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01/29/2019 / By Zoey Sky

5 Edibles every urban forager should know

If you’re a prepper who lives in the city, you need to be creative. When SHTF, you won’t have as many choices for resources, unlike if you live near heavily-wooded areas. But just because you live in the city doesn’t mean you can’t forage for edible plants, as long as you know what to look […]

11/13/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

9 Skills every prepper must master

Being prepared for when SHTF takes more than having the right equipment. You need to prepare yourself, too. Mastering the following skills as soon as possible will help you become the most effective prepper you can be. (h/t to ThePrepperJournal.com) Constructing a survival shelter Never underestimate the value of a roof over your head when you […]

11/12/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

How to safely forage for food when things turn sour

For long-term survival situations, knowing how to forage is important. Foraging needs a good knowledge of the environment and some practice in the wild, but these six tips can help you when foraging: (h/t to PreppersWill.com.) Eat only what you know: When looking for food, it’s best to stick with what you know. There are […]

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 […]

10/07/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Useful trees that every prepper should know how to grow

Well-rounded preppers are familiar with survival skills like hunting and fire starting. They are also knowledgeable when it comes to different kinds of trees and their many uses. (h/t to Survivopedia.com) Whether you’re lost in the woods or thinking of the next tree that you should plant in your homestead, it’s important to know how […]

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 […]

06/28/2018 / By Janine Acero

Edible or poisonous? Tips on how to determine which wild plants are safe to consume

If you find yourself forced to survive in the woods, it is important to know which plants are safe to forage. Reggie Bennett from the Mountain Shepherd Survival School shares his knowledge on how to identify the poisonous plants from the edible ones. “There are so many plants out here that can do you in or just […]

06/08/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Foraging wild edibles a growing trend – can it also help fight hunger?

It looks like foraging, a crucial survival skill, can soon be used to help fight food insecurity. Foraging has become a profitable craze, and everyone from chefs to cooks to craft brewers are now harvesting wild and local ingredients. Wild edibles like berries, dandelion greens, mushrooms, and nettles are in demand, and a recent peer-reviewed study […]

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 […]

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