The Pickled Prepper
Two cases of Hormel chili

Food Inflation is the Tip of the Iceberg

Consumers are reacting strongly to rising prices, which is no surprise to us. Pete continues to top off his supplies, adding 16 cans of chili to his prepper pantry.
A ladder leading into a bunker

Cool Prepper Stuff I Can Only Dream About

Every prepper has goals, and then we have dreams, fantasies about all the cool gear we'd like to have. If only.
Dried goods for your prepper pantry. Photo by Aaron Doucett on Unsplash.

Last Minute, Inexpensive Food Preps

It is still possible to add food to your prepper pantry without costing you an arm and a let. Here are some examples and suggestions.
A London street covered in snow.

Britain Fears another “Winter of Discontent.” Will it Strike Here?

Inflation, gas shortages, and supply chain disruptions make British fear the 1970s are returning. Will this be our winter of discontent as well?
A candle in the dark

How to Survive When the Grid Fails for Good

We outline five steps you should take when the grid goes down and tell you how to tell how serious a sudden power outage may be,
Chicken on skewers being cooked over coals

The Food Riots are Here Already

Food is already in short supply, causing civil unrest in some countries. Prepare for food rationing, price controls and black markets.
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.
looting a Walgreens Pharmacy, Photo by Gabe Pierce on Unsplash.

“Nothing can Breed Violence Like Scarcity”

When empty shelves go from being an occasional problem to a constant one, expect violence and crime to break out. It's going to get ugly.
Students in a classroom with advanced equations on the board.

Peak Fairness is Going to be our Downfall

Peak oil didn't destroy us, but "peak fairness" may as socialists and apologists try to make everything "fair."
A consumer drone in flight

How to Take Out a Drone Post-SHTF

In a post-SHTF scenario, a drone could represent a serious threat. Shotguns are one good solution, but you have to pick the right ammo.