What’s the Most Overlooked Prep in Your Opinion?

[PrepperLinda65]

Water filtration gets talked about a lot, but I think sanitation is way more overlooked—especially long-term. What’s your plan for waste management if you can’t flush for weeks? Curious what others have set up or practiced beyond just storing backup toilet paper.

 

[StarlitNavigator]

Totally agree—most folks ignore human waste after the power’s out. Homemade bucket toilet with sawdust’s my answer, but curious if anyone’s managed with just digging simple latrines long-term?

 

[EchoTangoFox]

Totally agree—most folks ignore human waste after the power’s out. Homemade bucket toilet with sawdust’s my answer, but curious if anyone’s managed with just digging simple latrines long-term?

Digging simple latrines works for a while, but I've seen them become a health issue fast if you aren't careful about location and covering. The bucket toilet with sawdust is a solid compromise for most folks, especially if you have limited space or can't dig easily. Curious how you handle the used sawdust after—do you have a compost plan, or just seal it up somehow? Sanitizing tools and hands gets tricky in those setups and is easy to overlook until problems pop up.