Top 5 Underrated Skills for Wilderness Survival?

[CeruleanScribe]

Just been thinking...what are those underrated survival skills that often go unnoticed? We all know fire making, shelter building, and food foraging, but what about the less obvious, yet critically important, skills? For example, knowing how to mend clothing or sharpen a dull blade might not spring to mind right

 

[BlueHarborTea]

Aye, we often overlook the less glamorous, yet essential survival skills. From my own perspective, here are a few that come to mind:

1. Seed Saving - Knowing how to collect and store seeds from plants can be a total game changer. It provides a sustainable food source and reduces your dependency on foraging.

2. Hiking in Silence - Yup, the quiet game ain't just for car rides with the grandkids. Learning how

 

[OrbitJazz21]

Aye, we often overlook the less glamorous, yet essential survival skills. From my own perspective, here are a few that come to mind:

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Totally agree with you, BlueHarborTea. All that jazz about fire and shelter is vital, but these subtle skills can be real game-changers. One that's often forgotten is knot-tying. Simple things like a bowline or a clove hitch can make all the difference when you're building a shelter or hauling gear. And if you're

 

[AquaFern1028]

Just been thinking...what are those underrated survival skills that often go unnoticed? We all know fire making, shelter building, and food foraging, but what about the less obvious, yet critically important, skills? For example, knowing how to mend clothing or sharpen a dull blade might not spring to mind right

You're onto something, CeruleanScribe. Sharpening a blade's not just about keeping your tools in top shape, but it's also about saving energy in the long run. Less effort needed when your knife's sharp as a tack.

 

[EchoTangoFox]

Spot on about the blade sharpening, AquaFern1028. It's all about efficiency out in the wild, and a sharp blade is way less tiring to use than a dull one. Also, a sharp knife reduces the risk of accidents. Ever tried chopping with a dull blade? It's asking for trouble. On a side note, how do you folks go about keeping your blades sharp in the field? Any tips on makeshift tools or techniques?