Prepping Articles
The SHTF Threat Nobody Talks About: Prepping for Explosive Diarrhea
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.
Prepper Recommendations for August 2026
August brings the peak of hurricane season. From grid-down stress tests to bug-out bag updates, here is your August 2026 prepping checklist.
Will the U.S. Nuke Iran if they Kill President Trump? Part...
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.
Stocking Up and Moving Out Before the SHTF
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.
Surviving the Use of Nuclear Weapons – Part Two
Our step-by-step plan action plan for reacting to a nuclear crisis in Europe, Learn what we buy, when and where.
Is the World Growing Closer to the Use of Nuclear Weapons?
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.
SHTF Reality Check: Matching Your Tactical Loadout to the Threat
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.
The War with Iran Restarts—and No One Cares
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.
Prepper Recommendations for July 2026
Check out Pete's recommendations for what you should do this month to increase your preparedness and self-reliance.
No HVAC–It’s Like a Grid-Down Training Scenario
A lack of air conditioning tests us and resiliency. We consider a mini-split, plus an update on our new chickens and the queen bees.
The 2026 Ebola Outbreak: Why Preppers Need to Stay Vigilant
The 2026 Ebola outbreak in Africa is expanding and may be out of control. Could it spread here, and if so, where? What can you do to stay safe?
Ammo Costs Continue to Rise As Potential Shortage Builds
Gasoline prices may be falling, but ammunition prices are rising. Take your gas savings and add a few boxes of ammo to your survival stockpile.
Bombs, Blasts, and Survivors: The Importance of Resilience
History proves humanity survives the worst. Community, resilience, and teamwork may be the keys to surviving a major disaster.
Moscow Burns as Drone Arms Race Brings New Danger
Small drones are changing the face of warfare. Here is what preppers must learn from this asymmetric threat.
The Iran Peace Deal: Don’t Let Your Guard Down
Take advantage of the Iran peace deal and the lower price of fuel to replenish any preps you used. There are other threats we must prep for.
How to Keep your Real Life and your Prepper Life Siloed...
This is the conclusion of the series that started last week. For perspective, you should read the first and second parts before you read...
Surviving the 23% Surge in Electricity Prices
In the last year, 39 states saw the cost of electricity rise faster than inflation. Here on the homestead, our solar panels generate financial returns as well as power.
How to Keep your Real Life and your Prepper Life Siloed...
How secure is your laptop or iPhone when it is on a public Wi-Fi Network? Do you know the steps to take to stay secure?
Different Threats in Urban and Rural Environments
Random, unprovoked violence grows. and normalcy bias can get you killed whether you are in the city or the country.
How to Keep your Real Life and your Prepper Life Siloed...
Protecting your security, safety and privacy: How and why you should keep your real and your online lives siloed under different identities.
Lists, Inventories and the Endless Prepping Journey
Where is that? Did we get this? Who has the whatchamacallit? Why being well organized can help you on your prepping journey--or your bugout.
Our Drought is Suddenly Over—For Now
How the weather in your retreat can affect your long-term survival and why first-hand, boots-on-the-ground experience matters.
Trading Today’s Money for Tomorrow’s Calories and Energy
When fiat money fails and the collapse comes calling, calories and BTUs will be the new currency and physical labor will be in demand.
Tree Work Means More Work for Me
Think retirement means slowing down? For this prepper, it means stacking firewood, staying self-reliant, and finding true freedom in hard work.
Some Pickled Prepper Housecleaning and Improvements
Just a brief note to advise our readers that we have updated our Privacy Policy, Terms of Use, and our copyright statement to better...
Beekeeping and Water Woes: Thriving Through the Drought
The lack of rain is affecting humans, honeybees, and plants, but some relief may lie on the horizon, at least in the Appalachians.
The Next Oil Shortage is Here
Have you noticed how the Democrats send a memo around with new talking points, and then everyone uses them? From congressmen to television hosts...



























