A UK prepping site researching, discussing and planning for the world this may become when the lights go out, chaos reigns.... and the fires burn.

Category Survival

Prepping is all about survival at the end of the day, but this category is here more for the specific subject of survival, either in a suburban environment or a rural or wild environment.  Obviously with this site’s slant towards UK prepping, the enviroments that will be discussed are less hostile than some on other prepping sites. That given though, there are hostile conditions to be expected in some of the UK such as some of the Scottish regions.

Articles will cover subjects including shelter, hunting and self-defence.  There will also be cross-over into the other catageries of bushcraft and equipment etc.

Solar Envy

The number of houses with solar panels fitted is increasing to the point where they are a common sight along many streets. In our current situation, they can offer free power and/or reduced electricity bills. I was wondering what effect… Continue Reading →

How to Tie Knots – An Animated Guide

knots Animated guides for all kinds of knots, essential prepping knowledge.  It covers the following knot types:
  • Trilene fishing knot
  • Surgeon's knot
  • Blood knot
  • Albright knot
  • Twisted dropper loop
  • Surgeon's loop knot
  • Slim beauty
  • Improved clinch knot
  • Dropper loop
  • Non-slip mono knot
  • Orvis knot
  • Davy knot
  • Double day knot
  • Uni knot
  • Palomar knot
There aree also links to other catgories including loops, bends, hitches, stoppers, binding knots and riction hitches (slide & grip). The variety of knots available for all kinds of rope and binding work is fascinating in itself.

Animated guides for all kinds of knots, essential prepping knowledge.  It covers the following knot types: Trilene fishing knot Surgeon’s knot Blood knot Albright knot Twisted dropper loop Surgeon’s loop knot Slim beauty Improved clinch knot Dropper loop Non-slip mono… Continue Reading →

Bushcraft Essentials Survival Stoves Review

Great video comparing three models of bushcraft stoves. All of these bushcraft models pack flat into a very compact form and slip inside a small bag for storage.  You can either use kindling...

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