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Pete's "New to him" chain saw, a Stihl MS-261, came with a larger-than-recommended bar and a good chain.

Survival Supplies at the Pawn Shop?

Pawn shops can be a good place for preppers to cash in some gold or silver, buy a gun, pick up a knife, or purchase a chainsaw and other tools.
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.
The shelves are still pretty well full if you want to stock up. But for how long?

Is the Iran War Resuming?

Things seem to be heating up in the Hormuz Strait, likely leading to a renewed outbreak of war with Iran. Are you prepped for that?
This hive has at least twice as many bees and it did three weeks ago. I split it to avoid overcrowding.

Honey as Hedge: Why Beekeeping is a Great Survival Skill

Tips and a budget for starting bees at home in the city or on the homestead. Plus, why bees are great for preppers.
Pete rented a storage unit to hold excess prepper gear, empty beehives and honey processing equipment. This will free up space in his storeroom and garage.

Are You Prepping for “Next Tuesday” or for Everything?

Stop prepping for "Next Tuesday" and start prepping for everything any day. It will elevate your preps and increase your survival.
Grocery store shelf picked clean. Photo by Isaiah Villar on Unsplash.

Waiting Until the Last Minute to Prep Could Doom Your Family

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.
Canned meats on a shelf

What are You Prepping For – Local Threats or Global Collapse?

Stop obsessing over "doom and gloom." Learn how to prioritize local threats and build a resilient stockpile for any disaster.
We are walking on a knife edge, meaning things could go either way in 2026.

Pete’s 2026 Predictions: Walking the Knife Edge

War, the economy and illness. My 2026 predictions have it all, plus my personal plan for food storage, security, and incremental prepping steps.
This is what AI imagines it looks like when the Coast Guard seizes an oil tanker.

Is Seizing Tankers an Act of Piracy, of War, or Neither?

U.S. forces seize tankers near Venezuela as the Trump administration orders a 'total blockade.' Is it piracy or an act of war? Find out what it means for your preps.
Vacuum sealing a steel gun will minimize the chances it will rust by removing the oxygen and moisture that cause rust.

Can a Food Sealer Protect More than Food?

Pete tries to vacuum seal a handgun for long-term storage and considers other products that could benefit from the process.