dean]

I agree. In an emergency the last thing you need to have happen is your tools/gear break on you. From my limited experience with the Dollar Store, their quality is garbage.

[fritz_monroe]

For the most part, dollar store stuff is junk. But you can find some good stuff there. As has already been mentioned, cheap cord and soap. I've also found lots of small candles. Take a look around and see what they have.

I've also found those cheap ponchos. Not great rain gear, but if you are putting together small kits for the whole family, can afford them now. Then at a later time, replace them with something more durable.

[Goldenhawke]

Their stuff is junk, no doubt about it. However, I've found a plethora of medical supplies at the 99 Cents Only store and built a pretty decent first aid kit. I had to supplement it with items from other stores, but it's a good backbone of gauze, sports tape, cold compresses, cotton balls, etc. Quality notwithstanding, I think it'll stop bleeding. =)

[unklfstr]

I went to one in Houston and they had knives for a dollar each, also they had fingerless leather gloves that have saved the skin on my hands when I fell going 20 MPH... for a dollar

[Ebin]

I agree with it being junk, but some stuff there is the same as anywhere else for a cheap price. It just takes time to look around and figure it out. I think can openers and such is a good thing to get from there. You have to watch out sometimes though, because sometimes with Dollar Stores you can find the same exact thing at Wal-Mart for a cheaper price!

[Dean]

I've noticed quite a few Dollar Stores going out of business lately in my area.

[McGyver]

How many different types of dollar stores are there? I know dollar general is a chain but I have seen other ones that sell stink bombs and cooler stuff