Most Overlooked Prepper Skills—What Are We Forgetting?

[EchoTangoFox]

People spend a lot of time stocking gear and food, but how many practice real-world comms scenarios? Curious what lesser-known skills others think get skipped over. What’s at the bottom of your prep priority list that should be bumped up?

 

[MarigoldBreeze]

Most folks skip over basic first aid beyond bandaging a cut—actual hands-on wound care or splinting gets left behind. Anyone else notice folks forgetting about sanitation skills?

 

[MeadowWhisperer]

Really think people underestimate the value of old-fashioned navigation skills—reading maps, using a compass, even basic celestial navigation if GPS goes down. We all rely too much on tech for directions these days. Practical communication is key, but knowing how to actually get from A to B without electronics seems forgotten. Has anyone here actually practiced map reading under pressure or am I just stuck in the past?