survival food

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…

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…

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,…

The first rule of survival preparation is to learn about what you can do in any situation – even if you end up trapped in…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

  Chocolate and Chia seeds.  Need I say more?  When deciding what to keep stocked up on for potential survival scenarios, sifting through the current…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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:…

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…

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…

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…

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…