Welcome to the forums Raeba,

Your observations regarding equipment dependencies are astute and have been discussed in several threads, with much discourse. I would be willing to stick out my neck and say most if not all of the participants on the forum would say our mind is our most useful survival tool. The ability to overcome and adapt with any given survival scenario always comes down to how the person or persons were able to take what limited resources they had with them at the time, supplemented them with what natural items/materials were available from the particular environment they were in and survived the situation.

We are a diverse international community, with many levels of experience, financial resources and environments. Many here practice “primitive” technology survival techniques, some prefer to concentrate on “tools of the trade” not having the time or educational opportunities to learn or be taught certain skills. Many are just starting the journey to be prepared; some have been at it for a long time. All are welcome and all have something to offer. Pete