Prepping Articles
Early Cold and Snow, No Eggs, and Vacuum Sealers
A polar vortex, snow, ice, and short winter days mean slippery roads and fewer eggs on the homestead as temperatures reach the single digits.
Take your Food Storage to the Next Level
Is your emergency food supply stuck on Spam and spaghetti? Discover ten often overlooked foods that will add critical nutrients and flavors to your food storage. Your family will thank you.
New Wars, Old Wars, and Future Wars
Does it seem like there are more wars than usual going on right now? Pete recaps the threats of old, new and future wars.
What the Debasement Trade is Telling Us
Have you heard of the debasement trade? We explain and tell you what it may mean for the economy and preppers.
Showing some Black Friday Restraint
Pete is enticed by the many promotional black Friday emails he received but managed to show some restraint and focus on others.
Is Starlink a Good System for Preppers?
Pete gets a "free" Starlink Mini and reviews its plusses and minuses for communications during and after a disaster or SHTF event
Silver Jumps 13 Percent on the Week
Silver reached a record high on Friday, closing at more than $56. Gold was also up, approaching its recent high.
Trapping Rodents and Pests on the Homestead
Do you have a way to control mice, rats and other rodents after the SHTF? Pete discusses what works for him.
What is More important: Guns or Other Prepping Gear?
Do you stockpile guns and ammo at the expense of not having enough food? Or do you focus on food, water and shelter rather than self-defense?
Cashing in on the Rising Price of Gold
You can make some real money if you have old jewelry lying around, use a metal detector or get lucy at a yard sale.
Fifty-Year Mortgages are Stupid, so are ARMs
President Trump has suggested 50-year mortgages, but it's a terrible idea for anyone worried about their financial preparedness.
What the End of the Shutdown Means for Markets
The end of the government shutdown will result in the sudden injection of money into millions of pockets. What happens next?
Winter Storm, Firewood, and Sunshine
After a week of sunshine and mild weather, snowstorms threaten. We prep for six inches of snow and wind gusts up to 45 MPH.
SNAP, Communists, and More
Food riots fail to materialize, but New York has a communist mayor. If any of this makes you want to buy a gun, they are not expensive.
How to Prepare for Whatever the Economy Does
Will the market go up or crash? Are we headed to the moon or a recession? Here's how to prep for any economic outcome.
Guns, Ammo and SBRs on the Homestead
We tested out some new subsonic ammo and ran into a problem. Plus, thoughts on registering pistols as SBRs.
Prepping Updates and More on the Government Shutdown
Cheap tarps, more firewood, feeding the bees, and wondering how long the government shutdown will last.
Be Safe this Weekend; Make Wise Decisions
Pete recommends staying close at home this weekend until we can assess what, if anything, SNAP recipients do when they don't get their EBT money.
Is the .308 Cartridge still Relevant for Preppers?
With newer, flatter shooting cartridges that excel at distances of 1,200 yards and beyond, is there still room in the prepper armory for the .308?
Oh SNAP! Things Could Get Ugly
If SNAP benefits are not funded due to the government shutdown, recipients are threatening all sorts of violence and rioting. Shop early to protect yourself.
Failures, Fires and Freaking Out
Our enemies no longer need and EMP if they can hack our systems and bring down the Internet, disrupting electronic transactions.
I Went to a Gun Show and Came Home Disappointed
Pete went to a gun show and ended up buying prepping gear. Gee, we hate it when that happens.
What to do When Things Feel out of Control
There are many things in our lives we cannot control and many disasters that might catch us by surprise, but there is one thing we can control.
Can AI Help you be a Better Prepper?
Can AI help you become a better prepper? We put it to the test and critique Grok's answers.
Gold Jumps Again as Worry Builds
Gold continues to set record highs while silver appears poised to break $50 for the first time. But what does this mean for preppers?
Top Preps to do Before Winter Arrives
With a colder-than-normal winter just around the corner, this is the time to finalize your winter preps and winterize your home and car.
The Backbone of the World
The internet is the backbone of the world, but it can also be a point of vulnerability. Learn how to protect yourself and your privacy.