Stimulus will put money in our pockets.

Inflation, Savings and Retirement for Preppers

Can you save for retirement while prepping? Are your preps investments? What about inflation? Pete looks at these questions.
The Franklin aGate, which is the brains of our solar system, is installed but not yet wired to our service panel. (The wires to the left are remnants of the phone and cable system.)

Our Solar System Install Comes to a Screeching Halt

Everything goes well with the solar system install until an unexpected problem pops up on Day 4 when it is about 90 percent complete.
Biden loses his train of thought and looks confused right before he says "we have beaten Medicare," which made no sense whatsoever.

Weakness and Infirmity on Display

President Biden's display of weakness and infirmity invites aggressive behavior by countries that are not our friends.
An installer positions a solar panel on the other side of the roof ridgeline,

The Big Solar Install Begins

Our solar install begins! We walk through everything that took place on the first two days as we move closer to going off grid if necessary.
A person in a hoodie with their face obscured by shadows.

Crisis-Created Criminals will Endanger Preppers

A societal collapse, a catastrophic attack, or a similar SHTF scenario could turn people into criminals, what we now call crisis-created criminals.
A scene from the Malmedy massacre committed by German troops during WWII.

Is World War Three Just Months Away?

A recent meme holds that World War Three is going to start in three or four months. Is it? And if so, what can you do to protect yourself?
rocket launch

War Draws Closer and Nuke Threats Rises

The threat of nuclear war appears to be growing beyond mere saber rattling as NATO joins Russia in potentially deploying more nukes.
If the war in Ukraine grows to involve NATO, expect it to move from a ground war to an air war.

Why the Lack of Artillery Shells is a Non-Issue

The ground war in Ukraine is using up the world's supply of artillery shells at a tremendous rate, but Pete says we won't need them as much in the next war.
Rioters in Washington DC. Photo by Koshu Kunii on Unspash.

Are you Ready for November?

The upcoming election carries with it the risk of civil unrest, riots, and may be taken advantage of by our enemies. Make sure you are prepared.
When the SHTF and people decide to bug out, you can count on there being plenty of traffic, night or day.

Planning and Packing for Bugging Out

Have you planned what to bring when you bug out? Do you have a list, and directions? Here's what Pete suggests people pack.