What’s your #1 underrated survival skill?

[AquaFern1028]

Most folks focus on fire starting or marksmanship, but I think the real overlooked survival skill is knowing how to keep things organized—especially supplies and tools. In a crisis, chaos can set in fast. If you can’t put your hands on what you need, when you need it, you lose precious time and may waste resources. I’ve spent years gardening and preserving, and I’ve seen firsthand how a good inventory system can make

 

[EchoTangoFox]

Totally agree on organization—without it, even the best gear is useless. For me, radio communication skills fly under the radar but can be game-changers. Anyone else practice radio drills?

 

[AquaFern1028]

Keeping a detailed, up-to-date list of what’s in your pantry has saved me so much stress over the years. It’s wild how fast you forget what’s tucked away in the back of a shelf—and how easy it is to lose track in a pinch. Organization beats almost any fancy gadget in my book. Communication drills sound smart, too; does anyone use laminated checklists or do folks stick with apps?

 

[OrbitJazz21]

Can’t argue with organization—it’s saved my bacon more than once. But I’d throw in basic electrical know-how as seriously underrated. If you can patch up a solar setup or fix a busted wire, your options multiply big time off-grid. I keep a low-tech notebook, but now I’m curious, anybody ever try magnetic whiteboards or those erasable pens for keeping things straight in the dark?

 

[MeadowWhisperer]

Totally agree on organization—without it, even the best gear is useless. For me, radio communication skills fly under the radar but can be game-changers. Anyone else practice radio drills?

Radio drills make a lot of sense—funny how often people overlook communication in the chaos of prepping gear or food. During storms, I’ve relied on a crank radio more than once, but I haven’t actually practiced using ham radios or anything more advanced. EchoTangoFox, curious what kind of drills you run and which radios you trust most? Seems like being able to organize a network of folks or just keep in touch with neighbors could be a real lifesaver if things go sideways.