Many dream about it, but do you REALLY have what it takes to 'live off the grid'?

CPO Andy Carrillo, MS — Sat, 26 Sep 2015 15:40:27 -0400

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live without having to pay for electricity, water and other services that our modern lives require? If so, do you really have what it takes to “Live off the Grid?”
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The True Cost of Living Off The Grid

Want to live "off the grid?" The costs are higher than you think. Take a look at this infographic and see if you have what it takes to live off the grid!

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 26 at 2015 9:59 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 26 Sep 2015 21:59:46 -0400

My family lived in a small two room shack in Idaho when I was a small kid. We had power, but no phone, or running water. Later we lived for a number of years in a trailer without running water. I was 17 or so the first time in my life I could shower regularly. I grew up with water in a washpan. It's also really cold having to take a dump when it's -20. You ain't lived till you've woke up in the middle of the night having to take a leak and decide that you're tired to get dressed, so walk out in calf deep snow in your skivvies to piss.

Response by PO1 John Miller made Sep 27 at 2015 9:52 AM

PO1 John Miller — Sun, 27 Sep 2015 09:52:31 -0400

I've jokingly thought about it but I don't think Momma would go for it! LOL

Plus, I like having Internet (how else could I enjoy RP?)!

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Sep 28 at 2015 4:55 AM

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Mon, 28 Sep 2015 04:55:26 -0400

Some of these Little Houses and Off the Grid Ideas are just bloody brilliant. It really in some ways is kind of neat to watch the Dynamics Change. Rethinking things.