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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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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
20 December 2025
Food from nature – week 10: Game on the table
December is traditionally game month. A piece of rabbit, duck
