Other than a camera and lenses, what else do you pack in your camera bag?

The goal of your answer is to showcase your experience as a photographer and what you've learned from the situations you've encountered.

Focus your answer on specific items you've added to your camera bag over the years. If possible, include items that are memorable or novel. Frame your answer as a story about why you include a particular item in your camera bag. Share what you've learned from challenging situations and how you've leveraged these lessons to succeed in new situations.

I always carry extras of everything I might need: cards, batteries, extra lens cloths, and cleaner. Over the years, I've found that you also have to be prepared for the unknown, so I also carry a plastic bag in case of rain, a flashlight in case I'm in a dark area and need light, a multitool in case I need quick access to a screwdriver or pliers, and some paper towels and band-aids because you never know.