When we get into situations that we need to suddenly cope with, sometimes, we forget that we have the skills necessary to do so. Every situation gives us a different chance to use the skills we have, and the opportunity to learn what we need to build on.
Cooking – Make fire – Find water – clean/sterilize water – Boil water – Make flavored waters – Find Food – harvest food – clean vegetables – cook vegetables – clean fruits – cook fruits – Raise Animals – Tracking animals – Trap/hunt animals – slaughter/butcher meat – clean/prepare meat – cook meat – fishing – cleaning fish – cooking fish – choose grain – clean grain – cook grain – Grow food – Preserve food – food/herb drying/dehydrating – jam/jelly making
Basic modern survival – Reading – writing – map reading – using the telephone – finding listing in Phone Book – typing – using computer mouse – using Google – driving – using public transportation – hailing a cab – using money
Cleaning/Hygene – washing hands – washing body -brushing hair – washing hair – washing clothes – cleaning shoes – washing floor – washing walls – washing counters – polishing wood – washing dishes – disinfecting surfaces – cleaning animals – dispose of feces – trimming trees/bushes – mowing lawn – composting
Camping – Researching the area – hiking – finding shelter – finding campsite – setting up tent – setting up cooking area – making fire – Putting fire out – digging trenches – setting up sleeping area – food gathering – Packing – reading map – using compass
Cars – fueling – changing fluids – changing fuses – changing light bulbs – driving – convoying – knowing the laws – packing – map reading/navigation
Animals – feeding – cleaning – walking/exercise – safety – housing – training – tracking – trapping
Technology – change light bulbs in building – change fuses in a house fuse box – reset breakers in house breaker box – change breaker in house breaker box – Change electrical outlet/light switch – turn on stereo/TV/entertainment center – set VCR/Video recorder – set electronics’ clocks – use remote control – plug in/set up computer – turn on computer – checking phone lines – use wireless networking – photography – Photoshop/Illustrator/Graphic Design
Crafty stuff – make soap – make lotion – make candles – Embroider/sew – quilting – Make clothes – costuming – crotchet/knit – Macramé/knot work – paint – decorating a room – wood working/turning – scrapbooking – beading – jewelry – drawing – designing projects – graphic design – origami – photography – ikebana(flower arranging) – dining table/setting design
Medical/First aide – Cleaning cuts – putting on ointment – bandaging wounds – Burns – broken bones/splints – skin blemishes – boils – wound lancing/draining – Herbal Remedies
You may notice that many of the skills overlap. This makes it easier for you to be able to deal with Surviavable situations. What can you do? More than you may think.