Home Repair Bench Starter Kit
A small, contained workbench that turns a corner into a repair bay.
Check current price at EvenOddCreative
Tools for a capable street
Ceramic Fermentation Crock
Traditional glazed crock for everyday fermentation.
Check current price at Mortier Pilon
Buy on Mortier PilonAmazon link: an ordinary product link, no commission to us.
Tabletop Weaving Loom
A compact loom for visible, quiet textile making.
Check current price at Ashford
Buy on AshfordAmazon link: an ordinary product link, no commission to us.
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Rocket Stoves & Wood-Fired Ovens
Wood-fuelled cooking that does not need gas or power.
Check current price at HillbullyMetalCo
Ceramic Countertop Compost Pail
A charcoal-lined crock that hides kitchen scraps in plain sight.
Check current price at Utopia Kitchen
Buy on Utopia KitchenAmazon link: an ordinary product link, no commission to us.
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Neighborhood Barter and Exchange Hub
Trade skills, goods, and services to build community resilience.
from $24.51 · as of Nov 2, 2026
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Visible Mending Kit
Artfully repair and extend the life of your clothes.
Check current price at SilvanWoodturning
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Botanical Colors Beginner's Dye Kit
Explore the art of natural dyeing with this comprehensive starter set
Check current price at WonkyWeaver
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Handforged Survival Toolkit
Hand-forged knife, axe and fire starter, bought piece by piece.
Check current price at Skogsman
Neighborhood Potluck Starter Kit
Simple tools for a low-friction, many-dish dinner.
Check current price at krikriceramics
DIY Rain Barrel Diverter Kit
Turn any food-grade barrel into a quiet water battery.
Price shown on retailer site.
Buy on EarthMindedAmazon link: an ordinary product link, no commission to us.
Backyard Nomad Pavilion
Canvas shade that turns a lawn into a gathering room.
$45.99+
Cast Iron Skillet & Dutch Oven Set
Two pieces of iron that cook on anything, forever.
Price shown on retailer site.
Buy on LodgeAmazon link: an ordinary product link, no commission to us.
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Home Composters & Worm Bins
Compost kitchen waste at home.
Check current price at BLHFarm
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Garden Beds & Starter Plants
Raised beds and starter plants to grow food at home.
Check current price at PottingShedCreations
Compact First Aid & Trauma Kit
A small pouch with real bleed-control capability.
Price shown on retailer site.
Buy on SurvivewareAmazon link: an ordinary product link, no commission to us.
Backyard Games Social Kit
Analog lawn games that quietly organize a crowd.
Check current price at GSE Games & Sports Expert
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Neighborhood Skills Exchange Board
Post your talents, tools, and services to build a local circular economy.
$50.70+
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Sourdough Starter Kit
Bread from flour and water, with no yeast packets.
$30 - $90 (category range)
Neighborhood Mesh Walkie Set
Handheld radios that quietly knit a street together.
Check current price at LILYGO
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Resource Sharing Calendar
Coordinate community tasks and equipment
Check current price at CaswellandGreen
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Group Buy Cooperative Kits
Buy in bulk together and split it fairly.
Check current price at EverLastingFurniture
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Community Digital Archive
A local cloud of resilience knowledge for your neighborhood.
Check current price at Synology
Soft-Glow Emergency Radio
A shelf-worthy radio with light, crank, and alerts.
Check current price at the retailer
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Solar & Small Food Dryers
Dry herbs, fruit and jerky without a freezer.
Check current price at RSlasercutDesign
Glass Countertop Gravity Water Filter
Clear, sculptural drinking water on the kitchen counter.
Check current price at Zen Water Systems
Buy on Zen Water SystemsAmazon link: an ordinary product link, no commission to us.
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Mesh Network Mini-Node
A low-cost LoRa board running Meshtastic, for learning how a mesh works.
Check current price at Heltec
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Bio-Materials (Mycelium & Hemp)
Grow your own mycelium material at home.
Large (27L) ~EUR 118.34; Small (3L) ~EUR 32.43; volume discounts to 32% for 30+ units
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Desktop 3D Printer
Print replacement parts at home.
from $199 · as of Nov 2, 2026
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Small-Scale Plastic Recycling
Shred and remold plastic waste with open-source machines.
mild steel kits from ~EUR 173.00; stainless (AISI 304) with hoppers EUR 326.00 - EUR 540.00
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Multi-tools and Tool Rolls
One tool on your belt and a roll to keep the rest together.
from $49.95 · as of Nov 2, 2026
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Rug Tufting
Make rugs and wall hangings with a tufting frame and gun.
Check current price at CraftsArtSupplies
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Soil Test and Compost Starter Kit
Know your soil and start composting.
Check current price at WhiteHillGardens
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Microgreens Growing Tray
Grow fresh, nutritious microgreens on your windowsill.
Check current price at TrueLeafMarketShop
Stackable Water Brick Storage System
Modular water blocks that hide in closets and crawlspaces.
Price shown on retailer site.
Buy on WaterBrickAmazon link: an ordinary product link, no commission to us.
30-Day Emergency Food Bucket
Shelf-stable calories for one person for one month.
Price shown on retailer site.
Buy on Augason FarmsAmazon link: an ordinary product link, no commission to us.
Neighborhood Sharing Boxes
Kits for little free libraries, community pantries, and tool lending libraries.
Check current price at LittleFreeLibraryLTD
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Communal Arts & Maker Kits
Group creative projects to build skills and community.
Check current price at 4thStreetStudios
Natural Wool Emergency Blanket
A heavy wool throw that doubles as insulation.
Check current price at Arcturus
Buy on ArcturusAmazon link: an ordinary product link, no commission to us.
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Citizen Science & Sensor Kits
Community-powered environmental monitoring and research.
Check current price at AirGradient
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Tea & Coffee Ceremony Sets
A slow shared drink is a good reason to sit down together.
Check current price at BlankMyth
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Home Kombucha Starter Kit
Starter kits for brewing kombucha at home.
Check current price at TheGoodGut
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Small Wind Turbines
A micro wind turbine as a storm trickle-charger, not a primary power source.
$130 - $160
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Pocket Solar (Micro-generation)
A small foldable panel or solar power bank to keep a phone and radio charged.
Check current price at Harbor Freight
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Solar Generators (Portable Power Stations)
A rechargeable battery with an inverter that you can fill from the sun and lend between houses.
Check current price at RevoPower (Etsy seller)
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Guerrilla Gardening Kits
Seed balls for greening vacant ground.
Check current price at SeedSpheresForWomen
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Neighborhood Bike Bus Gear
Vests, flags and a plan to ride to school or work as a group.
from $9.95 · as of Nov 2, 2026
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Public Play Street Kit
Materials to turn a residential street into a temporary playground.
Check current price at SKCreatives
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Community Bulletin Board
The neighborhood's central information hub
Check current price at SWANCROWN
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Mesh Communication & Radio Kits
Off-grid connectivity for coordinated communities.
from $34.97 · as of Nov 2, 2026
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Portable Composting Toilets
Waterless toilets you can use anywhere.
Check current price at JohnnyCompostToilets
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DIY 'Talk to Your Neighbor' Game
Icebreakers and scenarios to build community resilience.
Check current price at LetsAskStudio
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Block Party & Event Kits
Bundles of gear to host neighborhood gatherings and community events.
$121.00+ (sale 50% off, was $242.00+)
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Hand-Wash Stations
Hands-free hand washing without a plumbed sink.
Check current price at TyeWorks
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Dry-Flush Portable Toilet
A waterless portable toilet in a flat-pack cabinet.
$449.00+
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Aquaponics Kits & Parts
Fish and plants in one loop: small kits and parts.
Check current price at Back to the Roots
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Beekeeping Hives
Beehives for honey and pollination.
Check current price at Etsy maker (unnamed; TopBarBeehives shop also cited)
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Block Party Kits
A canopy, tables and lights for a street gathering.
$399 - $500 (4-pack, ~$100-$125/unit)
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Cargo E-Bikes
Move kids, groceries and tools without a car.
Check current price at REHpunkt
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Cast Iron Skillets & Cookers
Single cast iron pieces that last for generations.
Check current price at NewEnglandCastIron
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CERT Kits & Trauma Response
Tourniquet and bleeding-control kits, and a CERT-style loadout, for the minutes before help arrives.
from $127.98 · as of Nov 2, 2026
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Cider Presses & Fruit Crushers
Turn spare fruit into juice, with a tool the street can share.
roughly $60 - $100 (~$80 in summary table)
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Low-Power FM Transmitter
A short-range FM transmitter that lets a street broadcast to ordinary radios.
from $99.99 · as of Nov 2, 2026
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Compost Bins, Tumblers & Worms
Bigger composters for a household or a few shared.
Check current price at FCMP Outdoor
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Electric Food Dehydrators
Larger electric dehydrators for preserving harvests.
from $449.95 · as of Nov 2, 2026
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Diverter Technology
Fittings that route a downspout into a rain barrel.
Price shown on retailer site.
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Edible Insect Agriculture
Mealworm and cricket farming, sold mainly as pet feed.
small $4.29 - $18.99; large $45.65
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Edible Landscaping
Fruit trees and companion plants that feed a yard.
Check current price at Trees of Antiquity / Food Forest Abundance MN
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Emergency Caloric Reserves
Bulk shelf-stable food for a household or a group buy.
from $2999.99 · as of Nov 2, 2026
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Fermentation Crocks & Jar Kits
Crocks and jars for fermenting vegetables without power.
Check current price at Ohio Stoneware
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Fire Pits & Outdoor Ovens
Outdoor heat and cooking that does not need the grid.
Check current price at Total Sourcing Concepts (BrickWood Ovens as peer)
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Mushroom Kits in Multi-Packs
Mushroom kits and blocks in sets for growing together.
from $24.99 · as of Nov 2, 2026
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Garden Seeds & Seed Kits
Organic seeds for a small garden or a container.
from $23.9 · as of Nov 2, 2026
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Microgreens Trays & Growing Medium
Heavy-duty trays and coir for growing microgreens.
Check current price at Mary's Heirloom Seeds / MycoLabs (Gro-Plus)
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Modular Greenhouses
Greenhouse kits, covers and dome connectors.
Check current price at TarpsNow (Planet Earth Garden Supply, Farm Plastic Supply also cited)
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Mushroom Growing Supplies
Logs, spawn and monotubs for growing mushrooms at scale.
from $49.99 · as of Nov 2, 2026
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Tents & Cabin Kits
Large tents and small cabin kits for extra sleeping space.
Check current price at Ozark Trail
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Toilet Waste Supplies
Urine diverters and gelling waste bags.
Check current price at Etsy seller (unnamed)
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Solar Camping Showers
Warm water from sunlight, no plumbing.
Check current price at Coleman
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Incinerating & Bag Toilets
Toilets that need no sewer: electric incinerators and bag systems.
Check current price at Etsy sellers (unnamed)
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Play Street Kits
Cones, a slow-down sign and chalk to close a street for play, or mark a hazard when it matters.
$70 - $110 per dozen (~$6-$9/unit)
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Potluck Kits
Plates and jars for shared meals.
Check current price at Ball
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Chicken Coops & Fencing
Coops and electric netting for backyard chickens.
around $350 - $400
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Sanitation Stations
A portable hand-wash sink with its own water tank.
$73 - $116
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Seed Sovereignty / Preservation
Keep seed viable and pass it on.
Check current price at SeedCult
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Compost Starters
Starters that get compost and Bokashi going.
from $45 · as of Nov 2, 2026
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Thermal Regulation Textiles
Wool to stay warm, mylar to stop heat loss fast.
Check current price at DollarDays / Bags In Bulk
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Stackable & DIY Vertical Planters
Stackable planters and print-it-yourself hydroponic towers.
Check current price at Mr. Stacky
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Hydroponic Nutrients
Bulk nutrients for hydroponic growing.
$61.66 - $89.50 (25 lb)
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Water Purification
Filters, a distiller and a high-volume purifier.
around $70 - $90
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Modular Water Storage
Stackable water containers by the pallet.
Check current price at WaterBrick
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Rain Chains
A chain in place of a downspout to guide roof water.
Check current price at TwistsOnWire
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Vertical Hydroponic Towers
Grow salad greens indoors in a standing tower.
Check current price at ChosenCustomsStudio
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Mushroom Cultivation Kits
Grow-at-home mushroom kits.
Check current price at RootMushroomFarm
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Herbal Apothecary Gardens
Grow a few medicinal herbs and learn to make simple teas and salves.
Check current price at SeedTherapy
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Geodesic Greenhouse Dome
Dome greenhouse kits for a longer growing season.
Check current price at SunriseDomes
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Shed & Cabin Building Plans
Downloadable plans for a small shed, studio or cabin.
Check current price at DonBergDesigns
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Meeting Facilitation Kit
What you need to run a neighborhood meeting well.
$15 - $25 (~$20)
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How capability is counted
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Capability, not features
Each tool is scored by which of the twelve axes it lifts and by how much — not by its spec sheet.
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Neighbors count
What the house next door already has can cover your gap. Borrow before you buy.
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Built to be used
Tools for years of ordinary use, not a bucket of gear that waits in the garage. Good-looking enough to leave out.
How the shelves are chosen
Nothing here is stocked; every listing links out to the shop that sells it. A tool earns its place by being useful on an ordinary day and still useful when the power is out.
Solarpunk, not tactical. No camo, no fear, no prepper stigma.
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