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Category: Off-grid
What is Self-Reliance to you?
So I always find it really interesting of what people consider being self reliant. • Does does self-reliance to you equate to having enough?• Or having multiple systems so you never feel that you are unsupported or going without?• Do you have a plan A, B, C, D, etc.?• Does this mean acquiring a skill…
Outdoor Shower Structure
Outdoor Shower Structure for living off-the-grid
Off-Grid Blender
As you all know, I really like using USB appliances/products while being off-grid as they are so EASY to recharge via a battery pack, a foldable solar panel your Biolite stove, etc. My husband was very thoughtful as I want to keep to healthy eating while we are off-grid and not just have burgers and…
1st Video Review: YETI 24 ROADIE REVIEW
POST UTV RIDE REVIEW: I really like this YETI much more than I thought I would but here are the Pros and Cons mentioned in the video and post ride. PROS: Small footprint Tall = holds most wine bottles and because of the height, it was easy to place all cans and ice bottom while…
Off Grid Conversions
Deciding how basic you would like to go off-grid is a very personal decision and different for everyone. I have some neighbors that have a gas generator and use propane (cooking and heating) while others operate 100% off their solar generators and wood stoves. The answer for what “works” for you will vary, based on…
Out of toilet paper??
I know everyone is wondering where all the toilet paper went? I actually did too when I saw the aisles in our local stores and questioned if the Coronavirus gave you diarrhea. Having grown up in the Middle East, you never knew when the next shipment would come in. My family went one year before…
Off-Grid Sink
For our little dry cabin, I REALLY wanted a sink and a medicine where I could brush my teeth, take out my contacts, and even do my hair. My neighbors/friends use a 12v water pump connected to their battery in order to have a full functioning faucet. Basically the faucet draws water from a fresh…
Trader Joe’s Instant Coffee Packet Review
So, the hubby and and I are going to be backpacking the Tahoe Rim Trail this Fall and I am prepping with getting our meals together, etc. I have had a variety of instant coffees; however, most are not individuality packaged. I like Starbucks coffee but it is kinda expensive for the amount that we…
Things to Think About Before Buying Land
We have had our plot of land for about 3 years and our dry cabin for about 1.5 years and it is still a work in progress. As we were reminiscing about how we found this land and why we decided on this place over another, I thought I would write about what exactly was…
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