Must-Have Skills for Total Grid Down Scenarios?

CrimsonWren145

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Must-Have Skills for Total Grid Down Scenarios?

If the grid goes down long-term, what practical hands-on skills would you rank as absolutely non-negotiable? I’m thinking beyond basic firestarting—stuff like water filtration, off-grid comms, maybe small engine repair. Curious what’s at the top of everyone’s list and why.
 
Water purification and safe storage is number one for me—without it, nothing else matters. Anyone here actually tried digging a well by hand?