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Off Grid Limitations That No One Tells You About

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Living off-grid is the ideal type of living for many Americans. But only a few manage to fulfill this dream and adjust to all the limitations the off-grid lifestyle implies. Living off the grid is not as easy as seen in movies and it requires a certain mindset and the ability to adapt to various restrictions.

Off The Grid Limitations That No One Tells You About — Living off grid is the ideal type of living for many Americans, but only few manage to fulfill this dream and adjust to what it all implies.

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Off-Grid Limitations

You may think that becoming self-sufficient while living off the grid is possible if you put a lot of time and effort into it. However, that usually works for retired people or those folks that managed to put some money on the side.

Utilities

If you have a steady job and if you depend on others to bring in a steady income, you will be able to deal with your off-grid lifestyle during the weekends. That alone, will not be enough to obtain the level of self-sufficiency that makes off-grid living comfortable.

You will need to install a system to generate electricity like photovoltaic solar panels. In some cases, you will also need an auxiliary power source like a wind turbine or mini-hydropower plant.

Food

Another critical part of a decent off the grid living is how to arrange for your own food. Making your own food is possible and everyone can do it as long as they put their effort into it.

We buy food or groceries from the stores because of the hectic work life we have and because we lack the time and will to do it otherwise. Growing your own fruits and vegetables and meat is a skill that goes under constant development for those who live off the grid.

Social

Not to mention that social interactions will also diminish once you start your off-grid lifestyle. The further you live from “civilization” the less interaction you will have with people.

Some may see this as a good thing since most of them seek peace and quiet. However, when friends stop visiting because you “live too far”, you will begin to understand why your social life declines. 

Off The Grid Limitations That No One Tells You About — Living off grid is the ideal type of living for many Americans, but only few manage to fulfill this dream and adjust to what it all implies.