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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.
Serving half a can of chili over a bed of white rice with a side of artisan sourdough turns a 350-calorie snack into a robust 750-calorie meal. In a long-term SHTF scenario, mastering the art of stretching your canned goods with home-grown or bulk-stored staples is the difference between starvation and stamina

Survival Math: Stretching Your Prepper Pantry After SHTF

Is a 15oz can of chili enough for survival? Discover the math of stretching rations and the hard truths of sharing food after SHTF.
your prepper pantry can never have too much food or too much variety. Just remember to rotate!

Take your Food Storage to the Next Level

Is your emergency food supply stuck on Spam and spaghetti? Discover ten often overlooked foods that will add critical nutrients and flavors to your food storage. Your family will thank you.
Tools for meat processing are just one of the advance preps Pete recommends.

Equipment for Advanced Preppers—Part One

There comes a time in your prepping journey when you move beyond stockpiling basic preps, food and water. Here are a few examples of advanced preps.
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