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 ====== Off-Grid Lifestyles ======
-This page describes a variety of [[off-grid_lifestyles|off-grid lifestyles]]. Each description aims to help you consider the different ways people choose to live away from conventional systems. While the bulk of the course focuses on [[homesteading]], here you’ll find a wide array of alternative lifestyles.
+This page provides an overview of various **Outdoors and Off-Grid lifestyles**. Each section briefly describes a distinct way people live away from conventional systems. Use the internal links to create or expand pages about each lifestyle.
-===== Lifestyles =====
+===== Overview =====
-=== [[self-sufficient_homesteading|Self-Sufficient Homesteading]] ===
+Below are 15 lifestyles often considered "off-grid." Click the links to create or expand pages about each lifestyle.
-Living on land and producing most of what you need. Homesteaders focus on growing food, raising livestock, and using sustainable practices to be as independent as possible from external resources. Skills include [[gardening]], [[animal_husbandry]], food preservation, and renewable energy use.
-=== [[commercial_farming|Commercial Farming]] ===
+  * [[self-sufficient_homesteading|Self-Sufficient Homesteading]]
-Large-scale production of crops and livestock for sale and profit. Involves modern technology, machinery, and scientific methods to maximize yield. Characterized by extensive use of fertilizers, pesticides, and significant capital investment.
+  * [[commercial_farming|Commercial Farming]]
+  * [[urban_homelessness|Urban Homelessness]]
+  * [[survival|Wilderness Survival]]
+  * [[wilderness_nomadic|Wilderness or Rural Nomadic]]
+  * [[vanlife|Vanlife]]
+  * [[travellers|New Age, Romany, Irish & Other Travellers]]
+  * [[digital_nomad|Digital Nomad]]
+  * [[overland_backpacking|Overland Backpacking]]
+  * [[army_logistics|Army Logistics]]
+  * [[prepping|Prepping]]
+  * [[wwoofing|WWOOFing]]
+  * [[intentional_communities|Intentional Communities]]
+  * [[yachting|Yachting]]
+  * [[narrowboating|Narrowboating]]
-=== [[urban_homelessness|Urban Homelessness]] ===
+----
-Living without permanent housing in urban areas, including on the streets or in shelters. Contributing factors include economic hardship, lack of affordable housing, mental health issues, and substance abuse.
-=== [[wilderness_survival|Wilderness Survival]] ===
+==== Self-Sufficient Homesteading ====
-Living in and navigating natural environments with minimal resources. Requires shelter-building, water purification, foraging, and safety skills. Practiced as a hobby or in emergencies.
+Living on land and producing most of what you need: growing food, raising livestock, and using sustainable practices for maximum independence. Skills include gardening, animal husbandry, food preservation, and renewable energy use. ((See: [[self-sufficient_homesteading]]))
-=== [[wilderness_nomadic|Wilderness or Rural Nomadic]] ===
+==== Commercial Farming ====
-Frequent movement across rural or wilderness areas, often living off the land and working temporary jobs. Involves traditional survival skills and a deep connection to nature.
+Large-scale production of crops or livestock for profit. Uses modern technology, machinery, and scientific methods. Characterized by intensive use of fertilizers, pesticides, and significant capital investment. ((See: [[commercial_farming]]))
-=== [[vanlife|Vanlife]] ===
+==== Urban Homelessness ====
-Living and traveling in a converted van or vehicle. Focuses on mobility, minimalism, and community. Vanlifers often have jobs, buy resources locally, and maintain their vehicles legally.
+Living without permanent housing in urban areas, including on the streets or in shelters. Contributing factors: economic hardship, lack of affordable housing, mental health issues, and substance abuse. ((See: [[urban_homelessness]]))
-=== [[travellers|New Age, Romany, Irish & Other Travellers]] ===
+==== Wilderness Survival ====
-Nomadic groups with cultural or spiritual motivations. Includes [[new_age_travellers]], [[romany_travellers]], and [[irish_travellers]]. Common jobs: traveling circuses, mediumship, scrap metal collection.
+Living in and navigating natural environments with minimal resources. Requires shelter-building, water purification, foraging, and safety skills. Practiced as a hobby or in emergencies. ((See: [[survival]]))
-=== [[digital_nomad|Digital Nomad]] ===
+==== Wilderness or Rural Nomadic ====
-Working remotely while traveling, often in IT, writing, design, or marketing. Digital nomads live internationally, moving between hotels or paid accommodations.
+Moving frequently across rural or wilderness areas, often living off the land and working temporary jobs. Involves traditional survival skills and a deep connection to nature. ((See: [[wilderness_nomadic]]))
-=== [[overland_backpacking|Overland Backpacking]] ===
+==== Vanlife ====
-Traveling long distances overland, usually on foot or public transport, carrying all gear. Emphasizes low-cost, immersive experiences and cultural exchange.
+Living and traveling in a converted van or vehicle. Focuses on mobility, minimalism, and community. Vanlifers often have jobs and buy resources locally. ((See: [[vanlife]]))
-=== [[army_logistics|Army Logistics]] ===
+==== New Age, Romany, Irish & Other Travellers ====
-Planning and executing the movement and maintenance of military forces. Involves procurement, storage, transportation, and adaptability to changing battlefield conditions.
+Nomadic groups with cultural or spiritual motivations. Includes New Age travellers, Romany, and Irish Travellers. Common jobs: traveling circuses, mediumship, scrap metal collection. ((See: [[travellers]]))
-=== [[prepping|Prepping]] ===
+==== Digital Nomad ====
-Preparing for emergencies or disasters by stockpiling essentials and developing survival skills. Preppers aim for self-reliance and readiness for various scenarios, sometimes practicing caching while living a normal life until disaster strikes.
+Working remotely while traveling, often in IT, writing, design, or marketing. Digital nomads live internationally, moving between hotels or paid accommodations. ((See: [[digital_nomad]]))
-=== [[wwoofing|WWOOFing]] ===
+==== Overland Backpacking ====
-Volunteering on organic farms in exchange for food, accommodation, and agricultural education. WWOOFers gain hands-on experience and contribute to the global organic movement. See WWOOF International.
+Traveling long distances overland, usually on foot or public transport, carrying all gear. Emphasizes low-cost, immersive experiences and cultural exchange. ((See: [[overland_backpacking]]))
-=== [[intentional_communities|Intentional Communities]] ===
+==== Army Logistics ====
-Planned residential communities with shared values and cooperative living. Includes [[ecovillages]], [[co-housing]], and spiritual communities, focusing on sustainability and collective decision-making.
+Planning and executing the movement and maintenance of military forces. Involves procurement, storage, transportation, and adaptability to changing battlefield conditions. ((See: [[army_logistics]]))
-=== [[yachting|Yachting]] ===
+==== Prepping ====
-Living and traveling by yacht, often internationally. Requires navigation, boat maintenance, and supply management skills. Appeals to those seeking adventure and a nomadic existence at sea.
+Preparing for emergencies or disasters by stockpiling essentials and developing survival skills. Preppers aim for self-reliance and readiness for various scenarios. ((See: [[prepping]]))
-=== [[narrowboating|Narrowboating]] ===
+==== WWOOFing ====
-Living on and traveling through UK canals and rivers in a narrowboat. Offers a slow-paced, community-oriented, and eco-friendly lifestyle. Skills needed: navigation, boat maintenance, and understanding canal systems.
+Volunteering on organic farms in exchange for food, accommodation, and agricultural education. WWOOFers gain hands-on experience and contribute to the global organic movement. ((See: [[wwoofing]])) [[https://wwoof.net/|WWOOF International]]
-===== Conclusion =====
+==== Intentional Communities ====
+Planned residential communities with shared values and cooperative living. Includes ecovillages, co-housing, and spiritual communities, focusing on sustainability and collective decision-making. ((See: [[intentional_communities]]))
-This page covered 15 different [[off-grid_lifestyles|off-grid lifestyles]], introducing the skills and types of work each requires. If you are considering an off-grid lifestyle, this overview provides insight into the variety available, including those sometimes perceived negatively, such as [[urban_homelessness]].
+==== Yachting ====
+Living and traveling by yacht, often internationally. Requires navigation, boat maintenance, and supply management skills. Appeals to those seeking adventure and a nomadic existence at sea. ((See: [[yachting]]))
-===== Sources and Further Reading =====
+==== Narrowboating ====
+Living on and traveling through UK canals and rivers in a narrowboat. Offers a slow-paced, community-oriented, and eco-friendly lifestyle. Skills needed: navigation, boat maintenance, and understanding canal systems. ((See: [[narrowboating]]))
-    WWOOF International
+----
-    Homesteading Wiki
+===== Further Reading =====
-    Digital Nomad Guide
+  * [[https://wwoof.net/|WWOOF International]]
+  * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homesteading|Homesteading (Wikipedia)]]
+  * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_nomad|Digital Nomad (Wikipedia)]]
-    [[off-grid_lifestyles|See all off-grid lifestyles]]
+----
+''Please create or expand the linked pages for more detailed information on each lifestyle.''