Preparedness
Assembling your own emergency kit for 1, 2, or 4 people
What do you need for 72 hours? Calculate the supplies for 1, 2, or 4 people, check off what you already have, and assemble your gear in a targeted way.
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Ready Together: emergency kit checklist Belgian Crisis Centre
What belongs in an emergency kit according to Belgium's Samen Voorbereid campaign? A practical checklist for home supplies, evacuation and self-reliance.
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Power Station for Power Outages: How to Stay Prepared in Emergencies
How do you use a power station during a power outage? Learn how capacity in Wh, power in W, connections and solar panels determine your choice.
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Do you need to prepare for emergencies in the Netherlands? | 72 hours of self-reliance
Should you prepare for emergencies in the Netherlands? Learn why 72 hours of self-reliance is advised and how to start practically with water, food, light and information.
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Think Ahead: Prepare for 72 Hours of Self-Reliance
What does Denk Vooruit recommend for 72 hours of self-reliance? Review the current basics for water, food, light, information, first aid, cash and personal needs.
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Surviving Halloween | Thunder, Lightning, and Survival Tips
Thunderstorms during Halloween or an autumn walk? Learn where to shelter, which places to avoid and why hearing thunder is already a reason to act.
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The Alpha in all of us
The values behind Alfa Survival: practical self-reliance, knowledge before gear and purposeful preparation for home and outdoor use.
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More sustainable choices for outdoor and survival gear
More sustainable outdoor equipment starts with buying less, using products longer, choosing reusable solutions and considering lifespan and repairability.
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Why emergency kits are becoming increasingly important
Why are emergency kits becoming more common? Learn how 72-hour self-reliance, home supplies and a practical go-bag relate to one another.
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Winter Emergencies: How to Survive in Extreme Cold
A practical guide to extreme cold: stay dry and warm, recognise hypothermia and assemble a simple winter emergency kit.
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Prepping 101: A Beginner's Guide for People Who Are Prepared for Any Scenario
Prepping for beginners without excess: start with 72 hours of water, food, light, information, first aid and a simple emergency plan.
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Survival Myths Debunked: What Really Works and What Doesn't?
Six familiar survival myths explained, from moss and snow to making fire, following rivers and treating drinking water safely.
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