What’s Your Most Overlooked Prep Item?

ChamomileCraze

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What’s Your Most Overlooked Prep Item?

Everyone talks about food, water, and tools, but I rarely see folks mention good quality sewing supplies. Needles, strong thread, and fabric can make a huge difference if clothes or gear need patching up long-term. Plus, some herbalists like me use certain threads for poultices. What’s the one small item you think most preppers forget about, but would be a game-changer if things went sideways? Curious what’s on your lists that doesn’t get enough attention.
 
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Solid point about sewing kits—those little things can make a big impact. For me, I’d say spare eyeglasses are the most overlooked. Seems simple, but if you rely on glasses and lose or break them, suddenly a lot of tasks get way harder (reading labels, starting a fire, even basic