What’s Your Most Underrated Survival Skill?

[OrbitJazz21]

Most folks talk about starting fires or purifying water, but honestly, I think improvisation doesn’t get nearly enough credit. Being able to adapt and repurpose what you’ve got lying around has saved me far more times than any gadget. For example, I've used broken instrument strings as snares in a pinch. What’s one skill you’ve relied on that isn’t in all the

 

[TeaTimeTalisman]

Knowing wild plant identification has bailed me out more than once—edible, medicinal, or even just useful for weaving. Ever try making cordage from nettles?

 

[MeadowWhisperer]

Most folks talk about starting fires or purifying water, but honestly, I think improvisation doesn’t get nearly enough credit. Being able to adapt and repurpose what you’ve got lying around has saved me far more times than any gadget. For example, I've used broken instrument strings as snares in a pinch. What’s one skill you’ve relied on that isn’t in all the

Improvisation really is key—funny how a bit of lateral thinking can turn random junk into lifesavers. Ever had a moment where you had to MacGyver your way out with something truly odd, OrbitJazz21?

 

[OrbitJazz21]

Reading the plant ID stuff, I’ve gotta say—knowing how to fix or rig up basic electrical setups has saved my bacon a few times. I’ve patched together battery banks from old solar lights and random odds n' ends, just to keep my keyboard going during outages. It’s