The idea of leaving everything you know is daunting at first but with information the transition is much easier. You have to make a firm decision that is the hardest part. I moved off the grid because it was the only option and a new world unfolded for me afterwards. How to move off the grid will differ from person to person, at least if you want a smooth transition.

Let me assure of you one thing, turbulence will make you doubt yourself, and doubt can prevent you from fully integrating into this new lifestyle choice. As with anything there are limitations to what you will be able to do to ease your journey and I will try and help with that. How to move off the Grid: In 2024 starts with firm commitment.

Resolution

Contrary to popular belief, it doesn’t have to be a new year for you to make them. I do believe that people forget the meaning of the term because tradition says you should just list items that you want to do/change in the upcoming year. Theoretically, that can be considered a resolution, but resolve is unwavering, absolute, determined, undying purpose. Think about the resolution made over the years and how many were kept. Odds are there was no resolve, no undying purpose.

There are simple solutions to simple problems. How to move off the grid is a complex under taking but a simple problem. The first step is to make it your life. Be resolute. Just so I am clear one is resolute in their undertaking of getting access to oxygen when they are drowning, that is purpose. A picture of oxygen holds no value for one suffering from asphyxiation, neither does the idea of it. There must be a unmatched need for it, that will get you, to the surface and after the first breathe the rest comes naturally.

Plan

A goal without a plan is just your imagination at work. A dream you return to when your eyes close, a wisp of smoke that fades out of existence when you out stretch your hand. A plan is substance, you either succeed or fail with a plan there is no middle ground and that is what you need. Read, How to leave Society In 8 Simple Steps, for some back round information, Afterwards plan your exit. Don’t focus on the small stuff in the beginning, the large things are what will weigh you down.

Pick a exit date

This is the date you want to be off the grid. Hold firm in it. 2024 will be filled with on going inflation, doubt, and obstacles. Every dollar you have loses value meticulously as time passes and you will need as much as you can get.

Save

How much will you need before your exit date in order to depart? This depends on your style of living and if your willing to struggle to make it. This means I can’t estimate realistic figures but I can help.

Each tier will govern your chances of succeeding long term, as you will have to find ways to make money off the grid/make ends meet. Every one is different, certain people can shoulder more hardship than others, this may mean no immediate power or limited power, building everything from scratch, sleeping outside for a few seasons etc. I can’t determine what you can endure and what will break you, all I can do is get you out.

Shed

Plan to get rid of almost everything you own, most of it will not serve you well when you leave. This effect is doubled if you have nothing saved. You will need funds to get started, so sale it all. If you need things you can buy them once you get to a minimum tier. Remember all of these things won’t show you how to move off the grid, it won’t help you in 99% of cases. Obviously keep what you “need” but be sure you need it.

Learn

You will need skills to go off the grid. Start watching you tube videos and reading books on things that you either want to have (rain water collection for example) or things you will need to maintain (an RV for example). You can never have too much knowledge and it will almost always make things easier as well as less foreign.

Fortify

Gather the resources you need. This could mean a generator, solar panels, a car, outdoor cookware, backpacking items etc. These items will be based on the tier you fall in. At this stage pricing everything is essential because you may need extra funds in order to cover some of the supplies required for your success.

Tiers

You can think of these as the levels of off the grid life accessible to you based on the funds you have. In most cases in the lower tiers you will have to find a way to make money after the transition. The highlight is you will save way more with your limited bills. Keep in mind the lower tier lifestyles are available to any tier above just with more wiggle room and comfort. Please note I have accomplished each tier with half the amount listed or less, but that is my life not yours.

All of these tiers are DIY amounts will widely vary with acquiring services from a company or person.

Tier 1: Destitute $7,500-10,000

Getting of the grid by whatever means necessary:

1. Backpacking (Cheap but difficult to work because you will essentially be homeless)
2. Van Life
3. Low end Campervan ((Hightop Van built with camping in mind)

Tier 2: Survival $10,000-20,000

Just getting By, Nothing extravagant

1. More wiggle room and amenities with Tier 1 lifestyles
2. Campervan
3. Low End Rv Life
4. Low End Skoolie (School Bus Converted to RV)
5. Very small tiny house 50 -100 sq. ft
6. Very small plot of land (depends on location)

Tier 3: Bare Bones 15 $20,000-$35,000

Making it by the skin of your teeth:

1. Comfort and possibly luxury with Tier 1 lifestyles
2. More wiggle room and amenities with Tier 2 lifestyles
3. High end Camper Van
4. RV Life
5. Skoolie
6. Middling tiny house 100-250 sq feet
7. Small Plot of Land (depends on location)
8. Sprinter low end
9. Trailer low end

Tier 4: Getting By $35,000-60,000

Things are looking up

1. Luxury with Tier 1 lifestyles
2. Comfort and possible luxury with Tier 2 lifestyles
3. More wiggle room and amenities with Tier 3 lifestyles
4. Luxurious Camper Van
5. High End RV Life
6. High End Skoolie
7. Small House 300-450 sq feet
8. Plot of Land (depends on location)
9. Sprinter
10. Trailer
11. Boat
12. Low end Homestead

Tier 5: Living $60,000-100,000

Life is comfortable, you have time think and make future decisions. You are please to have gotten off the grid

1. Extravagant with Tier 1 lifestyles
2. Luxury with Tier 2 lifestyles
3. Comfort with Tier 3 lifestyles
4. More wiggle room and amenities with Tier 4 lifestyles
5. Extravagant Camper Van
6. Luxury RV life
7. Luxury Skoolie
8. House 450-800 sq. feet
9. Good Plot of Land (depends on location)
10. High End Sprinter
11. High End Trailer
12. Boat
13. Homestead

Take Note

How to move off the grid may take everything out of you and more. You can try with less than the amounts listed these figures are just the ones based on my experience. Remember at these tiers you will be the creator of you own destiny. I always find it best to have the Tier 2 money to do Tier 1 things and repeat that process through all the tiers.

If you don’t know if this life is for you read, Can you live off the grid , hopefully it will help you gain some insight. Let me know what you think of the article below.