The Pickled Prepper
Inexpensive headlamp

How to Pick the Best Headlamp

Headlamps are useful now when working in the dark. After the SHTF, they are going to be critically important. Here's what to look for.
A highway bridge seen from above

Why Bridges, Highways and Access Points are Important

Blowing up a bridge can have a major impact during a war, but controlling bridges and access points can be important other times as well.
Dried goods for your prepper pantry. Photo by Aaron Doucett on Unsplash.

Why Inventory Management is important for Preppers

If you're stocking up for the unknown, a good inventory system will let you know what you have, what you need, and help you shop wisely.
Two tanks under a cloudy sky

Is Russia Winning or Losing in Ukraine?

Whose propaganda should you believe? Is Ukraine winning or just inflicting minor wounds on Russia? What happens next?
An early edition of Strategic Relocation

Strategic Relocation–Do it Now

How long are you going to wait before make the strategic decision to relocate somewhere safer, less crowded, and better suited for survival.
Stacks of ammo cans

Ammo Cans and Homestead Defense

Storing ammo in .50-caliber ammo cans keeps it dry and allows you to grab a few and throw them into your car if you need to bug out.
An explosion in Ukraine during Russian attack.

Russia Strikes Back In Revenge for Bridge Explosion

Russia attack military and civilian targets with a missile barrage after Ukrainians accused of blowing up bridge to Crimea.
Rows of stacked firewood

Firewood and Desperation Before and After the SHTF

When you heat with wood, it changes how you look at the forest around you. Every tree looks like a potential source of heat.
A worried child in the forest

Europe Desperate for Heat as Collapse Grows Closer

As the cost of energy soars and shortages are expected, European families are searching the forests for sticks and twigs than can burn for heat.
A picture of gasoline selling for $4.19

Brace for Higher Gas Prices

OPEC is cutting oil production, causing the white house to throw a hissy fit, but they only have themselves to blame after Biden offended MBS.