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Reclaim the Rain: Rainwater Harvesting & Emergency Water Preparedness
Reclaim the Rain: Rainwater Harvesting & Emergency Water Preparedness
Reclaim the Rain: Why Every UK Household Should Start Collecting Rainwater Today When it rains in Britain, most of us simply wait for it to stop. But with the UK... Read more...
Preparing for Drought
Preparing for Drought
Preparing for Water Restrictions and Drought: Practical Ways to Protect Your Home and Family Droughts are becoming more frequent and severe in many parts of the world. Longer periods of... Read more...
10 Emergency Preparedness Essentials for your Vehicle
10 Emergency Preparedness Essentials for your Vehicle
The Ultimate Emergency Kit for Your Car A lot is being said in the media about emergency preparedness at home; governments are recommending we all have a 72-hour kit for... Read more...
What to include in a 72-hour Emergency Bag
What to include in a 72-hour Emergency Bag
Is your bug-out bag good to go? A well-prepared 72-hour emergency bag (also called a bug-out bag or grab bag) should contain enough essential supplies to help one person survive... Read more...
Don't get sick this summer
Don't get sick this summer
Why are people falling sick? There's been a lot in the news lately about people falling ill after drinking river or lake water, even after using a water filter. Why... Read more...
Top Tips for Keeping Cool on Camping Trips
Top Tips for Keeping Cool on Camping Trips
Keep your cool when camping this summer If you're eschewing an air-conditioned hotel or villa in favour of a camping, caravanning or campervan trip this summer, you need to know... Read more...
Not just for camping
Not just for camping
Liberty - your ultimate travel companion Believe it or not, not everyone's idea of a perfect getaway involves backpacks, tents, and sleeping bags. There are many more who prefer a... Read more...
Everything you need to know about blue-green algae
Everything you need to know about blue-green algae
Why is Blue-Green Algae a Problem? Summer has only just begun, and we are already seeing reports in the UK and the US about blue-green algae blooms. It's one of... Read more...
What is El Niño, and how will it affect me?
What is El Niño, and how will it affect me?
Everything you need to know about El Niño US scientists at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) have declared that El Niño conditions are officially underway in the tropical... Read more...
Backpacking in Style
Backpacking in Style
The Boujie Backpacker's Wishlist A-levels are just about done – now is the time to plan your Gap Year. Although travelling is usually associated with an element of hardship –... Read more...
Ultimate Festival Survival Kit
Ultimate Festival Survival Kit
10 things experienced festival-goers never leave home without Festival season in the UK has begun, kicking off with Radio One's Big Weekend and the Vanlife Festival in Shrewsbury. Festivals offer... Read more...
Keeping Cool, Safely
Keeping Cool, Safely
Staying safe around rivers & lakes It’s tempting when you’re out in the countryside or backcountry to take a quick dip to cool off. After all, what could be more... Read more...