Sustenance and defense should be the main priorities. Ability to render certain services can bolster these necessities. Skill, tooling and comms will be widely sought-after very soon...
Absolutely. There will be very few Rambos, if you're concerned about survival, get to know your neighbors and PARTICULARLY get to know who is like-minded and who you might be able to rely on in a SHTF situation. Some folks will just be a needy, unprepared, complaining drag on the group. Those who will be net assets are those who have the kinds of skills that will be needed. Welders, mechanics, medical personnel, people who can plant and nurture crops to maturity, and the list goes on. Former military and law enforcement folks will have certain "other" skills that will be useful.
Sustenance and defense should be the main priorities. Ability to render certain services can bolster these necessities. Skill, tooling and comms will be widely sought-after very soon...
Absolutely. There will be very few Rambos, if you're concerned about survival, get to know your neighbors and PARTICULARLY get to know who is like-minded and who you might be able to rely on in a SHTF situation. Some folks will just be a needy, unprepared, complaining drag on the group. Those who will be net assets are those who have the kinds of skills that will be needed. Welders, mechanics, medical personnel, people who can plant and nurture crops to maturity, and the list goes on. Former military and law enforcement folks will have certain "other" skills that will be useful.