Tag: Prepping
Look to Long-Term Water Needs at Your Retreat
When buying a retreat or a prepper property, think not only of today, but what we may face years or decades from now.
India Bans Rice Exports As Global Grain Shortage Looms
India has banned rice exports, sending shock waves through the global marketplace and threatening higher food prices.
General Stores are Great for Preppers
Being a well rounded prepper means more than food, water and shelter. Many of those additional items are available at our local general store.
What’s Better for Preppers: Canned Ham or Spam?
Which is better for preppers? Canned ham or Spam? Or are they so similar there is little or no difference? Pete evaluates both.
It’s Better to get Shocked than Stung
This is the peak of production on the homestead. In a survival situation, this is when we would be packing on pounds to get us through the winter.
Stocking Up while on the Road
Pete does some stocking up while on a road trip and reports things in the real world look good, but people seem to be wound tight.
Inflation, Recession and the Dollar
Given the current plight of our economy, it looks like we may be leanign away from recession and back to more inflation.
Don’t get Ripped off by Crazy Prepper Food “Deals”
You need to be an educated consumer to avoid getting ripped off when shopping for prepper food. Pouches of food are usually the worst buy.
Do you Need Bushcrafting Skills to Survive?
Bushcrafting and wilderness survival skills are useful, but is surviving in the wilderness really your best option after the SHTF?
Lessons from the Great Depression
The Great Depression was a bad time for the country. It changed the face of America. We can learn some lessons from it to better prepare ourselves for the future.