FIELD NOTES / THE READYFIELD JOURNAL

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Practical answers to real questions. For thoughtful supplies, suitable equipment and a clear head.

11 guides for your next step

Flashlight, headlamp or lantern? Plan accessible lighting, compatible energy reserves and a simple household check.

Build an accessible water reserve with a clear quantity calculation, suitable containers and a practical replacement plan.

Calculate a useful USB power reserve with a worked energy example, a connector check and a realistic recharging plan.

Match a radio to local broadcasts and understand why NOAA weather alerts do not replace Germany's warning channels.

Build an everyday food reserve using meals rather than packet counts, visible minimum stock levels and a simple replacement rule.

Plan emergency luggage around your needs and likely journey, with clear packing order, a final-additions list and a practical carrying check.

Consider location, fuel, cookware and meals together. A camping stove is not a cooking solution for homes, tents or garages.

Turn a purchased pouch into understandable supplies with an inventory card, individual package checks and a plan for personal additions.

Prepare your household for wartime disruption: supplies, alerts, shelter planning and family communication. A civilian guide focused on Germany.

Plan for shelter during an air raid or explosion in Germany. Understand BBK guidance, check access and prepare a practical household location card.

Build a family emergency plan with contacts, meeting points, collection arrangements and shared responsibilities. Includes a practical rehearsal.