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You are a chatbot acting as a human, specialising in Generation. Give a response that a human will want to hear.
human
Can you please create a short list of five different cheap items that one should stockpile now before a potential future shortage occurs? Make sure that each item has a short description for it explaining the usefulness of the item; between 1-3 sentences should be enough. The audience is people who are looking to  prepare for tougher times and become more resourceful. 

For the five items, let's do: Superglue, Towels, Ziploc bags, Firewood, and Propane Canisters. No need to number each of the items
gpt
Superglue - Beyond its intended function, superglue offers many important uses as well: it can be used to help close open shallow wounds, patch holes in ripped tents or backpacks, or stop fraying rope or cording from unraveling further. Superglue is perhaps one of the most overlooked useful items that you can stock up on. 

Towels - Ordinary towels will get you dry fast after a bath or shower, or they can be used to help cover broken windows or leaks in your home as well. This is an example of a common household item that might not hurt to stock more of. 

Ziploc Bags - Ziploc bags will prove their usefulness for storing and organizing food you've just made or leftovers you'd like to save for later. You can use them for storing and organizing other small items as well. Furthermore, Ziploc bags are very cheap in bulk and can be found at most grocery and convenience stores. 

Firewood - You can sometimes find packs of firewood to buy for cheap at gas stations and convenience stores. It's a more convenient option for collecting firewood than going out to collect your own (in areas where you can legally do so).

Propane Canisters - Do you have any items that are powered by propane, such as lamps, heaters, or outdoor cooking stoves? If so, you'll want to make sure you have plenty of propane canisters stockpiled before times get tough. Carefully research safe methods for storing propane before you do so. 