3 Edible Plants to Help You Survive in the Northwest Wilderness

3 Edible Plants to Help You Survive in the Northwest Wilderness

Seasoned outdoor enthusiasts understand the importance of bringing extra food and emergency supplies on outdoor excursions: an unexpected injury or wrong turn could leave you lost or stranded. Lost hikers risk dehydration, hypothermia, or even starvation. Indeed, what if your emergency food and water doesn’t last until help arrives? Hence, it’s a good idea to learn how to forage for local edible plants.

When hiking, always bring a sturdy multi-tool or sporting knife with you; when foraging, it will help you harvest plants and cut off non-edible parts. Read …