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01/15/2019 / By Isabelle Z.

The new “organic” meat: HUNTING animals suddenly popular among young hipsters looking for clean food

If you’re worried about pesticides and want to make sure all the fruits and vegetables you eat are truly local and organic, the only way to be completely sure is to grow them yourself. It may be extra work, but the peace of mind it provides is worth it for many people. But how can […]

11/07/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Is this safe to eat? Warnings to keep in mind when looking for edible plants

Foraging is a useful skill to have because it can help you identify wild edibles. It’s even more valuable when SHTF because it can help you stay alive if you lose your survival gear and food supplies. (h/t to BioPrepper.com.) Once things have settled down after a disaster, assess your needs. Your first priority is to locate […]

07/09/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Purslane and stinging nettle: Two superfood herbs to forage in the spring

Both seasoned preppers and beginners would do well to read up on two versatile superfood herbs – purslane and stinging nettle – that may prove to be great additions to your list of wild edibles to forage in spring. (h/t to BackdoorSurvival.com) First up is purslane (Portulaca), which often grows near cultivated garden plants. This […]

06/07/2018 / By Zoey Sky

5 Preps that you need to master to be the ultimate survivor

Preppers usually take the time to set up an ample food and water supply at home to ensure that they have access to food when SHTF. But this doesn’t mean preppers are helpless once they stray far from their homes. A survivalist also takes the time to master several skills that can help them face […]

06/05/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Desperate for coffee but the “S” just hit the fan? Try these 5 substitutes instead

While most preppers are ready to forego modern conveniences like refrigeration and air conditioning when SHTF, not everyone can go through every day without a cup of joe. If you’re heavily reliant on coffee but you want to prepare for various disaster scenarios where coffee won’t be easily available, you can rest easy. Even if […]

01/25/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Is it edible? 3 easy steps to determine if you’ve found something edible in the wild

Preppers have a well-rounded set of skills and if they’re stuck in the wilderness, they have the know-how to survive for a couple of weeks or even longer. Do you know how to identify edibles if you’re lost while hiking or camping? Once you’re in a safe zone, triage your needs immediately. Remember the top […]

01/23/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Harvesting mushrooms for food and fire: Tips for identifying them

Mushrooms – depending on which ones you pick, they can either be the boon or the bane of any outdoorsman. Just as there are multiple edible and nutrient-filled varieties of mushroom, there are also just as many that can kill you with a bite. Fortunately, telling the difference between a mushroom that will be your […]

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