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The so-called Big Beautiful Bill passed the House after intense negotiation and is headed to the Senate.

What Does the Big Beautiful Bill Mean for Preppers?

Trump's so-called Big Beautiful Bill passes the house, putting more money in many of our pockets. But is it good or bad for preppers?
If you live in a developed area and have limited supplies, bugging out may be the way to go.

Bugging Out versus Bugging In

Is it better to bug in or stay mobile after the SHTF? Pete discusses two perspectives and gives criteria to make your own decision.
Are you prepared to protect your neighborhood or your homestead after a disaster?

What are You Prepping For?

What are you prepping for? There's a long list of natural and man-made disasters and a longer list of preps.
Trump has had such a good week, it wouldn't surprise me if they deck the white house out in checkered flags. He's winning!

This is What Winning Looks Like

Trump has an excellent week at home, on the world stage, with Trade and in economic news.
Our Polaris Ranger 1000 just got its break-in service, replacing key lubricants and fluids. We're ready for another year of zipping up an d down our dirt roads, logging trails and using it as a motorized wheel barrow to haul stuff around the homestead.

Outfitting the Polaris for New Adventures

Pete upgrades his side-by-side and equips it for medical and other emergencies.
Things seemed pretty normal on the Interstate, with plenty of trucks and recreational vehicles.

Things Look Normal Over Lengthy Road Trip

Pete takes a look at America from the Interstate, rest stops, and gas stations and finds things look pretty normal, with no fear or panic.
Our new Polaris Ranger climbed the mountain with ease.

The New Polaris Ranger Arrives on the Homestead

Pete tests put his new Polaris Ranger out on the homestead and compares the 2025 version to a 2017 model he had been driving.
Monday's power outage in Spain and Portugal also knocked out internet and cell phone communication.

Prepper Lessons from the Spanish Grid Failure

Monday's power outage in Spain and Portugal was the biggest grid-down even in the modern cell phone and digital communications era.
After a mass power outage in the Iberian Peninsula, some locals found themselves so unprepared they had to go out and buy candles.

Multi-Country Power Outage Causes Mayhem in Europe

Most of Spain and Portugal, plus parts of France, experienced a total blackout midday Monday. The Internet and phones were also knocked offline.
When the SHTF, do you have what you need to survive close at hand? An EDC day pack can increase your chances of getting home or to a safe location.

Planning and Considerations for Bugging Out

As the world grows more dangerous, you should have a bugout plan. If you already have one, it may be time to update it.