Energy
Off-grid power, portable stations, solar setups, fuel storage, and grid-down priorities. The category where buying smart means understanding watt-hours, not just brand names.
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One Day Off The Grid: Solar Maintenance, Battery Install, and Property Management
Ten-minute walkthrough of daily off-grid homestead tasks: solar panel cleaning, lithium battery installation for mobile power, water system operation, and equipment maintenance on a working property.
Economy and fuel situation is getting worse. Prepare as best you can for what could be coming.
Warning about incoming fuel shortages and inflation based on firsthand reports, with emphasis on purchasing petroleum products now.
Negotiations Crumble as Gasoline and Diesel Prices Rise to a National Record
Chris Martenson's analysis of US-Iran tension, oil executive sentiment, and fuel price trajectory as context for preparedness planning.
Electric Cooler Buyer's Guide: Setpower DT-45 Mobile Electric Refrigerator Freezer
13-minute hands-on review of a portable electric cooler for off-grid living, vehicle storage, and emergency food preservation.
What Happens When Gas Hits $7 / Gallon in the USA?
Eight-minute scenario walkthrough: cascading household and economic effects if fuel prices reach $7/gallon, from food costs to debt defaults.
Oil Supply Shocks and Market Positioning
Ten-minute read on Middle East supply disruption, inventory depletion, and what large capital moves signal about energy scarcity.
I Built a Wood Hot Tub Heated by Fire
A couple builds a cedar-stave hot tub with canoe joints, dado floor supports, and a submersible wood-fired stove while living in an RV.
20kW Off-Grid Solar Installation: Remote Welsh Mountain Cottage
Complete walkthrough of a 20kW off-grid solar array, 50kWh lithium battery bank, dual inverters, and diesel backup for a remote Welsh property with no mains power or water.
Solar Battery and 10kW Inverter System: $599 DIY Setup Overview
14-minute walkthrough of a complete off-grid solar battery and inverter setup, with component costs, links, and discount codes for DIY implementation.
Anker Battery Bank Review - Four Months of Testing
Four-month hands-on evaluation of a high-capacity Anker portable battery: capacity, real-world performance, price-to-features ratio, and suitability as a solar-compatible backup power option.
Simple Rain Catchment & Power to the Cabin
Walkthrough of a DIY rainwater collection system and off-grid power setup for a cabin, demonstrating practical water and energy independence.
Spring At My Off Grid Cabin: Projects and Homestead Tour
April tour of an off-grid cabin showing spring plantings, blooming trees, and annual homesteading projects for sustainable living.
Hummingbirds and Greenhouse
Season-long look at growing vegetables, herbs, and specialty crops in an Arizona greenhouse, plus solar and wind power setup for a 43-acre homestead.
Creation, Construction, and Commissioning of a LunaVault
Field documentation of connecting solar arrays to a containerized battery system, including trenching, wire pulling, inverter commissioning, and troubleshooting firmware updates.
Meter Feeder Takeover: Backyard ESS
A solar installer walks through building an outdoor LunaVolt ESS with grid-tied battery backup, covering trench work, inverter placement, bifacial panel mounting, and wiring from meter to array.
To Tilt or Not to Tilt your Arrays?
A ground-level comparison of fixed, seasonal-adjustable, and vertical solar arrays in snow, showing how steep angles maintain winter production.
Mr. Heater Portable Buddy
Six-minute overview of the Mr. Heater Portable Buddy 4000/9000 BTU propane heater: why the creator chose it and how his family plans to use it for emergency warmth.
Preparing for the Big Ice Storm - Essential Tips & Personal Preparations
Real-time ice-storm prep walkthrough: generator setup, equipment protection, pet safety, vehicle care, and chainsaw readiness from a Charlotte prepper.
Are Folding Solar Panels Even Worth It? 3 Portable Solar Panels Left Out In The Weather For Months
Eight-minute durability test of three portable solar panel models after months of continuous outdoor use in all-weather conditions, comparing real-world performance against manufacturer claims.
DYNESS 40A MPPT Solar Charge Controller Review
Eight-minute hands-on review of the DYNESS 40-amp MPPT solar charge controller, including performance feedback and real-world findings from an off-grid installation.
OptiSolex 400W Folding Solar Panel Review: Solar Bag Real World Demonstration
Eight-minute hands-on review and side-by-side comparison of a 400W portable folding solar panel system, with real-world performance data for off-grid and RV applications.
Off-Grid Power System Installation: Solar, Batteries & Hydro Restoration in Wales
Ten-minute installation walkthrough of a combined solar and hydroelectric power system for an off-grid cottage, covering battery setup, inverters, charge controllers, hydro repair, and system integration.
Wood Heat
Eight minutes on wood sourcing, seasoning, and stove management for residential heating on a Montana homestead.
10 Cheap Household Items That Still Work After an EMP or Solar Flare Blackout
Eleven-minute walkthrough of ten low-tech household items that remain functional in a grid-down scenario caused by EMP or solar storm, covering water, light, tools, and cooking.
The Off Grid Tiny House Canada
Rob documents his solo build of a budget off-grid tiny house from a trailer, covering solar panels, wind turbine planning, and land challenges.
Insulated Metalbestos Chimney Installations: Through the Wall or Through the Roof — Which Is Better?
13-minute comparison of through-roof vs. through-wall chimney installations for wood stoves, covering pros and cons of each approach for off-grid heating systems.
Sol-Ark Installation Tips: Torque to Spec on Big Wire
Step-by-step demonstration of proper torque specifications and connection technique for high-amperage Sol-Ark inverter feeders during off-grid solar system installation.
Grounding a Sinclair Skyrack Groundmount
5-minute walkthrough on properly grounding a Sinclair Skyrack solar mounting system to a pull box for safe off-grid installation.
Solar Panel Groundmounts: Sinclair Skyrack with concrete foundation
Thirteen minutes on setting concrete posts for a Sinclair solar groundmount system—foundation and installation steps for DIY off-grid solar setup.
Sol-Ark 15k Tips: Wiring the Neutral
Five-minute walkthrough on neutral busbar installation in the Sol-Ark 15k inverter, covering sequencing and technique for DIY off-grid power system builders.
Energy Creator, The Movie 19: Micro Generator with Transmission
Nine-minute walkthrough of a micro-generator design with transmission system for off-grid power generation and household energy independence.
EcoFlow Power Stations for Off-Grid Living
Five-minute overview of EcoFlow portable power stations for grid-down scenarios, emergency backup, and self-sufficient energy setup.
Prepping for Survival: The Lights Are Going Out
13-minute grid-down scenario walkthrough with recommended gear and supplies for energy, water storage, food preservation, and medical readiness.
Ecoflow Delta Pro Ultra: 1 Month of Solar Energy
Seven-minute walkthrough of the Ecoflow Delta Pro Ultra portable solar battery system, capacity specs, and one-month solar energy storage scenario.
Grid-Down Preparedness: Take These 5 Actions Today
Five practical steps to prepare for grid-down scenarios: emergency kits, communication plans, supply security, and immediate actions you can start today.
The Solar Car Charger
Eight-minute walkthrough building and deploying a solar panel car battery charger to keep a vehicle functional without grid power.
Cheap Walmart Camp Stove
Five-minute evaluation of an affordable camping stove option from Walmart, assessing performance and value for emergency cooking.
EMP Survival: What You Need to Survive an EMP Attack
Five-minute overview of EMP risks and gear to protect electronics and communications in a grid-down scenario.
Snow Peak and Solar Powered Camp Walkthrough — Broken Bow OK
Four-day camping setup walkthrough featuring tent, tarp, portable power stations, and 750W solar array in a real-world scenario.
Snow Peak MONSTER IGT Iron Grill Table Kitchen Setup with Lithium Power
Complete walkthrough of a flat-folding camp kitchen with Snow Peak gear, tarp shelter, and Bluetti AC200 solar generator for off-grid cooking and lighting.
Rika Error Codes Discussion: 2006+ Integra II Pellet Stove
Troubleshooting guide to error codes on Rika Integra II pellet stoves, covering common failures and fixes for this widely-used heating system.
Cooking Philly Cheesesteaks On A Simple Potbelly Stove
Seven-minute hands-on demo: building and operating a potbelly stove with cast iron griddle for off-grid cooking and meal preparation.
Building and Tearing Down a Simple Potbelly Stove
Seven-minute walkthrough: assemble a potbelly stove from modular panels, cook a meal on cast iron, and break it down again.
A Demonstration of StealthFyre's Leave-No-Trace Capability
Seven-minute walkthrough of StealthFyre's portable cooking stove design and its leave-no-trace operational footprint for off-grid and emergency scenarios.
How To Build A Dakota Fire Hole In Sand With The Bush Runner
Six-minute walkthrough building a Dakota Fire Hole in sand, demonstrating efficient off-grid cooking and fire design for emergency scenarios.
Generator Basics for New Preppers
Six-minute primer on choosing and using backup generators for home power outages, with specific models reviewed (Honda, Generac, Champion, Predator).
Basic Household Electrical Knowledge for Preppers
Six-minute primer on household circuit breakers, electrical troubleshooting, and basic diagnostics for when appliances and lights stop working.
Winter Survival Shelter - Firewood processing and snow preparations
Thirteen minutes on building an insulated winter shelter, processing firewood for heat, and snow-management techniques for off-grid survival.