Here are some practical skills that every survivalist should have:
Utilization of hand tools: Axe, Swede Saw, and Machete
Construction of Lean-to, Quinzhee or Snow Trench
Fire Lighting Techniques
Signal Fire Construction
Ground to Air Signals
Emergency Locator Transmitter Handling
Rapid Emergency Shelter Handling
Water Purification for Consumption
Use of Flares and Pyrotechnics
Trail Blazing
Utilization of Roots as Rope Substitute
Use of Stars, Sun and Watch to Find North
Map Reading
Compass Skills
Forage for Edible Plants
First Aid Skills