The Pickled Prepper
Fires broke out after the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake

Waiting for the Other Shoe to Drop

If we didn't expect something bad to happen, we wouldn't prep. What you prepare for and how you prepare are critical to your success.
Rail yard

Get Prepared Now for Infrastructure Failures Leading to Collapse

It's not just our food supply that is vulnerable to disruption. Our critical infrastructure is vulnerable and could isolate cities.
homeless man

Unemployment, Homelessness and Economic Uncertainty to Continue into 2021

As government-mandated rent deferrals and mortgage deferrals expire, tens of millions could face eviction early next year.
Fighter aircraft

Inflation, War, COVID-19, and Other Dangers Lie Ahead

Our hopes of getting back to the pre-COVID normal seem pretty dismal, but there have always been reasons to prepare.
Biden hangs his head

Biden Demonstrates his Weakness, Again

Biden isn't just confused, he's weak. A weak, marginal president who is not a leader and is a danger to the country.
Barge traffic on the Mississippi

Supply Chain Threats Suddenly Appear

War, drought and politics once again threaten our food, energy and the supply chain, no doubt leading to more inflation.
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?
Chevy pickup truck in the snow

Planning for Winter and Other Small Challenges

With winter just around the corner, this is the time to winterize your vehicle and make sure your car emergency kit will help keep you warm and well fed.
pistol brace

Revised Pistol Brace Regulation Means we Face a Choice

The ATF's new regulations on pistol braces have upset many people. But it leaves owners in a quandary. Should we comply, and if so, how?
politician who's nose is growing

Liars, Damn Liars, and Politicians

I don’t know if all politicians lie, or if all people in positions of power lie, but it sure seems that like all governments lie.