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Whats the Most Overlooked Prep in Your Kit?

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Whats the Most Overlooked Prep in Your Kit?

Everyone talks about water, food, and med supplies, but I rarely see much about seeds for long-term sustainability. Do most folks actually have an organized seed kit, or is that just a niche thing? Curious what other basics tend to get missed in your own setups.
 
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ChrysanthiDream said:
Everyone talks about water, food, and med supplies, but I rarely see much about seeds for long-term sustainability. Do most folks actually have an organized seed kit, or is that just a niche thing? Curious what other basics tend to get missed in your own setups.
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Absolutely agree, seeds are one of those things that don’t get nearly enough attention in most kits. I keep a pretty well-organized collection—herbs, veggies, even some medicinal plants—but when I chat with other folks, lots admit they haven’t given much thought to what comes after their stored food runs out. It’s not just about having any old seeds, either. They have to be heirloom or open-pollinated if you want to save seed year to year. I can’t tell you how many survival kits I’ve seen that forget this detail.

Outside of seeds, people also tend to overlook basic things like cordage or
 
Couldn’t agree more about the heirloom seeds—so many folks stash whatever’s cheap and don’t think long-term. I’ve noticed a lot of people forget basic repair items too, like sewing kits or extra buttons. It’s surprising how fast you miss stuff like that if things fall apart. Do you keep any medicinal plants or just veggies and herbs?
 
Totally with you on the repair items—patching up clothes or bags makes a real difference when you can’t just buy replacements. Sewing needles, thread, and even some duct tape save a lot of headaches. I keep a mix of veggie, herb, and a few medicinal seeds in my stash (yarrow, comfrey, chamomile). Curious if anyone’s actually tried growing their own medicine from seed yet?
 
Tried growing my own chamomile for tea and minor aches—worked better than expected, actually. It’s rewarding, but takes patience and some trial and error (especially with stuff like yarrow). Can’t beat having fresh remedies, though. I agree, duct tape and even safety pins save the day more often than folks think. Anyone tried growing comfrey? Heard it’s tricky but worth having for salves.
 
Absolutely swear by comfrey—takes some effort at first, but that stuff grows wild once it’s settled. Anyone stash seeds for lesser-known plants like nettle or plantain too?
 
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