The Pickled Prepper
Chickens enjoying the spring grass, clover, and weeds.

Are you Prepping in Small Steps or Big?

Whether you prep slowly, a little at a time, or in big batches doesn't matter as much as being prepared when the SHTF. Here's what I did this week.
collapsed buildings

Have we Reached the Point of No Return?

Is an economic collapse in our immediate future? War? Starvation? Annihilation? Can we stop it or have we reached the point of no return?
Firefighters fight a large structure fire.

How Many Coincidences does it Take to Become too Many?

At what point are there so many coincidences it doesn't pass the smell test? What are they covering up and not telling us?
Yelling into a microphone

When Headlines Scream, Remain Calm

There are many loud voices in the prepper universe and the volume is increasing. Don't let the strident voices panic you. Use common sense.
Cargo ships in and around Shanghai

Think of the Pandemic as a Warm Up

China's lockdown of Shanghai and much of the surrounding area is having a detrimental affect on the supply chain as goods are not being produced or shipped.
Grad multiple rocket launches

What’s the Next Phase of the Ukraine War?

Here's our take on what's next in the Ukraine war, how long will it last, and what does it all mean for preppers.
A frost free water hydrant commonly used on farms and homesteads.

Water is Life, Not Just a Good Idea

An Australian prepper shares his thoughts about water sources and water systems for preppers and off-grid homesteaders.
A young woman prepared to defend herself with a pistol.

There is no Such Thing as a Gun-Free Zone

You have a choice: You can be the hero who returns fire and shoots the bad guy or be the victim lying in a puddle of your own blood.
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.
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.