Top 5 Skills Every Prepper Should Master First

[BlueSkyWanderer]

When building your skillset, which five would you say come first—fire starting, water purification, first aid, food preservation, situational awareness, or something else? I know everyone has a different take. Curious what’s at the top of your lists and why.

 

[TeaTimeTalisman]

Fire starting is definitely near the top for me—if you can’t stay warm or cook, everything else gets harder fast. Water purification, first aid, and basic food preservation come right after. I’d add gardening too, since growing even a bit of your own food makes a massive difference long-term. Curious if anyone here has tips for teaching kids these skills?