Wasn't there men in their 40's and 50's in WW2?
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Bushcraft and homesteading skills in WW3
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Never assume in an emergency or state of war. Lots of relevant stuff there from NSFW, assuming you're not feeling patriotic, but not keen on the idea of a highrise flat - nowhere to run, or escape from. I prefer to be a ground dwelling leave-no-trace urban bushcrafter!
Anybody know how to get a siphon hose past vehicles anti-syphon device?
Anybody know how to get a siphon hose past vehicles anti-syphon device?
I can’t see the UK rounding up men to ship abroad to the frontline (wherever that might be)
Home defence (volunteers) might be an option I guess?
I hope it doesn’t come to this, in the First World War boys would lie about their age to go and fight, I imagine we’d see the reverse now
Home defence (volunteers) might be an option I guess?
I hope it doesn’t come to this, in the First World War boys would lie about their age to go and fight, I imagine we’d see the reverse now
Probably not the type of topic the Mods will ( understandably ) want covered off.
Whats next? How to hot wire car ignitions?
WWI boys had a romatizised view on war. Boys of today have seen plenty of videos from real wars and should know what a hell war is.
I still have a copy of All Quiet on the Western Front sitting in my book pile.
That may / may not be part of the mix.
It may also be that the younger generation are ( and I can't blame them from surveying what I can see and read regarding data ) feeling somewhat disconnected and disenfranchised to what is their country of birth and the opportunities it currently offers to them over others.
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Why bother. If stuff gets that bad just use a container underneath and puncture the plastic tank.
Ok here's a question for you guys and gals. What do you think would be the best option for a war time Mad Max motor vehicle and why?
My vote would go for a Honda C50 Cub because it's economical, reliable, easy to fix, has a good availability of spare parts and it's engine is tuned to be able to run on old or low quality petrol as is often found in third world countries.
My vote would go for a Honda C50 Cub because it's economical, reliable, easy to fix, has a good availability of spare parts and it's engine is tuned to be able to run on old or low quality petrol as is often found in third world countries.
Yeh, but with a max speed of around 45mph you'll not escape the zombies 
In that scenario would we then be considered to be a Third world country???!!
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You might find yourself in that position on fuel a lot sooner than expected. The current Govt. plan is to restrict and reduce fuel supply nationally in favour of EV. Also, to increase the ethanol content.
Fuel stations are already struggling to make a profit. As demand reduces, for various reasons the quality of fuel will reduce. Govt.is currently focussing on reducing diesel consumption and the Transport industry, who are resisting any move to EV trucks.
This is not a conspiracy theory, it is govt. official policy. (I'm involved in transport politics on a voluntary basis). This is purely factual, I'm not expressing any political viewpoint, rightly we avoid that here.
Since you can only buy limited quantities in cans, transferring it at home from van to cans for the diesel heater, is a time and cost efficient move. For the same reason I don't want to punch a hole in my own tank to get it!.
As Horseguy playfully suggests, almost any slightly older small motorcycle or scooter will be a good efficient economical option. That's why they are so prevalent in "third" world countries. Unlike cars, the April VED increase on motorbikes this year is minimal.
Provided you're not overweight and the wind is behind you it would be fine so long as you avoid any hills.Yeh, but with a max speed of around 45mph you'll not escape the zombies
I would assume in a large scale war petrol would be in limited supply and may also be of questionable quality.
Not even a war. EU countries minimum agreed stocks are 90 days of import quantity or, 61 days usage. Russian oil is now only 3% of EU consumption but if Trump or OPEC pulls up the supply drawbridge we will be in a difficult place.
Supply would probably be for essential services and public availability limited, as has happened in the past. (Remember the national emergency 50mph speed limit?).
That depends on which flavour of zombie we get... The traditional shambling type or the more modern lightning fast type.Yeh, but with a max speed of around 45mph you'll not escape the zombies
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