Home freeze drying has a scientific term – Lyophilization. The process is complex, but the results are worthwhile. Freeze drying involves three steps, and it requires a special vacuum unit…
Special Guest Contribution from longtime BackdoorSurvival reader Donna Have you heard of the great new grocery market where all of the food is fresh, organic and free? This survival food…
Water filtration is one of the most if not the most important part of any survival plan. You can do for a while without a lot of things but water…
There’s something otherworldly and mysterious about the world of fungi, which is part of the reason taking the dive into wild mushroom hunting can be so intimidating. Even after becoming…
When you go to the grocery store or look for canned meats online the price may shock you. If you want really high quality meats then there is even more…
The key word in that question is the word “need.” The word “need” implies that you have a goal. Is your goal to: Lose weight? Survive for a long period…
We talk a lot about emergency food but do we ever really define what it is we mean? When it comes to surviving an emergency, our body requires different types…
MRE’s (or Meals, Ready-to-Eat) are compacted meals devised to resist rough conditions and survive long lifespans. They were created for the United States Armed Forces, however, they’ve also found their…
A lingering question in the minds of many preppers is “why the heck do freeze dried entrees have such a high sodium content?.” I had my own thoughts on the matter but they were unconfirmed so I decided to take the question to my two favorite freeze dried meal companies, Mountain House and Legacy Food Storage.
In this special report, I am sharing their responses and invite you to come to your own conclusions.
Over the years, I have not been shy about stating my personal preferences when it comes to food storage. It is not that I want you to emulate exactly what I do, but rather that you consider the pros and cons of my decisions as you develop your own food storage strategy.
It is because of those preferences that most of you may already be familiar with Mountain House meal pouches. Even if you are not, I want to give you an update on why I prefer Mountain House. Read an honest review of MH entree meal pouches including six reasons to consider making them a cornerstone of your food storage strategy. Plus, in my usual style, I offer up a free 4-Day Emergency Supply Kit worth $84 in a giveaway.
Anyone who loves to garden, especially those who wish to be able to provide wholesome foods for themselves and their families and live independently enough to survive economic or natural disasters will need to know what to do with all of the surplus from the summer. It’s great to be able to eat vegetables right out of the ground, but it is just as important to have good food all winter long. There are many methods of preservation.
The way you store each vegetable will depend on its needs and its hardiness. Here are ways to keep all of your produce, and especially the root vegetables, in great shape for the long winter months.
When it comes to food storage, we all make mistakes. Here are 15 common mistakes to learn from and help you move forward in becoming better prepared.
A pressure canner can be a prepper’s best friend and if properly cared for, will last for years. Here are some tips for maintaining and storing your pressure canner. With luck, it will become an heirloom!
Everyone loves a bargain but when it comes to emergency food storage, when is a bargain not a good deal? Saving money on food is important but if you are planning to store your bargain items for the long term, take heed as to why bargain stockpiling is not the same as stockpiling emergency food storage.
If you have fond memories of tuna casserole from the 50s, you are going to love this survival casserole. Taking inspiration from depression era cooking, survival casserole is created from pantry items plus leftover odds and ends just waiting to be put to good use. This is the ultimate comfort food!
Looking for a reasonably priced, long-term storage food that is versatile and delicious? Here are some great reasons to store wheat.