Comments on: 10 Essential Skills Necessary for Survival

By: Harold

Harold — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 16:43:35 +0000

What most people overlook and/or do not want to admit is this very simple fact, if SHTF many million Americans are going to die. Large urban areas will become wastelands. Even medium size urban areas will be worse than Afghanistan. Those who have prepared and are WILLING and ABLE to defend themselves will survive. Those who are waiting on the government to take care of them or hope their neighbors and friends will do so or who plan on taking what they need from the rest of us are in a boatload of trouble.

By: Al

Al — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 02:15:15 +0000

Another overlooked skill is fishing. Fish offers a great source of protein if a lake is available. Being able to hook a fish out of a lake, stream, or from beneath the ice in the dead of winter could be beneficial to a family’s dietary needs. Fishing is simple, doesnt require ammunition or noise of any kind, and can be accomplished in several ways (lines, nets, spearing, etc)
I realize not everyone lives near a lake or stream, but you never know when you may need this skill in order to eat.

By: Eric

Eric — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 22:57:18 +0000

Sorry folks, but Jim is right. Lots of talk about urban/suburban survival, but it may be like living in a war zone if the SHTF. Personally I think every year we are further out on that limb. And it is gonna break sooner or later, but I’m betting on sooner. Been prepping for about a year since we sold our house in the burbs and bought an old farm. Met a lot of people here in the country who know something’s coming and are getting ready. Any class on homesteading, survival skills, etc is full to overflowing. My advice: prep quietly, a year’s supply at least, hide what you can, don’t forget barter items. Get to know your neighbors/town’s people, who can you trust/call for help, who should you not turn your back on. Learn at least 2 hands-on skills that will be useful to your family and town. Educate yourself, build a library of useful books, get in shape. And lastly, live your life well. Now that I’m feeling more prepared for what may come, I’ve never felt more relaxed, more healthy, or more connected to my fellow town’s people. Moving to the country was the best decision we’ve ever made.

Peace,
eric

By: jim

jim — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 16:04:57 +0000

I live in rural area. Have gun collection and lifetime supply of ammo. Don’t think anyone is going to “overrun” my place!!
If you live in urban area, there are sites for urban survival. Haven’t checked ‘em out. You might want to. If you can afford, it is great time to invest in a rural home on acreage, either individually or in a group. Set up a commune. Get back to nature. Learn how to live in the woods cut-off and alone–stuff I learned growing up where I did and pursuing hobbies of wilderness hiking, camping, surviving. Many, including me, “good ole boys” will help you if you ask.
Hope you get out of city soon…
My best to all,
jim

By: Jared Cisney

Jared Cisney — Tue, 24 May 2011 14:23:13 +0000

Awesome info over again. Thank you.

By: Merry

Merry — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 00:54:44 +0000

List seems to have omitted basic animal and childcare skills. I know you probably think everyone who survived their own childhood knows how to care for kids but I have seen enough bone-headed mistakes to believe you are wrong. And I dare you to ask any animal shelter worker or Veterinarian if everyone knows how to care for animals.

By: WorthyChief

WorthyChief — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 12:14:13 +0000

Outdoor survival skills? That’s ok if you live in a rural area but for the 300 million that don’t it’s pointless. How long do you think the trees in Central Park would last if everyone in NYC decided to build a fire to keep warm? Hunting? What, cats and dogs? If you want to survive it makes more sense to pull you head out of the sand and get involved politically on a local level. We will survive when we stop using Government to get money out of the pockets of Countrymen we don’t know. The 2% or 5% that happen to live some what rural would be over run if 300 million have to turn to the woods to survive.