Survival Foraging

Last of the Breed , by Louis L'Amour is a fantastic piece of adventure fiction. And, a book that's centered around foraging and survival advice. The story follows Joe Mack, a U.S. Air Force pilot and Native American. Mack has been shot down by the Soviets, and is trapped inside Siberia wilderness, forced to rely on his survival skills as he slowly makes his way to freedom. Foraging, plant identification, and tracking all play key roles in the story. With author L'Amour sharing practical survival advice. He considered himself. From boyhood he had at every opportunity gone back to the woods. He had lived and survived under some of the bitterest conditions. He had killed or gathered his own food; he knew how to make clothing; he had often made moccasins, something not every Indian knew how to do anymore. Joe Mack banked his small fire and bedded down in a mound of leaves with fir boughs over him. It was cold and it was drafty, but Joe Mack had lived so before this. The story i...

Many preppers dismiss foraging as a waste of time. They'll say things like "You can't live off nuts and berries." Or claim that stockpiling canned goods is more efficient. Keeping an emergency supply of non-perishable food is great. But foraging is practical too. And anyone who thinks foraging is "useless" or a "waste of time" needs a quick lesson in military history. Foraging In The American Civil War Canned food was invented by Napoleon to feed his armies as they marched through Europe. Before then, soldiers got most of their food through foraging. And even after  Napoleon, a lot of armies still relied on foraging. During the American Civil War, both Union and Confederate soldiers foraged for food. While troops were issued rations, supply lines were inconsistent. And many goods never arrived to the front lines. Because of this, soldiers would often hunt for eggs, pick fruit and berries, and shoot rabbits or ducks. Knowing how to forage allowed t...

Foraging isn't just an outdoor activity. Stores like  Goodwill or Salvation Army are home to incredible finds that can save you thousands of dollars per year.  And today's article will show you the three best items to look for when you're out thrifting. Helping you maximize your haul, and pick up hundreds of dollars in quality goods - often for as little as $5. 1. Winter Clothes One nice thing about cold weather is that you can protect yourself from it by putting on more layers. Having extra coats, gloves, and hats in your car or closet is a great way to protect yourself during an unexpected emergency. If your vehicle slides off the road or the power goes out in the dead of winter - you can always wear another layer. Look for jackets, flannels, hats, gloves, sweaters, blankets, and anything else warm. Remember, these are emergency survival clothes. They're meant to be warm, not stylish. A $1 ugly sweater or old coat might not win any fashion awards. But it ...

Solar power is a great concept. But it's often ineffective and overpriced. Especially if you live in a cold weather, northern climate. Lack of sunlight and an overcast sky can really diminish your solar panel's effectiveness. Luckily, there are certain devices that work almost anywhere. And today's article covers three pieces of solar tech that don't suck. These are crucial instruments that easy to charge, durable - and offer lifesaving benefits in an emergency situation. Here we go! 1. This Luci Solar Inflatable Light (Source - Amazon.com ) My family has owned and used these solar lights for years .  They're great for unexpected power outages, and camping trips. The Luci Solar Inflatable Light is a simple solar-powered LED light, contained inside a collapsible plastic tube. They're easy to store, easy to transport, and allow up to 24 hours of additional light from a single charge. Keep these by a window in your home, or the rear windshield of your car to make s...