Off The Grid
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Thoreau said that if an emergency struck, a man should be able to leave his home with nothing more than the clothing on his back and feel like he left nothing behind.
Self sufficiency is almost impossible to obtain in modern society.
Did you know there’s a dream that still prevails now as strongly as it did in 1882 when Thoreau wrote Walden? It’s that of a return to the wild.
This is not the story of hippie-communal-back-to-the-landers, this is the story of what it takes to live with alternative power sources now – to live with nature in this modern age.
This is to be our permanent Walden; a life lived off the grid.
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May 25th, 2009 at 03:36
Worth while watching for any one with a mind and a conscience.
August 29th, 2009 at 04:01
What about the overall cost? Helicopters delivering supplies? Latest technologies, no recycling of building materials. Using chemicals to insulate your house. Give me a break. I could pay electricity bills for two lifetimes on what this ’sustainable’ lifestyle cost. Typical mainstream attempt at taking the city into the bush.
December 29th, 2009 at 17:40
I hope he does a follow up, this is a good film. I’ve seen it several times.
January 14th, 2010 at 03:09
I really admire Les Stroud, and am a big fan of Survivorman (having used several of his techniques on various occasions), but I must admit I partially agree with Vipeyr on this one.
The horrible judgment in deciding to start building in mid-fall, the neglecting of his road in/out, etc was a little scary.
Ultimately, Les’ “let’s try to outpower Mama Nature through semi trucks, back hoes, and helicopters” approach smacked more of his competitor’s Man Vs Wild style, not the simple elegance I’ve come to admire in his series.
March 11th, 2010 at 11:51
The dialogue was silly at times, but I guess it is just a show.