The Pickled Prepper
U.S. aircraft carriers in the Pacific will be a tempting target if China goes to war with the U.S.

China Looks to be Preparing for War

Is China using the United States's preoccupation with the war in Ukraine to set the stage and ready itself for war in the Pacific?
I carried the gear up the mountain in a surplus ALICE pack

Prepping and Caching on the Homestead

I finally had a chance to place my first cache in the woods hundreds of feet above our house. I hope never to need it, but feel good it's there.
Tarp used as a rain fly

Here’s Why Every Prepper Should have Extra Tarps

Whether you are bugging out, hunkering down, or expecting a storm, having a stash of tarps is recommended for preppers.
The aftermath of a 7.8 earthquake in Turkey.

Wave of Earthquakes Kills Thousands in Turkey

A series of devastating earthquakes killed thousands in Turkey, bringing down more than 1,000 multi-story buildings.
Contrary to popular belief, this is not what your bank looks like.

The Possibility of Bank Runs and How to Protect Yourself

As real estate values collapse and the stock market sputters, you need to worry about bank runs or worse yet, an outright banking collapse.
You might need math after The SHTF.

The Young and the Dumb

You need to be able to live in a world before the microchip era, without cell phones and Google. You will need problems solving and critical thinking skills.
A destroyed tank in the Kyiv Oblast, Ukraine

Can you Hear them Panicking?

There's panic in Kyiv, Eastern Europe and even Washington as it looks like Russia is gearing up for a long war. Expect things in Ukraine to get worse.
New stabilizing braces

Get Ready To be Declared a Felon on June 1

One simple step will keep the new ATF pistol brace rule from making you a felon. You have until June 1 to take it.
A Syrian woman bathes a young boy in a refugee camp

How and Why to Avoid Becoming a Refugee

Being a refugee is like jumping out of the frying pan and into the fire. Here are some alternatives and tips on how to avoid becoming a refugee.
The U.S. scrambled F-22 Fighter jets in response to the balloon but held off on destroying it.

Prepare for War, Hate and Violence

A general just told the 50,000 troops under him to get some target practice, train harder, and get their legal affairs in order. That's good advice!