Survival Uses for Bamboo There are 1575 species of bamboo worldwide and of those 1575 species, 110 are known to be edible. However, bamboo contains high levels of cyanogenic glycosides or free hydrogen cyanide. Boiling the shoots on the edible plants however, will remove the … [Read more...] about Survival Uses for Bamboo
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Urban Survival Foraging
Survival Foraging Foraging is simply the act of searching for and acquiring food. Foraging is typically associated with a wilderness environment but urban dwellers can forage as well. Nomadic tribes in years past were nomadic because once they had foraged in an area for a … [Read more...] about Urban Survival Foraging
6 Survival Uses for Cattails
Cattails can be found virtually anywhere in the wilderness where there is a water source. They can be found growing along streams, rivers, lakes and ponds. The plant is not only edible it has other uses such as cordage, bedding, insulation, baskets and even hats. As … [Read more...] about 6 Survival Uses for Cattails
Water Storage and Procurement
During a disaster, you will need to have an abundance of water. You cannot rely on your local grocery stores or your municipality for water during a disaster. Water is usually the first item that is sold out during a disaster as most people only have a basic 48-72 hour supply of … [Read more...] about Water Storage and Procurement
Edible and Non-Edible Berries
Berries can be an excellent source of food should you ever find yourself lost in the wilderness, but knowing what you can and cannot eat is critical. You should never eat anything that you aren't 100% sure of, it's better off to be hungry than extremely sick or even worse … [Read more...] about Edible and Non-Edible Berries