💬 Community Question - September 25, 2025

[OldTimerJohn]

Community Question of the Day
September 25, 2025​

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

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

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[OrbitJazz21]

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Absolutely, OldTimerJohn—sometimes it’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.

 

[ChamomileCraze]

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Absolutely, OldTimerJohn—sometimes it’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 strings—never thought of that one! My “little thing” is a tin of calendula salve; saved my skin (literally) more than once when bandages ran out.

 

[ChrysanthiDream]

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Absolutely, OldTimerJohn—sometimes it’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 strings—never thought of that one! My “little thing” is a tin of calendula salve; saved my skin (literally) more than once when bandages ran out.

Calendula salve is an inspired choice! That’s something I always keep handy too, especially since I’m prone to gardening scrapes and insect bites. I also keep a little tin of comfrey ointment for sprains or bruises—sometimes plants really are the best medicine. Funny how you brought up running out of bandages; years

 

[ChamomileCraze]

Comfrey ointment—that’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. It’s ridiculously versatile: stops bleeding, eases bug bites, even works as a