15 Needed Trade Skills For SHTF: Survival Career Change

[@theswinginrichard]

If you have no other skills, be fit. Someone's always needed to dig a hole and chop wood

[@gregsharp8601]

@joseph stallings Extra points for the Caddyshack reference. 👍

[@daxisperry7644]

Labor is always needed

[@sambo314]

True, unless they go Jeff Bezos and replace u with a robot

[@joerazakmex88]

@@sambo314 1 month and all robots would be out, current machines require way too much maintenance, specialized people to work on them and a working supply chain to source spare parts, nobody would be using a robot to dig a hole or chop wood

[@broncpal4244]

It seems to me that most 'preppers' are preparing for some 'grid down' or 'nuke exchange' event. To my mind, they are looking in the wrong direction and are not seeing what has snuck up behind them. I'm talking about 'agenda 21,' and the covid vaccine. I believe, that if you are a 'prepper,' and you've had the covid vax....then all the prepping you've done is a waste of time.

[@bsouza4441]

Keep the body in good condition is really necessary , 90% of population is not able to walk few kilometers a day

[@SeamusMacMattain]

I must be special.... I don't know anyone who can't walk 20+ miles in a single day

[@halfcrazyoldchristianredne895]

@@SeamusMacMattain you must not live in america

[@quakalot2261]

Seamus RBNW you haven’t meet me hehe

[@quakalot2261]

Seamus RBNW you need a scout or someone who can climb ich bein euer Mann

[@quakalot2261]

Seamus RBNW mapping and setting routes I can do

[@billywalker9223]

Great video! My immediate family has everything but a cobbler. But we have duct tape. In the mountains we can be pretty much self sufficient. It reminds me of when someone asked my grandfather how the Great Depression impacted him. His response was "We were already poor and isolated, so we didn't know it was happening. "

[@gregsharp8601]

Cobbler is delicious. That was my takeaway from your comment! 😁

[@doriswhite1348]

Amazing answer from your grandfather.

[@LivingQuiteSimply]

That is awesome! You are well set up.

[@KyleHurd]

What mountains?

[@smokinjoe2539]

"A jack of all trades is a master of none, but oftentimes better than a master of one"

[@nathanbourland5133]

I would generally agree with that statement, however, I'm an electrician by trade..although I continue to learn everyday, I consider myself an expert at that craft...I can weld using every form..not necessarily at expert level, but they won't fail you either..I can food that won't kill you...I think the point he's making is to make urself into a renaissance man..you don't need to achieve expert level at everything even though you may be an expert at some things...a person can be expert at several different fields, and still have knowledge at more.

[@coyotehill2772]

I am a jack of all trades master of three. Mostly around the plumbing and heating trade are my masters. I dabble in the canning, black smithing, building, electrical, processing meat, firefighter/first responder and I’m dam good with a firearm.

[@allenmellichamp4357]

I do agree and I think he is stating master of ONE meaning people need to know a little about everything because most people now a days don't know anything about anything lol Jack of all trades here farm boy/country boy

[@Cordo.Z67]

I am a diesel truck mechanic what else should i invest my time in?

[@allenmellichamp4357]

@@Cordo.Z67 everything!!! Spend a few hours learning different things a few hours of knowledge on different stuff is a lot better than 1000 hours of one thing.. I am younger but I have a couple years experience in tree service, painting, construction, landscaping, irrigation, warehouse, delivery driver, flatbed and been farming all my life, running equipment, auto mechanic, junkyard, setting up houses and trailers doing plumbing and electrical, maintenance on 14 rollbacks including motor swaps trans ECT.... And I'm only 24 I was raised and learned from working... I know a LOT about a LOT.. Not everything but more than most twice my age... Just spend time learning different stuff and before u know it u can do just about anything

[@leojoseph6385]

Great discussion! "Knowledge alone is not experience" was something that got my attention.

[@prisonnierdelinutile2391]

1. bakery 2. mechanics 3. stone cutter/meason. 4. poter/clay 5. field-teacher 6. navigation/orientation 7. Source of water finder 8....... 9.......

[@joeyjones9041]

Tanning buckskins and preserving pelts. Very handy skill.

[@appalachiangunrunner5613]

I was raised gardening and harvesting wild herbs. I know many many edible plants and plants you can make medicine from. Actually growing and harvesting herbs like goldenseal and ginseng are one of my biggest passions/hobbies. Ive done mechanic work, welded, ive been a logger and know how to fall a tree correctly, worked on waterlines in the holler yes we still drink mountain water, I was raised around firearms and know if need be I can take wild game, I worked on guns for years although not a certified gunsmith, Ive helped build a house, and I even know how to make alcohol and may have helped do it before...im just your regular ol Appalachian hillbilly, but that seems to have been some of the best training one could use for SHTF.

[@applemarkwantsvids]

Excellent skill set! What part of Appalachia are you in?

[@appalachiangunrunner5613]

@@applemarkwantsvids southeastern Kentucky

[@JB-tv2wp]

Dang. Wanna get hitched? 😂

[@doriswhite1348]

Awesome skills. My brother is an ACE mechanic. He thinks he's "at the bottom of the totem pole". I keep telling him it's not something everyone can do. People are having trouble finding good mechanics these days. He's also a ham radio operator.

[@Heartwing37]

Can I join your group?

[@norwegiannightmare8843]

I’ve been learning blacksmithing/bladesmithing. I feel like it’s easier than most people would think and it gives you a valued skill that 99% have no experience with.

[@survivalguyhr]

My grandpa was a blacksmith, so I am thinking to go through the same steps. Any stove to recommend for SHTF situations?

[@andrewmconrad]

Thanks for mentioning healthcare workers first. I'm a nurse anesthetist and while we did slow down during the beginning of the pandemic, we were still doing surgeries. We are essential!

[@Claudio-vh3sp]

The whole Idea of being a prepper and SHTF preparedness is so much fun. I hope that this is always just a fun way of living vs having to be a necessity.

[@srl413]

Wow I'm very useful. I'm former military, a carpenter, hunter, butcher, sharpener, bladesmith, tracker, and cdl driver

[@lynnbedford9319]

Im a Midwife, with well over 300 births. Great skill to have!

[@Liberty-yp8ux]

When if boils down to surviving. Those of us who labor for a meek living really are very important to keep our society alive.

[@broncpal4244]

It seems to me that most 'preppers' are preparing for some 'grid down' or 'nuke exchange' event. To my mind, they are looking in the wrong direction and are not seeing what has snuck up behind them. I'm talking about 'agenda 21,' and the covid vaccine. I believe, that if you are a 'prepper,' and you've had the covid vax....then all the prepping you've done is a waste of time.

[@wannabe4668]

Makes me happy you mentioned reloading ammunition. Not discussed much at all or even thought of for many people.

[@santiagocresci3539]

Windmills, renewable energy. Also beekeeping for honey, propolis (medicine) and beeswax (for candles). Greetings from Argentina. Great channel.

[@stijn2472]

Argentina? How is it going over there?

[@santiagocresci3539]

@@stijn2472 we could be worse ;-)

[@stijn2472]

@@santiagocresci3539 Glad to hear that. I do hope it will get better.

[@georgemcmillan9172]

Sootch, in any situation the number one skill one needs, is the ability to "read" people. Unless you have known someone for quite some time, you need to be anke to see past the "shine" people put forth. The last thing anyone wants is to depend on trusting you and your family's lives on...

[@jamesm6256]

What if most, almost all people, cannot be trusted?

[@lookingupforjesus]

I'm a campfire musician, hope that gets me an invite! But seriously, Not all of us have the privilege of being a part of a prep group. I have acquired many skills over my manual labor work history, but because I live where I do, behind enemy lines in WA state, where pretty much no one can be trusted, myself and my immediate loved ones are all I have. Not lone wolf, more like a pack, it is what it is, unfortunately.

[@richki.24]

Trust No one ...

[@harveymartin8468]

Don't be discouraged... Work with whatever you have, that's the core of prepping... Come up with a good "bug out" plan... Stock up on food, water, guns and ammo... Look into getting a good water filter like LifeStraw or Katadyn makes a military grade portable filter... Carrying gallons water can be heavy or stolen... Hiding a good filter is much easier easier... Have a good four-wheel drive bug out vehicle... In an emergency you may have to go to your local dealer or rent a car place, and "BORROW" one.. If you don't already own one... Amazon sells a boy scout handbook, it teaches you how to light a fire, make a fishing pole, makeshift tents, tie tourniquets, ECT.... Buy a good field knife and/or hatchet.. You don't have to buy a super expensive tactical hatchet for $300... The hammer company East wing, make a excellent hatchet for about $45... Work on your preps a little at a time... Learn as much as you can from these kind of channels...

[@CascadiaPrepper]

If you've read some of Selco's stories from Bosnia, he said music was really good for morale.

[@bustinsiderr]

Every group needs a bard. Don't mind the old fuds.

[@camperjack2620]

Check out Viking Prepared

[@americanpatriot6918]

I'm a Master Plumber, but I can also do carpentry. And I've become really good at survival and bushcraft over the years. Also been hunting and trapping since I was a kid. Also go camping with nothing but what I can carry in my rucksack all year round!!!!!!!!!🤜🤛🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@applemarkwantsvids]

Bushcraft skills are badass, man. Good deal!

[@ringingsteel8729]

How to distill alcohol. Not only is it a barter item, but it could be a terrific antiseptic, weapon, or fuel source.

[@LadyVioIa]

Great list...Baking and food preparation skills should definitely be on that list.

[@LivingQuiteSimply]

Great point! So important.

[@itzybitzyspyder]

Most people know how to cook in addition to their more viable skills.

[@LadyVioIa]

@@itzybitzyspyder Not most people I know 😂 I don’t know a single person (besides myself and 2 of my children whom I taught) who knows how to make bread using yeast.

[@jkco4300]

Especially in America where everyone is used to instant gratification going through drive thrus. Going to teach myself how to bake bread using a solar generator.

[@tomm2812]

I have had the thought/belief for dozens of years that when an individual says "You need to be a team player" that typically means that person is actually saying that he/she is the leader/boss and YOU must follow their orders/rules. It is a controlling technique. I personally have many of SP mentioned skills. Far more than not. Though not very good at following someone else's orders. Happy to work and alongside equally with most folk though. Thought provoking video. Best

[@davem.8681]

Tom M That's what I think when somebody says that I must be a team player, that he is the team leader ad I must play by his rules. Well no thanks.

[@amberkat8147]

Yeah, I have the same reaction to that "team player" stuff. I'm decent at working in a group, but I've never been one of those cheerful mindless drone types and I don't like people who try to control me or order me around. I also don't particularly like leading because I don't like the power plays and politics involved. I can do it, and have from time to time when no one else could or would, but it's a bit stressful because it's not my comfort zone. I'm not good at the social stuff and I've never been popular, so I doubt I could be accepted as a leader for long even if I wanted it. I am good at planning, though, so I could help people get organized in an emergency. (I already have emergency plans made for some scenarios, though not ones that come on so slowly you don't realize it or ones where the destruction is either unavoidable or completely unpredictable. Also anything totally unsurvivable I just didn't bother.) I guess afterwards, once it was time to set up a more permanent thing for whatever the new normal was, someone else would take over. I'm not as skilled as you are- I can wish I was! But I can still try to learn a useful thing or two- I'm hoping to teach myself hand carpentry. But yeah, "you need to be a team player" isn't something I think I'd say. More like "you can choose to participate or not, but we're doing this to try to help everyone get through this as best they can and your help would be appreciated." I can't really tell people what to do, plus even in an emergency if they aren't really on board they probably won't be effective, so there's no point trying to force people.

[@kadydid31]

I can tell you from my experience, working in the O.R. for 20+ yrs, that being a team is vital part of job and ensures best outcome for each patient. With that example- The surgeon, ult. has highest responsibility and skills to perform surgery- however, they cannot perform surgery without skilled team of nurses, surgical techs, anesthesia, and so on…. Even though surgeon is the “boss” so to speak- it takes a team of highly skilled people to ensure best outcome for patient. We all depend on one another. I was raised and taught that it is really important to learn as many skills as possible thru out life - like home repairs, vehicle maint. and how to fix normal problems with them, and also how to make the most out of limited supplies with food if you get into bind- so you dont have to depend on others everytime something happens. In emergency- many times the best help are from people who have a lot of basic skills across the board. Those to me, are team players.😊

[@tomm2812]

@@kadydid31 Thanks for your reply. I worked in hands on medical field for 23+ years. Am now in retirement looking at this large stack of books on alternative medicine that I am trying to wade through. I understand the concept of working with a team though I do not care for submitting to the ego of a proclaimed leader. I do not care for manipulation by others. Oddly I had a similar discussion today when I suggested some improvements in group's approach to survival...gent who fancies himself lead dog layed down his law. I smiled and quietly held my ground. Gent became upset when he realized he had lost me and my decades of considerable skills, intelligence and education. I happily work with people not serve them. Good luck in the coming calamitous tumultuous hard times. Best

[@marcusalancate1782]

Bow hunters have quiet but deadly skills for both hunting and defense.

[@benjaminlivesfree8649]

Thank you for the time and effort you put into your videos. If I'm not learning something I'm reaffirming something. God bless you .

[@joshstenz]

Good point on canning. Food preservation is a big deal. Whether it is canning, curing or other methods, be sure to use the correct tools and safe methods. Get a pressure canner for low acid foods, a pH meter for acidified and a water bath canner for high acid foods. Get the USDA or Ball book for recipes. A big plus if you can find someone with experience to help you get started!

[@adamaj74]

Great video. I've been learning everything I can for the past several years just for this reason. I'm an industrial electrician by trade, but since junior high school I've always taken and tried to learn every craft/trade I came across; electrical, electronics, mechanics, welding, plumbing, metal-working, leatherworking, metallurgy, woodworking, carpentry, home building, automobile and heavy machinery repair, machining, etc. I'm not bragging, it was a lot of work and sacrifice, but I can fix or fabricate just about anything. I'm now learning survival/emergency medicine ( being an electrician I had to learn CPR and first aid), herbalism/alternative medicine, bushcrafting, and gardening. I also need to get firearms training and I'm looking at taking jiu-jitsu. I'm glad you brought up shoe repair, or, cobbling. I didn't consider that and it's very important. Gotta keep learning and growing. Take care.

[@Swearengen1980]

It cracks me up to keep seeing this guy talk about survival situations and then reference items that run off electricity as a viable or realistic option. If you're seriously planning on a survival situation, you should just assume the power grid is down.

[@CC-ed7jr]

There are electricity generators that can be used to power specific things as long as you have fuel at hand.

[@amberkat8147]

@@CC-ed7jr Yes, but if the grid is down how is the fuel resupply getting there? If the grid is down then much of the supply chain will also collapse, including fuel, so sooner or later you'll run out unless you've filled an entire jet airplane hanger with jugs of fuel or something. And it can't be gas-powered because untreated gas goes flat in about 6 months, you can extend that to about a year- I think, don't quote me on these numbers- by adding a stabilizer. So generators are likely a short-term solution, like a couple of weeks or months for even the best-prepared people. Not something to count on long-term.

[@debrakessler5141]

Gardening & animal husbandry #1.

[@kingsoutdoors4379]

I can pretty much fix or repair anything . Struggled through life with little education but Tons of experience and knowledge on many,many things. It's kind of ironic, I suffered Financially My whole life but now I have what Money can't buy 😁....makes Me valuable....I wonder How valuable that Ceo who made Millions will be when there is a problem,something breaks or He has to Buck up n have Balls.......J.S

[@harveymartin8468]

We need you a lot more than Anderson Cooper or any of those freaking Kardashians... Remember GOD didn't Make No junk..💯🤔

[@dfuss2756]

Your statement made me laugh. Soy boys don't have the real makings of a man! They just whine. All that soy took their manhood!

[@gregsharp8601]

King's your comment reminded me of a quote by Mark Twain: "I never let schooling interfere with my education." People like you are *very* valuable.

[@kingsoutdoors4379]

@@gregsharp8601 thank You

[@debbiekerr3989]

I think you're right about the skills needed to join a group. I have learned some skills, and I know how to knit, crochet, and sew. These are really good skills to have.

[@broncpal4244]

It seems to me that most 'preppers' are preparing for some 'grid down' or 'nuke exchange' event. To my mind, they are looking in the wrong direction and are not seeing what has snuck up behind them. I'm talking about 'agenda 21,' and the covid vaccine. I believe, that if you are a 'prepper,' and you've had the covid vax....then all the prepping you've done is a waste of time.

[@pigeonpea6275]

You forgot: being able to change diapers/feeding the children/breastfeeding/ cooking. Ear candleing/ how to do stitches eyeglasses non-electric music..violin, spoons, harmonica, washboards

[@amberkat8147]

Also soap. Candles were mentioned, but if soap was then I missed it.

[@jfresh1004]

Thank you for all that you do I see you at the end of your video you spend a lot of time and effort and frustration to putting out a good video I just want to say thank you for the hard work

[@RobinP556]

Good overview. You’re so right about just because someone is former military that they’re an asset. Team players are a must. I’m a former Special Forces operator, an Extra class ham radio operator and currently opening a business as a gunsmith. I do have one major issue on my end though, I’m a paraplegic due to my former career. I’m not looking for sympathy when I say that, just saying that it adds a degree of difficulty/humor to a survival situation.

[@MarcillaSmith]

TYFYS! More women on those teams than we ever realized at the time ;)

[@danielbrian7317]

@@MarcillaSmith Robin is a transsexual, not a woman.

[@Squat5000]

@@danielbrian7317 I thought you were bullshitting. It's literally the only videos on the channel.

[@jamespaul2587]

@@danielbrian7317 Robin is a woman now

[@danielbrian7317]

James Paul no, he isn’t. He doesn’t have ovaries, a womb, a vagina, etc... If you want to facilitate the mental illness of others by playing pretend along with the people that have them then that is your business. In case you haven’t noticed the worsening conditions that such attitudes are creating then I advise you have a look around at your crumbling society and world.

[@lucky15driver]

I have recently found that welding and fabrication is a skill that not many people aren’t aware of. Great video sir!

[@Kmurray9244]

Hey! This was good news ... I just realized I'm 'money' in shtf 👍 I've always considered my self to be such a noob or amateur in this preparation matters... but i literally have experience and skills in about 70% of the recommended trade/skills.. Maybe I've underestimated my self..

[@dakotamccoll5138]

Thanks for all your good info bless you and your family

[@ManetInAEternum]

Wow. Didn't think I'd have much on this list. I have a few. Nice to know, thanks brother. Keep up the cool content

[@wannabe4668]

Glad somebody mentioned reloading ammunition. I have encouraged everybody in my family and friends circle to get the equipment and start doing it. Guess how many have taken me up on that advice. Go ahead guess. Zero. But when mam can’t be bought you k ow who they call? Yep, me. One day I’m going to say sorry can’t help you.

[@virginiainnes9042]

I live in a big city (really wanting to move to the country!) but I have taught myself gardening, canning, meat smoking, meat curing, sausage making, to name a few. I would like to learn more on self defense and medical. Thank you for a wonderful video. God bless you!

[@doumbasera2202]

Better avoid fights... Bushcraft and medic are essential go for it.

[@robertkreamer7522]

Don’t forget the wisdom and skill sets we aged ones have and those of us who are active and sharp. You would be amazed at what those of at age 75 can teach you and guide you. Trouble with seeds , did you know the most common error is 🌱 Planting too deep or too shallow . Too shallow and the birds got it, too deep and it rotted on its trying to get to the surface .... Well I have wired whole houses , plumbed them , done a roof ( don’t ) Built boats, torn down diesels, sailed big boats suchef in a 200 seat restaurant just to name a few and yeah I am a retired lawyer....

[@stevenrider9632]

some of the historical re-enactors might have quite a number of the old skills and you could learn from them so you could do worse than getting into that.

[@timnewman4359]

Plant identification is a good skill to have

[@blueridgebushcraft8294]

Another great video. Keep up the good work brother. A person’s greatest tool is the one between their ears.

[@jevelwilson]

I’m so glad that I have had many different jobs to learn different skills - medical field, Pranic Healing, Minister, seamstress, canning & long term food storage, prepper knowledge, shooting a rifle, making perimeter security devices, Ham Radio. And my son has learned landscaping, blacksmithing, making things with metal & stone, roofing & some electrical & building knowledge, camping/survival knowledge.

[@danduke9894]

Without going through all of the comments, I would add Tanner, Forager, Tracker, Scavenger, Knowledge of how to read the weather and how to read the lay of the land, and Knowledge of how certain fauna and flora change with the topography (ie what you will expect to find in certain areas).

[@TM-rh7zs]

A survivalist or bushcraft expert would pretty much be able to so all those skills.

[@brandonreyes8748]

Ima hvac technican we work in crucial heat conditions. Its important to get your body used to being uncomfortable also learning how to use your tools little tricks and techniques people will always need heating and air conditioning

[@jilllogan1288]

Knowing how to deal with children who are scared, lonely and confused. In a survival situation where children are involved they can make things more dangerous with them being out of control.

[@living4mylord]

Training beforehand makes all the difference. Children can also learn fast. Stubborn fools, old or young, won't necessarily make it. Natural selection. Birthkeeping will be an important skillset as well.

[@melissabennett3500]

My kiddo was trained from an early age that in certain situations she was to be QUIET. She is still super quiet when we are hiking and camping.

[@therealriverryan]

Great advice. I was assaulted years ago when I was walking home from work. At the time, it was very traumatizing for me. It lead me to take up martial arts for a few years. I did it because I wanted to learn how go defend myself.

[@donnabrown1518]

I have been working on growing my own food, but also I have been working on saving not only seed for our next year's garden, but also trying to get enough seed to also trade if necessary. Also, I have determined that next year I will be growing a "survival garden" of vegetables that are not only high in nutrition and calorie intake, but also can be stored in ambient temperatures things like dried corn, dried beans, potatoes, sweet potatoes, dried peas, winter squash (including pumpkins), onions, and garlic. I might even be able to store cabbages, turnips, beets, and carrots. In addition, I plan to have a "seasonal" garden in which I grow foods that we'll eat "in season" things like tomatoes, peppers, broccoli, brussel sprouts, green beans sweet corn, Swiss Chard, okra, summer squash, melons, lettuce, and the like. If canning supplies are available, I will still have the ability to grow a huge portion of our food supply using just hand tools.

[@williambianchi2006]

Donna, have a look at amaranth to add to your garden. Lots of seeds and the leaves are edible, as well. High nutrition to boot. BTW, those seeds would work for microgreens or sprouts during the winter months, if you want to garden year round.

[@donnabrown1518]

@@williambianchi2006 I tried growing amaranth, but it didn’t produce anything.

[@williambianchi2006]

@@donnabrown1518 Sorry to hear that. Must have been a bad batch of seeds.

[@papasfatcat8648]

I haven't gone thru all the comments (shame on me), but in our group we include dentistry. A little different from medical. Thanks for all you do and provide!

[@rebekahmcleod862]

Small scale grain harvesting. Learn to use a scythe, learn how to winnow, and have a manual grain mill. Everyone likes bread, biscuits, cookies, pita, noodles etc. Wheat growing in your back yard is not very easy to steal.

[@effeojnedib7208]

I'm with you on the gardening. Mine was terrible this year for whatever reason(s). I'm going to try some green house stuff and see what happens over the winter. I didn't see soap making in your video. Seems like that would be of use. I'm going to try dehydrating simple foods since canning seems to require more knowledge and more supplies. Thanks for your videos.

[@AZbrokerhelp]

To people that "can't find a group"... Learn & be efficient @skills like this!! Groups will fight to have you join!

[@ethanneville1003]

I’m so glad I decided to learn skills early on, because unfortunately now I’m plagued by old injuries. But I can definitely still show somebody else what to do in alot of situations

[@gibsonsimpson]

Good topic that has been on my mind over the last few months. Well said.

[@IgorDz]

What about my PhD degree in French lesbian poetry?

[@professorlayabout4878]

IgorD SHTF barista? 😂

[@IgorDz]

@@professorlayabout4878 I guess I'll have to learn how to press a button on a coffee machine

[@sinjin6219]

Perfect! That's all you need.

[@seanomeirs8362]

What about my PhD in Paleolinguistics Anthropology? Can't decide between becoming a "Clever Orator" or a "Cunning Linguist".

[@professorlayabout4878]

IgorD There’s more to it than pressing a button. You also have to pour the grounds in the machine, pour the coffee into the cup and put the lid on.

[@ronaldrose7593]

Hello my survival friend, sincere thanks for sharing this very informative video. You always do a great job. All the best to you and your family. Stay healthy and safe. 🤗

[@ves4345]

Welp. I have an edge then being an ex Army Scout and I'm in school to be an EMT and I'm doing well. This is good to know

[@boomeracres4813]

I’ve seen it mentioned but well worth repeating, animal husbandry. Chickens lay eggs, goats give milk, but what do you do if they are sick or injured? What kind of shelter is best? What can you feed if there isn’t a place to buy feed any longer? Can you harness and drive a horse? Trim its hooves? Help a cow give birth? Eventually life settles down after any SHTF event. If we were set back to the 19th century level, these would be great skills to have. Let’s not forget knitting. Socks wear out and a good pair of wool socks take time to knit. No more stores to buy cheap import socks from on the fly. And yes, men knit too, so get busy learning a great and easily practiced skill!

[@AmRock83]

Other valuable skills: navigation/orienteering, distillation, rigging, mechanic (large or small engine), hatmaker, woodworker (carpenter was covered, but fine woodworking is a different skillset)

[@trangia12]

As an engineer I have to add that they are problem solvers. As an example most people don’t know what a hydraulic jump is, why you need them and where you need them. In metal treatment what a TTT diagram is and how to use it. We understand how machinery works and how to design mechanisms including forces on the linkages and what an instantaneous center is and how to use it to find forces along a objects path. We understand electricity and calculating voltage drop and how a buck / boost transformer works and how to build a mechanical transformer. If you need to set up a society and water systems, sanitary systems you need an engineer unless you know what scouring velocity you need and how to calculate it. I could add a lot more but I think I made my case for engineers.

[@jamesthomas5895]

I use to shoot IDPA legs went bad had to quit. When I started was not to good with a handgun, long gun very good. Finished last a few times but didn't care because I learned something each time I shot. Watching is learning, Learned alot from just watching and asking questions from the guys that knew what they were doing. Ended up shooting above average on the course of fires.

[@timcisneros1351]

All great skills to have. I am A Blacksmith and Timber Framer. I've always said..."If you don't have a Blacksmith around when SHTF you are essentially in the Stone Age." I've been busier in the last four months than I was for the last four years. Knives and Axes are a hot commodity lately. I can't keep up with the demand. Leaving next Friday to raise my wife's and mine Timber Frame Lodge Cabin on our mountain property. Can't get out of California fast enough. The Panicked Techie's are the most dangerous. They have no real skills and stormed the Grocery stores buying up everything in an absolute Panic. This is a time to be self reliant, vigilant and prepared. I realized that you can only store so much food. Time to learn to hunt and plant a Garden. I have much to learn. Self Reliance doesn't mean we don't need each other. I try to help everyone I can. People come by my shop just to feel safe and to see the fire in the forge going gives them a feeling of normalcy. I'm ready to rebuild our Country. From the Ashes of the Fire comes the Phoenix. Be a beacon of Hope and Optimism.

[@joeyhardin1288]

Thanks, I am 13 of the 15! I am also on LSD, Life Sustaining Drugs. A few months into lights out, I will expire; my fight will be over. Nough said. "We will not falter - We will not fail." Thanks for the video. God Bless Stay Safe

[@joeyhardin1288]

@The Inquisitor Thanks for thinking of me. I have tried to get my cardiologist to write my script for 90 days, will not for some reason. Asked my GP, she said to check with my Cardiologist. Maybe now with all the turmoil going on, the Cardio will release more meds to me. I have thought about halfing my meds and do that- say, every four days until I get a couple of weeks ahead. Maybe tell the cardio that and see if she will break down. Thanks and stay safe.

[@IgorDz]

Bless you!

[@stijn2472]

@@joeyhardin1288 Altering your own dose on these kind of meds can be extremely dangerous. Please be careful. Don't let the cure (more meds in storage) be worse than the disease (possibly getting sick and die.)

[@joeyhardin1288]

@@stijn2472 Thank you

[@stijn2472]

@@joeyhardin1288 Your welcome and take care.

[@villalbadimas4374]

I dont know if someone have mentioned but a veterinarian is one of the fair professions to have a trade with. They can heal animals that help human, know the basics of first aid response and even know the disposal of any pathological residue.

[@DERRICK_McLOVIN]

Excellent video! God bless you and your family!

[@olgaeva2058]

Excellent video! Thanks

[@richardswit6988]

You may need a lawyer as well. Problem with prepping is that it is too "defensive". It is difficult to win strategically on defense. You also have to be able to go on offense. An example is the Battle of Athens in Tennessee due of a totally corrupt local government and media (propaganda). Another things is having your group deputized by the sheriff (assuming you have a good sheriff) or US Marshalls. So, be in good relations with your local sheriff and regional feds.

[@marcd7523]

Our local militia leader and prepper group organizer is a deputy.

[@kathyegbert6532]

Well, dang. Now I feel pretty useless. But wait, I can garden a bit, I can and preserve food, I crochet and knit, and I can bake bread. So maybe I have a tiny bit to offer. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@broncpal4244]

It seems to me that most 'preppers' are preparing for some 'grid down' or 'nuke exchange' event. To my mind, they are looking in the wrong direction and are not seeing what has snuck up behind them. I'm talking about 'agenda 21,' and the covid vaccine. I believe, that if you are a 'prepper,' and you've had the covid vax....then all the prepping you've done is a waste of time.

[@jamesshaw3850]

Love your channel. Thank you for posting your video. From buffalo NY

[@Fred_Bender]

Beekeeping isn't mentioned often .Not only for honey also beeswax has different uses. Distillation would be very valuable .Many things can be distilled for alcohol and oils .

[@stankygeorge]

Forget those high speed, low drag, synthetic boots and get yourself a good pair of military combat boots, standard issued will work best. Chiropractors, acupuncturist herbalist and a surgeon will be the doctors to seek out! Every skill you just spoke of was lost between myself and my grandparents, they were totally self sufficient and could do or build whatever it was they needed!

[@relens2]

Cross-training is important especially with small teams, so being able to teach your skills to others is also very important. Teach someone now to develop those teaching skills - you will not only become a better teacher, you will learn more about your area of expertise as a result.

[@tamismall3940]

The most profound thing he said... "Knowledge alone is not equal to experience"

[@tearstoneactual9773]

I've been into martial arts since 1990 (age 7), as well as being a firearms enthusiast. (I've proven to be a reliable shot.) I learned how to garden from my grandmother. Cooking from grandmother and other family members. I can do some basic sewing. I'm a medical professional (but secondary care). I can handle a bow, and when I've knocked of the rust, I'm pretty good. Can hunt small game with a slingshot too. Had a fair bit of outdoors time. Learned a lot about bushcraft, and always learning more. Used to hike all the time. - I'm a machinist by trade, so I can make parts and items. I know a bit about blacksmithing/forging, as well as welding. Spent a lot of time designing stuff with some engineers, helping them solve problems before they came up in the real world, and have carpentry and drafting skills. Sadly, a lot of my skills aren't really 'marketable' in the present world. BUT, if ever SHTF, I'm probably going to be better off than most. I didn't exactly have a standard upbringing, and don't have standard interests. That being said, it's going to be rough on me just the same if things go belly-up. A wrecked knee, being overweight and out of shape, decreased vision... all are going against me.

[@stijn2472]

May I suggest a backup pair of glasses?

[@tearstoneactual9773]

@@stijn2472 - That's not something in the cards right now. Otherwise, it would be a non-issue.

[@CascadiaPrepper]

I would not underestimate the value of "soft" skills like leadership and diplomacy.

[@amberkat8147]

And mediation. It's good to have someone who can help settle disputes relatively amicably before they can get out of hand.

[@monazielska7699]

Please dont underestimate the skills of truck drivers. All skills matter.

[@crankupthechainsaw]

Truck drivers should be able to change and repair tires with hand tools. Well I'm not talking about changing the spare wheel.

[@diannej2406]

Add cooking, sewing and mending. And fermenting and drying are better than canning. Less energy and equipment and no botulism if you don't do it perfectly.

[@bw6538]

Wow I have all those skills and I make wooden bows and arrows and I use real turkey feathers learning to build flint lock rifles from scratch and enjoy sell my produce to the grocery stores

[@candidapple293]

3:37 knowing how to sharpen knives...also axes...really CUTS down 😂

[@snsfabricating]

You completely overlooked the essential skill of making beer, wine & liquor.

[@melissabennett3500]

I'm learning to distill this year. Sk far we have made 2 good batches of lager and 6 really not so good ones. We're practicing vodka next because I have way too many potatoes this year.

[@snsfabricating]

@GetThoseMasks OffThoseKids My barter item is worth 10x yours.

[@AlexanderTheFarmer]

Gonna be making my own alcohol soon from plums. You know, I gotta say, alcohol is best kept for medicine unless you get a really good deal for it when you barter...

[@masterhelijettester]

Great video Don. Luckily thanks to my parents I have about 90% of these skills and practice most of them. Keep up the good work. The more everyone knows the better off we all will be.

[@jackbarnes5589]

I'm glad I have almost half a decade experience in a meat locker. It's amazing how many hunters we get that can make the shot but don't know how to break it down.

[@scotthummel4248]

Great! I'm a mechanic and a blacksmith! I'll be alright!

[@etcowwith-et3350]

I’m a great canner & gardener yet live in an area with VERY short growing season. Container gardening yet seeds seem to have a timer in them & died out as soon as fall came on while even indoors. Buy fish antibiotics now since after research, the meds look the same as people antibiotics. If in a shtf situation, animal antibiotics put in the freezer elongates shelf life. Not many docs will give scripts out for a shtf situation.

[@danbosler]

Locksmith, being able to pick locks and the tools needed.

[@multidimensionaltraveler806]

Great video. You mention the main skills needed and most of all the main two things you mentioned in my opinion is a team player, someone who works well in a group and does not feel some type of way about the person calling the shots but realizes that everyone plays a major role and is equally important. Also experience, it is one thing to read a book or watch KZbin videos but it is a whole new ball game to be able to implement what you know. I am ex military and know a bit about survival in all the main things but master of none. The best way to be is to take criticism to learn and improve but not to take it as just someone talking smack and putting you down. There is always room for improvement and if you thinkyou know it all that will be your major downfall. We learn new things from birth to death

[@antoniocomputersbarreto7429]

I am a computer tech, fully bilingual English and Spanish, leather worker, and a pilot. God bless America long live the Republic

[@Eddy-gc2vx]

Im a jack of most trades a master of a few. I can shoot, i have moderate health care services treating wounds and illness. I can build temp shelters. I can hunt. DO I KNOW IT All? No But can be a contributors and learn fast What is needed no matters your qualification is determination. THERE is streght in groups and MIND SET But wouldnt bug out unless it really was a necessity.

[@EXILEReviews]

Thanks for the video!

[@harveymartin8468]

Don't forget about us chefs... Being able to properly cook food to the right temperature can stop you from getting sick... Cross-contamination and foodborne bacteria probably killed more people than bullets.... And if you have to eat a cat or a dog at least I can make a taste good... LoL 🤣

[@stijn2472]

Good point

[@seanomeirs8362]

I knew that my horses would come in handy eventually.

[@harveymartin8468]

@@seanomeirs8362 When your horse hears the dinner bell, he's going to turn into "Pavlov's dog"... And run like crazy... LOL 🤣😂

[@jkseraphim4]

And bakers. Can't have yummy sweets and warm baked goods.

[@-whackd]

I eat my Elk steaks and salmon as close to rare as possible.

[@jaycousland9835]

There's many people that make stone soup.Have the supporting tools+ materials to support your skills.I'd add foundry skills,to cast teeth,cookware,locksets,etc.

[@sumakwelvictoria5635]

Metal junkshops should be a necessity for blacksmiths & foundries. If you have idle land or big-ass dry storage areas. You can stockpile metals that foundries and blacksmiths use. You can dig a storage pit and dump junk iron into it and cover it up. That will be your iron bank.

[@moxiepops8457]

Great video! Love the Ronco hair! 😁

[@PistolPackingPilot]

Former paramedic, former deputy and current airline captain! Have a ton of supplies. Been looking for a decent group for a while now, but most people are just keyboard warriors. Or you find people who want to just mooch off of your hard work. Easier to just start your own group if you know what you’re doing.

[@carolineowen7846]

1. Medical peofessionals 2. Police / law enforcement 3. prior military 4. team player 5. communication experience 6. trade, electrician, plumber, steel walker, engineers, mechanics, carpentry 7. butcher, hunter, fisher 8. gunsmith / armourer 9. gardener 10. how to can 11. sewing and making / repair clothes 12. sharpening tools 13. blacksmithing 14. candle making 15. pottery 16. leatherwork 17. alternative medicienes & holistic medicienes 18. basic first aid 19. shoe & boot repair 20. campers / hikers, those who enjoy the ourdoors. 21. self defence. some other skills worth considering, and learning about in imo, would include, how to build a well, how to make wheels, how to make barrels, stone work animal husbandry basket making weaving, spinning, not just plant based but also animal fleece. research how the ancient cultures, lived and did things, as they survived, and many of their skills and methods have been recorded but the hands on skilled have probably not been practiced.

[@juliemarie7854]

Love this channel

[@carolineowen7846]

Totally constructive prepper info on the team, and team assets, and team skills, because ultimately it will be very very difficult as a alone wolf, everyone needs to sleep at some point, and no one person can know everything. Some other skills that I think could be useful long term, are a physio, a blacksmilth, animal husbandry, and a spinner / weaver, all skills will be useful and it is also the ability to learn and teach, defo team players. Ultimately everyone can be useful, even it is to keep lookout, dig holes, cleaning. But yes defo the more skills you have the more useful you are to the team, and the higher your chances of survival.

[@amberkat8147]

Yeah, those "lone wolf" types annoy me. They either think they can survive on their own in the woods like a wild man until the rest of us have figured things out or died, or they plan to survive by actually preying on people. My ex, and I swear this is true, plans to survive by WALKING to another state to a farm owned by a friend of his brother. How does he intend to eat during this walk? Why, he's going to use throwing darts, knives, and axes to hunt. Has he ever TRIED to hunt that way? No, but he's CERTAIN it'll work! Does he have a backup plan, even the slightest hint of a backup plan? No, of course not, his plan is foolproof so he doesn't need one! He's gonna get himself killed if he tries it, and there's nothing I can do about it. I probably couldn't survive a real disaster either, but I'd probably live longer than he would.

[@stijn2472]

I would like to add a skill. Creating (luxury) products/bartering items. Like growing (and curing) your own tobacco and making your own alcohol (both for consumption and as medical purpose).

[@stijn2472]

@The Inquisitor That might also be an option. But tobacco seems to pretty much grown in any climate if you time it right. Pot probably needs a more specific (and warmer) climate.

[@stijn2472]

@The Inquisitor Yeah I know there are (big) tobacco farms in Canada and some people are able to grow it in places like Scandinavia. Good to here you quit. Probably way easier in normal times (not sure what counts as normal these days) than during shtf with all the added stress.

[@whatif3500]

I love this list - but I think people also need to know where to get the items you need to actually do candle making - where do you get the wax where do you get gun powder and lead. Etc