The Pickled Prepper
Driveway leading to a house you cannot see

Living in the Middle of Nowhere Fosters Self-Sufficiency

Living in the middle of nowhere forces you to become more self-sufficient. You can't run out and pick something up because of the distances involved.
homeless tents on a city street,

Ask Yourself, What’s the Worst That Could Happen?

Imagine the worst case scenario for an economic crash. Then think about what you can do to prepare for it. Here's what we came up with.
Becker knives

Prepper Diary January 3: Sharp Knives are a Must; Cutlery for...

Knives are one of mankind's earliest tools and are still useful toda. They belong in every prepper's kit. Just make sure yours is sharp.
An empty soup shelf from May 2020

Buy Food and Gear before the Pipeline Runs Dry

The Middle East war is creating new preppers as Americans feel scared and threatened, Step up and buy any last minute supplies before it is too late.
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?
modern conveniences

Prepare to Live in a Hybrid World – Part One

We need to prep not just for world-ending disasters but for frequent interruptions to what have been reliable aspects of our daily life.
The debt clock is ever increasing,

It’s Looking Pretty Ugly Out There

Between politics, the economy and world affairs, it’s looking pretty ugly out there. War looms, inflation rises, and politics degrades us.
Inflation is soaring. Image based on an image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay

All About Inflation and How to Protect Yourself

The main stream media doesn't cover it outside the financial pages, but inflation is coming. Here's what it means to you and how preppers have a leg up when it comes to surviving inflation.
Potatoes in a garden

It’s Time to Raise Some of your Own Food

Raising some of your own food can help you add valuable calories to your diet and and save money, but you need to start now.
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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.