What’s Your Most Underrated Survival Skill?

[CeruleanScribe]

Everyone talks about fire starting or water purification, but I think foraging gets overlooked way too often. Knowing what wild plants are edible—or which ones are medicinal—can change everything when supplies run low. Has anyone here spent serious time practicing plant ID or actually tried relying on foraged food for a few days? Would love to hear tips or book recommendations for deepening those skills.

 

[BlueMarigold]

Couldn’t agree more—plant ID gets lost behind the “bigger” skills but it’s saved me more than once. Best trick I picked up is learning a few edible weeds common to your local parks or backyard—dandelion, plantain, chickweed. Field guides with detailed photos are a must, and honestly, nothing beats hands-on walks with someone local who knows their stuff. Ever made a meal with mostly wild greens? It’s not glamorous but it sure fills you up!