A selection of one-ounce coins issued by government mints from around the world.

Silver Price Jumps, Gold Sets New Record

While you were enjoying Labor Day, silver prices broke $40 an ounce and gold set a new record.
One shelf of canned goods in Pete's Prepper Pantry.

Surviving Tuesday is Only the First Step

We don’t know what the future holds, but we can be pretty sure it isn’t all going to be sunshine and rainbows.
Scavenging abandoned goods after the SHTF may be a viable strategy, but how does it differ from looting?

Hurricane Katrina’s 20-year Anniversary and Looting

Scavenging abandoned goods after the SHTF may be a viable strategy, but does it differ from looting and salvaging?
Among the items on sale a Sam's Club this week that a prepper might want were oatmeal, pictured above, Jif peanut butter, Spam, and ground beef.

From the Mountains to the Cities

Seeing as I had to travel to the city multiple times, I took full advantage of it and did several months worth of chores.
How you prepare today for your retirement may well determine if you spend it on a cruise or pinching pennies.

Prepping for the Inevitable: Retirement and Death

How you prep today for your retirement may well determine if you spend it on a cruise or pinching pennies.
I did some serious shooting with my suppressor, and it was a learning experience.

My Suppressor is Teaching Me a Lesson

There's a reason we train, and Pete ran across two problems while training that he was able to solve now rather than after the SHTF.
Products purchased at Sam's Club

Are you Tired of Prepping Yet?

Do you get tired of prepping? Or run out of money and have to stop prepping? That's perfectly normal and OK to take a break.
Whether it's Spam, ammo or gold, stack it deep when you can afford to do so.

Stacking it Deep When you Can

If your need it for prepping, you probably need even MORE of it, so buy it cheap and stack it deep while you still can.
The internet can be a critical source of information during a crisis, as long as you can connect.

Choosing Between Fiber and Starlink Internet for Preppers

One day last week, I heard a big diesel truck lumbering up the mountain, so I threw on my boots and went outside to...
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How to Prep for Economic Disasters

You may be prepared for natural disasters, but what about bank failures or an economic collapse? Do you have a long-term financial plan?