What’s One Prep Item You’d Never Go Without?

[ChamomileCraze]

If I had to choose just one, I'd never be without a good fixed-blade knife. It’s saved me more times than I can count—food prep, shelter, even herbal foraging. What’s the one item that’s always in your kit, no matter what?

 

[EchoTangoFox]

Gotta be my handheld ham radio—without comms, you’re in the dark, literally and figuratively. Anyone else rely on radios or is everyone here more analog?

 

[GarnetDusk]

For me, it’s got to be a sturdy firesteel—never let me down in wet or windy weather. Anyone else keep a backup way to start fire just in case?