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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 November 2025
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Your phone is your compass, your torch and your lifeline.
22 November 2025
Eten uit de natuur – week 6: De vergeten vruchten
De mispel, rozenbottel en verwilderde appel hangen er nog. Mispels
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