The Pickled Prepper

Hurricane Helene Hits us with its Best Shot

Hello friends and readers.  Apologies for the absence. I have been told that NASA released a nighttime image of the Eastern U.S. before Hurricane Helene...

How Inflation Affects your Prepper Pantry

Inflation has increased the cost of food for your prepper pantry. We price shop Walmart, Amazon, Costco and Sam's Club to find the lowest prices.

Food Inflation, Ice Cream, and the Death of Eating Out

Food inflation is up 30 to 40 percent int he past five years. That's bad, but its nothing when you look at how costs have risen in the past 40 years.

The Bad Economic News Will Continue Until Morale Improves

As the debt spiral drags us under, it will be increasingly difficult to avoid inflation, a recession, stagflation or even hyperinflation.

How to Face the Three Threats

A dystopian future caused by war, political strife, and economic collapse might await us. How can we prepare to survive that?

When Layers Lie on the Stand for All to See

I thought you have to be smart to get through law school, but some of the lawyer's we've seen on the stand this past week make me question that assumption.

Poverty is the Parent of Revolution, Crime and War

What happens when you have a weak economy, a weak president and strong enemies? It isn't good.

Is World War Three Just Months Away?

A recent meme holds that World War Three is going to start in three or four months. Is it? And if so, what can you do to protect yourself?

War Draws Closer and Nuke Threats Rises

The threat of nuclear war appears to be growing beyond mere saber rattling as NATO joins Russia in potentially deploying more nukes.

What to Do if Nuclear War Breaks Out

What to Do if Nuclear War Breaks Out The world is probably closer to the use of nuclear arms in an aggressive manner today than...

Protecting Yourself from Fallout

What is Fallout Simply put, fallout is radioactive dust created when a nuclear explosion throws dust and dirt (made radioactive by the bomb) miles into...

Nuclear War: Planning and Preparing for the Worst

Nuclear War: Planning and Preparing for the Worst As you can see, coming through a nuclear emergency unscathed is unlikely to be accomplished by simple...

The Risks and Rewards of Moving

Don't be afraid of moving, even if it means leaving everything you know behind. Make the most of the opportunity and start afresh with a clean slate.

Shh… Don’t Tell Anyone

The Appalachians, and West Virginia specifically, are attracting an influx of folks dissatisfied with their current location.

The Importance of Fitting in at Your New Place

When you move to your retreat, you are leaving behind your local networks. It's important to fit in and try to build a new one.