We make a fuss about Off the Grid
by Nick Rosen – but let’s not overlook plenty of other very good books out there, of use to the off-grid community.
Here are some of the top-sellers amongst people who use this web site:
TEOTWAKI literature is the largest sector – Author James Wesley Rawles has been an enthusiastic survivalist since his teenage years. He was posting frequently on the subject on Usenet in the early 90s and is now editor of www.SurvivalBlog.com.
Mini Farming: Self-Sufficiency on 1/4 Acre
How to produce over half an average family’s food on just a quarter acre—and earn $cash annually, all while spending less than half the time an ordinary job requires.
All sorts of practical info- including three A-Z sections offer planting and harvesting instructions for vegetables and salad crops, fruits, and herbs.
Living off the grid is a combination of new technology and ancient wisdom – this book encapsulates the new technology. Author William Kemp is one of the foremost experts on domestic renewable energy.
Gardening When It Counts: Growing Food in Hard Times (Mother Earth News Wiser Living Series)
Gardening When It Counts rediscovers traditional low-input gardening methods to produce healthy food. Designed for readers with no experience.
powkey Portable Power Station 350W, 260Wh/70,000mAh Backup Lithium Battery, 110V Pure Sine Wave Power Bank with 2 AC Outlets, Portable Generator for Outdoors Camping Travel Hunting Emergency
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$192.98 (as of April 18, 2024 14:24 GMT +01:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)200W Portable Power Station, Powkey 120Wh/33,000mAh Power Bank with AC Outlet, 110V 6 Outputs Solar Generator External Battery Pack with LED Light for Home Use and Outdoor Camping
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31% OffPortable Power Station 600W, Powkey 296Wh Battery Backup with 2 Pure Sine Wave AC Outlets, USB-C PD100W and 2 Wireless Chargers, Solar Generator (Solar Panel Optional) for Outdoor Camping/RVs/Home Use
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10% OffFoldable Solar Panel Charger 60W with 18V DC Output (11 Connectors) for 100W~350W Portable Power Stations Jackery/Rockpals/Flashfish/Enginstar, Portable Solar Generator for Outdoor Camping Van RV Trip
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$98.99 (as of April 18, 2024 14:24 GMT +01:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)10W USB LED Light for Camping Garage Warehouse Car Truck Fishing Boat Outdoor Portable Bulb, Emergency Light, Children Bed Lamp
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$9.99 (as of April 18, 2024 14:24 GMT +01:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
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Good stuff :)
i would like to get as much info as i can , books and all
absolute beginner, hoping to make the journey in next year or so. all advice welcome.
can i use a hoover motor for wind turbine?
Lloyd Kahn – ‘Shelter’ and ‘Home Work’ – old school and utterly inspirational, extremely practical too.
Is this also an invitation for our own top 5 lists? :+)
1. Gaia’s Garden, by Toby Hemenway. My manual for building my self-sufficient food forest.
2. Independent Builder, by Sam Clark. My manual for designing an ergonomic and efficient house.
3. The Rammed Earth House, by David Easton. My howto manual for building the ultimate self-sufficient home
4. Solar Success, by Collyn Rivers. The howto manual for powering my rammed earth home.
5. The Contrary Farmer, by Gene Logsdon. Developing the right attitude towards a simpler life.
I have stacks of other books on my shelves about self-sufficiency, but I guess I’d consider these my desert island books.
I would like to know more about getting off the grid and doing my own solar panel install. I am also interested in the wind turbines.
Thanks for your help,
Melissa Bench
Heard about your site on coast to coast. Thank you for having so many references to go to.
Al