The Pickled PrepperNews. Views and Advice

Are you a prepper or a survivalist? From the Iran blockade to Hanta virus risks, sometimes your mindset matters more than your gear.

Don't let defeatist propaganda trick you into giving up. Learn why nuclear winter isn't the end, but a challenge to be met with preparation.

Robotic help is coming to homes near you, but at what cost? From privacy leaks to grid-down failures, they can be a prepping vulnerability.

Are you ready to fight for your land? We are, if it comes to that. And the Homestead Defense Bag will help.

Things seem to be heating up in the Hormuz Strait, likely leading to a renewed outbreak of war with Iran. Are you prepped for that?

Putin is ignoring the lessons of Afghanistan and may be domed to repat that failure. Will he survive a loss in Ukraine? Will Russia?

Gas is up, the Rial is dead, and the ceasefire is a head-fake. Here’s why the Iran war hasn’t broken the U.S., and why I’m still prepping.

Pete discusses the skills every new beekeepers should have, from overcoming the fear of being stung to learning to read a frame.

Preparation isn't more than food, water and shelter; it’s the discipline to sacrifice, to choose independence over convenience.

U.S. consumers were happily complacent while the Iranian war raged. Will what comes next result in economic shock?

Mastering homesteading skills like baking, and DIY repairs is vital for preppers facing inflation and supply chain issues,

Losing a swarm is a lost investment, but these bees are paying for themselves in more ways than one as the hives multiply.

A forecast that is too hot and too dry threatens to exacerbate day-to-day problems and make the summer of 2026 a difficult one.

As the Strait of Hormuz is throttled, the window for self-sufficiency narrows. I’m stocking up on Gold Dots and bacon.

A 1 million square foot warehouse that held toilet paper and Kleenex facial tissue was consumed in a six-alarm fire earlier this week in California.

Trump’s ultimatum to Iran has secured a 14-day reprieve. Use this window to shore up your preps and build resilience.

Society, the economy, and politics always swing back. Learn how preppers can adapt to cycles and embrace disruption.

Despite the calendar claiming it arrived two weeks ago, spring is finally here, and the bees and butterflies are thrilled.

War in Iran and a looming global recession threaten supply chains. Why preppers should ignore political noise and focus on self-reliance.

Is this 26-liter pack and its smaller brethren the ultimate "gray man" bag for CCW and emergency preparedness?

We're lucky to have more gas and oil than most country's, but the war in Iran is still driving up prices. Here's what you can do.

Tips and a budget for starting bees at home in the city or on the homestead. Plus, why bees are great for preppers.

Silver crashes while ammo prices rise, creating prepper squeeze. What is the common denominator for this price action?

Don't get caught in the dark like the Cubans. Learn a layered prepping approach to surviving long-term power outages.

The war is barely two weeks old, and people are panicking. But if you're prepped, you shouldn't be. Are you ready to weather a recession?

As food inflation returns, the price of protein rises--driven by beef. What's a prepper to do? See Pete's recommendation.

Is offsite storage a prepper's lifeline or a vulnerability? it may work great for our excess honey equipment, but is not ideal for food storage.

Riding the Polaris Ranger isn’t all fun and games. At some point, you have to service it. It’s necessary, bur less fun.

Stop prepping for "Next Tuesday" and start prepping for everything any day. It will elevate your preps and increase your survival.

What the first four days of Operation Epic Fury means to Russia and China and to your long-term survival strategy.