(Natural News) Dehydrating food by air-drying is a simple and cost-effective way of preserving fresh fruit for your survival stockpile. This option is great for preppers who don’t want to buy equipment for food prep or those looking for an alternative food preservation method that will still work even after SHTF and the grid goes […]

(Natural News) When SHTF, having a stockpile full of food and supplies can help you survive a disaster. But what if your supply runs out or you’re forced to bug out? Knowing how to forage for wild edibles like berries and nuts will help you survive when you lose access to your trusty survival stockpile. (h/t to Survivopedia.com) […]

(Natural News) When preparing for different long-term survival scenarios or economic collapse, your preps will usually include getting the right gear and stockpiling food supplies. One item many preppers are predominantly preoccupied with is food. Food is crucial because even though humans can survive without food for weeks, slow starvation will degrade both the body and mind. No […]

(Natural News) Preppers from long ago have survived by learning how to get food from nature. If you want to improve your prepping skills before SHTF, learn how to forage for food so you don’t starve if you are trapped and lost in the wilderness. (h/t to Survivopedia.com) Here are five things you need to learn so you […]

(Natural News) Freeze-drying is a food preservation method that involves freezing, primary drying and secondary drying. Freeze-dried foods have up to 99 percent less moisture than fresh foods yet retain most of the food’s flavor. Freeze-drying is technically called lyophilization. It is a three-step process that includes freezing, sublimation (primary drying) and desorption (secondary drying). […]

(Natural News) Salt is a staple in many prepper stockpiles. This versatile item can be used for cooking, cleaning and even first aid. Below are nine reasons to stock up on salt before SHTF. (h/t to FoodStorageMoms.com) Salt is an essential survival item During a long-term power outage or other survival scenarios, you can use salt to […]

(Natural News) Dehydration is a great food preservation method for preppers who want to save time on food prep or those who want to maximize the limited space in their pantry or stockpile. If you’re still on the fence about getting a dehydrator, detailed below are 25 reasons to start dehydrating food for your stockpile. (h/t […]

(Natural News) When preparing supplies for your food stockpile, two of the top food preservation methods you should consider using are freeze-drying and dehydrating. But do you know what makes them different from each other? And is one method better for your food storage needs? (h/t to BackdoorSurvival.com) Differences between freeze-dried and dehydrated food Freeze-drying is a […]

(Natural News) Preppers spend a lot of time growing or acquiring food for their stockpile because they need a lot of supplies to prepare for a long-term survival scenario. Having a lot of food is good, but knowing how to preserve food helps significantly extend the shelf life of your supplies, especially if you want […]

(Natural News) When it comes to survival, food is one of the biggest concerns and is often one of the first things that people start stocking up on when prepping. And while having a big supply of shelf-stable food that can last a long time is a basic tenet of prepping, it is equally important […]