You Can Use It to Tan Animal Hides
In a long-term survival event, you may need to process animals for more than just meat. Salt plays a key role in preserving and tanning hides before they rot. After skinning, hides are packed in dry salt to draw out moisture and prevent bacterial decay. This preservation method allows you to keep the hides until you’re ready to tan them. Once tanned, the leather can be used for clothing, shoes, bags, and shelter materials. The process isn’t quick, but it’s possible even without modern equipment. Salt gives you the ability to transform animal byproducts into usable, durable material for trade or daily use.