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03 June 2026
Mentally dealing with an emergency situation
Your head is your first tool in a crisis Food supplies, emergency
02 June 2026
A robust watch: why do I need one? And which one?
Knowing the time is enormously important. It is in daily life for
28 May 2026
Buying gold: how do you get started? And why?
Gold has been both a reliable means of payment and a store
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14 January 2026
Things you buy once and last 20 years
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13 January 2026
Lessons from Special Forces: Survival begins before the incident
Most people think that survival is something for military personnel,
08 January 2026
VIEWING TIP. Joe Robinet – bushcraft without haste
Joe Robinet is not a prepper in the classic sense.
07 January 2026
4 products that ensure you actually stick to your New Year’s resolutions this year
Introduction Everyone starts strong in January. And nearly everyone drops
05 January 2026
Self-sufficient in 52 weeks (14) – Plant your first herb pot or vegetable
Self-sufficiency doesn’t start with a large vegetable garden, but with
31 December 2025
Food from nature – week 11: Harvest at rest
The year ends quietly, but nature does not rest. Now
28 December 2025
Self-sufficient in 52 weeks (13) – Bake your own bread with simple means
Bread is basic food. But what if the bakery is
21 December 2025
Self-sufficient in 52 weeks (12) – Cook a meal without electricity
A hot meal without electricity? That’s perfectly possible if you
