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The only thing that's worse than being hungry during a hiking trip, hunting trip, or camping
trip is being lost and hungry. If you're concerned about whether or not you could find enough
food were you to become lost in the wilderness, there are a variety of survival foods to consider.
Here are a few ways you can keep from going hungry if your stay in the wilderness ends
up being longer than you intended.
One of the more obvious ways to attain survival foods in the wild is to forage for it. Unfortunately,
this isn't as easy as it looks, especially if you're new to it. If you plan on foraging
at any point, it's important to have a field guide of some kind with you. This will not
only teach you how to find large quantities of roots, mushrooms, berries, and nuts, but
it will also keep you from accidentally consuming anything harmful.
In addition to foraging, you may decide to bring food with you. For short, day long hikes
or hunting trips, it's a good idea to pack naturally hardy survival foods, such as granola,
beef jerky, and dried fruit. This is not only sturdy, but it's guaranteed not to spoil should
it grow too hot that day. However, if you plan on going on an outing that lasts for
several days or more, you'll need something a bit more nourishing.
What sort of survival foods are best for longer trips? It all prefers on how big your pack
is. For example, some prefer dehydrated, freeze dried, or vacuum sealed foods due to their
small, lightweight packaging and long shelf life. However, for a fresher taste, some prefer
packing canned foods as well. Just be sure not to forget a can opener! There are few
things more frustrating than realizing you have a supply of nutritious food and no way
to access it.
Other survival foods include survival seeds. This type of survival food is for long term
planning. Unlike seeds you'll find at the store, these are natural seeds that haven't
been altered chemically or genetically. Whether you stick to local favorites, rare heirloom
produce, or classic international vegetables, you'll be sure to benefit from these seeds.
Best of all, even a small bag contains several month's worth of supplies, and once your produce
matures, you'll discover you can use the seeds from them to continue your crops. This allows
you to save significantly, especially as produce prices rise.
These are only a few things to consider when packing survival foods. Regardless of what
type you choose, you'll be able to ensure that you never go hungry on the go. Learn
more today about how survival foods can benefit you!