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.

Diesel heaters.

Following on from the last post mentioning fuel, are you aware that diesel 'space' heaters are a popular way to heat medium to small areas such as single rooms, garages and workshops? They are primarily designed to run on 12 or 24 volts dc, i.e a car or truck battery system and are very popular in motorhomes, campervans, caravans and boats etc. They can easily be adapted to work in domestic situations and, if running from a battery, will provide heating when the grid power fails.
If you want more information on finding one or installation help and advice please ask in the comments.
Be aware a lot of fear has been promulgated over these because of previously poor manufacturers installation instructions.

#heating

https://t.me/offgridgems/505

An example of a diesel heater

Are you looking for ways to dig a shallow well or just sink fence posts?

Copied from an Asheville surviver…. Good read…..great advice
Lessons from Asheville NC
Sent by anonymous member
"I’m in Asheville, NC right now and we were devastated by the hurricane. Day 5 of no power, water, internet, or even cell service. We are cut off from the world. Here’s what has mattered so far and what hasn’t in my particular situation:
Life saver #1 = Starlink internet. All our phones say SOS. Can’t text for help. Don’t know what’s going on. I plugged in my satellite internet and have been helping the whole neighborhood call loved ones. Everyone is offering me anything from their supplies because it’s so valuable.
Life saver #2 = Solar panels and 3000w battery pack. I can run satellite internet, electric kettle to purify water, charge headlamps, electronics, instant pot for cooking, ice maker for the cooler, everything I need. I’ll won’t run out of the sun like I would propane or gas if this extends a lot longer.
Life saver #3 = Gas cans and extra gas. These are sold out everywhere and are harder to get than gas itself. When power goes out so do gas station pumps. When you have portable gas you can run a generator, evacuate, drive to where the supplies are, check on family members, etc. People are stranded and sleeping at gas stations for days in their car waiting for power to come back on so they can get home.
Life saver #4 = Knowledge on how to survive without a huge stash. Some preppers spend too much on stocking up and not enough on education. None of us knew the hurricane was going to be this bad. Some people lost their entire house including supplies. Those who know multiple ways to collect water, purify it, start a fire, find food, are the ones still alive that haven’t been rescued yet. I could go for another month if I had to with nothing but my backpack and tools.
Life saver #5 = Hand sanitizer. Sanitation is rough here and the hospitals are out of power, food, and water. People are starting to smell and after you touch something you do not want to get sick and go to the hospital because it’s bad there too. The water you do find may not be safe for hand washing without purification. I wash my hands with soap and water and then do hand sanitizer after to stay healthy.
Other things I’ve relied on:
Cash. No power means no debit cards can be used
Disposable cutlery and plates
A 4x4 truck that can drive where others can’t or help tow people to safety
Solar/battery radio
Dogs for company and to alert if someone is outside
Hasn’t mattered as much as I thought:
#1 = Guns! I haven’t even thought about needing my gun and realized I put too much on this. Strangers have come together in our area and are taking care of each other like you wouldn’t believe. Each person has a surplus of something and is missing something else. We all share while still respecting boundaries and only sharing what we choose. Again, this can depend on the area but here if you are acting paranoid/standoffish of others and open carrying a gun, the nice innocent people are going to avoid you and you will be isolated without community or resources. I’m still glad to have a gun but I wish I spent more time on other skills too instead of putting so much emphasis on shooting. (And to anyone who says, “it only takes one time and you will be glad for your aim”, you’re missing the point I’m trying to make here.)
#2 = Food. This is easy to find for me but it may be due to the part of the country I’m in. I can also fish, forage, and don’t cook much because I don’t want to waste water on dishes. I had shelf stable food prepped and lll probably end up only using 25% of it in a month. As people’s freezers start to thaw we’ve had big cookouts so it doesn’t go to waste and I’ve been full most nights.
Again, this list could be based on location, type of natural disaster, weather, etc But it’s interesting to me because I’m actually living it instead of preparing and wanted to share"

Simple small poly tunnels.

Maybe useful for some people now or something that can be made ready for spring.

More poly tunnel tips

Some things need stocking up on just-in-case.