Buy David Gingery’s books.
distilling alcohol
I have 9 of those listed skills.
Good article over here, K.
I have 12 skills on the list,plus a few more not listed.I still don’t feel like I’m prepared for what’s surely coming.
Many established people have been busybodies, rumor mongers and false accusers against the property rights and other civil rights of their neighbors. No contracts with them. They and anyone doing jobs for them will be on their own.
The author forgot what will probably be the single most sought after skill set:
Brewing beer.
We put back enough ingredients for pretty near 50 gallons. I reckon we are going to be right popular when the SHTF.
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I know the theory behind most of those skills, but I’ll admit I haven’t gotten as much hands-on experience as I’d like.
But, I’m pretty good with gardening, food preservation, and sewing. And, I’m not sure what to call this, but I’m really good at improvising or figuring out other ways to do things with what’s at hand. I have a practical understanding of physics and chemistry, so that helps when improvising is needed.
My wifes an ER Doctor.
What can I trade her for?
Security services expanded – Protective Service Detail and Physical Security Operations one will need people trained at setting up defences and protecting important people.
Primitive survival skills, Wood craft, oak tannin and brain leather making,
Geologist – specifically subsurface hydrology and surface limnology post SHTF finding/knowing where to look for fresh potable water will be a huge skill set to have.
Electronics repair specifically radio repairs and engine control units.
The ability to solder electronics- surface mount and through hole.
Ability to read Blue prints, technical diagrams , electrical schematics and understand engineering scales.
Surveying with engineering stake out- Total Station, RTK GPS, and classic steel chain and theodolite - critical to the rebuilding phase.
Communication operator- Morris code , proper net protocols on a crowded radio band how to operate a SSB and CW long distance radios.
Mathematics - modern and classic , Roman math, Babylonian math (think base 60 and sun moon cycles if we lose our time keeping ability the harvest / plantings are screwed unless you can read lunar and solar cycles) the ability teach others to use a Roman abacus, or Chinese abacus as well as the Roman calculi board and or Slide-rule capable should an EMP attack happen forget about calculators and computers. Also Geometry, Trig, Algebra will be needed post SHTF for innumerable issues in rebuilding. I hate to say it but favorite my math professor was right one day math might just save your life.
I like this list... it means all my bosses will die.
I’m working on the ‘gunsmithing/weapons repair category. I’m already familiar with medicines and pharmaceuticals ... I’ll move to ‘trauma aid/emergency trauma treatment’ next.
I’m working on the ‘gunsmithing/weapons repair’ category. I’m already familiar with medicines and pharmaceuticals ... I’ll move to ‘trauma aid/emergency trauma treatment’ next.
My wife can sit down and make practically any article of clothing from a bolt of fabric and recently went one better than that. She traveled to take some classes on pattern making and now, after much practice, is making her own patterns. You know like those McCall's patterns you used to see in five and dime stores.
I watched her making one recently; it takes a lot of detail work and is not a common skill at all. This had nothing to do with prepping but was more of a continuation of her work and interest in clothing and fashion. While I was watching her, it dawned on me that it is a skill that is sure to have some demand at some point. Not to mention her sewing skills, she already barters bespoke (for all you hillbillys that means custom-made to the buyer's specification) clothing for services like hair coloring and styling.