Funny how we all reach for something different! For me, it’s my sturdy pair of garden gloves—odd, maybe, but hear me out. I’ve run into too many situations where you need to move debris, broken glass, or even just open doors/windows after storms or during a quick exit. Bare hands are so vulnerable, and a pair of thick gloves can save you from nasty cuts or scrapes, especially when you’re rushing. Plus, they double as makeshift potholders if you have to touch something hot, and I’ve even helped people with them in first aid situations (pressure dressing over the glove if nothing else is around). Old habits from nursing, I guess—protect your hands and you can do a whole lot more for yourself and others.
Curious if anyone else has an "odd" essential like that? Not the usual flashlight/water filter stuff, but something you learned was critical through real experience.
