The Pickled Prepper
Soldiers from the British Expeditionary Force fire at low flying German aircraft during the Dunkirk evacuation in June of 1940.

Now we Know What 1940 Felt Like

As preppers, we hope for the best, no war, and prepare for the worst, World War III. This must be what it felt like before the U.S. entered WWII.
protesters face cops and teargas

September 1: The Math is Easy, No Consequences Means More Riots

Until district attorneys and prosecutors start holding rioters responsible and making them face some serious consequences, riots will just continue.
A radiation sign in a field

Russian Threats to Kherson Dam

There are many rumors about the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Plant. Will it be blown up? if so, by whom? Will Russia resort to nukes?
An Israeli flag

Brace for War in the Middle East

The latest airstrike killed multiple Iranian senior officers and make jump start a war in the Middle East. Are you prepared for that?
Heavy snow on mountains

The Unprepared Often Fall Victim to Normalcy Bias

Some Californians thought, “We’ve had snow storms before and it’s always been fine. Therefore, it will be fine this time.” But it wasn't.
A contagious patient. Photo by Mufid Majnun on Unsplash.

Should you Worry About Bird Flu?

The bird flu is back in the news, but what are the odds it will it become the next global pandemic? Should you prep for this?
The matrix

New Technology for Building the Dystopian Future

My idea of hell is a world of chat bots and automated systems where you can never get to a real human being on the line.
Inflation is soaring. Image based on an image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay

Soaring Food Costs up 13 Percent for Preppers

Is it too late to stock your pantry shelves? Not yet, but our research shows prices have jumped 13 percent since January. However, one place costs half as much as Amazon.
the definition of autarky

Setting up Autarkic Societies after the SHTF

We should look at history when it comes to setting up self-sufficient social units and communities after the SHTF.
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.”