What’s Your Go-To Skill for Off-Grid Survival?

[ChamomileCraze]

In a true off-grid scenario, the skill I always fall back on is identifying and utilizing wild herbs and plants. Knowing which greens are edible, which roots help with pain or fever, and how to make a simple tincture or poultice can mean the difference between getting by and truly thriving. Foraging isn't just about finding food—it's about medicine, flavor, and even building materials if you know what to look for.

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[TeaTimeTalisman]

Absolutely agree about plant knowledge—it's one of those things that's useful every single day. For me, preserving food comes in right behind foraging. Canning, dehydrating, fermenting... if you can stretch your harvest through the winter, you're really set.