Sometimes it’s nice to unplug. To get away from the world and put away the phones. Whether you’re looking to become eco-friendly, downsize, or just escape from city and suburban life, here are the best guides and tools for anyone interested in learning more about life off the grid.
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This awesome tiny home is available from Amazon for around $7500. The estimated assembly time is 8 hours for two adults. Do it yourself simple step-by-step directions come with the kit and only minimal tools are needed.
If you want to take it to the next level, this tiny home from Amazon is around $25,000 but comes fully equipped with solar power, a/c, kitchen with refrigerator, sofa, bathroom with shower, and deck with canopy. This one can be assembled yourself or an installation engineer can be sent to you. Can be used as a living house, hobby room, office, dormitory, camp, bathroom, shower room, changing room, school, classroom, library, shop, booth, kiosk, meeting room, or tons of other exciting ideas.
For around $35,000, imagine your next energy efficient off-grid lake house, guest house, beach house, or garden cottage. Assembly of this solid wood cabin takes about a week for two adults. Do it yourself simple step-by-step directions come with the kit.
Tim MacWelch is the New York Times bestselling author and Outdoor Life magazine's survival blogger. He is also the founder and head instructor of Advanced Survival Training School; where he teaches ordinary people how to detach from the grid and live closer to nature, and how to use those skills in any number of emergencies.
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Small Charger Generator for Laptop, Wireless Phone: iPhone, Android and USB Cell Phones Charging Use. Emergency Travel Mobile Backup. 42000mAh 110V.
Are you unsure of what it means to live off-grid? You've heard all kinds of stories and just don't know what to expect? Are you looking to be more self-sufficient or truly desire to live the dream of freedom?
Voice, SMS, GPS Tracking, SOS Global Coverage – Water Resistant – SIM Card Included (No Airtime) – Prepaid and Monthly Plans Available
The EcoWash is a hand crank powered mini washing machine, capable of washing 5 lbs of laundry in minutes. The “Pressurized Cleaning” technology of EcoWash thoroughly but gently cleans the toughest stains on your fabrics using smart tech, not force. It requires no electricity to run, and it uses only a fraction of the amount of water and soap/detergent used by electric washing machines.
The Goal Zero Yeti 1250 stores energy in a rechargeable, 12V lead-acid battery and operates without fumes or noise for safe way to power up your devices anywhere. Easily recharge from an AC outlet in about 18 hours with included charging cable or from a solar panel in around 6 hours. Provides backup emergency power for appliances, lights, and most household devices.
What off-grid life would be complete without an outdoor sauna? This sauna with wood fired heating option will comfortably seat 8 adults. Two windows on the back wall let in ample amount of natural light. Separate dressing room provides space for relaxation.
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