Sunday 18 September 2016

Land and Gold ? on the Tulameen River, British Columbia, Canada for $55,500


Bring your dreams, bring your plans, and your pans  - this lot is perfect for you! Walking distance to town with easy access to the Tulameen River, known for its Placer Gold and Platinum.
The Tulameen River is a tributary of the Similkameen River in the Canadian province of British Columbia. The Tulameen River is part of the Columbia River drainage basin, being a tributary of the Similkameen River, which flows into the Okanagan River, which flows into the Columbia River.



"Gold and platinum deposits have been found over the lower 40 kilometres of the river. Most recorded production and exploration has occurred along two stretches. The upper stretch begins about 2 kilometres west of Tulameen and continues up the river for 12 kilometres to the mouth of Champion Creek. The lower stretch begins at Coalmont, just above the mouth of Granite Creek, and continues southeast for 19 kilometres to Princeton. See Tulameen River (092HSE235) for a detailed review of the lower section. Metals found along the Tulameen River tend to occur in old sinuous channels buried deep below glacial gravels, which yield only spotty values. Gold occurs in rough, angular or slightly flattened, rarely well-flattened nuggets. Some of the nuggets contain abundant white quartz. One nugget found near the mouth of Lawless (Bear) Creek weighed 250 grams (Minister of Mines Annual Report 1932, page 140). Platinum forms small rounded grains of uniform size. They are smaller than the gold nuggets and are commonly pitted. Such nuggets produced at a hydraulic mine just below Britton (Eagle) Creek weighed 7.8 to 15.6 grams (Geological Survey of Canada Memoir 26, page 132). Larger platinum nuggets often have a coating or included crystals of cumulate chromite, sometimes with intergrown magnetite and inclusions of olivine (CIM Bulletin, June, 1976). Platinum is also found to occur in pebbles of olivine and chromite (Minister of Mines Annual Report 1924, page 176). The gravels worked along the upper river also yielded black sands comprised of magnetite and chromite, with significant gold and platinum values (Minister of Mines Annual Report 1923, page 187). The ratio of gold to platinum recovered in this part of the river is generally about 1 to 1, but is observed to decrease upstream to the mouth of Britton Creek, where it is 1 to 2 (Geological Survey of Canada Memoir 26, pages 132, 144; 243, page 59). Small quantities of native copper and gold-bearing pellets of tetrahedrite also occur in these placer deposits" http://minfile.gov.bc.ca/Summary.aspx?minfilno=092HNE199  

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Friday 16 September 2016

Solar AC/DC Powered Fridge/Freezer from Unique Offgrid

UGP-120L1
Unique Portable Solar AC/DC Powered Fridge/Freezer - 120 Litres


The Unique 120L AC/DC powered fridge/freezer is versatile, portable and equipped with the world’s most reliable compact DC cooling system (Danfoss/Secop compressor). Individual compartment temperature control enables customizable fridge/freezer combinations, and its rugged construction and digital control panel make this system essential for off-grid life (deep cycle marine battery required for off-grid use). All connections, AC/DC converter & DC remote control included, along with the protective insulated cover. Perfect for use at camp, cottage or your home. Can freeze at home on 110V, maintain using 12V in your truck, then operate off-grid wherever.

Operation:
 110V/12V/24V

Features:

  • Danfoss/ Secop compressor – the world’s leading DC compressor
  • Chest-style fridge/freezer for high efficiency while using low energy consumption 
  • Wireless DC remote control allows monitoring of temperature within the vehicle 
  • Includes protective insulated cover 
  • Dual compartments enable fridge/freezer combinations
  • Individual temperature controls for each compartment allows either compartment to be shut off to save energy
  • Rugged side handles (portable) 
  • Thermostat
  • Power source indicator
  • Removable wire baskets
  • Can be used with Unique Portable 100 Watt Solar Panel Kit to charge your battery – ask dealer for details
  • LED light

Available here : http://uniqueoffgrid.com/product/portable-solar-acdc-powered-fridgefreezer-120-litres/

Buy a Unique propane or solar fridge AND any Unique propane range or cooktop 
and receive up to a  $400 MAIL IN REBATE.

Energy efficient appliances are essential to living the "off grid" life style, and with Unique’s collection of solar DC appliances you can harness the power of the sun and run all major appliances. 

From solar powered fridges, freezers and even washing machines your dream of living “off the grid” is one step closer!

Thursday 15 September 2016

Engel 34 Qt. Portable Fridge / Freezer AC/DC Solar Compatible $ 898


Engel 34 Qt. Portable Fridge / Freezer AC/DC Solar Compatible...

$ 898 with Free Shipping from Amazon.com 

  • Portable top-opening 12/24V DC - 110V/120V AC fridge-freezer
  • Solar Compatible - Highly Efficient Engel Swing Motor - Low Amp Draws (even at start-up)
  • Highly efficient, it typically draws around 1 to 2 Amps per hour
  • UL Approved - 100% CFC-Free Compressor
  • Comes With Both AC and DC Cords

Monday 12 September 2016

Whynter FM-45G 45-Quart AC/DC Portable Refrigerator/Freezer $ 476





  • Capacity: 45 Quarts or 60 Cans (12FL oz)
  • Operates as a refrigerator or freezer
  • 8-feet AC power cord and 5-feet DC power cord and two removable wire baskets are included
  • "Fast Freeze" mode rapidly cools to -8°F
  • LED temperature display. NOTE: All you need is either a standard household 110 Volt outlet or a 12 Volt power source, like an automotive battery to keep this running.   $ 467 at Amazon.com

This Whynter Portable Fridge/Freezer offers premium quality and innovative design to your frozen or refrigerated needs. It's great for RVs, boats, campsites, fishing trips and truly portable so you can take it anywhere. 


All you need is either a standard household 110 Volt outlet or a 12 Volt power source, like an automotive battery. Whether on a day trip or major expedition, you can easily keep your food and beverages chilled, or frozen with this benchtop freezer. The Whynter portable freezer should not to be confused with less effective 12 volt novelty and beverage type "coolers", the Whynter portable freezer fridge is a true freezer/refrigerator which cools between -8°F to 50°F. A cost effective and mobile solution for your recreational and critical freezing requirements. Available at Amazon.com

Tuesday 6 September 2016

Free Book - Solar Power Demystified: The Beginners Guide To Solar Power, Energy Independence And Lower Bills’

Free Kindle version from Amazon.com 

The book 'Solar Power Demystified: The Beginners Guide To Solar Power, Energy Independence And Lower Bills’ introduces you to the world of solar electric panels and systems. 

It reveals you the reasons why photovoltaic solar panels are continuing to gain worldwide popularity and are becoming more important as a source of renewable energy.

You can see the question “To go or not to go solar?” discussed in its practical aspects.
Furthermore you are advised what kind of solar electric system you need and how to evaluate whether your home is ‘solar-ready’ or not

You are also introduced to the basics of photovoltaics and to the main types of solar electric systems and their components.

The book is intended to provide basic information to everyone who makes first steps in the world of photovoltaics and needs the matter explained in an easy-to-understand and straightforward way.
The book exposes:

  • Photovoltaics in the world of renewable energy
  • Advantages of photovoltaics in a summary
  • Why are photovoltaics continuing to gain worldwide popularity?
  • Why is the cost of photovoltaics decreasing?
  • Drawbacks of photovoltaics
  • What are the main applications of solar electric systems?
  • To go or not to go solar – that is the question!
  • Some issues to consider before going solar
  • Why would you need a solar electric system?
  • Don’t go solar before reading this!
  • What kind of solar electric system do you need?
  • How big solar electric system do you need?
  • How to finance the cost of your solar electric system?
  • Financial incentives
  • Is your building solar-ready?
  • How to assess your location for solar resource?
  • Why the condition of your roof does matter
  • Free solar panels
  • Solar power for business owners
  • Energy efficiency above all
  • How to improve the energy efficiency of your building
  • The basics of solar power
  • Solar electric systems
  • Grid-connected solar electric systems
  • Stand-alone (off-grid) solar electric systems
  • Advantages and drawbacks of stand-alone systems
  • Why are off-grid systems attractive?
  • Main applications of stand-alone solar electric systems
  • Selecting your solar vendor
  • What to be careful about
Grab the book and get started saving money on electricity and becoming energy independent now!

Tuesday 28 June 2016

Purify your own drinking water with LifeStraw

  • Award-winning LifeStraw has been used by millions around the globe since 2005
  • Removes minimum 99.9999% of waterborne bacteria (>LOG 6 reduction) and surpasses EPA standards for water filters
  • Removes minimum 99.9% of waterborne protozoan parasites (>LOG 3 reduction) and filters to an amazing 0.2 microns
  • Filters up to 1000 liters of contaminated water WITHOUT iodine, chlorine, or other chemicals
  • Comes in a sealed bag, perfect for storing for emergencies


Available for  $19.95  --  http://amzn.to/291C5sU

What do I need to Survive when the SHTF ?

SHTF Prepping: 100+ Amazing Tips, Tricks, Hacks & DIY Prepper Projects, Along With 77 Items You Need In Your STHF Stockpile Now! (Off Grid Living, ... & Disaster Preparedness Survival Guide)  ---   http://amzn.to/2912MhG 


If a crisis happened today would you be ready for it?

Would you and your family be able to feed and protect itself?

Do you believe in wishing for the best but preparing for the worst? 


If you're anything like me and have a family or loved ones to protect, then you know that being prepared in a disaster situation can mean the difference between life and death. This book will go over not only why SHTF prepping is important, but how to go about doing it, and what food and other items you'll need not only for your short term survival but for you long term survival as well.

I'll show you what skills you'll need to master, along with what weapons and tools you'll need to have on hand at all times. I'll also discuss some tips and tricks you'll want to know to keep your family safe, along with some DIY prepper projects you can implement around your home to make your space more functional and safer.

Inside you'll learn:
An Introduction to SHTF Prepping

Basic Food & Water Long Term Survival Guide

A Guide to Bugging Out and Creating the Perfect Bug Out Bag

The Art of Off Grid Living

20 Skills You'll Want To Learn and Master To Survive

100 Tips & Tricks On How to Prepare Your Family For Disaster

77 Items You Need to Have In Your SHTF Stockpile Now!

30 Things to Stockpile With a High Barter Value

Preparing Your SHTF Arsenal & Defending Your Home

20 Functional DIY Prepper Projects You Need to Try!

A Specialized Guide to Urban Prepping

The time to get started is now! Proper preparation takes time and careful planning. Don't let yourself become a victim of circumstance. Prepare now and benefit later!




2.  Prepper's Long-Term Survival Guide: Food, Shelter, Security, Off-the-Grid Power and More Life-Saving Strategies for Self Sufficient Living....   http://amzn.to/292whlL  


A STEP-BY-STEP, DON'T-OVERLOOK-ANYTHING WORKBOOK OF DIY PROJECTS THAT PREPARE HOME AND FAMILY FOR ANY LIFE-THREATENING CATASTROPHE

The preparation you make for a hurricane, earthquake or other short-term disaster will not keep you alive in the event of widespread social collapse caused by pandemic, failure of the grid or other long-term crises. Government pamphlets and other prepping books tell you how to hold out through an emergency until services are restored. This book teaches you how to survive when nothing returns to normal for weeks, months or even years, including: 

•Practical water collection for drinking and hygiene
•Storing, growing, hunting and foraging for food
•First aid and medical treatments when there’s no doctor
•Techniques and tactics for fortifying and defending your home
•Community-building strategies for creating a new society 

Thursday 12 May 2016

Sunday 8 May 2016

Kindling Firewood Splitter for $99.99


Kindling Cracker Firewood Kindling Splitter  for $99.99 with Free Shipping

Available here:  http://amzn.to/1WhKQVF

  • A safe and easy way to make kindling with no moving blade or sharpened object passing by your hands
  • Splits firewood with less force than a standard axe
  • Made of high-quality cast iron
  • Virtually maintenance-free
  • Bolt holes for permanent mounting

Tuesday 5 April 2016

Dow Powerhouse Solar Shingles


POWERHOUSE™ Solar System 2.0 .... 

The popularity of POWERHOUSE™ Solar System 2.0 continues to grow – and so does their availability in the U.S.   855-DOW-SOLR (855-369-7657).


How much energy do DOW POWERHOUSE™ Solar Shingles generate?-
While any amount is possible, typical residential photovoltaic arrays offset 30%–60% of an average home’s energy consumption. The specific amount of solar energy captured per day will depend on many factors, such as location, weather and orientation of the home. The dimensions of any solar array are dependent on the homeowner’s goals, cost criteria, energy consumption, and the current efficiencies and size of the home.
DOW POWERHOUSE™ Solar Shingles are a grid-tied system, and Dow Solar does not sell or recommend using a battery backup. You receive credits for any surplus electricity through your utility company at its market rates, and your utility company acts as your storage system.

Wednesday 16 March 2016

Affordable Offgrid-Living in Canada $20,000






$ 20,000 Cdn ($15k US) Lanark Ontario (near Ottawa)

Peace and quiet , 4 minute walk to beach on Bow Lake private lake no motor boats or motors of any kind allowed on lake. 

4 small buildings one of them is a sleeper cabin. room to park a 30 ft camper. 

Own a spot to get away at an afforable price.
https://www.realtor.ca/Residential/Vacant-Land/16417915/Lanark-Ontario-K0G1K0-hopetown

Monday 14 March 2016

Double Duty Utility Tent Trailer for $2,499

Double Duty Utility Tent Trailer by The USA Trailer Store for $2,499.99 

http://amzn.to/1OqYrkc


  • Trailer is designed for smooth towing by any vehicle with a class II receiver towing capacity. The frame can be used without a tent as a utility trailer. 

  • Bed platforms can be stored on top of trailer and used as utility platform - this is not possible on similar trailers. Weather resistant tent bag - protects tent while in storage and during transport 


  • 150 denier polyester weather resistant tent, 7' ceiling at its highest point, 81sq-ft of dining and sleeping space, fantastic ventilation provided by screen vents and 6 large windows, sleeps up to 6 people**, bed platforms accommodate 2 twin-sized air mattresses (1 per platform - not included), trailer bed accommodates 1 queen-sized mattress (not included)

  • Built-in wall pockets - for small item storage inside the tent, bed platforms and supports can be stored beneath the trailer to provide a
    simpler utility trailer, front and rear end gates pivot open

  • 12'' Wheels, wiring harness with 4-pin flat connection, tongue jack - FREE, LED taillights, loading ramps, stabilizer jacks, 2" Ball coupler, long-lasting lumber trailer bed, heavy-duty, rust resistant steel frame, powder-coated finish, triple leaf spring suspension

Saturday 20 February 2016

Building an affordable light weight Tiny-home on wheels


We have been looking for a small, light weight,  affordable trailer to take on the road as a sort of Offgrid-Living-Tiny-House-on-wheels test to see how small we can go and still get everything we need in a compact structure for a family of 4.

We looked around at some of the pop-up camping trailers. Something that we could pull with a regular SUV.



The ultra-light Quick Silver  8.0 seemed to have everything we needed but at a price of $8,000 new it was a little more than we wanted to spend on a Pop-up.....

The Quicksilver 8.0 is all-aluminum, ultra-lite weight, tent camper featuring two spacious beds; a dinette that converts into a 3rd bed; a kitchen base with storage; and a storage compartment/TV stand that can also house an optional air conditioner.

http://www.millerrvsales.ca/quicksilver-tent-trailers.html

However, to survive the brutal  Canadian winters we'd need something where we could add some insulation, so we thought about buying a Cargo-Utility type trailer that we could re-fit and turn into a year round living type Structure.

We found this Trailer on Kijiji for $2,000.

It would take some work to knock out a few windows and set up the electrical but I think this could work.  

I'll sketch up a floor plan that shows 3 fold-out murphy beds (or cots) kitchen counter top + whatever else we can squeeze into a 6' x 10' space. Stay tuned .... Video and Floor plans coming soon!


Off-grid Water Filter


Haggard Personal Straw Water Filter .01 Micro... $18.95  http://amzn.to/1LyIk42


  • Filters up to 396 gallons (1,500 liters) of water down to 0.1 microns
  • Removes 99.9999% of waterborne bacteria, Excellent Emergency Filter
  • Removes 99.9% of waterborne protozoan parasites, Compact Filtering System
  • Zero aftertaste; no chemicals or iodine; Backflush syringe included
  • Ultralight and Compact Straw Design for Easy Storage, Take One Traveling, NO ONE likes hotel water!

Friday 29 January 2016

Thoreau Stone Cabin replica... Tiny house 150 sq ft
































A replica of Henri David Thoreau’s cabin with some nice stonework & slate roof – 10′x15′ Windows are recycled from Yale demolition. Timberframe and insulated, sealed shell crafted by Bensonwood

A 150 square feet Henry David Thoreau replica in New Hampshire. Shared by Dick Struthers. Work by Bensonwood.

More Information here : http://tinyhouseswoon.com/stone-thoreau-cabin-replica/

Thursday 28 January 2016

Solar Bundle Kit - 100 Watt 12 Volt $169.99

  • Renogy 100 Watt Monocrystalline Solar Panels UL 1703 Certified (Grade A high Efficiency solar panel)
  • Withstand strong wind (2400Pa)/heavy snow (5400Pa), Excellent performance in low light environments
  • 30Amp Charge Controller which allows system expandable up to 400W(12volts) and 800W(24volts)
  • One 9In MC4 connector Adaptor Kit (Two cables, one female and one male)
  • Grade A Quality, Premium Solar Cells, TPT Back sheet to Ensure the durability

Available from Amazon.com

Tuesday 26 January 2016

A is for Affordable, Quick and Easy A-Frame for $1,000



A-Frame : AFFORDABLE, EASY and QUICK to build .... could be altered for different uses, or added to, rather effortlessly.The total cost for a cabin like this, soup to nuts, is right around $1200- and that's using city lumber pricing, meaning, elsewhere, it'd cost less to build.

Add in some salvaged, free, or recycled materials, and you could EASILY build this under $1000. 

Offgrid A Frame Affordble

Interior view and plans:

http://www.relaxshacks.blogspot.ca/2014/02/deek-
david-stiles-and-joe-everson-team.html