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šŸ’¬ Community Question - September 25, 2025

šŸ’¬ Community Question of the Day
September 25, 2025​



What's one overlooked item in your bug-out bag that has proven unexpectedly useful?​



I'm curious to hear everyone's thoughts on this! Share your experiences, tips, and perspectives.

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Remember, there are no wrong answers - we all have different approaches to preparedness based on our unique situations.
 
OrbitJazz21 said:
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Absolutely, OldTimerJohnā€”sometimes itā€™s the little things, like a roll of duct tape or extra guitar strings, that end up saving the day when you least expect it.
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Funny you mention guitar stringsā€”never thought of that one! My ā€œlittle thingā€ is a tin of calendula salve; saved my skin (literally) more than once when bandages ran out.
 
ChamomileCraze said:
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Absolutely, OldTimerJohnā€”sometimes itā€™s the little things, like a roll of duct tape or extra guitar strings, that end up saving the day when you least expect it.
Funny you mention guitar stringsā€”never thought of that one! My ā€œlittle thingā€ is a tin of calendula salve; saved my skin (literally) more than once when bandages ran out.
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Calendula salve is an inspired choice! Thatā€™s something I always keep handy too, especially since Iā€™m prone to gardening scrapes and insect bites. I also keep a little tin of comfrey ointment for sprains or bruisesā€”sometimes plants really are the best medicine. Funny how you brought up running out of bandages; years
 
Comfrey ointmentā€”thatā€™s a smart one. Those little jars of healing herbs have bailed me out more than once, too. I always stash a small satchel of dried yarrow in my pack. Itā€™s ridiculously versatile: stops bleeding, eases bug bites, even works as a
 
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