Tag Archives: survival food
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If disaster strikes, you’ll need to know about the various edible insects for survival that are available to you. It’s true that most people in the United States get a bit squeamish when they hear they might have to swallow a few bugs – even if they’re doing so to stay alive. However, the fact is there are… Read More
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Why You Should Own Fake Survival Food + 12 Places to Hide The Real Survival Food
If you don’t have fake survival food sitting out, you just might be setting yourself up for failure in a crisis. The reason for this is that marauders, pillagers, and even possibly your own neighbors can come snooping around your house after SHTF. It is practically guaranteed that grocery store shelves will be emptied as… Read More
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8 Unexpected Plants You Can Turn Into Flour
Flour is made by grinding uncooked grains, roots, or seeds into a fine powder; most preppers are familiar with the standard plants you can turn into flour, such as wheat, corn, and barley. However, there are quite a few more plants that you can turn into flour – some of which most people don’t even associate with… Read More
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Have you ever heard of biltong? My guess is you haven’t – and I say this because very few people in the United States have. Well, let me educate you – biltong is basically South Africa’s beef jerky (they’re similar, but by no means the same). However, there are some distinct advantages to this… Read More
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5 Reasons Watermelon Is Great For Prepping
This past 4th of July reminded me just how much I love watermelon. So crisp, so juicy, so healthy, and so deliciously full of summer. And then I started pondering how people don’t really think about this delicious fruit until summer hits. Which is a huge shame for me, because if I could, I’d eat the stuff non-stop… Read More
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Hardtack has been a common survival food for many years; after all, Civil War soldiers (as well as the British Navy) used to eat it in order to be sustained on the battlefield or on long voyages. Hardtack is considered to be an ideal survival food due to it being incredibly inexpensive and easy to make, as… Read More
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8 Survival Uses for Powdered Milk
Alright, I’ll be honest…I was super wary of powdered milk for years before I actually started using it for survival. After all, milk is supposed to be liquid, right? Needless to say, I was skeptical. However, I’ve come to realize that it’s actually extremely useful and has tons of uses besides just for drinking. In fact,… Read More
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How to Make Homemade Survival Bars
If you’re a DIY junkie (or just love finding ways to save money), you’ll love today’s blog – I’m talking about how to make one of the most crucial pieces of survival food ever: survival bars. What makes these tasty treats so amazing? Well, for one, they’re perfect for rationing. They’re incredibly high in calories, so you… Read More
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What NOT to Put in Your Bug Out Bag
It seems like everyone out there has an opinion on what “must-haves” you need to put in your bug out bag. Don’t get me wrong – I believe in the importance of being prepared, and having a well-supplied bug out bag definitely helps. But, curiously, I’ve also noticed that very few people will tell you what NOT to put… Read More
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How To Make A “2-Can Slam” DIY Stove
Ok guys, I’m stoked about this new project – I’m calling it the “2-Can Slam” DIY Stove. Truth is, I’m probably most excited about this stove because it is dirt cheap to make. If you have the right tools, you could make this thing for free easily – and it’s more than likely you’ve already got most (if… Read More