The Pickled Prepper
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.
A women's hands clenching a blanket.

Keeping Warm in a Cold House

As energy costs rise and natural gas grows scarce in Europe, people need to find new ways to keep warm at home.
USMC light armored vehicle

War Here, War There, War Everywhere?

The war in Ukraine is not the only war. Others are brewing while some are simmering. Some could involve nukes or lead to WWIII. Are you prepped for that?
Mental illness

How to Handle the Mentally Ill After the SHTF

After the SHTF and the drugs dry up, preppers need to be prepared to handle the criminally insane,to the mildly depressed,
The Sanibel Island Caseway

Floridians Hit by Hurricane Ian in Panic Mode as Water and...

Four days after Hurricane Ian, some people who sheltered in place are growing angry at what they see as a slow response.