The Pickled Prepper
The boat that I row may take many forms, not all of them nautical.

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.
Monday's power outage in Spain and Portugal also knocked out internet and cell phone communication.

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.
Pakistan and India have come to blow over Kashmir int he past. It looks like they may do so again.

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.
Pete is inching closer to buying his own UTV.

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.
Pete was able to buy six of these for less than $12. Once the new rules for small shipments from China go into effect on May 2, they will probably cost $12 each.

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.
Food from my old bug out bag.

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.
When the SHTF, do you have what you need to survive close at hand? An EDC day pack can increase your chances of getting home or to a safe location.

Planning and Considerations for Bugging Out

As the world grows more dangerous, you should have a bugout plan. If you already have one, it may be time to update it.
The angled foregrip mounted on this AR pistol has an integra; 1450 lumen flashlight.

Gun Fun on the Homestead

What good is the ability to step out of your back door and do some target practice if you don't occasionally take advantage of it?
Idle factories in China making textiles, sewing clothes, manufacturing electronics and machining parts for export are falling silent due to tariffs are the opening salvo in Trump's economic war against China.

Trump’s Opening Salvo in the War with China

Trump has set a Trap for China and Xi Jinping has fallen into it as the economic battle of the century commences.
Buy electronics, clothing footwear, OTC meds, health and beauty aids and other imported goods so you can beat any cost increases driven by the tariffs.

How to Beat the Tariffs and Prep for Uncertainty

Whether or not tariffs last, there are things you can do to frontload your purchases and minimize the impact of tariffs on your life and your wallet.
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