What’s Your Top “Must Have” for 72-Hour Kits?

[ChrysanthiDream]

When it comes to 72-hour kits, water filtration always tops my list—those little Sawyer Minis or LifeStraws can make all the difference if you’re stuck somewhere without clean water. I keep backup iodine tablets too, just in case. Realistically, if you have safe water, you can make do with less in almost every other category. What single item do you all absolutely refuse to leave out of your kit? Curious if anyone prioritizes something else over water solutions.

 

[ChamomileCraze]

Water is always at the top of my list too, but I absolutely can't go without a basic first aid kit. Even a small cut can turn nasty if you can't clean or treat it right away. I toss in a few herbal salves I make myself for bites, burns, or scrapes. Funny how often it’s the little injuries that cause the most trouble when you