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Off-Grid.net

Off-grid brings you news, knowledge, discussion, and classifieds from the off-grid world. What seems like a tiny niche is growing in popularity as people seek a life outside of the city. Off-gridders must find ways to produce their own energy, food, water, shelter, and other necessities. Connect with people who live off the beaten path or begin the search for your own property on this site.

Build It Solar

Dedicated to do-it-yourself renewable energy projects, Build It Solar provides hundreds of ideas and plans for any kind of home energy endeavor. New to renewable energy? Start with the "Half Plan" that uses a variety of energy saving projects to cut your energy usage in half. New to solar? Look for the do-it-yourself site survey to understand your property's solar potential. Not limited to solar, Build It Solar also includes tons of projects for wind power and biofuels.

Earth2Tech

Energy self reliance is a big topic for environmental, political, and individual reasons. Earth2Tech posts news about technological developments that can affect us on personal and societal levels. Stay on top of the news about electric cars, the smart grid, the bloom box fuel cell, solar power applications, and LED lightbulbs.

Wisebread

Wisebread is well-known for its advice on real personal finance. It's a community of bloggers who write about frugal living, lifehacks, careers, and other financial wisdom. Being smart with your money isn't supposed to inhibit you: rather, Wisebread's advice helps people worry less about money, allowing you to focus on the really important things in life. They also feature an active forum where you can ask questions and interact with other people who are trying to live within their means.

Instructables

Do you want to know how to build a vertical garden? How about your own solar panel array? Maybe you're looking for ways to reuse a linen closet full of old pillowcases. Instructables is a community based site that allows anyone to post a how-to project complete with photos and instructions. The result: a lifetime's supply of projects that can help you save money, recycle, or simply satisfy your appetite for making stuff.

Survival Spot

Disasters are a reality that shouldn't be ignored. That's the reason Survival Spot was created - to share information about a variety of survival and preparedness topics. Topics cover many aspects of survival, including gardening, food storage, health, and self defense. Also read about getting by in the wilderness and reviews of essential gadgets and gear. Like any other type of self reliance, preparedness is something to get into gradually and this blog can give you ideas on where to start.

Self-Reliance-Exchange

Written by a group of self reliant people, Self Reliance Exchange is quickly building an enormous database that covers a huge range of categories on self reliant practices and philosophies. Anyone interested in self reliance will find something useful to take away from this blog - recipes from scratch, emergency preparedness, and personal finance are great categories to start looking into here.

Simple Self Reliance

This writer explores the concept of self reliance and how self reliance fits in this modern society. How far can you realistically go down the path of self reliance? How can you stay on track with your priorities? He also writes on the grandaddy of self reliance, Henry David Thoreau. We can't wait to see how this blog unfolds!

American Preppers Network

For information and news from the world of emergency preparation, American Preppers Network is a great resource. Learn about food storage, what to expect during a natural disaster, and about other survival techniques. You can also connect with other preppers in your region and all over the world in the forum and through the numerous links to other prepping blogs on the web.

Recreation

A life of self reliance does not mean a life of no fun. On the contrary - cutting back on trips to Disneyland, plane tickets to Waikiki, golf club dues, and other expensive hobbies make it necessary to find other ways to entertain ourselves.

Camping, fishing, and outdoor recreation is cheaper than staying in hotels. And what we appreciate about this type of vacation is that it provides a way to practice outdoor survival skills, alternative means of food-getting, and simply allows you to enjoy being in nature. Obviously you can do none of these things at Disneyland, but what are you really missing? Camping with kids is also possible (if they gripe about it now, they'll thank you later).

Look for resources on frugal traveling and other types of recreation, including information on outdoor survival skills and first aid preparation.

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ESPN Sports: Frugal Angler
Do you like to fish? Learn about how to fish frugally using spinner baits. This site lists the cheapest and most effective spinnerbaits available.
New York Times: The Frugal Traveler
Learn about money saving ideas for travelling from this unique blog. Matt Gross provides tips for New York, Europe, Asia, and South America.
Out There: Head for the Hills - Altitude Adjustment
Altitude sickness isn't just uncomfortable. Severe cases are dangerous, especially to skiers and hikers. This article offers a few tips to prevent altitude sickness.
Climbing High: The Climbing Guide
The most informative resource for all high altitude pursuits. If you're going to engage in any mountain climbing activities, this is the website for you!
PowerEnz: Lightweight, Portable Solar Power Systems
PowerEnz designs offer portable solar power systems for those on the go. If your goal is to survive or simply charge your cell phone, these off-grid systems can prove very useful in areas with little or no electricity
The Daily Green: Pedal Your Way to Health, Wealth, and Happiness
Shows how bicycling can provide a healthy and frugal alternative to traditional travel methods.
Front Porch Republic: Thoreau's "Walking" Essay
This literary article analyzes one of Thoreau's lesser known essays, "Walking." Thoreau liked to walk for four hours a day. Is it possible for us to find the time to walk? Can we recapture the pleasure of walking without worrying or becoming impatient?
GORP: Adventure Travel and Outdoor Recreation
GORP is the resource for travelers and especially nature lovers. This site publishes information on travel destinations, guides, national parks, as well as safety and survival information for bikers, hikers, campers, boaters, and more.
Lighterfootstep: Bookstore Getting Expensive? Start Your Own
Save money by organizing a book swap with your friends. Catch up on gossip and the classics!
Eartheasy: Kids and Camping
Camping is an excellent way for kids to gain appreciation for nature. Here are some tips and suggestions to help your child gain the most out of his or her camping experience.
Earth Easy: Birding
For great entertainment, look no further than your own backyard! This website offers everything you need to know about how to begin birdwatching. Trust me, it's not just for the birds!
Eartheasy: Campfire Cooking
What would camping be without a campfire? This website tells you all you need to know about cooking over an open flame and how types of wood, location and the amount of wind can affect your fire. Tasty recipes are also included that are sure to bring smiles around your campfire.
The Wall Street Journal: National Parks Allow Visitors to Proceed at Their Own Risk
Eric Feltin wonders how Americans have become so coddled when it comes to safety. We can't rely on guardrails and warning signs to protect us when we go outside, especially in our national parks.
Tread Lightly: Share the Trail
People enjoy the trail in many ways - on foot, mountain bike, horseback, etc. In fact, some trails come to resemble high traffic thoroughfares! This article lays down guidelines for reacting to traffic on the trail.
Tread Lightly: How to Leave a Light Footprint on Nature
Responsible hiking entails being aware of your actions and respect for your surroundings. A hiker is also responsible for being prepared for emergencies and getting lost.
 
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