Best Skills to Learn First for New Preppers?

[StarlitNavigator]

When starting out, do you focus first on water purification, fire starting, or something else entirely? I’ve seen mixed advice on the order of skills—curious what folks here consider the absolute essentials for a beginner to master right away.

 

[EchoTangoFox]

I’d say start with water purification, hands down. You can go a while without food, but without clean water you’re in trouble quick. After that, fire starting and basic first aid skills are next in line for me. Knowing how to communicate in a pinch—like with a simple walkie talkie—can make a huge difference too. Anyone else put comms higher up on their list, or is it just me?