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Hurricane Laura was a category 4 storm when it slammed into the Gulf Coast with winds of 150 MPH.

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.
Sam's Club had hundreds of pounds of rice in stock last week, perfect for prepping.

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.
It is always a good time to stock the prepper pantry, one of several recommendations Pete has for July.

Prepper Recommendations for July 2026

Check out Pete's recommendations for what you should do this month to increase your preparedness and self-reliance.
One of the many things on Pete's to do list was "Paint Bee Equipment." This is the first half of his painting project.

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.
Calories, BTUs, and manpower will be the currency after a collapse.

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.
If the bombs don't get you, nuclear winter will make a post-global nuclear war existence a struggle.

A Response to “The Day Civilization Runs Out of Bread”

Don't let defeatist propaganda trick you into giving up. Learn why nuclear winter isn't the end, but a challenge to be met with preparation.
After my trip to Sam's Club, we vacuum sealed our lam chops and salmon for the freezer. Buying in bulk saves money while freezer storage is great for short-term emergencies.

A Tale of Two Road Trips and the Rising Price of...

As food inflation returns, the price of protein rises--driven by beef. What's a prepper to do? See Pete's recommendation.
This is the first load of equipment, all bee stuff.

The Storage Unit Gamble: Redundancy or Risk?

Is offsite storage a prepper's lifeline or a vulnerability? it may work great for our excess honey equipment, but is not ideal for food storage.
The beans go straight into the Mylar bags, but I vacuum sealed the pasta into smaller bags before sealing into Mylar bags and buckets.

We Prepped this Weekend – Back to Basics

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.
Using mylar bags and oxygen absorbers inside a 5-gallon pail is one of the most effective ways to preserve dried foods for the long run.

Sun, Firewood, Rice and the Declining Dollar

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.