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A Real Hiker's Prep: The Rigby Sisters' Trail Story

A Real Hiker's Prep: The Rigby Sisters' Trail Story

In 2021, Gorgi Rigby turned 60 on June 22 — and days later, set out on a trip she'd been dreaming about for years: hiking the Appalachian Trail, this time with her older sister Melanie, who turned 62 that August...

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Winner of a Medium Freeze Dryer

Winner of a Medium Freeze Dryer

    Congratulations to John and Kathy P.! John is the winner of a medium Harvest Right freeze dryer!   Want your chance to win? Enter our next giveaway HERE.    

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How Many Calories Does Backpacking Really Burn?

How Many Calories Does Backpacking Really Burn?

Backpacking burns a lot more energy than most people expect — and closing that gap without adding pack weight is trickier than it sounds. The Real Math An exact number is hard to pin down, since it depends on body...

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Can You Sell Freeze-Dried Food From Home?

Can You Sell Freeze-Dried Food From Home?

Plenty of freeze dryer owners eventually wonder the same thing: could this pay for itself, or even become a real side business? For a growing number of people, the answer has been yes. A Real Niche Market Has Formed Beyond...

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How to Make Sprouted Flour at Home

How to Make Sprouted Flour at Home

One of the advantages of a Harvest Right freeze dryer is how well it preserves nutrition compared to other preservation methods — and one of the more rewarding ways to put that to use is making your own sprouted flour....

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A Real Account: Winter Storm Uri and Food Prep

A Real Account: Winter Storm Uri and Food Prep

By Donna Hoaks, who lives on an 11-acre homestead in Texas. In February 2021, a forecasted arctic blast turned into a full-blown, life-threatening emergency across much of the country — an event now generally known as Winter Storm Uri. Here...

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Winner of a Medium Freeze Dryer

Winner of a Medium Freeze Dryer

  Congratulations to Guy! He is the winner of a medium Harvest Right freeze dryer!   Want your chance to win? Enter our new giveaway here!

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Winner of a Large Freeze Dryer

Winner of a Large Freeze Dryer

  Congratulations to Bruce F.! He is the winner of a large Harvest Right freeze dryer!   Want your chance to win? Enter our new giveaway here!   2nd place Winner:   Carol D. from Tennessee won $1200 toward the...

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Winner of a Small Freeze Dryer

Winner of a Small Freeze Dryer

  Congratulations to Cara S.! She is the winner of a small Harvest Right freeze dryer.   "We are a growing family that enjoys hunting, fishing and serving the Lord. We have just begun to turn our 1.25 acre into...

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