What’s In Your “Just In Case” Go Bag?

BlueHarborTea

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What’s In Your “Just In Case” Go Bag?

Go bags seem to be a personal thing, but I’m curious about what folks really *keep* in theirs. Mine’s shifted a lot over the last year as I’ve gotten more into preparedness – the basics like water filter, small first-aid kit,
 
Always have some dried herbs (chamomile, yarrow, plantain) in mine alongside basics—been a lifesaver more than once. Has anyone else packed stuff for homemade remedies?
 
I always make room for a small tin of dried calendula and lavender—can soothe scrapes or just settle nerves with a quick tea, depending on the situation. My bag started out super basic too, just flashlight, knife, bandaids, that sort of
 
Love seeing other folks pack herbal remedies! My bag’s definitely evolved over the years—used to be just canned food, flashlight, and matches but now I always fit in a small pouch of dried plantain, comfrey, and lemon balm. Plantain for bites or scrapes (works wonders chewed up in a pinch), comfrey salve for bruises or sore muscles, and the lemon balm’s great for calming jitters or headaches when things get stressful. I also tuck in some seeds (nasturtium and calendula) so if I’m stuck anywhere for longer, I can get something started, even if it’s just