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
: "About to buy this little spot on about an acre of woods. Any tips on some of the first things I should do? There’s no electric or plumbing."
16 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "What’s the best rainwater collection system for DIYers?"
6 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "I need out. Like now. "
2 posts
#4
Money Talk
: "How much would it realistically cost to get a comfortable off the grid house around 700 sq ft with water/electricity/internet, etc for two people - not including the price of land - up and running?"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/OffTheGrid
#1
Off Grid
: "Building An Off Grid CABIN In The Forest | Placing Our Loft Beams | Part 7"
56 posts
#2
Off The Grid
: "Found a super remote island with people living Off The Grid."
41 posts
#3
Gardening
: "How to Grow Onions in Food Storage Containers at Home"
23 posts
#4
Offgrid
: "Hey people. Anybody interested into come living Offgrid in Chile?"
19 posts
#5
Water
: "Reasons why people buy property. No power, no Water, no sewage, no people but dang the view!"
18 posts
#6
Solar
: "Tour our Hyperadobe Earthbag Solar Shed Off-Grid Office + Guest Room"
17 posts
#7
Cabin
: "My Cabin"
17 posts
#8
Off Grid Living
: "Off-Grid Permanent Trailer Site w/ Rainwater Catchment, Septic & Solar"
16 posts
#9
Energy
: "How decentralised Energy solutions are powering rural units"
10 posts
#10
Community
: "Hi , I’m trying to find an off grid Community , but Louisiana doesn’t have any off grid communities."
10 posts
Flair Used in r/OffTheGrid
#1
General
: "About to buy this little spot on about an acre of woods. Any tips on some of the first things I should do? There’s no electric or plumbing."
17 posts
#2
Agriculture (Plants)
: "How to Grow Onions in Food Storage Containers at Home"
8 posts
#3
Self Promotion
: "We've experienced a catastrophic heatwave here in Spain and so life on the farm has had to adapt to a new routine. Afternoon siesta is now mandatory in-between hourly ice water showers for the chickens to keep them alive. We've also started baling our own hay with the help of a pricey new toy."
5 posts
#4
Alternative Energy
: "Off-grid Home: 6 Steps to Solar Self-sufficiency"
5 posts
#5
Shelter
: "Tiny Homes"
2 posts
#6
Community
: "As Russia Targets Ukraine's Power Grids, Volunteers Build Stoves"
2 posts
#7
Custom
: "Award-winning New Zealand tiny cabin is 100% off-grid"
1 post
#8
Water
: "Bangladeshi here. Is a Reverse Osmosis filter good enough for filtering iron for a large household? How long is it likely to last before it needs to be replaced?"
1 post
#9
Food Storage
: "You have never seen so many honey mushrooms"
1 post
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+2k members(10.4%)
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Last updated: June 13, 2026