This is the first in a series about going off-grid in the city center,not in the literal sense of cutting off the mains power and water, but focusing in on what matters: by Jaana Nykanen
Jaana: unplug and relax
Its not easy to live simply in a complex society. Or is it?
Ever since I was a little child, I have spent a lot of time outdoors. Growing up in Sweden, long, bright summers would be spent in a house without running water or sewer. My father took me for walks in the forest, teaching me how to find my way, and occasionally we would even find discarded tools and other treasures which we took home.
As my enthusiasm for being in nature grew, I read all the survival guides I could, learning about edible plants and how to bake bread in a homemade, underground oven. It was an amazing place which I hope to describe in another article. I was fascinated by the mission to be able to sustain oneself and live off what nature offers. Quite naturally, a dream of living self-sufficiently started to sprout.
However, many years later, I find myself a computer student, living in the centre of Europe
200W Portable Power Station, Powkey 120Wh/33,000mAh Power Bank with AC Outlet, 110V 6 Outputs Solar Generator External Battery Pack with LED Light for Home Use and Outdoor Camping
31% Off
Portable Power Station 600W, Powkey 296Wh Battery Backup with 2 Pure Sine Wave AC Outlets, USB-C PD100W and 2 Wireless Chargers, Solar Generator (Solar Panel Optional) for Outdoor Camping/RVs/Home Use
$275.54 (as of September 19, 2024 20:09 GMT +01:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
powkey Portable Power Station 800W with 3 AC Outlets, 110V/740Wh Solar Generator(Solar Panel Optional), 200,000mAh Emergency Backup Lithium-ion Battery for Outdoors Travel RV Trip Camping CPAP Machine
$474.99 (as of September 19, 2024 20:09 GMT +01:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
Generac B4177GS Generator Battery Charger Genuine Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Part
One Response
I also want to escape this dysfunctional society that’s poisoning us both physically and emotionally. I want to get some property in a rural area or get a little airstream trailer and drive around the country in a biodiesel truck. For now I’m content to drop out of the rat race and try to make positive changes in the city around me instead of just running away (although once I have the means I will definitely have an escape whenever I need it). I’ve just started a blog about how I’m dropping out of ‘modern society’ towards a healthier, happier, more sustainable life. Come join in the discussion and let me know your thoughts!!
https://letsdropout.blogspot.com/