Off Grid Prep Family

The First 300 Things to Prep AND Greywater Systems

Wondering what to prepare first?  Worried you have too many beans and not enough band aids?  Today we talk about the 4 main pillars of your preps: Water, Beans, Bullets, and Band-Aids.  We present a strategy  to prep the 4 pillars evenly, so you don't end up focusing too much on the "fun" one and accidentally skip some necessary basics in other areas.Today we also talk about greywater systems.  Things to consider, products that are safe for your gardens and orchards, pumps, containers, and how to run your lines.  We present two options that we've used successfully, and tell you how to get your greywater system set up efficiently and effectively.
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The free download "The First 300 Things to Prep" can be found at www.OffGridPrepFamily.com
Ecofii all-in-one emergency battery backup power AND solar system.  Run your camp, RV, or whole home with an ecofii system.  Made in Canada, shipped from Canada.  Visit our Friends and Affiliates page at www.OffGridPrepFamily.com/Friends for $150 off any device!  (Coupon code expires July 31, 2022)
Thrive Life Freeze Dried Food is top quality made in America non GMO food with no added salt, sugar, preservatives, or other ingredients.  It's just food, in a can, the way you would do it yourself.  Pantry cans and #10 cans are available.  Use the link on our Friends and Affiliates page for 15% off!
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Potassium Iodide and the Easiest Way to get Off Grid Power

In Episode 12 we talk about Potassium Iodide tablets and how to get off the grid quickly, easily, and affordably.
Yesterday New York City put out a PSA about what to do in case of a nuclear attack.
You've probably seen it floating around, and lots of advice to buy bottles of Potassium Iodide supplements.
*This is not medical advice. Please do your own research.*
The type of Potassium Iodide you want does NOT come in a bottle.
See our Instagram feed or our "Off Grid Gear" page (look in the First Aid section) if you want to see the type you need.Ecofii all-in-one emergency battery backup power AND solar system.  Run your camp, RV, or whole home with an ecofii system.  Made in Canada, shipped from Canada.  Visit our Friends and Affiliates page at www.OffGridPrepFamily.com/Friends for $150 off any device!  (Coupon code expires July 31, 2022)
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Family Considerations for Prepping and Off Grid Living

In today's episode we talk about living off grid with a family, setting up a homestead from nothing but forest or brush with kids, and putting your priorities in order the same way we would with standard prepping: water, shelter, food.
We touch on temporary shelters (log cabins, existing structure, steel barns and shops, barndaminiums, wall tents, and RVs), and talk about the importance of avoiding debt if possible.
Learn about practical solutions to laundry, dryers, water storage, black water, composting toilets, setting up RV septic systems, and more!
We also go into detailed food production numbers.  How many square feet of garden per person will feed your family year-round?  How many fruit trees should you plant?  How many berry bushes and grape vines per person is ideal?  What about asparagus crowns, rhubarb, and other perennials?
How many meat birds will your family need to raise per year?  How about egg layers?
We will present you with the math we've learned over the past 16 years of living off the grid.
Mentioned today:
Ecofii all-in-one emergency battery backup power AND solar system.  Run your camp, RV, or whole home with an ecofii system.  Made in Canada, shipped from Canada.  Visit our Friends and Affiliates page at www.OffGridPrepFamily.com/Friends for $150 off any device!  (Coupon code expires July 31, 2022)
Thrive Life Freeze Dried Food is top quality made in America non GMO food with no added salt, sugar, preservatives, or other ingredients.  It's just food, in a can, the way you would do it yourself.  Pantry cans and #10 cans are available.  Use the link on our Friends and Affiliates page for 15% off!
Flash Food is a grocery store food waste reduction program that allows you to buy discounted groceries that are nearing their expiration date, or that stores are clearing out to make room for other products.  Use the link on our Friends and Affiliates page for $5 off!
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Making a Smooth Transition to Off Grid Life PART 2 OF 2

Part two of our chat about Making a Smooth Transition to Off Grid Life!  We explore ways to create temporary solutions without having to do things twice.  We also give specific examples for the most common problems and solutions you'll  encounter when moving off grid.  
For discounts and coupon codes for items mentioned in today's episode, visit www.OffGridPrepFamily.com/friends 
Ecofii all-in-one emergency battery backup power AND solar system.  Run your camp, RV, or whole home with an ecofii system.  Made in Canada, shipped from Canada.  Visit our Friends and Affiliates page at www.OffGridPrepFamily.com/Friends for $150 off any device!  (Coupon code expires July 31, 2022)
Thrive Life Freeze Dried Food is top quality made in America non GMO food with no added salt, sugar, preservatives, or other ingredients.  It's just food, in a can, the way you would do it yourself.  Pantry cans and #10 cans are available.  Use the link on our Friends and Affiliates page for 15% off!
Flash Food is a grocery store food waste reduction program that allows you to buy discounted groceries that are nearing their expiration date, or that stores are clearing out to make room for other products.  Use the link on our Friends and Affiliates page for $5 off!
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Making a Smooth Transition to Off Grid Life PART 1 OF2

Episode 1 of the Off Grid Prep Family Podcast where we discuss making a smooth transition to off grid life. 
Learn practical tips, realistic advice, and things to consider before packing the U-Haul and setting off into the wilderness.
 
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The Best Appliances and Gadgets for Off Grid Living PART 2 OF 2

In today's episode we continue our talk about off grid appliances and gadgets including air conditioners, curling irons, pools, and washing machines.We go into detail about tools such as chainsaws, table saws, pumps, generators, concrete mixers, snow blowers.We touch on animal considerations like heat lamps vs heating pads, wool hens, heating your chicken coop, stock waterers, electric fencing, and timing your animal protein sources to harvest before winter.Then we answer listener questions about our previous episode on Opting Out Of Broken Systems (episode 8).Did you decode the Morse message at the end of today's episode? Message us on Instagram or through our website. We have some fun merch for the first 5 people who do!#OffGridPrepFamily #OffGridPrepFamilyPodcast #PreppingWithKids #LivingOffGridWithKids #OffGridAppliances #LiFePo4 #LiFePo4Batteries #PreppingPodcast #PrepperPodcast #CanadianPreppers #OffGridPreppers

The Best Appliances and Gadgets for Off Grid Living PART 1 OF 2

In today's episode we talk about off grid refrigeration, air conditioning, instant pots, coffee makers, cooking appliances, freeze dryers and more.  
Did you decode the Morse message at the end of today's episode?  Message us on Instagram or through our website.  We have some fun merch for the first 5 people who do!
This was a big topic, so tomorrow the chat will continue when we look at tools, creature comforts, and other things that make off grid life just a little bit easier.
Thank you to our Patreon family for helping us get the show out today.  If you want to show your love to the show and get in on our exclusive merch (mailed out every season!) visit www.Patreon.com/OffGridPrepFamily Mentioned today:All appliances and specialty gadgets we talked about today can be found in our Off Grid Gear page at www.OffGridPrepFamily.com/OffGridGear Ecofii all-in-one emergency battery backup power AND solar system.  Run your camp, RV, or whole home with an ecofii system.  Made in Canada, shipped from Canada.  Visit our Friends and Affiliates page at www.OffGridPrepFamily.com/Friends for $150 off any device!  (Coupon code expires July 31, 2022)Thrive Life Freeze Dried Food is top quality made in America non GMO food with no added salt, sugar, preservatives, or other ingredients.  It's just food, in a can, the way you would do it yourself.  Pantry cans and #10 cans are available.  Use the link on our Friends and Affiliates page for 15% off!Flash Food is a grocery store food waste reduction program that allows you to buy discounted groceries that are nearing their expiration date, or that stores are clearing out to make room for other products.  Use the link on our Friends and Affiliates page for $5 off!#OffGridPrepFamily #OffGridPrepFamilyPodcast #PreppingWithKids #LivingOffGridWithKids #OffGridAppliances #LiFePo4 #LiFePo4Batteries #PreppingPodcast #PrepperPodcast #CanadianPreppers #OffGridPreppers

Opting Out of Broken Systems

Part of thriving off the grid is opting out of broken systems.  Today we  talk mostly about pragmatic, concrete examples. 
Obviously, the FIRST thing we recommend opting out of is monthly utility bills!  Opting out of relationships that drag you down... Opting out of negative habits...
But today we're focusing on food, education, and media.
For discounts and coupon codes for items mentioned in today's episode, visit www.OffGridPrepFamily.com/friends 
Bonus points if you message us with the Morse Code message from today's intro!
See our Instagram page for resources to help you  take your education, food, and media off the grid!
 

006 Primary considerations when buying off grid property

What are the six big factors to consider when looking for your off grid property?
 
In today's episode we dive into the intricacies of choosing the right piece of land for your off grid dream.  We talk about red flags you might encounter, and what they could mean to your long term goals.
 
Bonus points if you can tell us what the morse code at the front of today's episode says!
 
Follow us on Instagram to see what we're up to around the homestead today.  And, as always, find us at OffGridPrepFamily.com and Patreon.com/OffGridPrepFamily if you'd like to ask questions for future shows.If you found this episode helpful, please share it with a friend!Bonus points if you can tell us what the morse code at the front of today's episode says!

003 Is it too late to prepare?

Things are getting crazy, inflation is out of control, shortages are happening every time you go to the store... is it too late?  What should you get?  So many preps, so little time!  Let us help!Download our free list of FIRST 300 ITEMS TO PREP at OffGridPrepFamily.ca to get started today.  Use it as a quick outline, and just check your way down the list.  If you've already started preparing, check off items until you find something that needs to be replenished.  No more decision fatigue!  No more overwhelm!
Then message us on Instagram and let us know what you prepped today!