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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
15 July 2026
Carrying a penknife: is that just allowed?
The short answer to the question in the title: no, not just
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 just as
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22 June 2026
Read this before you start keeping chickens
Keeping chickens can be a good idea. We’ve already written
19 June 2026
A ketogenic diet, a tactic for survival?
In times of food scarcity, prehistoric hunter-gatherers did not always
17 June 2026
Outdoor survival or just going trekking? How do you approach that?
Have you ever thought: what if I were dropped in
17 June 2026
Self-sufficient in 52 weeks (28) – Fermentation, one of the oldest ways to preserve food
In recent weeks we have already looked at various ways
10 June 2026
Self-sufficient in 52 weeks (27) – Learn to cook with more than one heat source
For most people, cooking is simple: you turn a knob,
05 June 2026
TEST HERE. Are you prepared for a power cut?
Discover in 2 minutes which emergency power profile suits your
05 June 2026
A robust watch: why do I need one? And which one?
Knowing the time is enormously important. It is in daily
04 June 2026
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
