Survival

Surviving in challenging situations requires knowledge, skills and the right equipment. Learn how to continue functioning under extreme conditions, which basic skills are essential and how to prepare for the unexpected.

Carrying a penknife: is that just allowed?

The short answer to the question in the title: no, not just like that. But in

Self-sufficient in 52 weeks (31) – Assemble a 72-hour bug-out bag

You don’t need a bunker to be prepared. Sometimes it’s just as important that you can

Outdoor survival or just going trekking? How do you approach that?

Have you ever thought: what if I were dropped in the wilderness far from any civilisation

Self-sufficient in 52 weeks (26) – Provide a reserve of fuel for cooking and heating

Those who think about food supplies often forget one important question: how will you prepare that

Mentally dealing with an emergency situation

Your head is your first tool in a crisis Food supplies, emergency packs, water filters —

What if you find yourself in an emergency situation with your children?

Why preparation as a parent is extra important A power cut in the middle of winter.

Self-sufficient in 52 weeks (25) – Provide light without depending on the electricity grid

It’s only when the power goes out that you notice how dependent we are on working

Self-sufficient in 52 weeks (24) – Learn to repair your things instead of replacing everything

We have become accustomed to throwaway culture. When something no longer works, we replace it. That

This goes in your everyday backpack

Why your everyday backpack is more than a book bag Most people put their laptop, wallet

Belgium wants everyone to have an emergency kit: this is what’s in it

The Belgian federal government launched the ‘Prepared together‘ campaign on 21 April 2026, an initiative by

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