The Pickled PrepperNews. Views and Advice

Stop prepping for "Next Tuesday" and start prepping for everything any day. It will elevate your preps and increase your survival.

What the first four days of Operation Epic Fury means to Russia and China and to your long-term survival strategy.

The much anticipated strike on Iran is underway and has already eliminated Iran's supreme leader and much of its leadership. So what's next?

Four years of war in Ukraine can teach preppers how to survive in the era of war. From drones to sabotage you need to prep for the next war.

We may be knee-deep in snow, but we've got plenty of food! Pete details how he added more food to his long-term storage.

War with Iran is looming. Do you need to prep for the fallout of a Middle East conflict. And if so, what would that look like?

A routine flat tire leads to an unplanned OpSec reveal to a local Law Enforcement Officer.

Wall Street says the economy is fine, but the Pickled Prepper says watch the Strait of Hormuz. Here’s why your "personal economy" comes first.

What do you need more, $100 in your pocket or 200 meals of 580 calories? Pete looks at the math behind do-it-yourself food storage.

As we saw in the recent ice storm and six years ago with COVID, thinking you can prep at the last minutes doesn't always work as expected.

Don't let your backup communications fail! Maintain your Starlink antenna and use Standby Mode for reliable emergency comms.

After carrying a Glock since the 1990s, Pete upgrades to a double-stack mini-1911 with a better trigger and an optic.

Think a gallon a day is enough? Think again. Learn why your water preps need to scale and how to source water when the taps run dry.

When the temperature hits 2°F, even off-grid systems fail. That's why we were glad to have backups for our backups.

As the U.S. targets Iran’s oil and nuclear sites, the "Quiet War" with China is heating up. Are you prepped for what comes next?

After the storm passes, power surges, windchill dangers, and cold weather CCW show that there is more to survival than the event itself.

Pete live blogs the 2026 winter storm, giving multiple updates per day, Hold down the Alt key and hit the refresh button to clear the cache and load the latest update.

Widespread power outages are headed our way and all we can do is prep. We're seeing some panic buying as people get ready

When the grid fails and the roads freeze, self-reliance isn't a hobby—it's a necessity. Here is our plan for the winter coming blast.

From "hardening" our body to managing LiFePO4 battery limits, how we adapt our homestead for the polar vortexes.

Verizon’s outage was a warning. As a polar vortex nears, learn why you need manual backups in case the grid goes down.

Stop obsessing over "doom and gloom." Learn how to prioritize local threats and build a resilient stockpile for any disaster.

Learn to spot the warning signs of societal collapse, from bank runs to comms blackouts, using the 2026 Iranian crisis as a blueprint.

Is a 15oz can of chili enough for survival? Discover the math of stretching rations and the hard truths of sharing food after SHTF.

New York’s new leadership mirrors the path of Venezuela's collapse. Learn the survival lessons of living in a socialist regime.

Trump’s peace deal is 90% there, but the last 10% means war. Are you ready for the Gray War and other consequences?

War, the economy and illness. My 2026 predictions have it all, plus my personal plan for food storage, security, and incremental prepping steps.