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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.
Our new Starlink Mini getting its "exercise" so it stays connected to the Starlink satellites above and doesn't get bricked.

Why Your Starlink Might Fail When the Grid Goes Dark

Don't let your backup communications fail! Maintain your Starlink antenna and use Standby Mode for reliable emergency comms.
This is our road. The gravel seems to have trapped the sleet, which has turned into slush. I'd rather drive on five inches of snow than this icy mess. It may not look bad, but it's a sea of ice with an occasional gravel island sticking up. Its difficult to even walk on.

Winter Storm Fails to Meet Expectations

Pete live blogs the 2026 winter storm, giving multiple updates per day, Hold down the Alt key and hit the refresh button to clear the cache and load the latest update.
The snow storm we expected is now going to be an ice storm, which is a more dangerous scenario.

Now We’re Facing a Severe Ice Storm as the Snow Heads...

Widespread power outages are headed our way and all we can do is prep. We're seeing some panic buying as people get ready
A new stack of firewood poles that need to be cut and split into next year's firewood. The Polaris contains a load of firewood that will last us two days during these very cold days but three or more when is is above freezing during the day.

Hardening the Body for Winter Weather

From "hardening" our body to managing LiFePO4 battery limits, how we adapt our homestead for the polar vortexes.
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.
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.
An AI simulation of what an eruption at Mount Spurr might look like.

What to do When Things Feel out of Control

There are many things in our lives we cannot control and many disasters that might catch us by surprise, but there is one thing we can control.
This will be our first winter with the Polaris Ranger. It will be interesting to see if it increases our mobility when it snows.

Top Preps to do Before Winter Arrives

With a colder-than-normal winter just around the corner, this is the time to finalize your winter preps and winterize your home and car.
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