Backyard Survival Gardening for Food Security and Self-Sufficiency
I’m no gardening expert. My wife handles most of that work, and she’s got skills I definitely don’t have. But over the years, I’ve watched what she does and learned a few things about how growing your own food can really boost your food security. It’s not about becoming completely self-sufficient overnight – that’s just […]
Emergency Foods for Diabetics and Celiacs: Don’t Get Caught Unprepared
When things go sideways—whether it’s a natural disaster or a power outage—the kind of emergency foods you have on hand isn’t just about staying full.. It can be the line between staying stable or heading into a real medical emergency. That’s especially true if you’re dealing with something like diabetes or celiac disease. Most of […]
Fermented Foods for Survival: The Forgotten Prepper Superpower
When I wrote my article on 10 Best Emergency Foods for Your Bug Out Bag—Top Survival Picks, fermented foods never made the list. I kept encountering backpackers who raved about their homemade sauerkraut and kimchi, it sounded absurd. Why would anyone carry smelly, acidic vegetables when freeze-dried meals and protein bars existed? That dismissive attitude […]
Easter Foraging: Harmful Plants to Avoid in the Wild
Foraging became part of my skill set during a wilderness survival course in 2018. The instructor dedicated significant time to identifying harmful plants – wisdom that proved valuable. While my experience remains limited, I’ve developed a methodical approach of studying plant identification resources before each outing. Easter weekend typically marks the beginning of the foraging […]
Top 10 Canned Foods with the Longest Shelf Life
When it comes to survival, food security is one of the most essential elements to consider. Preparedness experts value the reliability of canned foods with longest shelf life. For emergency preparation, long-term sustainability, or simply maintaining reliable food sources, a well-thought-out pantry can make all the difference. Canned foods have been keeping people nourished for […]
Survival Fishing: Resilience in Every Catch
“To my mind, voyaging through wildernesses, be they full of woods or waves, is essential to the growth and maturity of the human spirit. It is in the wilderness that you really learn who you are.” These profound words from Steven Callahan were earned through his incredible 76-day survival at sea after his sailboat, Napoleon […]
Wilderness Thanksgiving: Nature’s Holiday Celebration
You know that feeling when traditional just isn’t going to cut it? That’s exactly where I found myself last year when planning my Thanksgiving celebration. While my buddy Bill was back in the States preparing for his usual turkey feast, I was dreaming up something completely different—a wilderness Thanksgiving adventure that would push boundaries and […]
Wilderness Water Purification: Lessons from Scout Camp to the Wild
My first lessons in outdoor survival began in the most innocent of ways—as a young Scout in the UK. Six of us would huddle in big canvas tents, sharing whispered stories after the official “lights out” at 10pm. Back then, my mother would proudly sew new badges onto my green Scout shirt, each one representing […]
10 Best Emergency Foods for Your Bug Out Bag—Top Survival Picks
When I first started putting together my bug-out bag, I had no idea how much thought would go into selecting the right emergency foods. It wasn’t until a power outage left my family scrambling for supplies that I realized the importance of being prepared. That experience sparked my journey into the world of emergency preparedness, […]