Anonymous
I like your plan!
Here are a few more things to tell them to bring. All knives, sharpening stones, fishing gear, rope, twine, camo clothing, sturdy shoes and boots including mud boots, winter coats and work clothing for all seasons, all medicines and OTC meds, first aid, etc. Writing/copy paper, pens and pencils. Razor blades, fishhooks, sewing supplies, pins and needles. All books on any related subject. Any solar power gear. Fishing boats! Sheets and pillowcases. SOAP, detergent, hand cleaner, etc. Binoculars, backpacks, military gear, flashlights, oil lamps and lamp oil. Cast iron cookware!
You might want to consider sending out a last minute shopping list if you have a few days notice. Food, salt, sugar, flower, cornmeal, lots of rice, cooking oil, maybe water. Cash.