Rambo Moe's Online Encyclopedia of Survival Knowledge
This is the second article in our series on mushrooms. Here you can find Part 1: A List of Edible Mushrooms. This article, along with A Guide to Poisonous Plants, is part of my THINGS TO NOT EAT TO NOT DIE series (title copyright pending). Finding edible mushrooms is a tricky endeavor, as some of the poisonous ones look remarkably similar to the edible ones, and a mushroom that is edible … [Read more...]
This article is a visual guide to finding edible mushrooms in the wild. Mushrooms are another option for finding food in the wild, and can be supplemented with things such as: fish rabbits eggs plants bugs That's right... the wilderness is a veritable buffet. It is easy to mix up different kinds of mushrooms, though, so never eat a mushroom unless you are 100% sure of its … [Read more...]
This article is an illustrated guide to tying knots. 1) The Overhand Knot The most basic of knots. 2) The Figure Eight Creates a double-knot. 3) The Bowline This gives you fixed … [Read more...]
This article is a guide to catching fish in the wild. There are a million websites out there about fishing, but surprisingly few that cover how to fish without any decent equipment. This article is meant to give you the information you need to help you survive, should you find yourself in the wild with nothing but some basic tools and your wits. BAIT FISHING Bait fishing is done by using some … [Read more...]
This article is a guide to poisonous plants in North America. Combined with this article, you will have a pretty good grasp on what to eat (and what not to eat!) when you're out in the wilderness. So let's take a look at some toxic trees, some dangerous dandelions and some freaky flowers. A POISONOUS PLANT CHECKLIST Anthurium Eating these funny-looking plants can give you a burning … [Read more...]
This article is a guide to finding water in the wilderness. When outdoors in a survival situation this should be your first priority, followed by building a shelter and starting a fire. To stay healthy, people need around 2 Liters of water per day. In a stressful survival situation, and when facing either hot or cold temperatures (where you lose moisture from perspiration or through your skin … [Read more...]
This article is a guide to finding and cooking eggs in the wilderness. We’ve already covered how to find edible bugs and plants, and compared to these foraging for eggs is a simpler, safer process (in that you’re much less likely to end up poisoned ;)). Eggs are a near perfect form of nutrition, and should be taken advantage of in survival situations. They are high in protein, as well as … [Read more...]
Welcome to our guide to finding edible plants in the wild. With all the edible wild plants and bugs out there, it amazes me that anyone bothers to pay for food at all. So next time you're hungry, skip the McDonald's, and go looking for these plants! SOME GENERAL RULES OF THUMB Here are some signs to look for that indicate a plant is NOT safe to eat: Anything with thorns, spines, or fine … [Read more...]
Hello Everybody, and welcome to Prepared For That's 150th post! In celebration, we will be talking about a subject that is always sexy and popular with the ladies. And that subject is... Finding insects in the wild that you can eat! (This is the part where you would usually hear crickets. Unfortunately... we already ate them all.) Actually, eating insects is common in many parts of the … [Read more...]
This article is a collection of tips for duck (and other waterfowl) hunting. I am the ideal candidate for writing this article, as I spent years honing my skills on my Nintendo Entertainment System. In the United States, hunting season takes place in the fall and winter, generally running from October to January, with … [Read more...]
