A UK prepping site researching, discussing and planning for the world this may become when the lights go out, chaos reigns.... and the fires burn.

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Prepping Jargon

Preppers (The general term for anyone making preparatory plans for self reliance in the event of an major event) use quite a few acronyms and abbreviations which at first glance make little sense until you check out what they mean!… Continue Reading →

Sawyer Mini (SP128) Water Filter Demonstration

Straightforward demo of the Sawyer Mini water filtration device.   Having researched a number of water filtration systems from bulk filters to personal 'life-straws' the one that imp...

The Bug Out Bag – Essential Gear Groups

As soon as I started researching survival and prepping, I found lots of discussions and articles about building a bug out bag, designed for your specific requirements when the time comes to bug out of your home and head to… Continue Reading →

Don't wake me for the end of the world unless it has very good special effects. ROGER ZELAZNY, Prince of Chaos

Bushcraft Essentials Survival Stoves Review

Great video comparing three models of bushcraft stoves. All of these bushcraft models pack flat into a very compact form and slip inside a small bag for storage.  You can either use kindling...

The Best GO-BAG in the UK

What are the scenarios?

When considering how the world may be suddenly and profoundly changed, we need to look at the scenarios of what catastrophic events could be potential causes. When looking at any prepping site, we usually have a list something like this:… Continue Reading →

The ultimate value of life depends upon awareness and the power of contemplation rather than upon mere survival. Aristotle

Why Now?

There is nothing in particular which spiked my current curiosity with all things survival and post-apocalyptic but there has been an amalgamation of stimuli which has caused a seemingly immediate and urgent desire to research and prepare myself. I love… Continue Reading →

Welcome.

Welcome to When The Fires Burn, dedicated to the end of the world. That’s the dramatic opening out of the way and while it’s got your attention, it’s not quite the truth. In fact this site is more like a… Continue Reading →

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