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.
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 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?
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.
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.
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?
Flat Tire Adventures and an OpSec Violation
A routine flat tire leads to an unplanned OpSec reveal to a local Law Enforcement Officer.
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.
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.
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.










