For me, prepping isn’t just a matter of stockpiling supplies. It also a mindset, a means of gathering skills you and your family need to survive once these supplies run out. If a long-term SHTF scenario, like an EMP were to occur or, more likely, if our civilized nation collapses, your knowledge and skills will be more valuable than the stockpile of water, food and gadgets.
I try to make it a responsibility for each family or group member in my “group” to learn at least two skills that would be crucial if SHTF. Also I want the experts to be able to teach other group members the skills to everyone. Because lets face it, highly skilled individuals need rest or may become injured. If your only medic is injured, what steps do you take if he never taught any other member the skill? What are your skills?
What, if any, skills do other group members possess? Do you believe each person should spend time teaching others their skills now, before they could be life saving, or used to trade during a potential societal collapse?
Me, I am a licensed wildlife control operator. You name if, I can catch it, gut it, skin it, cook it. Snares, legholds, conibears and cage traps are a few things I can use and/or make.
I am decent with a hammer and other hand tools as well as power tools (which depending on the scenario may be worthless). I am a licensed HAM radio operator with 10M, 2M, 11M and a few other radios.
I can cook and can, shooting is a hobby of mine. But, more importantly I try to diversify when I can and teach others I know the skills I possess.
So lets here it ladies, what are your skills and group skills? Do you take the time to teach each other?
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When people find out you are a prepper, you get treated like a pariah. 
Originally Posted by dsdmmat
