The Pickled Prepper
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Until Help Arrives: Should You Expect to be Rescued?

Many people expect that the government or someone else will rescue them after a natural disaster or other calamity, but that may not be the case.
Alone in the wilderness. Image by Aristeidis Tsitiridis from Pixabay.

How to Be More Independent and Why it will Make You...

The path of a prepper is not an easy one. You must be an independent thinking, and able to act on your own when others don't or won't.
man with mask waits at bus stop.

The Pandemic Will End When We Want it to End

Is COVID-19 as bad as the media and politicians make it sound, or is this just a form of psychological warfare designed to weaken the country, degrade our freedom and take away our liberty?
High priced ammo

In Prepping, as in Life, Timing is Everything

When you look at prepping as a marathon rather than a sprint, you can time your purchases to take advantage of market lows and save money.
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What’s Best for You: Urban Prepping vs Country Prepping

Urban prepping is not only possible, its where many preppers start out, but should it be the final destination on your prepper journey?
Propaganda

When The News is Propaganda and What to do About it

Its important to have multiple resources when you are evaluating the news. Don't fall for propaganda.
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Practical Christmas Gifts for the Preppers in your Life

Tired of Christmas presents that just sit on the shelf? Here are some practical, useful gifts for preppers that you can use or hold on to for an emergency.
Are cryptocurrencies right for preppers?

Everything Preppers Need to Know About Cryptocurrency

You read about cryptocurrencies, but what are they and should they be part of your preparedness plans? We look into this question and make specific recommendations.
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Prepper Diary November 1: Bugging Out and on Being Charitable

Our old house is for sale so we're bugging out to the mountains. Moving has encouraged us to downsize and minimize.
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A Sam’s Club Report as Panic Buying Begins Again

With five more days until Election Day and a potential coronavirus-inspired lockdown in the future, we visit Sam’s Club to see what is in stock.