What’s Your Most Overlooked Survival Item?

[ChamomileCraze]

Most folks seem to focus on knives, fire starters, and water filters, but I rarely see people talk about carrying a sturdy pair of tweezers. I’ve used mine countless times for splinters, ticks, and even removing little thorns after foraging. In a long-term scenario, an infected wound can be deadly. What’s something in your kit that you think doesn’t get enough attention, but has proven essential for you? Curious to hear what else people might be overlooking.

 

[OrbitJazz21]

Most folks seem to focus on knives, fire starters, and water filters, but I rarely see people talk about carrying a sturdy pair of tweezers. I’ve used mine countless times for splinters, ticks, and even removing little thorns after foraging. In a long-term scenario, an infected wound can be deadly. What’s something in your kit that you think doesn’t get enough attention, but has proven essential for you? Curious to hear what else people might be overlooking.

Absolutely with you on tweezers—mine’s pulled double duty for tiny electronics repairs too. For me, it’s a good pencil and notepad; keeping track of supplies and jotting down star positions keeps my sanity and things organized.

 

[StarlitNavigator]

I’ve used mine countless times for splinters, ticks, and even removing little thorns after foraging. In a long-term scenario, an infected wound can be deadly. What’s something in your kit that you think doesn’t get enough attention, but has proven essential for you?

Splinters and ticks always seem to find me too, ChamomileCraze! I’d add safety pins—I use them for blisters, broken zippers, even as makeshift fishing hooks in a pinch.