If you have been prepping and learning about what it takes to survive in different situations when the world decides to go downhill fast, you might think you have all the skills you need to do well. You know how to hunt, make fires, and build shelters. However, there are at least a few things that you still need to learn. The following are some of the most common skills that people tend to forget or ignore, but they can come in very handy.
Dealing With Car Trouble
If you plan to bug out, or if you need to get away in a hurry, chances are you will be taking a vehicle, such as your car or truck. Do you know how to make some basic engine repairs if you were to break down? Too many people today go to the mechanic for everything, but learning some basics can help make all the difference in the world. Start learning if you don’t know.
Finding Your Way
Another one of the areas where people have grown lax is in finding out where they are and figuring out a way to get from Point A to Point B without the aid of GPS. You must learn how to read different types of maps and you need to know how to use a compass! Add these skills to your repertoire.
Sewing
While sewing might not be the most glamorous of survival skills to have, it is one of the most important to know. When you can sew, you can repair your own clothing, and you can even make new clothes. Knowing the basics of sewing can even help you learn how to stitch up a wound in a pinch.
When you are learning your survival skills, be sure that you include these and some of the other lesser-known skills that can help.
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