Living without coffee on a good day is bad enough. Imagine suffering without coffee for an extended period of time post disaster. We often forget about personal luxuries when putting together emergency kits or survival supplies. Things like coffee, alcohol and cigarettes are often left off of the check list. You don’t have to be a smoker or a drinker for said items to be an asset to you and your family. These items can act as an essential bartering tool to get the necessary items you or a family member might need. I know that after a few days without coffee I would be willing to give up many things of value, like food, water or shelter supplies to get my java fix.


