What’s Your Go-To Skill for Total Grid Failure?

[ChamomileCraze]

If the grid went down tomorrow, I’d fall back on wildcrafting and herbal medicine first. What practical skill would you lean into immediately? Curious to hear what everyone’s prioritized—firecraft, water sourcing, animal husbandry, or something different?

 

[GarnetDusk]

If the grid went down tomorrow, I’d fall back on wildcrafting and herbal medicine first.

Wildcrafting’s a solid choice—nature’s medicine cabinet has more to offer than most folks realize. I’m always amazed at how many edible and medicinal plants grow right under our noses. Are there particular herbs you keep stocked or ones you absolutely rely on in a pinch, ChamomileCraze? Personally

 

[BlueSkyWanderer]

Water filtration’s my top skill—doesn’t matter what else you’ve got if you can’t drink safely. Anyone have a favorite homemade filter method that really works?

 

[PrepperLinda65]

First aid skills are my go-to—if someone’s hurt, you need to act fast, grid or no grid. Anybody else keep supplies for wounds and infection handy at all times?

 

[MeadowWhisperer]

First aid skills are my go-to—if someone’s hurt, you need to act fast, grid or no grid. Anybody else keep supplies for wounds and infection handy at all times?

Absolutely agree that first aid tops the list, especially when help might be a long way off. I keep a stash of bandages, antibiotic ointment, and even some old herbal remedies around. Linda, do you ever find yourself rotating those supplies, or do you just stock and forget? I worry most about infection, so I’ve been learning a bit about making poultices from garden plants in case the pharmacy’s not an option. Patch-ups can get tricky real fast if you’re not