The Pickled Prepper
Tenergy 18650 batteries

I Don’t Want to Live in the “Dark Ages”

In a grid-down situation, how long will your batteries last? Do you have a way to recharge them? You need a way to fight the dark.
A U.S. F35 stealth fighter.

China Threats Toward Taiwan Hit New Heights

China has Taiwan on its mind and in its sights. it's not a question of if they will invade, but when and how high a price they are willing to pay.
A city under attack.

What do the Europeans Know that We Don’t?

There have been lots or warning from European leaders about impending war. What do they know that we don't, and should we listen to them?
A dystopian future might await us.

How to Face the Three Threats

A dystopian future caused by war, political strife, and economic collapse might await us. How can we prepare to survive that?
Conspiracy theories sometimes contain the truth or obscure it.

Trying to Find the Truth in Conspiracy Theories

When you hear a wild conspiracy theory, don't dismiss it out of hand. Consider it, and think about how and why it came about.
A child in bed with a cold

Have you Gotten Sick Yet this Year?

COVID, the flu, RSV, and the common cold seem to be making the rounds and getting children and adults sick. If its not one thing, it's another.
A Water Treatment Plant

How and Where to Get Your Water After the SHTF

So you have stored food, great! But how are you prepped for water? And what would you do without the sewer system? Keep reading for answers and options.
Solar panels on a roof

Are Electric Vehicles and Solar Power Right for Preppers?

As the price of solar power drops and more preppers buy solar power generators and a few panels, should you consider an electric vehicle?
A shooter providing overwatch.

Prepare Now for Self-Defense after the SHTF

You've got guns and ammo in your prepper stash, but have you given any thought to the circumstances in which you would use them?
A packed refrigerator

Living Without Refrigeration: Annoyance or Disaster?

Our refrigerator died during the hottest week of the year. and took more than a week to repair. Here's how we handled it.