What’s Your Go-To Item for Unexpected Emergencies?

[MeadowWhisperer]

No matter how well-stocked a person is, there’s always that nagging thought—what if something completely unexpected happens? The kind of situation where you can’t get to all your gear, or you have to leave in a hurry. Over the past few months, as I’ve let my curiosity for preparedness grow, I keep coming back to one question: What’s your most versatile, always-on-hand item for genuine emergencies?

For me, I’m leaning toward a sturdy

 

[MarigoldBreeze]

Always have a bandana in my pocket—so many uses, from first aid to makeshift masks or slings. Anyone else swear by the simple stuff like that?