Do Rising Prices on Amazon Show Tariff Impact?
Almost three times as many of my saved items on Amazon increased in price rather than dropped. Is this a sign of tariffs and things to come?
Things Look Normal Over Lengthy Road Trip
Pete takes a look at America from the Interstate, rest stops, and gas stations and finds things look pretty normal, with no fear or panic.
Reviewing Recent Purchases and Preps
Pete's last minute shopping to beat the tariff and de minimis deadlines proved to be mostly positive with a few losers.
The New Polaris Ranger Arrives on the Homestead
Pete tests put his new Polaris Ranger out on the homestead and compares the 2025 version to a 2017 model he had been driving.
Rowing Your Way to Financial Freedom
Do you own stuff, or owe money on stuff? The former will help you be financially free while the latter will keep you tied down. Lear how to break free.
Prepper Lessons from the Spanish Grid Failure
Monday's power outage in Spain and Portugal was the biggest grid-down even in the modern cell phone and digital communications era.
The Threat of War Between India and Pakistan Spikes
The threat of “all-out-war” between India and Pakistan, both nuclear powers, is surging after an attack on Indian tourists in Kashmir.
The Trials and Tribulations of Trying to Buy a Side-by-Side
Pete's hopes of finding a used side-by-side after Hurricane Helene turned out to be a miscalculation. Buyers are hanging on to them.
Is this the Death Knell from Temu and Shein?
Trump's tariffs and de minimis shipping changes are destroying Chinese business that ship direct to the U.S. consumer. Stock up before it is too late.
Meal Planning for Bugout Bags
One of the toughest things about bugging out on foot is to make sure you don't run out of food before you get there.