The Pickled PrepperNews. Views and Advice

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.

From surviving winter hive losses to the threat of domestic sleeper cells, being prepared includes spring chores and self-defense.

The much anticipated strike on Iran is underway and has already eliminated Iran's supreme leader and much of its leadership. So what's next?

Four years of war in Ukraine can teach preppers how to survive in the era of war. From drones to sabotage you need to prep for the next war.

We may be knee-deep in snow, but we've got plenty of food! Pete details how he added more food to his long-term storage.

War with Iran is looming. Do you need to prep for the fallout of a Middle East conflict. And if so, what would that look like?

A routine flat tire leads to an unplanned OpSec reveal to a local Law Enforcement Officer.

Wall Street says the economy is fine, but the Pickled Prepper says watch the Strait of Hormuz. Here’s why your "personal economy" comes first.

What do you need more, $100 in your pocket or 200 meals of 580 calories? Pete looks at the math behind do-it-yourself food storage.

As we saw in the recent ice storm and six years ago with COVID, thinking you can prep at the last minutes doesn't always work as expected.

Don't let your backup communications fail! Maintain your Starlink antenna and use Standby Mode for reliable emergency comms.