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How to Prepare for the Coming Wheat Shortage
Wheat prices are soaring, and it doesn't bode well for your grocery bill. Here are some tips for managing the rising cost of bread and related products.
How and Where to Get Your Water After the SHTF
So you have stored food, great! But how are you prepped for water? And what would you do without the sewer system? Keep reading for answers and options.
What Kind of Prepper Are You? Guns vs Food
Guns play a role in preparedness, especially in this day and age. But where do they fall in your priority list? Before or after food?
How to Find Your Survival Retreat
Having a retreat is one of the ultimate prepper dreams, but you don't have to buy one, you just need to identify a place that will welcome you.
What Survivors Will Need to do After the SHTF
If you are lucky enough to survive the SHTF disaster that destroys society and our way of life, you will need these skills to stay alive.
How to Use a Generator During a Power Outage
As Hurricane Isaias heads towards Florida and the Southeast, we figured it was a good time to talk about how to use a generator during a power outage.
Prepping Articles
Inflation… is it Back to the ’70s?
We could be heading into a period of yoyo inflation as interest repeatedly rise and fall. Make sure you are prepared for rising rates.
Lose a Gun, Gain a Holster
The gears of justice turn slowly, but they do turn. Five years after it was stolen, the Sheriff returns a gun to me.
Third Time’s the Charm
We get a third solar power quote, and this one has some nice features. There are a few open issues, but it could be a winner!
Internet Problems in the Middle of Nowhere
Electronic devices seem to fail more than the old mechanicals ones they replaced. Adding internet connectivity can increase problems.
It’s Ugly Out There, but What Looms on the Horizon Could...
There's a storm on the horizon—the economy, crime, layoffs, open borders, war—and it looks like its bearing down on us.
Two Years in and the War in Ukraine is Escalating
Have you noticed that the war is Ukraine is getting more attention, and not for good reasons? Things may be getting worse.
Back to Square One; We Get a Second Solar Quote
Not 100 percent pleased with the first quote we got for a whole-house solar system, we talked to a second vendor and got another quote.
Buying Gold and Silver at Costco
Cost, the warehouse store that is a prepper's paradise, has started selling gold bars and silver coins. Is buying gold and silver at Costco a good idea?
Cell Network Crash Demonstrates how Fragile Technology Is
the loss of the AT&T wireless network for about 12 hours last week should be a reminder of how vulnerable we are to a loss of technology.
The Power of the Purse
Is the trucker boycott of NYC real or just a way to generate social media views? Pete explains why he doesn't think it will live up to expecations.
The Bunker Mentality of the Rich and Famous
Lots of wealthy folks have bunkers, but does that make them any better off than you or I when it comes to surviving a catastrophe?
Cashing in on some Old Jewelry
That old jewelry you don't wear and have tucked away in a drawer or cabinet can be worth thousands of dollars.
Are you Scared Yet? Psyop or Psy-Flop?
Is there really a super-secret Russian space weapon, or is this an Administration plan to distract us from Biden's age and mental decline?
Silver Price Plunges 3.5 Percent on Tuesday
Silver went from $22.90 to about $22 per ounce during the first two hours of trading on the New York spot market. That’s about 3.5 percent.
Time to Check my EDC Pack and Gear Bags
On the next rainy day, why not inventory your EDC bag, but out bag, survival pack and other equipment? Pete found a few surprises in his.
Should you be in the Stock Market? A Prepper’s Perspective
Investing in the stock market is a tough call when you see the danger signs flashing all around you. So should you, or shouldn't you?
What Happens to Debt after the SHTF?
We explore what happens do your debt when the financial system collapses, the government defaults, or we have a SHTF event?
What Happens to Intangible Assets when the SHTF?
If the grid goes down, the cloud disappears, and the SHTF, what happens to your money, investments and debts?
Congratulations! You Made it Halfway through Winter
We're halfway through winter, but anything can happen weather wise, especially in February. Don't let warm weather get your hopes up
War and Conflict Seem to be our Natural State
War destroys, but it also creates. Conflict drives innovation. But that doesn't mean is is easy; there is a price to be paid.
When and How to SLLS
Do you know what a SLLS break is? Do you ever practice them? What about at night or in an urban environment?
What we can Learn from an Anarcho-Capitalist
Javier Milei is trying rebuild Argentina's economy from the ground up, but he may have to destroy it first. Can we learn form their experience?
A Good Time to Stock Up at Sam’s Club
It's been a few months since our last trip to Sam's, so we were pleased to find items on sale. Perhaps prices are pulling back slightly.
Living with a Central Bank Digital Currency
A central bank digital currency will signal the end of privacy and likely our impending financial collapse. There are still some steps you can take.
What do the Europeans Know that We Don’t?
There have been lots or warning from European leaders about impending war. What do they know that we don't, and should we listen to them?
Taking our First Steps Towards Serious Solar Power
Pete has a professional solar power installer from a local company out to evaluate the property and discuss solar power options.
Prepping for the Big Chill
Are you prepped for a polar vortex and all the challenges it can bring? Your best bet is to stay home and ensure you have a backup heat source.