Essential Skills For Survivalists

By Jerish Thieman


There are many reasons why people become survivalists. Signs of economic collapse, worries about global warfare or perhaps the effects of a huge catastrophe such as a mega-earthquake are just a few reasons why people begin preparing themselves to be able to survive without the trappings of modern society. Whatever the reasons, there's definitely some big advantages to becoming a survivalist and here are just a few of the important skills you will or should learn.

1. Survivalists Possess Emergency Medical Skills

Some level of emergency medical training is something everyone should really know. You don't have to be a doctor or medical professional to learn how to perform CPR or to learn how to properly dress a wound or stop bleeding and other components of first aid. Survivalists should take it a step further and learn about some more advanced medical care. While we aren't suggesting that you learn how to perform surgery, it is wise to learn a few extra skills. This might include how to administer the correct dose of medicine, how to use a syringe and also how to use local herbs and natural remedies for those times when modern medicine simply might not be available.

2. Survivalists Know How To Prepare & Store Food

Imagine a world without grocery stores, farmer's markets and restaurants. If that world becomes reality, you still must eat and this means as a survivalist you must possess many food-related skills. You will need to know how to grow your own food and how to store it properly. You need to learn how to hunt and dress your game. You need to learn how to fish. You need to learn how to raise livestock, such as chickens, rabbits, goats, cows and other animals. You also need to learn how to butcher and store the butchered meat safely. Of course, many survivalists do stockpile food, but eventually this will run out, so it's wise also to stockpile seeds for future gardens and crops.

3. Learn To Be Your Own Handyman

These days, we have specialists that can fix just about any mechanical problem we might have, from repairing a car to fixing our household plumbing system to even repairing a leaky roof. Survivalists must be able to repair whatever breaks on their property, as well as being familiar with engine repair and automotive repair. You need to learn how to use a variety of tools, and possess electrical skills, plumbing skills and basic carpentry skills. Sewing is another skill that will come in handy when clothes need to be fixed or even made from scratch.

4. Basic Survival Skills Are Crucial

With any luck, your bug-out location or remote property will be a safe and self-sufficient location after a disaster. However, it is quite possible that your location could be compromised or you cannot get there. In these cases, you need to be able survive with just the clothes on your back. Learn how to build a shelter using only the elements around you, and learn how to build a fire. You need to be able to harness safe, drinkable water and hunt for food. It is also wise to learn about local plants as these can be used for food or potentially could cause you to get sick.

For survivalists, finding a great bug-out location or simply choosing to live in a remote area throughout the year is important. In Klickitat County, Washington, you can find many pieces of property suitable for living off the land. Off-grid land and doomsday prepper land abounds in this rural, rugged area and the staff at Klickitat Valley Realty can help you find any type of land that you need.




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