10 OFF-GRID ESSENTIALS

Want to venture off the beaten track, away from hook ups and water? Then you’ll need these 10 off-grid essentials

WORDS IAN CUSHWAY

1. POWER TO THE PEOPLE While the idea of leaving your mobile at home might appeal, the practicalities of everyday life and staying in touch with family, and the neighbour who’s feeding your cat, dictate you’ll probably need to maintain some kind of communication with the outside world. Moreover, you might want to run a coolbox, laptop, lights, or charge up a bike computer while you are away. This means taking a generator, relying on solar power or more often than not, getting hold of a decent power bank. Get a sophisticated lithium power bank and you’ll be able to plug in your solar panel to top up the charge you’ve given it via the mains at home. 2. BE SMART Use LED technology when it comes to lighting; they…

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