r/OffTheGrid is a subreddit with 25k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses off grid, off the grid, gardening, offgrid, and water.
A place for all things related to living off the grid. Links and self posts welcome pertaining to Alternative Energy (Solar, Wind, etc.), Water and Irrigation (Wells, Rainwater Collection, etc.), Growing/Hunting/Foraging Food, Shelter Construction (Cabins, Earthships, etc.), and anything else pertaining to self-sufficiency and off the grid living.
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Popular Themes in r/OffTheGrid
#1
Advice Requests
: "If you’re purchasing land for the first time..."
15 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Is it worth the effort converting this motor into a wind turbine generator?"
14 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "I need out. Like now. "
2 posts
#4
Ideas
: "Starting the move off the grid"
2 posts
#5
Money Talk
: "How do you make money living off the grid?"
2 posts
#6
Self-Promotion
: "my journey"
1 post
#7
News
: "New Off-Grid Journey in Newfoundland – Sharing Our Experience"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/OffTheGrid
#1
Off Grid
: "Looking for advice for an Off Grid vacation rental"
56 posts
#2
Off The Grid
: "Found a super remote island with people living Off The Grid."
41 posts
#3
Gardening
: "Gardening and beekeeping"
23 posts
#4
Offgrid
: "Hey people. Anybody interested into come living Offgrid in Chile?"
19 posts
#5
Water
18 posts
#6
Solar
: "Thoughts on using a walapini (underground greenhouse) as a heat source for a passive Solar adobe?"
17 posts
#7
Cabin
17 posts
#8
Off Grid Living
16 posts
#9
Energy
10 posts
#10
Community
: "Intentional Community in Central British Columbia - Ready for members!"
10 posts
Flair Used in r/OffTheGrid
#1
General
: "How easy would it be to fuck off into the night?"
12 posts
#2
Alternative Energy
: "Offgrid solar system"
6 posts
#3
Water
: "Once-a-week Bathing - health risks??
"
4 posts
#4
Community
: "I want live off grid"
4 posts
#5
Custom
: "Ranch land"
4 posts
#6
Self Promotion
: "Step Away from the Feed — Go 24 Hours Offline This Weekend"
4 posts
#7
Question
: "Creating an "amish" community"
2 posts
#8
Shelter
: "Passive cooling in Texas?"
1 post
#9
Agriculture (Plants)
: "How to Set Up a Mist Sprinkler Irrigation System for Strawberries in Your Garden"
1 post
#10
Hunting
: "Ep.#17 Years of Misfires, Failures, and Mistakes Make Memories and Success w/ John Ward"
1 post
Member Growth in r/OffTheGrid
Yearly
+2k members(10.6%)
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Last updated: August 9, 2026