The question is not out of line, but I think you need to define what you mean by "basic survival techniques", because I don't think they mean the same thing for everyone. For example, I know how to make a bow drill and am familiar with the concept of flint knapping a knife. But I don't practice either one. Why? Because I do not intend to be caught anywhere without multiple blades and firemaking tools on my person. Ever. Please note that I am in no way denigrating those who do. Some people obviously enjoy doing so and I say more power to them. It's just that such activities don't hold the same interest for me.

So what does everyone else consider "basic survival techniques"? I'm thinking navigation with map and compass, debris shelter building, identifying a safe water source, basic first aid, and maybe food procurement. Others?