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off grid
Off-the-grid or off-grid is a characteristic of buildings and a lifestyle designed in an independent manner without reliance on one or more public utilities. The term "off-the-grid" traditionally refers to not being connected to the electrical grid, but can also include other utilities like water, gas, and sewer systems, and can scale from residential homes to small communities. Off-the-grid living allows for buildings and people to be self-sufficient, which is advantageous in isolated locations where normal utilities cannot reach and is attractive to those who want to reduce environmental impact and cost of living. Generally, an off-grid building must be able to supply energy and potable water for itself, as well as manage food, waste and wastewater.
It's pretty easy to sink thousands into trick firearms and trinkets that are associated with them when it comes to survival / preparedness. But I've found most people don't have basic communications setups without a cell phone tower and electricity. (Not to mention a backpack already loaded with...
I like the cold storage wallet. It’s innocuous. You can store tens of millions on there and leave the country.
No bank transfers, accounts etc. Unless you want to buy or sell on an exchange. Then you’re back on the grid.
But that’s the issue. If you wanted to avoid the exchange and sell some...
Every year all of us guys with kids try to get away and do a off grid camping trip without the wives or kids. Only problem is that this year our usual spot is closed to the public due to fires (off 46 near Olallie lake). So I'm in search of another spot within a few hours of Salem. No designated...
Hey folks, new to outdoors blades here but learning quickly!
Here's what I have:
Fixed
My SHTF/survival blade is a Cold Steel SRK in 3V (apparently these are now discontinued, but I got one when they were available a few years back)
Gerber field dressing set (2 blades, nothing fancy)
CRKT...
I have an unused - new in the box, Go Power 1500 Watt Industrial Pure Sine Wave Voltage Inverter.
Also comes with Go Power's Inverter Remote Unit for monitoring.
These are quality units and have an excellent service history.
Had a project get side tracked - these cost me $600 new. I'll take...
I have an unused - new in box - 30 amp Midnite Solar charger control. The Kid.
It is the marine version with a bracket mounted sealed case - but comes with the optional wall mount enclosure as well. (MNKID-WMBB )
Also included is a weatherproof DC breaker box (MNPV3) with 2 DC breakers...