Pete rented a storage unit to hold excess prepper gear, empty beehives and honey processing equipment. This will free up space in his storeroom and garage.

Are You Prepping for “Next Tuesday” or for Everything?

Stop prepping for "Next Tuesday" and start prepping for everything any day. It will elevate your preps and increase your survival.
I'm shifting to Condition Yellow but still sticking close to home as we enter the fifth day of an air campaign in Iran.

What the U.S. Strikes on Iran Mean in the Long Term

What the first four days of Operation Epic Fury means to Russia and China and to your long-term survival strategy.
The U.S. and Israel launched a surprise attack on Iran in broad daylight Saturday morning.

The Fall of Tehran: Iranian Supreme Leader Dead

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?
Drones have changed warfare, but they also change things for preppers.

1,460 Days: What the Ukraine War Means for Preppers

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.
The beans go straight into the Mylar bags, but I vacuum sealed the pasta into smaller bags before sealing into Mylar bags and buckets.

We Prepped this Weekend – Back to Basics

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.
If the U.S. attacks Iran, the safest place to be is probably at home monitoring the news for information that might affect you.

Red Skies Over Tehran: A Prepper’s Guide to the Coming Conflict

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?
The trunk ammo stash in my wife's car includes one or more boxes of every caliber I might need to reload, including: 9mm, .40S&W, .38SPL, .223, .22LR, and both 12 gauge slugs and buckshot.

Flat Tire Adventures and an OpSec Violation

A routine flat tire leads to an unplanned OpSec reveal to a local Law Enforcement Officer.
When the economy takes a turn for the worse, hard assets are good to have.

Don’t Believe the “Goldilocks” Economy; Prepare for the Black Swan

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.
Using mylar bags and oxygen absorbers inside a 5-gallon pail is one of the most effective ways to preserve dried foods for the long run.

Sun, Firewood, Rice and the Declining Dollar

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.
Grocery store shelf picked clean. Photo by Isaiah Villar on Unsplash.

Waiting Until the Last Minute to Prep Could Doom Your Family

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.