Jojo has been living off-grid in a tent for 18 months, the last 12 of which have been on an island in Sweden! He has a 5 meter (16-foot) Sibley Bell tent set up on a platform, a wood stove for heat, a multi-fuel stove for cooking, a solar panel and a car battery for […]
We built this small off grid log cabin using recycled pallet wood that we collected for free. The aim of the DIY project was to try and save money by building a cabin in the forest on the cheap. Living off grid is something we have always admired, being able to forage and gather food […]
This is a step by step record of a guy building an underground shelter using a 20 ft. shipping container. For those wondering why he didn’t simply pile dirt over it without pouring a concrete cap first, these containers are mostly sheet metal. Heavy duty as it is, the roof and sides will push inwards […]
If you’re into the outdoors, although you can always expect the best, you’ve also got to be prepared for the worst just in case you end up in a sticky situation. And having the ability to start a fire whenever you need to could mean all the difference. That’s where these really cool Paracord Shoelace fire starters come […]
“This is another good use for the solar panel used on the huge amounts of garden LED lights around, coupled to a portable radio that runs off 2 or 3 AA cells. Most of us have an old radio lying around, so I based the $5 price on the cost of purchasing/ acquiring a solar […]
“If you’re wanting to start on a path of eating and preparing healthier food for your family, you can really begin any where you want. But if you want to be successful in getting everyone on board with you or if you want to make the transition as smooth and easy as possible, then there are […]
“In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, there’s a lot of renewed interest in preparedness. One thing we all learned from the disaster is that when the power grid goes down, starvation isn’t too far behind for those who have failed to store food. It’s easy to store a 72-hour supply of food just by shopping […]
“I live on an island of sorts. This is a bonus in some aspects as I have a rather large continuous supply of tasty seafood year round. The draw back of course is in times of need… I am surrounded by salt water. This can present a problem during the dry season, which sometimes occurs […]
“We have always had first-aid kits at home and in our vehicles. Since we are stocking up for the possibility of not being able to get necessary items later, I had a good look at those first aid kits. Wow, were they severely lacking in what could be needed medical supplies in an emergency if […]
“So you’re stranded in the wilderness. You consumed the last nub of your Clif Bar two days ago, and now you’re feeling famished. Civilization is still several days away, and you need to keep up your strength. The greenery all around you is looking more and more appetizing. But what to nibble on? Some plants […]