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ASK A PREPPER · 4d

Portable Toilet – The Prepper’s Complete Guide to Off-Grid Sanitation

Water and food get all the attention in prepper circles. Sanitation gets almost none, right up until the power is out, the pipes are dry, and there’s nowhere left to go. A portable toilet is not a ni…

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THE TREK · 6d

A New Tramily Member? (Day 62)

We dry camped last night, so we needed to get some water at the next shelter. This is where we met another thru-hiker there: Thirsty! New addition to the group? Hungry and Thirsty, sounds like quite …

OFF THE GRID NEWS · 1w

What Paul Saw In Athens Then… We’re Seeing in America Today

Ancient Idols Wore Marble And Gold. Modern Idols Wear Screens… Slogans… And Government Seals. The Danger Hasn’t Changed. Why Every Homesteader Needs a Biblical View of the Past… Present… And Future M…

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GEARJUNKIE · 1w

The Best Fourth of July Outdoor Deals

RTIC: Up to 30% Off Coolers (Photo/RTIC) During this heatwave, a good cooler is an absolute essential, and RTIC has plenty of top models on sale. Save 25% on hard coolers like the 52-quart Ultralight…

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ELECTREK · 1w

Tenways Wayfarer cruiser e-bike bundle at new $1,649 low ($827 off), Jackery July 4th power station sale, Aiper, Greenworks, more

Leading our Tuesday Green Deals is the special 4th of July flash sale on Tenways’ Wayfarer Premium Cruiser e-bike with a $277 FREE bundle of gear at a new $1,649 low. We also have Jackery’s Independe…

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LOW TECH / HACKADAY · 1w

Hacking a Reverse Osmosis Water Filter Through its Smart Faucet

Reverse-osmosis (RO) systems are one way to ensure that you get very clean drinking water. The Waterdrop G3P600 variety that [Tomasz Wasilczyk] recently purchased is definitely among the fanciest and…

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THE TREK · 2w

Day 44: Out of Kennedy Meadows

Miles hiked: 14.2 Mile marker: 717.6 5:00 AM hits and I’m scrambling around my tent to gather my explosion of things. I tried to organize a bit yesterday, but I still have my micro spike box, unopene…

OFF THE GRID NEWS · 2w

When “The Cloud” Comes For Our Well Water

Why The AI Boom Will Be Quietly Draining The Groundwater Beneath Rural America Rural folks learn pretty quickly that every blessing has a source. The vegetables in the garden come from healthy soil…

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PV MAGAZINE · 3w

Perovskite tandem PV for agrivoltaics

Researchers from Cornell University have assessed the sustainability potential of integrating advanced perovskite tandem PV into agrivoltaic lettuce production in the United States. Their “farm-to-fo…

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HOBBY FARMS · 3w

How to Water an Orchard Efficiently

If your orchard is not near a hose or irrigation system, an inexpensive, gravity-fed leg tank on a wagon gets the trees the water they need. The post How to Water an Orchard Efficiently appeared firs…

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PV MAGAZINE USA · 3w

Perovskite tandem PV for agrivoltaics

Researchers from Cornell University have assessed the sustainability potential of integrating advanced perovskite tandem PV into agrivoltaic lettuce production in the United States. Their “farm-to-fo…

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THE TREK · 3w

Day 40: Siesta at Chimney Creek and a Long Uphill Run

Miles hiked: 22.1 Mile marker: 688.4 It’s 2:00 AM. The stars are shimmering in the sky and as plentiful as sand on the beach. The Milky Way is a hazy white stroke in the universe. I’ve never seen it …

FARM AND DAIRY · 3w

Part Three: The water war begins

“The irrigation fight broke out soon after we got our cows. July was hot, the creek was low, and there was only half a head of water coming through the ditch…each ranch, all the way down (Bear Creek)…

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SURVIVAL LIFE · 3w

How to Install a Water Purification System at Home

Building an off-grid water purification system at home does not mean you have to install a massive, expensive homestead system on day one. You can start with basic storage, a simple sediment filter, …

survivallife.com ↗

PV MAGAZINE · 3w

Australian farmers call for on-farm electricification and clean tech support

The Farmers for Climate Action (FCA) advocacy organisation, with almost 9,000 active members and a support network of approximately 80,000, has released a new report titled Energy Sovereignty for Reg…

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OFF THE GRID NEWS · 4w

The Most Dangerous Prison Has No Walls

Why Off-Grid Thinking Means Refusing To Become An Object In A World Determined To Turn You Into One Escaping a culture that treats people, families, and nations like things… and recovering the kind o…

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RV TRAVEL · 4w

The pros and cons of the Camco TastePURE 4-in-1 water pressure regulator

RV water hookups can turn into a pocket full of little brass parts fast. Nick from That RV Tech spotted a new Camco accessory at Menards that aims to replace that pile with a single piece. He shares …

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PREPPER'S WILL · 5w

Children in a Crisis: The Developmental and Behavioral Reality Most Prepper Parents Ignore

When you start planning for emergencies, the gear list comes first. Food storage, water filtration, communication devices, medical kits. And then, somewhere near the bottom of the list, a section abo…

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HOMESTEADING.COM · 5w

Off-Grid Water Systems 101 for Homesteaders

At a Glance: Building Off-Grid Water Systems Start with garden water before trying to filter your own drinking water. Water weighs 8.3 pounds per gallon; always place tanks on a perfectly flat, hard …

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TINY SHINY HOME · 5w

Lavacrete Utility Lodge

This post may contain affiliate links or compensated reviews. Please read our disclosure for more info. The Lavacrete Utility Lodge is a brand new project, and an important step in providing utilitie…

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SURVIVAL LIFE · 6w

The Best Collapsible Water Containers for Small Spaces, Bug-Outs, and Emergency Kits

Quick Buying Guide Best Overall for Emergencies: WaterStorageCube Collapsible Water Container (Best balance of size, spigot functionality, and durability). Best for “Bug-In” / High Capacity: WaterBOB…

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FOOD TANK · 6w

The Path Forward from Global Water Bankruptcy

A recent United Nations report declares the world is facing a state of water bankruptcy that will force food and agriculture systems to adapt. Across the globe, surface waters and glaciers are shrink…

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SURVIVAL LIFE · 10w

The 5 Best Water Filters for Survival: Bug Out, Bug In, and Grid Down Scenarios

At a Glance: Top Survival Water Filters for 2026 Best water filter for Bugging In (Home Use): Waterdrop Gravity Water Filter System Best water filter for Bugging Out (Fast & Light): Sawyer Squeeze Be…

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JACKERY BLOG · 10w

Jackery × SimPure: Power Off-Grid Living with Clean Energy and Water

Jackery, a global leader in manufacturing solar generators, and SimPure, known for its advanced portable water filtration systems, are announcing a new collaboration to deliver sustainable power solu…

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TRUEPREPPER · 11w

Best Water Storage Containers | Tested & Reviewed

Water storage containers are essential for emergency preparedness, and there is a range of types and use cases to consider. Water can be difficult to find during emergencies, so having containers to …

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TRUEPREPPER · 14w

Emergency Power Supplies & Off-Grid Energy Solutions

Our world has evolved over the last century to become reliant on energy. Energy has improved our standard of living globally and helped to extend the average lifespan of humans during that time. Howe…

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TINY SHINY HOME · 24w

Hyperadobe Roundhouse - Building the Walls to the Roof

This post may contain affiliate links or compensated reviews. Please read our disclosure for more info. In our first series of roundhouse videos we designed, planned, and set the foundation for this …

tinyshinyhome.com ↗

TRUEPREPPER · 33w

How to Store & Treat Water for Emergencies

Water is a basic human need and key to survival. Methods to gather, store, and sanitize water are all important, but knowing how much water you may need is important as well. Water is heavy and takes…

trueprepper.com ↗

TINY SHINY HOME · 69w

Simple DIY Off-Grid Solar System

This post may contain affiliate links or compensated reviews. Please read our disclosure for more info. Join us as we take a detailed walk-through of the planning and installation of our 3kW - 5kWH -…

tinyshinyhome.com ↗

SKILLED SURVIVAL · 74w

Survival Gear List: 57 Items You Should Have & WHY

A Survival Gear List That tells You Not Just WHAT But WHY Because let’s face it, how can you be 100% sure you didn’t overlook something critical? You can’t—unless you’ve gone through this Complete Su…

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