Emergency and crisis preparedness

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November 1, 2025

Building an improvised carrying aid - when every piece of fabric counts

Imagine you're out and about, perhaps on a multi-day tour, perhaps in a real emergency. One of the group sprains their ankle or injures themselves more seriously. He can no longer walk, but you have to keep going - be ...

November 1, 2025

Stock up cheaply - savings tips for crisis preparedness

Anyone who walks through a supermarket and looks carefully at the prices quickly realizes that stocking up can be expensive. Especially if you want to stock up not just for a few days, but for weeks or even months. But must ...

November 1, 2025

What to do if there is no waste collection? - Practical solutions in the event of a crisis

Garbage is a topic that hardly anyone likes to talk about. It's there, it smells, it gets in the way - and in everyday life it disappears as if by magic as soon as the garbage collection service arrives. But what happens when this matter of course suddenly disappears? No more collection vehicles ...

November 1, 2025

The best recipes from the pantry in crisis preparedness

If we're honest, many people think of crisis food as just gray shelves full of cans and bags - practical, but bland. But who says that crisis food has to be boring? With a little imagination, simple steps and the right combination ...

November 1, 2025

Provisions for vegetarians and vegans in a crisis - full, healthy and prepared

Imagine opening your pantry in a crisis. Shelves full of cans, jars and bags. But if you eat a vegetarian or vegan diet, the question immediately arises: how much of it can you eat - and is it enough to ...

November 1, 2025

Stocking up for allergy sufferers - what to look out for in times of crisis

A store cupboard full of pasta, tinned food and oatmeal - for many, this sounds like a solid foundation for crisis preparedness. But what if these foods are taboo for you or your child? A peanut allergy, gluten intolerance, lactose intolerance or several restrictions at once ...

November 1, 2025

How to store your equipment inconspicuously

Sometimes it's not the amount of equipment that determines success, but the way you store it. Imagine you've painstakingly gathered your supplies, tools and emergency equipment - but they're lying around for everyone to see...

November 1, 2025

EMP - reality or Hollywood?

A sudden flash in the sky, a dazzling light, and the next moment there is silence. No cars are driving, no cell phones are ringing, no planes are taking off. The world seems to stop for a moment - like in a science fiction movie. Just like that ...