Drinking straws—paper or plastic—are lightweight, inexpensive, and versatile for emergencies. Use them as firestarters with flammable materials, waterproof match holders, or pre-load single doses of pills, ointments, or powdered meds. Foil-wrapped straws can reflect light; straws can organize fishing gear, spices, or snacks. Survival often depends on ingenuity, and straws are a compact, multipurpose tool for prepper kits and bug-out bags.
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