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Two cases of Hormel chili

Food Inflation is the Tip of the Iceberg

Consumers are reacting strongly to rising prices, which is no surprise to us. Pete continues to top off his supplies, adding 16 cans of chili to his prepper pantry.
A raised garden bed growing herbs and leafy greens. Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash.

How to Survive the Coming Food Crisis

As the war in Ukraine lingers, the odds of a food crisis are growing. Are you prepared to feed your family when there is no food in the store?
storage foods in buckets

My Last Minute Preps for TEOTWAWKI

If the end is near, its time to make sure your preps are up to date. Check your plans, inventory your gear, and coordinate with your prepper pals.
bombed out buildings and a destroyed armor vehicle from the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

This Could be the Beginning of the End

The unforeseen consequences of the Russian invasion of Ukraine could be catastrophic. This is what we have been preparing for, we just didn't know it.
an artists rendering of buildings after being hit by a nuclear blast wave

Russia, Putin, and the Nuclear Quandary

There's more to the question of whether Putin will use nuclear weapons. We must also consider where and what kind beucase it will affect our odds of survival.
The track up the mountain in the snow and fog

Conducting a Shoe-Leather Recon of Your Retreat Area

How well do you know the area around your retreat or your home. Don't count on a car ride or a Google Earth map. Get out there and see it first hand.
A picture of gasoline selling for $4.19

How High is Your Personal Rate of Inflation?

You can see inflation on the sign at the gas station. You can feel it when you shop for groceries. Chances are, everything you buy is going up.
the mushroom cloud from a nuclear explosion. Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay .

Gas Prices, Food Shortages, and the End of the World

One meglomaniac in Russia desides to make a name for himself by bringing Ukraine back into the fold, and we're suddenly looking at the end of the world.
Making bread is far cheaper than buying it.

How to Prepare for the Coming Wheat Shortage

Wheat prices are soaring, and it doesn't bode well for your grocery bill. Here are some tips for managing the rising cost of bread and related products.
A screen grab from the video released by the Ukrainian military showing a helicopter shot down by a missile.

Drawing Clonclusions From Russia’s Poor Performance in Ukraine

The lack of success Russia's army had in Ukraine raises numerous questions about their equipment, tactics, and long-term chance of success.