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02/13/2020 / By Darnel Fernandez

Berry foraging: How to identify and harvest 8 wild berries

Proper preparation can go a long way in increasing your chances of survival when facing an emergency situation. However, no matter how much food you stockpile and defenses you set up, you might be forced to bug out to a much safer location, even if it means taking a detour through the wilderness. In these […]

02/09/2020 / By JD Heyes

Panic buying results in rows of empty store shelves in Hong Kong as residents become “preppers” ahead of coronavirus spread

Americans have been criticized for waiting until chaos hits before they take pre-disaster planning seriously, but they’re not the only ones: Residents of Hong Kong are doing the same thing ahead of the arrival of coronavirus throughout the Asian financial hub. As The South China Morning Post reports, Hong Kong residents have flooded stores and […]

02/02/2020 / By Darnel Fernandez

Food storage 101: DIY pickling tips and tricks

Pickling is a process that involves soaking foods like fruits and vegetables in an acid or brine, which prevents harmful bacteria from growing. Considered one of the oldest forms of food preservation, this process is a fantastic way to extend the shelf life of any fresh produce, especially if you plan on stocking up for […]

01/01/2020 / By Zoey Sky

Prepper recipes: How to make nutrient-rich pinole, an ancient Aztec superfood

An important component in preparing for disasters is learning how to make nutritious food that can keep up your energy during a long-term survival scenario. If you’re looking for one such recipe, try making pinole. (h/t to SurvivalSullivan.com) What is pinole? In Christopher McDougall’s book, “Born to Run,” he talks about people from the legendary […]

12/24/2019 / By Grace Olson

How to prep your car before SHTF

You may be confident that your bug-out location has complete supplies and the latest tech. But remember: you’ll have to get there first. A lot of preppers tend to forget about their bug-out vehicles (BOV). For some, BOVs are only meant to carry you to your bug-out location, and that’s that. However, a lot of […]

12/13/2019 / By Zoey Sky

8 Natural ways to keep your survival stockpile rodent-free

As a prepper, your tasks don’t end after you set up your survival stockpile. Before SHTF, you need to rotate your supplies so they don’t go to waste. You also need to protect your stockpile from pests and rodents. (h/t to SurvivalSullivan.com) If you forget about rodent control, all your efforts will go to waste. A […]

12/07/2019 / By Grace Olson

Protein-rich and portable emergency foods for your survival stockpile

Sources of protein are some of the most difficult foods to acquire during an SHTF situation. Common protein sources such as meat and dairy products require special storage and are not easily carried everywhere. However, other great foods are both rich in protein and portable – ideal for bugging out. (h/t to BackdoorSurvival.com) Add the […]

12/05/2019 / By Grace Olson

Edibles in plain sight: 15 Common wild plants that are safe to eat

When you’re in the wild, the usual food sources may no longer be available. You’ll need to find your own food through hunting or foraging. These skills rely greatly on your knowledge of which foods you can eat. (h/t to AskAPrepper.com) Aside from catchig fish and hunting wild animals, there are also wild plants that you […]

11/19/2019 / By Zoey Sky

Home canning basics: Which foods are safe for canning?

Whether you’re preserving produce that you grew in your backyard or you want to build up your emergency food supply, home canning is a useful skill to have as a homesteader and as a prepper. (h/t to ThePreppingGuide.com) Before you start processing fruits and vegetables from your garden, you need to learn which foods suit home canning and which […]

11/16/2019 / By Zoey Sky

Prickly but valuable: How to use thistles as food, herbal medicine and cordage when SHTF

Weeds like bull thistle aren’t usually welcome in home gardens. But while most gardeners consider bull thistle as invasive plants, you can use certain types of thistle as a food source, an herbal remedy, and emergency cordage. (h/t to PreppersWill.com) What is bull thistle? Bull thistle (Cirsium horridulum), also called bristly thistle, is an herb with distinctive […]

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