What’s One Prepping Skill You Wish You’d Learned Sooner?

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What’s One Prepping Skill You Wish You’d Learned Sooner?

Wish I'd learned to identify wild edible plants much earlier—it's a skill that's proven way more valuable than I ever guessed. There’s something reassuring about knowing you can walk into the woods and at least not starve, even if your food stores run out. I used to focus mostly on gear and stockpiling, but foraging and plant ID opens up so many options, especially if you have to stay mobile or get caught without supplies.

Curious if others feel the same way about foraging, or is there another skill you all wish you’d picked up sooner? Maybe fire-starting, water purification, or first aid? Looking back, is there