What would happen if you were out in the wilderness and had little to no fishing gear on you? How would you be able to fish when in an area that would be ripe for fishing? You don’t need to worry about not being able to get food to sustain yourself with these ten methods … Read more
Survivalists need to stock up on the basics. These are clean water, food, and of course, some type of shelter from the elements. When it comes to the middle item on the list – food – you can never have too much set aside, since you’ll need to stay healthy and have plenty to eat … Read more
Purslane Purslane or Portulaca oleracea is an annual succulent wild edible green that is usually considered a weed. It can be identified by its thick, succulent leaves that alternate on its tender, reddish stems. It has small yellow flowers that can be found year-round depending on the weather conditions of the region. While the unappreciative … Read more
The first rule of survival preparation is to learn about what you can do in any situation – even if you end up trapped in the desert. No matter how far you live from the nearest desert, anything is possible, and you may end up there without food or water. It’s good to know what … Read more
All around the globe, bugs are considered to be a regular part of the human diet. In some areas, they are thought of as a delicacy; depending on the bug and the preparation of it. The critters are loaded with protein and other nutrients that make them a perfect option when you want to fuel … Read more
One of the best things about most vegetables (or in this case, fruits) is that they can be grown in the smallest of places. Even if you don’t have a lot of space in your yard for a garden filled with edibles, you can grow plants. You no longer have a good excuse for not … Read more
In our house, we had the kitchen pantry, the laundry nook pantry, the basement pantry and the 20 Cubic Feet deep freezer chest. Most of the time, these areas were kept well stocked. “Running low” on something meant we were down to 2-3 cans or jars of it, not simply one. Our Grandparents homes were … Read more
Ending up in the desert with no food or water is one of the many tropes that you’ll see in movies. However, it’s entirely possible actually to end up in this situation. Unlike the movie characters who have no real idea of how to proceed, you’ll know what to do when you encounter a prickly … Read more
Survivalists and preppers know that an ideal pantry is filled with long-lasting food supplies. While you can purchase canned fruits and vegetables, there’s nothing quite like handling that task yourself. Plus, if you can items that you grew yourself, whether in a backyard garden or in a community garden, you are that much more self-sufficient. … Read more
Protein, Carbs, and Fat. Three things our body’s need to survive. Without them, we wouldn’t last long. To help you be prepared, here are four steps you can take to get ready. Step 1 – Determine the number of months of food you want to stockpile. Step 2 – Figure out how many calories your … Read more
If an emergency occurs, you may not be able to get to a doctor for a long period of time. This means that you need to remain as healthy as possible. Eating a balanced diet will help, but if that isn’t possible, then you need to reach for those stored bottles of multivitamins and various … Read more
Chocolate and Chia seeds. Need I say more? When deciding what to keep stocked up on for potential survival scenarios, sifting through the current commercial offers of protein and other “health” bars out there can sometimes feel a little daunting. So, instead of squinting over labels and spending money trying to find just the … Read more
An emergency pantry should be stocked with many different types of food, including milk. However, since you can’t actually store standard dairy milk – it goes bad quickly and must be properly refrigerated – you’re left with two options: canned milk and powdered milk. Which one is better? Canned Canned milk is also known as … Read more
Going on a weekend camping trip and want to supplement your food stores? Lost in the middle of nowhere with no supplies? Preparing to go on the TV show “Naked and Afraid?” Either way, knowing what flora can provide you some extra calories when out in nature is a good addition to your mental library. … Read more
Knowing the difference between a good berry and a bad berry can save your life if you are in a survival situation, or if you just like picking berries. Many of the berries that grow out in the wild such as blackberries are delicious and harmless to consume. However, there are also plenty that is … Read more
With all the survival food on the market, it’s easy to get the impression that the kind of food that will last for years on your shelf and sustain your family in a real emergency is pricey and specially packaged. While this kind of food is certainly very helpful to have, especially if you can … Read more
Learning to recognize edible food in the wilderness is a vital skill. If you live in North America or Western Europe, you might be lucky enough to come across some chestnuts in the wild. Chestnuts are an excellent survival food, and you should definitely be familiar with them should you ever need to look for them. They … Read more
When you are hunting and foraging for your food, it’s important to try to use more than one method for acquiring sustenance. Last week we talked about setting snares for small game, which is a great way to supplement what you can get hunting or fishing. A fish trap, like a snare, is a great … Read more
If you are ever stranded in the wilderness, or deliberately trying to survive on whatever you can forage, hunt, or catch, then you’ll have to know a few basics about catching wild animals. While there are many methods for hunting that span back to the beginning of known time, your options might be pretty limited, … Read more
If you are interested in survivalism and prepping, you’ve probably considered growing your own survival garden. This is a very prudent idea, and spring is a perfect time! If this is your first time gardening, you might feel confused and lost, or, possibly even worse, over-confident! Gardening is an inexact science, and there’s a lot … Read more
If you’ve never heard of edible ferns, you should definitely educate yourself. Ferns are a great source of nutrients in the while, and it’s not hard to learn how to identify and eat them. This is a great intro video into finding and eating fiddlehead ferns, and is a must for any survivalist! Enjoy: Survival … Read more
Coconuts are an incredibly vital source of nutrients and calories, but they can be a huge pain to crack open. Most people use machetes or even specially made presses to open them, since their thick husks are so stubborn. In this video, a woman opens a coconut with no tools at all, and virtually with … Read more
Turkey is a delicious bird, and if you want to have turkey on the table, you need to learn how to hunt them properly. These creatures are wily and they can be very skittish, so it will take some practice, and the following tips should help you on your journey. The birds have very good … Read more
The art of breadmaking is an ancient one, and what is commonly known as “sourdough” is really just the most commonly known version of the way people would naturally leaven bread before commercially available dry yeast packets were available. Now, what does this have to do with survival, you might ask? Well, the short answer … Read more
Yes, I know we are still in the middle of winter…but, if you’re not already planning your survival garden, you should be. While it can take a bit of time, effort, money, and space, to grow a truly self-sufficient garden that will be reliable in a grid-down situation, don’t let that discourage you from taking … Read more
Fat and protein can be difficult to store for your survival food stash, so any way in which you can preserve eggs is fantastic. If you happen to raise chickens, you might find yourself with an excess of eggs that you can’t eat all at once, and so making your own powdered eggs is a … Read more
Hard-core Russian prepper and YouTuber Russian Survival shares this very common and yet overlooked survival food that everyone should know. The food is buckwheat, and apparently it’s insanely healthy for you, and easy to preserve and use. He goes over the merits of buckwheat, how to store it, prepare it, and why every prepper should … Read more
When planting a survival garden, you’ve probably figured out already that you probably won’t be able to sustain your family with some basil and kale plants. While fresh herbs and greens will be great to have in a survival situation, to get crucial food calories, you’re going to need something with a bit more heft. … Read more
This might seem like a funny title, but seriously, think about it. Trees are awesome. And when you are fighting for survival, you’ll come to love trees. They provide so much to us, from the air we breathe, to shelter, shade, even food. Here are a couple of reasons why trees are so crucial when you are … Read more
When you are in the position of needing to find, kill, and dress the meat for your next meal, the finer points of how you acquire this meat can make all the difference in the world. There are several different ways of catching and killing meat that have all been practiced in some form, across the … Read more
Storing survival food in buckets is a very great idea. They will keep your food protected from light, temperature, and moisture, and help to store them neatly and securely in your basement or garage. They have the added advantage as well of being able to be transported quickly and easily, should you have to evacuate … Read more
One of the ultimate forms of self-reliance is being able to raise and butcher your own livestock, and this won’t change after disaster strikes. If you live in an area where you can raise chickens, you definitely should be. If you’re able to bug in and hold down the fort while you live, you’ll be … Read more
Potatoes are one of the best survival foods you can grow. They are caloric and starchy and will keep for a long time if stored correctly. You can grow herbs and vegetables all day, but nothing will sustain you like potatoes, and they require little space and maintenance to grow. Fortunately, wherever you live, you … Read more
Meat can be difficult to store, but provides important calories and nutrients for sustenance that can’t be ignored. While beef jerky will only last a few months on the shelf, it’s still worth knowing how to make. You can make in large batches, keep on hand, and simply freeze or eat before it spoils. If … Read more
When you are putting together your bugout bag, you need to make sure you are packing smart and carrying everything you need. Naturally, this will include things such as water and food, vital elements for “getting out of Dodge” so to speak. However, you have to make sure you are choosing the right types of … Read more
A few days ago, we published a master guide to food preservation methods. Today I wanted to zero in on preserving one particular food product: meat. Meat is crucial to store because besides rice and beans, it’s probably going to be your primary source of calories, protein, and iron, which are essential to actually stay … Read more
When faced with the task of storing and preserving survival food, if you’re just getting started you might find yourself overwhelmed and confused by all the methods of preserving food for the long-term. Today, we’ll look at the seven major methods of food preservation and how to choose which one is right for you. Canning … Read more
Popping popcorn without a microwave is something I’ve done for years, so I forget that for many people, it’s a novelty. Many people have only ever known popcorn as something that you buy in a bag, at a movie theater concession stand, or that you make in a bag in the microwave. What’s great about … Read more
You might be sitting in your comfortable, warm home right now with a full belly. As a survivalist, you might be comfortable knowing that you have a nice high-powered rifle that you can use to hunt for food just in case the SHTF and you need to feed you and your family. Of course, what happens … Read more
Hardtack is a classic survival food, one that can last for years, even dozens of years. It used to be made on ships because it would never rot, and it was found among Civil War relics and placed in museums. It’s said to still be edible, even all these years later. It’s a great food … Read more