Prepare, Adapt & Overcome
Note: Today I’m only going to recommend survival food kits from companies that I’ve personally reviewed, taste-tested, and purchased with my own money. – “Just In Case” Jack
I believe every adult should own several survival food kits.
Why? Because having a survival meal on hand for when times get tough is just plain smart.
FEMA recommends at least three days’ worth of food for emergencies.
But I consider 3 days “an absolute bare minimum”. It should ONLY be a starting point… [Read more…]
Figuring out how to build a root cellar is not a new trick.
In fact, it’s an ancient one.
It’s one of the oldest survival tricks in the book.
But is utilizing the earth for refrigeration still necessary?
In America, there’s an appliance called a refrigerator, duh!?
Our $3,000 stainless refrigerators and chest freezers take care of ALL our food preservation needs, right?
Plus, we have an overabundance of reliable power to run those things forever, everyone knows that.
No one needs to (or cares to) store their food underground anymore, right?
WRONG. [Read more…]
If you’re looking into buying in a home freezer dryer you’ve come to the right place.
Today, freeze dryers are still a fairly UNcommon household appliance. But I’m betting that’s about to change!
I envision a future where nearly every home has a freeze dryer and food waste becomes a thing of the past.
Where everyone can enjoy the incredible benefits of freeze-drying their own foods AT HOME.
And even though it may seem like a huge effort to freeze dry at home, it’s not bad at all.
Once you fully understand how they work and look at all your options, you’ll be ready to invest in this innovative technology. [Read more…]
Before we get to our list of non perishable foods, I want to share some shocking food statistics:
So by eliminating so much waste, we can help to reduce much of our world’s starvation. [Read more…]
In survival and preparedness, there’s a lot of confusion around freeze-dried food.
What is it, what it’s not, why you should care, can you make freeze dry food at home, etc.
That’s why today I’m going to clear the air. I’m going to share with you everything I know about freeze dried food, specifically:
Aquaponics is the ultimate solution to at home backyard food production.
It’s the smartest way to generate more food per square foot than a backyard garden alone.
It’s the answer to a prepared survivalist food production prayers.
The ability to add food to the table even in a long term disaster scenario.
But most people have never seriously looked into DIY aquaponics systems – which is a shame.
So today, let’s discuss I’ll share (in detail) everything I know about Aquaponics: [Read more…]
Are Acorns Edible? Can Humans Eat Acorns? Are Acorns Poisonous?
Today We’re going to get to the bottom of these questions and more…
Fall is harvest season.
Late summers and early fall are a whirlwind for anyone who hunts, fishes, gardens, and forages.
The time of year when everything becomes available all at once. The last chance we have to stockpile food resources for the coming winter.
Making it one of the busiest times of the year for those who have the proper set of self-reliance skills.
I know I’ve been busy because my pantry is nearly filled to capacity but we still have several months left to top it off. [Read more…]
The Ultimate Guide To Finding The Best Portable Stove For You
A portable stove is both lightweight and compact.
We’re talking light enough to transport from place to place with ease.
The critical word here being; “ease.”
Sure, “technically” you can move your kitchen stove, but not with ease.
Portable stoves are the kind you can pick up, pack, and store in a vehicle or backpack without hassle.
For it to be genuinely”portable,” it must be extremely small and lightweight. [Read more…]
Is Stockpiling Prepper Food A Good Idea?
When I was a little boy, and we ran out of peanut butter, my mother would send me downstairs to get another jar off the shelf.
Usually, there would be two more jars behind that one.
My mother (just like her mother before her) always had months of food on hand at any given moment.
I grew up assuming this was normal. Yet as a young adult, I didn’t shop this way.
After buying “BIG”, I might have two weeks of food on hand.
Never three jars of peanut butter, eight cans of pork and beans or ten loaves of frozen bread.
I once asked my grandmother why she always had so much food in the house.
Her answer was, “Just In Case.” [Read more…]
Some people call them desiccant packs, others silica gel packets, and still others moisture absorber.
And they all do the SAME THING – they keep stuff dry.
And that’s why they’re a survivalist secret weapon!
They help to keep all your food, gear and supplies free from the corrosive nature of excess moisture.
So if you’re looking for information on the best desiccants – you’ve come to the right place.
Today I’m going to share everything I know about desiccants and keeping stuff dry, specifically: [Read more…]