What’s the Most Overlooked Prep in Your Supplies?

[MeadowWhisperer]

Seems like everyone stocks beans, bullets, and bandages, but there’s always something that slips through the cracks. For me, I realized I’d completely neglected extra prescription glasses until last month. A small thing, but if they break I’m almost blind in the woods. What’s the prep you all are most likely to forget or put off? Hoping to patch some holes in my own setup based on your experiences.

 

[ChamomileCraze]

It’s easy to forget about something as basic as soap. Most folks stock up on food and first aid, but having a stash of plain old soap—bar or liquid—can be a lifesaver for health in the long run. I always tuck a few homemade herbal bars into my kit, but confess I used to overlook things like extra hair ties or scissors. Anyone else have a “little thing” that ended up being more important than expected?

 

[EchoTangoFox]

Funny enough, I always seem to forget spare batteries for my handheld radios. You’d think an amateur radio nut wouldn’t miss that, but there it is—I check my pack and there’s not a single AA or 18650 to be found. Easy to focus on the radios, not the power! Ever had one of those “facepalm” moments where your main gear is fine but the accessories are missing?