I’ve talked about how to make a blackout kit before but now, I’m going to talk about some tips and advice to thrive during a long term blackout. We lived 2 years off grid and it was the best time of my life. We hope to get back to the off grid life soon enough. […]
If you’ve been trying to figure out ways to preserve food without refrigeration or freezing, this article is for you! I live off grid and still rely on my freezer and fridge because I can. I even have an EMP Shield for my solar system to help ensure that my freezer and fridge stay up […]
Everyone defines ‘off the grid’ differently. Some hardcore people hear ‘off the grid’ and they assume that you don’t even have an online presence and are only seen in town once a year to get some supplies that you can’t get yourself at your remote cabin in the woods. When I talk about off grid, […]
Living off the land. Being off grid. Having a piece of Earth to call your own. Away from the city. That’s the dream of many preppers. It was certainly our dream and this year (2020), we made it happen. We started our journey in an RV with the intent to travel across the US to […]
Outside of feeding ourselves during an emergency or disaster, how do you plan to feed your pets or livestock? We live off grid and are trying to be as self-sufficient as possible for everyday life and certainly during an emergency. We do still buy commercial feed, but doing our best to get fully away from […]
The RV and vanlife have always been endearing to people. Living on the road, answering to no one, being free and seeing the country. It’s a dream for many. It doesn’t have to remain a dream, though. My husband and I had been talking about the RV lifestyle since we first got together. We’ve always […]
Living off grid in an RV is an exhilarating adventure. With a husband, two young kids and two dogs, there’s always something interesting going on. Being prepared in an RV is a lot different than being prepared in a home or even an apartment. There are many considerations to be made, but mostly, you learn […]
The off grid life isn’t for everyone. There are many challenges to consider. There are many freedoms to consider as well. As we’ve been living off grid in our RV, we’ve learned some valuable lessons. How will you get energy? Through solar panels? How many solar panels and batteries do you need? How will you […]
Coffee is considered a vice by many but when it comes to coffee, it’s going to be highly sought after in any emergency, disaster, off grid situation. Coffee has been a staple of many households for…it’s existence, basically. There’s some conflicting information online about how to best store coffee beans, whether green (raw) or roasted. […]
When people talk about off grid, it can mean a lot of things to a lot of different people. When I refer to off grid, I’m referring to when there’s no electricity, no running water, no natural gas; no modern conveniences. Here are the top 10 skills that everyone needs to learn before any type […]