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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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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
03 June 2026
Mentally dealing with an emergency situation
Your head is your first tool in a crisis Food
28 May 2026
Buying gold: how do you get started? And why?
Gold has been both a reliable means of payment and
27 May 2026
What if you find yourself in an emergency situation with your children?
Why preparation as a parent is extra important A power
27 May 2026
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
27 May 2026
Legal self-defence tools: know your options
We all experience it at some point: you’re walking home
20 May 2026
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
