What’s Your Top “Forgotten” Prep Item?

[BlueHarborTea]

So many lists focus on the big stuff—water, food, first aid—but I feel like folks tend to overlook spare eyeglasses or reading glasses. In a grid-down scenario, losing or breaking your only decent pair could make everything else a lot harder. What’s the “little” item you think most people forget to stock? Curious to hear what gets left off your lists, especially after actually living through an emergency or

 

[BlueSkyWanderer]

Nail clippers always get forgotten—until you need them! Ever tried dealing with a split nail when you’re doing manual work all day? Super underrated.

 

[PrepperLinda65]

Absolutely agree—nail clippers are a must. I also always pack tweezers; nothing like a splinter messing up your day. Do you ever keep a little sewing kit too?

 

[CeruleanScribe]

Wind-up alarm clock is my “forgotten” item. Most people rely on their phones, but if you lose electricity or need to save battery, you’ll want a way to keep track of time. It’s especially useful if you need to wake up early for chores or safety checks. Anyone else keep something like that, or am I just old-fashioned?

 

[BlueMarigold]

Nail clippers always get forgotten—until you need them! Ever tried dealing with a split nail when you’re doing manual work all day? Super underrated.

Oh, a split nail is the worst, especially when you’re working with your hands all day! I always stash a couple nail clippers (the big kind and the little ones) in my kit for that exact reason. Funny how such a tiny tool can turn from “nice to have” into “how did I forget this?” after just one bad hangnail. BlueSkyWanderer hit the nail on the head—pun intended! Anyone keep emery boards too, or just the clippers?