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.
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: growing food, raising livestock, and using sustainable practices for maximum independence. Skills include gardening, animal husbandry, food preservation, and renewable energy use. 1)
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. 2)
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. 3)
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. 4)
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. 5)
Living and traveling in a converted van or vehicle. Focuses on mobility, minimalism, and community. Vanlifers often have jobs and buy resources locally. 6)
Nomadic groups with cultural or spiritual motivations. Includes New Age travellers, Romany, and Irish Travellers. Common jobs: traveling circuses, mediumship, scrap metal collection. 7)
Working remotely while traveling, often in IT, writing, design, or marketing. Digital nomads live internationally, moving between hotels or paid accommodations. 8)
Traveling long distances overland, usually on foot or public transport, carrying all gear. Emphasizes low-cost, immersive experiences and cultural exchange. 9)
Planning and executing the movement and maintenance of military forces. Involves procurement, storage, transportation, and adaptability to changing battlefield conditions. 10)
Preparing for emergencies or disasters by stockpiling essentials and developing survival skills. Preppers aim for self-reliance and readiness for various scenarios. 11)
Volunteering on organic farms in exchange for food, accommodation, and agricultural education. WWOOFers gain hands-on experience and contribute to the global organic movement. 12) WWOOF International
Planned residential communities with shared values and cooperative living. Includes ecovillages, co-housing, and spiritual communities, focusing on sustainability and collective decision-making. 13)
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. 14)
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. 15)
Please create or expand the linked pages for more detailed information on each lifestyle.