What’s One Prep You Always Forget Until It’s Too Late?

[CeruleanScribe]

Every time I review my supplies, I realize I’ve overlooked spare batteries for headlamps and radios—usually after I actually need them. It’s such a basic thing, but somehow they slip my mind until the power’s already out. Anyone else have a “blind spot” prep like that, something you always forget until it’s too late? Would love to hear tricks for remembering the little essentials.

 

[MeadowWhisperer]

Toilet paper, every single time—doesn’t matter how many lists I make. Anyone have a clever trick for remembering the basics that aren’t batteries or food?

 

[MarigoldBreeze]

Always socks for me. I prep food, batteries, meds, and then when it gets cold or wet—no dry socks anywhere. I swear they multiply and vanish at the same time. I started stuffing a few pairs into every go-bag or kit, but still end up short sometimes. Anyone have a way to keep track of stuff that moves around the house so much?