What’s the Most Overlooked Prep in Your Opinion?

[TeaTimeTalisman]

Most people seem to focus on food, water, and defense—which are obviously crucial—but I rarely see enough talk about sanitation and waste management. In a long-term grid-down scenario, the ability to safely handle waste (both human and otherwise) could be what stands between you and serious illness. Too many folks underestimate just how fast things can go sideways when the toilet stops working.

Composting toilets, lime, sawdust, or even just a reliable plan for digging and managing latrines are overlooked way too often, in my opinion. Not to mention hygiene supplies like soap, feminine products, or even just enough water for proper hand-washing. Improper management leads to contaminated water sources and a breeding ground for disease—not something you want during an emergency.

Curious if others have prioritized this or have innovative solutions they’d recommend? What’s your setup or backup plan for waste if the water stops? Or is there another overlooked prep you think people should pay more attention to? Let’s get a real discussion going on those “secondary” needs that could quietly make or break a

 

[OrbitJazz21]

Composting toilets, lime, sawdust, or even just a reliable plan for digging and managing latrines are overlooked way too often, in my opinion. Not to mention hygiene supplies like soap, feminine products, or even just enough water for proper hand-washing.

Absolutely right about the toilets and hygiene stuff—nothing throws a wrench in the works faster than bad sanitation. People get so wrapped up in food and ammo they forget just how quickly disease can spread if you’re not careful about waste. I’ve tried a bucket setup with sawdust in my practice runs, and honestly, it’s not glamorous but it works. Haven’t messed with lime yet, but I imagine it really