With the need to be more self sufficient and have quality control over our own food this may be an answer to some growing issues. Please leave a comment if it's something you have tried and say more about your methods and success.

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There are many different ways to start a fire.

An excellent first hand account of surviving a real SHTF situation in relativity modern times.

[Hat tip to 🏴‍☠️and you can follow P at @PiratesOffGridHomestead]

How I survived a year of SHTF in 90s BosniaNo electricity, no food, no running water, no law. In a now legendary forum thread, a user named Selco tells preppers about his experiences and what he and his family did to stay alive.

https://archive.is/2021.01.11-222314/https://lulz.com/surviving-a-year-of-shtf-in-90s-bosnia-war-selco-forum-thread-6265/

Primitive tools, the pump drill.

Understanding bees and natural charge.

Budget quality lithium battery.

100ah 12v for £219 from a reputable company, coming in September.

https://www.fogstar.co.uk/products/drift-eco-100a-12v-leisure-battery

Sercure online communication can be important.

Don't always rely on phone maps apps.

https://getoutside.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/guides/beginners-guides-map-reading/

If you can dream it you can make it.
Dare to dream.

Wood burners offer. 6th to 17th September, limited stocks.

https://www.machinemart.co.uk/machine-mart-offers/stoves-price-crash/

Generators offers.

6th to 17th September, coupon code 8399021801508.

https://www.machinemart.co.uk/machine-mart-offers/generators-price-crash/

Alternative building method

If you are using/relying on solar for power don't forget to keep them clean. With the lower sunlight it makes a difference.

Raising goats for milk and meat 👆🏻

Doing the laundry without electricity.

UK Autumn budget.

The Autumn budget is to be announced on the 30th October this year and it's fair to say we are looking at increases in many taxes including fuel. If you are thinking about stocking up on petrol or diesel, especially for generators, chainsaws and heaters now is the time to buy additional fuel containers. 20 litre containers are readily available on ebay for various prices and whilst plastic may be popular it isn't as strong as metal nor is it as good with temperature changes. A useful reminder is that 20 litres of fuel gets heavy when you are trying to hold the container up and avoid spilling as you top up your generator/car/van, you might want to consider a big funnel and/or hand syphon pump.

If you are collecting whisky/spirits for trading you might want to stock up on those too.