The Pickled Prepper
An artist's rendering of what an apocalyptic war might look like.

New Wars, Old Wars and Threats of Even More Wars

There are big wars and small wars, local wars and broad wars, existing wars and future wars, and we need to prep for them all.
The gas crisis was just one of many problems the country faced fifty years ago.

Is there any Hope for our Future?

The 1970s were a tumultuous decade for the United States. Fifty years later, many of the problems we faced then have returned. Can we recover, again?
Making an emergency shopping list

Emergency Buying List for the New Year

Because some things don't store well, Preppers should have a list of last-minute items to buy, if time allows, in the event of an emergency.
An asteroid strikes a planetary body.

Should Fear Drive your Preps?

They say an asteroid impact killed off the dinosaurs. Should fear of random events like this drive you to prep?
independence is another word for freedom

Free Yourself; Don’t Give in to Pressure

You can only have independent action when you have achieved independent thinking, and you will never do so if you are always following the crowd.
Lots of categories make our economy tick.

Dueling Economists and what to Expect in 2024

There is a huge divide between economists who predict economic doomsday in 2024 and those who expect a “soft landing.”
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.
Pete predicts things will get worse in 2024.

2024 Predictions: Things go from Bad to Worse

Pete predicts everything that has gone wrong will get worse in 2024, and our problems will be exacerbated by the election.
Stock market returns

The Market is up – do you Feel Wealthier?

Owing little or no money is going to make you feel far wealthier than a rising balance in your retirement account.
An illuminated Tesla logo

Are Electric Vehicles a Good Choice for Preppers?

None of use will every be able to produce our own gasoline, but as solar power costs drop, can we recharge our own electric vehicles post SHTF?