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23 July 2026
Self-sufficient in 52 weeks (33) – Make an emergency kit for your car
Most people think about their home when it comes to self-reliance. Yet
22 July 2026
What is EDC (‘Every Day Carry’)?
Whether you’re a man or a woman, certain things are simply particularly
16 July 2026
Self-sufficient in 52 weeks (32) – Learn to shut off the mains for water, gas and electricity
If a water pipe bursts, a gas leak occurs or a short
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23 July 2026
Self-sufficient in 52 weeks (33) – Make an emergency kit for your car
Most people think about their home when it comes to
16 July 2026
Self-sufficient in 52 weeks (32) – Learn to shut off the mains for water, gas and electricity
If a water pipe bursts, a gas leak occurs or
15 July 2026
Carrying a penknife: is that just allowed?
The short answer to the question in the title: no,
09 July 2026
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
09 July 2026
The five very best pocket knives (in our opinion)
A pocket knife, for many it might evoke memories of
07 July 2026
I help myself: Breeding rabbits in wartime, a solution from the past to survive
“I help myself” was a series of booklets that were
02 July 2026
Self-sufficient in 52 weeks (30) – Learn to carry out one simple repair yourself
A punctured bicycle tyre, a leaking tap or a loose
