The Pickled PrepperNews. Views and Advice

So far, Hurricane Isaias has taken it easy on us. It's too early to celebrate as Sunday promises more rain and high winds with rain continuing well into Monday.

Two years after Hurricane Helene, here is an unvarnished look at what worked, what failed, and the brutal reality of our mountain survival preps.

Russia’s grid strikes, jet drones, and nuclear saber-rattling bring us closer to SHTF. Here’s what it means for your pantry and perimeter.

Feel outgunned with a pistol but can't conceal a rifle? A PDW might be a good addition to your prepper armory

An update from Pete regarding his recent absence and lack of posts.

A free grant-funded water purification system sounds like a win, but every piece of tech adds a maintenance tax.

Despite solar power deficits and excessively warm weather, the escalating geopolitical friction proves why self-reliant rural living beats blue city decay.

Palmetto State Armory's new 158-grain subsonic 9mm is great for quiet range days, but don't confuse it with duty ammo.

Discover why backyard gardens won't feed you post-SHTF and what you need to do to maximize your food production.

September is National Preparedness month. Learn how to audit your vehicle kit, upgrade your concealed carry, and build a survival cache.

Master night movement, light discipline, and learn when to hide in the dark and when to use 1,000 lumens.

The global war threat is expanding. What does the CIA's secret Moscow visit to Ukraine’s infrastructure attacks, mean for your preps?

Costco or Sam's Club for survival supplies? Discover which wholesale club gives preppers the best bang for their buck to build a long-term pantry.

The recent Texas NFA ruling means preppers can finally buy suppressors and SBRs without ATF registry or delays. Here’s how to capitalize.

After living in the middle of nowhere for six years, Pete the Pickled Prepper returns to the big city. Can he re-adapt or will he head back home in a hurry.

We can learn from tragedies, including the In-N-Out shooting in Idaho. Its a reminder of why carrying a gun and a trauma kit can save lives.

If the SHTF and we have to live without utilities, where will you turn for access to information, entertainment, or goods?

Stockpiling food and ammo isn't enough. Discover the essentials beyond food and water you need to survive a long-term collapse.

Diarrhea--explosive or not--can be a deadly after the SHTF. Learn how to prevent, treat, and prep for gastrointestinal illness when the grid goes down.

August brings the peak of hurricane season. From grid-down stress tests to bug-out bag updates, here is your August 2026 prepping checklist.

What would really happen if the U.S. decides to send Iran back to the Dark Ages, and what it would mean in Europe, Asia, and here at home.

Time is running out to stockpile food and escape the city. Learn why rural living and bulk prepping are your best bets for SHTF survival.

Our step-by-step plan action plan for reacting to a nuclear crisis in Europe, Learn what we buy, when and where.

If Russia launches a tactical nuclear strike on Ukraine, would you be ready? Do you have a plan for that? If not, make one now.

How tactical do you need to be as a prepper? We look at several scenarios and the ins and outs of concealed carry, open carry and rifle carry.

While Americans are distracted by their phones, the war with Iran is entering a destructive new phase. It's time to turn off the screen, check your preps, and stay vigilant.

Check out Pete's recommendations for what you should do this month to increase your preparedness and self-reliance.