<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[UKSN]]></title><description><![CDATA[UKSN: the UK's premier membership organisation for outdoor enthusiasts, bushcraft lovers, adventure seekers, & UK preppers!]]></description><link>https://www.uksn.org.uk/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 22:33:09 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.uksn.org.uk/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[The Best UK Prepping &#38; EDC Stores We Actually Trust in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anyone who has spent time building outdoor or preparedness kit will eventually learn the same lesson: where you buy your gear matters just as much as what you buy. Some websites are brilliant. Fast delivery, knowledgeable staff, quality brands, sensible prices, and gear that actually survives real-world use. Others look impressive until your “heavy duty survival torch” arrives looking like it came free with a packet of batteries.]]></description><link>https://www.uksn.org.uk/post/the-best-uk-prepping-edc-stores-we-actually-trust-in-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0c5079e8a70f906340cb97</guid><category><![CDATA[Camping Gear & Tech]]></category><category><![CDATA[Prepping]]></category><category><![CDATA[EDC]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 08:00:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c32acc_762f8209ab524952b7330312b4627dce~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_940,h_788,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>UKSN</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[June Stargazing: Top Celestial Highlights]]></title><description><![CDATA[June brings the shortest nights of the year, but also some of the most peaceful stargazing opportunities. With milder temperatures and the promise of summer skies, it's a great time to sit back and soak in the beauty of the heavens. While true darkness is brief, there's still plenty to spot, from planets and full moons to sparkling summer constellations.]]></description><link>https://www.uksn.org.uk/post/june-stargazing-top-celestial-highlights</link><guid isPermaLink="false">682dc00c30b9137d7cbf4d07</guid><category><![CDATA[Stargazing & Astronomy]]></category><category><![CDATA[Outdoor Pursuits & Activities]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:00:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c32acc_3e50b4a5dc6940109bfa55fb1534dc7f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_940,h_788,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>UKSN</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allotment &#38; Gardening in June: Abundance and Attention]]></title><description><![CDATA[June marks a turning point in the gardening year—early crops are being harvested, summer plants are surging with growth, and the plot is a riot of colour, scent, and activity. It’s an exciting time, but also one that demands care and consistency to keep everything thriving.]]></description><link>https://www.uksn.org.uk/post/allotment-gardening-in-june-abundance-and-attention</link><guid isPermaLink="false">682dbd5e851da32bb66487a7</guid><category><![CDATA[Grow Your Own]]></category><category><![CDATA[Self Sufficiency]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:00:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c32acc_13071f3a1f6a4e9e99d6a8f880b4e666~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_940,h_788,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>UKSN</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Super El Niño and the UK: From Storms to Supply Chains, Practical Preparedness Without the Panic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most people in the UK probably hear the phrase “El Niño” and immediately think of distant weather reports, tropical storms somewhere across the Pacific, or a geography lesson they barely remember from school. Yet this year, scientists and meteorologists are paying unusually close attention to what could become a “Super El Niño”, a powerful climate event capable of influencing weather patterns, food production, supply chains, and energy markets around the world.]]></description><link>https://www.uksn.org.uk/post/super-el-ni%C3%B1o-and-the-uk-from-storms-to-supply-chains-practical-preparedness-without-the-panic</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0adcb8e8a70f90633dd658</guid><category><![CDATA[Weather]]></category><category><![CDATA[Prepping]]></category><category><![CDATA[Crisis Centre]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 06:16:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c32acc_469cb5acdd7b44e49304d26b19d82776~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_940,h_788,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>UKSN</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Is Why Buying From the UKSN Store Actually Changes the Community (More Than You Think)]]></title><description><![CDATA[When most people buy outdoor kit online, they are usually just looking for the cheapest option that turns up quickly and does the job. Nothing wrong with that. But the UKSN store works a bit differently, and that difference is the whole point. 
Every purchase from the UKSN store feeds directly back into the community. Not into adverts, not into shareholders, and not into layers of corporate overhead, but into actual UKSN projects, member resources, events, and new in-house capabilities.]]></description><link>https://www.uksn.org.uk/post/this-is-why-buying-from-the-uksn-store-actually-changes-the-community-more-than-you-think</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a084b15df43effc8cdf39b2</guid><category><![CDATA[UKSN News]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 08:00:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c32acc_69d581f25f5146e0ab1d5a03238709ac~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_940,h_788,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>UKSN</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hawthorn: The Hedgerow Plant With Hidden Survival Uses Most People Walk Past Every Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hawthorn is one of those plants that blends so completely into the British landscape that most people barely register it. It sits quietly in hedgerows, scratches at jacket sleeves on footpaths, and forms dense natural boundaries between fields that have existed for generations. It doesn’t look particularly impressive, and it certainly doesn’t have the reputation of modern “superfoods”. Yet once you understand how it has been used historically, it becomes one of the more quietly valuable plants.]]></description><link>https://www.uksn.org.uk/post/hawthorn-the-hedgerow-plant-with-hidden-survival-uses-most-people-walk-past-every-day</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0855af1f31d2fad383e19b</guid><category><![CDATA[Foraging]]></category><category><![CDATA[Survival Skills]]></category><category><![CDATA[Self Sufficiency]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 08:00:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c32acc_adecbd0f5920444aa05175baa3d1d92d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_940,h_788,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>UKSN</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[UKSN Founders Wall: Recognising the People Building the Community]]></title><description><![CDATA[UKSN has always been about one thing above everything else: the people behind it.

Every idea, every project, every improvement, and every step forward exists because of the members who choose to support, contribute, and get involved. ]]></description><link>https://www.uksn.org.uk/post/uksn-founders-wall-recognising-the-people-building-the-community</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0dc97a0744c6c761f93a9b</guid><category><![CDATA[UKSN News]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:00:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c32acc_7a496c33c2c04f7892c2667dcc1801a2~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_940,h_788,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>UKSN</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asteroid 2024 YR4: The Viral ‘1 in 32 Chance’ Scare That Has Everyone Talking Again - Should We Be Worried About 2032?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every few months social media does what it does best, takes an old headline, polishes it up, adds a few dramatic captions, and suddenly the world is apparently on the brink again. 
This time it is the turn of asteroid 2024 YR4, a space rock that briefly made headlines after early orbital estimates suggested a small but notable chance of Earth impact in 2032, including figures that were loosely interpreted online as “1 in 32”.]]></description><link>https://www.uksn.org.uk/post/asteroid-2024-yr4-the-viral-1-in-32-chance-scare-that-has-everyone-talking-again-should-we-be-w</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a03141b48aeb3fcb23fc430</guid><category><![CDATA[Prepping]]></category><category><![CDATA[Stargazing & Astronomy]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 08:00:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c32acc_7742a21ac2d04905991b2252eb5b180a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_940,h_788,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>UKSN</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[UKSN Out of Office Notice (21st May to 1st June 2026)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some of the UKSN team are heading off on a well deserved holiday from 21st May to 1st June. It’s a chance for them to take a proper break, recharge, and get ready for what’s coming next - including the social camp (19th June) and further upcoming UKSN plans.]]></description><link>https://www.uksn.org.uk/post/uksn-out-of-office-notice-21st-may-to-1st-june-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0c748ccb0791383ebfd64e</guid><category><![CDATA[UKSN News]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 14:46:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c32acc_1dc5684c8d7947e8836706f77077a796~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_940,h_788,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>UKSN</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[UKSN Camping Checklist (Free Download) - Ultimate Camping Packing List for UK Outdoor Trips]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you’re heading out camping in the UK, bushcrafting in the woods, or planning a weekend wilderness escape, forgetting essential gear is one of the easiest ways to ruin a trip. That’s why we’ve created the UKSN Camping Checklist, a completely free downloadable camping packing list designed to make sure you’ve got everything you need before you leave home. ]]></description><link>https://www.uksn.org.uk/post/uksn-camping-checklist-free-download-ultimate-camping-packing-list-for-uk-outdoor-trips</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0731eb3056b12881155cf4</guid><category><![CDATA[Camping, Tents, & Shelters]]></category><category><![CDATA[Camping Gear & Tech]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 08:00:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c32acc_b2cc8d75a84f463aa164fa8de2c520f0~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_940,h_788,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>UKSN</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Bothy Bag Guide UK: Emergency Shelter, Group Warmth &#38; Real Outdoor Uses]]></title><description><![CDATA[When people head outdoors in the UK, most preparation tends to look fairly similar. A waterproof jacket goes in the bag, boots that can handle mud and uneven ground, and maybe a map and compass if navigation is taken seriously. It is a sensible setup and, most of the time, it works well enough. But there is one item that rarely makes it onto that list, even though it is used regularly in hill walking groups, cadet training, and paddlesports: the bothy bag.]]></description><link>https://www.uksn.org.uk/post/the-bothy-bag-guide-uk-emergency-shelter-group-warmth-real-outdoor-uses</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e630dd0544c5fd86750917</guid><category><![CDATA[Survival Skills]]></category><category><![CDATA[Camping, Tents, & Shelters]]></category><category><![CDATA[Camping Gear & Tech]]></category><category><![CDATA[Outdoor Pursuits & Activities]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 08:00:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c32acc_e33a03362e3e462b84cdcd740b5d5c14~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_940,h_788,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>UKSN</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tap Into Survival: Why NFC Tags Are the Most Underrated EDC Upgrade You Can Carry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most people in the preparedness and EDC space tend to focus on physical gear, but often overlook the lighter, more efficient tools that quietly make everyday life easier. Introducing NFC tags. These are small, low-cost devices that can quietly change the way you interact with information in both everyday life and genuine emergency situations. ]]></description><link>https://www.uksn.org.uk/post/tap-into-survival-why-nfc-tags-are-the-most-underrated-edc-upgrade-you-can-carry</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69dfae34dd5b371c4c5bb0c1</guid><category><![CDATA[EDC]]></category><category><![CDATA[Prepping]]></category><category><![CDATA[Camping Gear & Tech]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 08:00:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c32acc_e748f8ba2eee474eaaf589a211c17426~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_940,h_788,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>UKSN</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What to Do If You Break Down on the Motorway: Lessons from 5 Hours Stuck on the Hard Shoulder]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is a very specific kind of moment that only makes sense once you have lived it. One minute you are travelling normally, the car doing what it is supposed to do, the journey feeling routine and uneventful, and then suddenly everything changes without ceremony or warning. ]]></description><link>https://www.uksn.org.uk/post/what-to-do-if-you-break-down-on-the-motorway-lessons-from-5-hours-stuck-on-the-hard-shoulder</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f8880590b4365cb867fe9d</guid><category><![CDATA[Prepping]]></category><category><![CDATA[Crisis Centre]]></category><category><![CDATA[Survival Skills]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 08:00:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c32acc_e72de551ecfe4fb3806c244c7f8b98fb~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_940,h_788,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>UKSN</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[May Stargazing: Top Celestial Highlights]]></title><description><![CDATA[May offers warmer nights and later sunsets, creating beautiful opportunities to explore the night sky. This month features a spectacular meteor shower, impressive planetary alignments, and the chance to enjoy the rich star fields of spring. 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The reality usually sits somewhere in the middle, and that is exactly the case with Hantavirus.]]></description><link>https://www.uksn.org.uk/post/hantavirus-alert-what-the-2026-cruise-ship-cases-mean-for-uk-outdoor-enthusiasts</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f9ba2c5caf4ed272bca2e2</guid><category><![CDATA[Prepping]]></category><category><![CDATA[Crisis Centre]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 08:00:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c32acc_869a6237543d474bab8c48d627f649d6~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_940,h_788,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>UKSN</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allotment &#38; Gardening in May: Growth in Full Swing]]></title><description><![CDATA[May is a fantastic month for gardeners and allotment holders, as everything truly comes to life. The days are longer, the temperatures are warmer, and the risk of frost is mostly behind us. This is the time when your early efforts start to pay off and your growing space really begins to transform.]]></description><link>https://www.uksn.org.uk/post/allotment-gardening-in-may-growth-in-full-swing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">682c6d8a5c2e537ccc55880a</guid><category><![CDATA[Grow Your Own]]></category><category><![CDATA[Self Sufficiency]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c32acc_85b9443b53dc4d909c8281dab4e0a2b6~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_940,h_788,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>UKSN</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK Threat Level Raised to SEVERE… Here’s What It Really Means (And Why You Shouldn’t Panic)]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK terrorism threat level has been raised to SEVERE, and if you have seen the headlines, you would be forgiven for thinking something dramatic is about to unfold....]]></description><link>https://www.uksn.org.uk/post/uk-threat-level-raised-to-severe-here-s-what-it-really-means-and-why-you-shouldn-t-panic</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f44e6390b4365cb85f568a</guid><category><![CDATA[Crisis Centre]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 07:28:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c32acc_85c8d3a29181408b8873a7ac46185c37~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_940,h_788,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>UKSN</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[UKSN Founders: 3D Printer Project - Help Us Build UKSN Gear In-House]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today we’re launching the UKSN Founders: 3D Printer Project, a focused push to bring the design and production of UKSN gear in-house. This means more control, faster development, and the ability to create practical, field-ready equipment built specifically for our community.]]></description><link>https://www.uksn.org.uk/post/uksn-founders-3d-printer-project-help-us-build-uksn-gear-in-house</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f1d650829c52805ba8753e</guid><category><![CDATA[UKSN News]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:23:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c32acc_c9eba7259d0c49c0b506b594aa637dc5~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_940,h_788,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>UKSN</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pocket Emergency Plan: A FREE Printable Card for When Standard Communication Fails]]></title><description><![CDATA[In an emergency, things don’t usually fail all at once - they fail in small, frustrating ways that quickly add up. A phone loses signal just when you need it most. A battery drains faster than expected. Roads close and people get separated. And suddenly, something as simple as “where do we meet?” becomes a stressful guessing game. It’s not the dramatic moments that cause the most confusion. It’s the small gaps in communication. That’s exactly why the Pocket Emergency Plan exists.]]></description><link>https://www.uksn.org.uk/post/pocket-emergency-plan-a-free-printable-card-for-when-standard-communication-fails</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69efa20ed3f2ae6dd911967c</guid><category><![CDATA[UKSN News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Prepping]]></category><category><![CDATA[Crisis Centre]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:00:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c32acc_5d6187903268435791b901ccc763fbc3~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_940,h_788,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>UKSN</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Ultimate UKSN Project LoRa / Meshtastic Buyer's Guide *Updated*]]></title><description><![CDATA[As we all know, staying connected and informed can be crucial. This is why the UKSN launched its Project LoRa initiative, offering a robust communication solution tailored for its members. This guide aims to delve into Meshtastic / Project LoRa, detailing the components, applications, and recommended setups to empower UKSN members in optimising their communication capabilities.]]></description><link>https://www.uksn.org.uk/post/the-ultimate-uksn-project-lora-meshtastic-buyer-s-guide</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66ffa2a0c764e31603d67317</guid><category><![CDATA[Communications]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:00:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c32acc_1a12b73e6c574817a48995dcae8c0a66~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_940,h_788,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>UKSN</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>