Dry goods in sealed buckets Now that you have an emergency food stock, you need to maintain it. Emergency food supply management is simple, and it returns enormous dividends. There are three essential steps to follow in maintaining an emergency or survival food supply: testing, inspection, and rotation. Food Stock Testing This is not about …
Most of us have a garden in order to have delicious fresh produce, not to live off of its production. However, if you’re already gardening, it’s only a little more trouble to prepare some crops for storage. During the rest of the year we’ll find out what I can do in a small garden space. …
Plus, it’s an excellent addition to your emergency food supply. Beef Broth Recipe Don’t worry about the lack of specifics — I’ll explain quantities in just a moment. Beef Shank (“soup bones” with meat still on them) Salt Water Yes, it’s that simple. No spices, no herbs, no vegetables, no worries. Just meat, salt, and …
Canned tuna and salmon should be a part of your emergency food stock Survivalists and grandparents tend to measure wealth differently than the Gameboy generation. If you’re the kind of person who’s concerned about emergency preparation, a large emergency food supply is true wealth. Just imagine a hurricane, flood, or earthquake that disrupts the infrastructure …
High in protein and the currently popular Omega-3 fatty acids, wild caught in deep waters, and with a very short list of ingredients, canned Jack Mackerel is one of the best values in emergency (or everyday!) food stocks. Price This is some of the cheapest premium-quality nutrition you can get. Prices vary depending on the …
If you had to bug out with the tiny tots in your family, what would you do when the disposable diapers ran out? Full disclosure: I’ve had lots of children, and I’m a big fan of disposable diapers. They’re convenient. But there may come a day when they’re not available, or when you simply can’t …
Chicken of the Sea Canned wild caught salmon is a premium emergency or everyday food. Price, quality, and taste vary, however, and if you’re going to stock large quantities, a bit of research is in order. To help with that, we’ve done a comparison test for your convenience. Note: The post photo shows only three …
There is a single, all-important, overarching concept you need to grasp in order to execute any effective survival plan: you need a continuous, safe, plentiful supply of water. I state this concept first, before a list of rules, because it puts all the rules in perspective in any given situation. To illustrate this, consider this …
These tips will help you focus on the most important steps you can take to prepare for extended power outages and natural disasters. They vary in importance depending on your circumstances. Urban, suburban, rural, and wilderness living all require different priorities in survival planning. Besides location, other factors include whether you are alone or not, …