Off-grid living is sought after, primarily, in an effort to not need to rely on the power-grid, or really any man-made modern technology (other than the off-grid tech, of course). Why do we want to live off-grid? Running fresh water, electricity and the ability to flush your poop away may make other’s wonder, “why the hell do you want to be so weird and different?”
For some, it’s a carbon footprint thing. For others, it’s a financial thing. Yet for many, it’s really living life at a self-sufficient level that provides a sense of freedom.
In the event of an emergency, the majority of people feel they’re prepared if they have food and water to last them about about 3 days. A gallon per per each person per day is what most emergency preparedness websites suggest. What happens if the power-grid went down for a week. What about a month or a year?
Scary to consider.
The ability to generate your own electricity and water sounds a little less weird, right?
Last night I watched the movie Into the Forest, on Amazon Video, based on the book of the sharing the same title.
[Synopsis from film’s website]
In the wilds of the Pacific Northwest, two sisters (Ellen Page, Evan Rachel Wood) must fight for survival after an apocalyptic blackout leaves them without gas, water, electricity or cellphones.
What did I think? Well, I thought it was entertaining. The film gave a peek into the life of a mostly off-grid family and how they dealt with society coming unhinged around them. Were there hole’s in the story? Yes. Is this an Oscar worthy film? No. But if you’ve ever run the “what if” scenario in your head, Into the Forest is worth the watch.
