For Todd W: (and any others who might wonder why I would bother with kerosene)

For me, it's about diversifying and giving myself options. If I run out of batteries, I will be able to fall back on another heat/light source with kerosene. If I can't find kerosene for the stove or lamps, I might at least be able to score some wood for the fireplace to stay warm in the dark. Think also wood pellets, coal - I live near areas where you can scavange it off the sides of the roads when it falls off the trucks - shoot, even dried cow pats will burn!

I figured out a long time ago, that no individual can be prepared for every possibility. Even the very well prepared may have to resort to Plan B if the emergency lingers longer than they imagined. What I can do/have room to store/afford to buy, I think of accumulating in multiples for barter. Someone will probably have what I need and vice versa. The more diversity, the more options.