NB Offgrid Living

Sharing is caring! One of the easiest ways to collect water in emergency situations is the transpiration technique. Using just a clear plastic bag and some type of cordage for tying, you can obtain enough water from the natural cycle of plants to stay alive. Survivalwisdomuk on YouTube demonstrates this process below.  Transpiration is the […]

Sharing is caring! This off-road trailer might be the perfect mobile off grid bug out shelter! Load it up with your emergency survival gear, food, water, add in some solar panels, a mini wind turbine, and this trailer becomes an all-in-one solution for survival. ADAKtrailers.com It’s called the ADAK Adventure Trailer, built by a company

Sharing is caring! When I grew up, we didn’t live in a world of abundance and high technology. My dad was a construction worker, and my mom a legal secretary. Needless to say, life was not easy. My dad was out of work a lot of the time while I was growing up due to

Sharing is caring! Survival has rules? No, not really. You can think of the rules of survival more as guidelines on what you should prioritize if you end up in a situation where you are potentially fighting for your life.   By remembering these simple rules, you can give yourself the best chance of surviving

Sharing is caring! Clean water is essential to human life, but sadly, many people around the world do not have access to uncontaminated water. More than 3.4 million people across the globe die each year from water-related diseases, and a large number of these deaths can be prevented through education on water safety and the

Sharing is caring! Preparing for disasters can mean the difference between life and death, but putting together plans and kits can be overwhelming.  What do you need to stock up on at home?  Should you have an emergency kit in your car?  How do you prepare for a long-term crisis? Here is a collection of free printables

Sharing is caring! A rocket stove is a great tool to have on hand for camping or to keep in a survival kit. You can make one for next to nothing using materials you probably have sitting around your house. So, what exactly is a rocket stove? Wikipedia explains it best: A rocket stove is

Sharing is caring! If you have the space and resources, you can turn a shipping container into an amazingly effective underground shelter. This particular project, from Wayne Martin on YouTube, is a great example of how a 20 foot container can be buried, reinforced, and have utilities added to make a shelter that has everything

Sharing is caring! Do you spend an inordinate amount of time battling weeds in your yard? I know I do, and it took me a long time to accept the fact that those pesky greens growing alongside my vegetable garden are actually a healthy, abundant food source.   You may be surprised at how many

Sharing is caring! So you are out in the wild and you are out of food….or are you? Look around and you’ll find edible wild plants everywhere! Some can be found right in your backyard. The hard part is figuring out what you can eat and what will kill you. First, to find the right