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All Off-Grid434 Solar599 Wind & Hydro9 Homesteading144 Permaculture70 Tiny Homes & Cabins96 Vanlife50 Gardening & Food213 Livestock120 Survival & Prepping308 Camping & Hiking395 Hunting & Fishing180 RV & Overland206 Outdoor Adventure44 DIY & Builds91 Water & Wells8 Energy & Storage145 Food & Preserving22

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CLEANTECHNICA · 1h

Rivian R3 & R3X Will Go On Sale … Eventually

Rivian has hinted that its R3 and R3X hatchbacks may go into production as soon as its new factory in Georgia is complete. The post Rivian R3 & R3X Will Go On Sale … Eventually appeared first on Clea…

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CLEANTECHNICA · 1h

EV-Friendly RVs With Big Trailer Features? It’s No Longer Impossible.

If you have ever tried towing a standard travel trailer with an electric vehicle, you know the pain. You watch your range drop by half or more and find yourself stopping to charge way more often than…

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CLEANTECHNICA · 3h

New World Record Set For Solar Module With Perovskite

Despite the sharp U-turn in US energy policy, global innovators like China's Trinasolar are continuing to set new records for solar conversion efficiency. The post New World Record Set For Solar Modu…

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ELECTREK · 7h

Trump tried to kill solar’s 5% safe harbor, a federal court brought it back

With less than a month left before the key, July 4th Federal Clean Energy tax-credit deadline, a federal judge has handed the solar industry an unexpected win, restoring the 5% safe harbor that Trump…

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ELECTREK · 8h

Scania scores 105 unit electric semi truck deal [video]

The bulk transport experts at Wibax have placed what’s being a “landmark” order with Swedish truck brand Scania that will see over 100 of the company’s battery-electric semi trucks put to work on Eur…

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THE TREK · 1h

An Ophthalmologist’s Personal Approach to Contact Lens Use in the Backcountry

Disclaimer: This is simply my personal strategy for managing contact lenses in the backcountry based on my own experience; it should not be considered individualized medical advice or a substitute fo…

ELECTREK · 8h

Survey Sunday: do you still believe in Elon Musk?

Last week, we ran a sidebar survey asking if Electrek readers still believed in Elon Musk’s vision of a self-driving, robot-built future on Mars. After receiving more than 3,000 responses, here’s wha…

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THE TREK · 2h

Trail Update: Shenandoah

By the time I reached Shenandoah, I had heard plenty of opinions about the park. Some hikers loved it, others said it was one of the more forgettable sections of the AT. After six days and just over …

OUTDOOR LIFE · 9h

The Truth About Cougar Attacks on Humans, From an Officer Who Investigated Them

This story, “The Silent Hunter,” originally ran in the July 1967 issue of Outdoor Life. I was only nine or 10 years old when I acquired the best dog I’ve ever had. Tip was a Boston bull and German sh…

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RV TRAVEL · 1h

What size bed do you have in your RV?

The topic of RV beds or mattresses is always a hot topic among RVers. In one RV Service Centers and Repairs report, one reader claimed they thought their RV mattress had been made at a granite quarry…

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RV TRAVEL · 1h

Cool Tools: Use the DeWalt Impact Wrench for daily RV tasks

By Dustin Simpson Join me as I share what we like to call “Cool RV Tools.” These are tools and gadgets that we actually use in the RV industry! We also believe they will be helpful to you when you ne…

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THE TREK · 4h

Nuclear Lake – Fox’s AT Thru Hike – Day 83

I woke up this morning with no pain in my shin. My right hand has also healed enough to hold a hiking pole. My right hand has not fully healed, but it is at least usable again. Having talked with the…

GEARJUNKIE · 10h

The Best Sun Shirts of 2026

The best sun shirts act like wearable shade, protecting your skin while staying cool and breathable. To assemble our most recent rankings, GearJunkie Editor Chris Kassar and lead tester Ryan Kempfer …

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RV TRAVEL · 2h

2026 Rockwood Geo Pro G11LE—Simple, small, strange

The 2026 Forest River Rockwood Geo Pro G11LE is one of those campers that makes more sense after a closer look. It is a tiny, light trailer that keeps Rockwood’s better build methods while cutting th…

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OUTDOOR LIFE · 13h

How My Guide’s Quick Thinking Saved a Kid from an Enraged Grizzly Bear

This story, “Terror in the Cassiars,” appeared in the April 1963 issue of Outdoor Life. John Baumgardner was saying to me, “You know, these grizzlies ain’t much. Back home, lots of people think they’…

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GREEN BUILDING ADVISOR · 5h

Manufactured stone veneer over rigid foam

I'm building a small (16x24) house in zone 6A. It will have a frost protected shallow foundation with 6 inches above grade, covered in R-10 XPS. I plan to put…

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GREEN BUILDING ADVISOR · 5h

Monolithic Slab vs separate footings for basement?

I'm working out the details for my basement and wondering whether to go with a monolithic slab or separate footings. My original plan was to go with a mono slab…

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GREEN BUILDING ADVISOR · 6h

Air Sealing Existing Home with Exterior Vapor Barrier (CZ 4A)

I have an existing home that I’ve discovered is completely covered with asphalt shingles, directly against wood sheathing, on all the above grade exterior walls. There has since been vinyl…

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LOW TECH / HACKADAY · 1h

Building Your Own X-Ray Detector Screen

Fluoroscopy is probably the best-known method of X-ray imaging: an X-ray beam passes through the subject to be imaged, and the transmitted X-rays illuminate a phosphor screen. Dense objects, such as …

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TINY HOUSE TALK · 14h

The Yama Vans Furō: A Coastal Sprinter Camper Dialed In for Motion

The Furō by Yama Vans is a Robson01N Mercedes Sprinter 144 camper built for an athlete who trains, races, and works remotely on the road, with a lengthwise bed, a fat-bike rear rack, filtered water, …

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TINY HOUSE TALK · 15h

The Yama Vans Trekka: A Sprinter Camper Built for Biking, Skiing & Working on the Road

The Trekka by Yama Vans is a Mercedes Sprinter 144 camper built for a couple who split their seasons between bikes and skis and work from the road, with a lengthwise bed, a bike-and-ski gear garage, …

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TINY HOUSE TALK · 16h

The Yama Vans Brio: A Warm, Ski-Ready Sprinter Camper Van

The Brio is Yama Vans' original Blanca01N: a Mercedes Sprinter 144 camper van built for tall travelers and long skis, with a lengthwise bed, a warm terracotta galley, a gear garage, and off-grid sola…

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LOW TECH / HACKADAY · 4h

Hackaday Links: June 14, 2026

Times are tough out there, and many are starting to feel the pressure at the grocery store checkout line or the gas pump. But whenever you start to worry about affording life’s necessities, take comf…

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LOW TECH / HACKADAY · 7h

Bavarian Court Tells Gemini It Can’t Be a Real Boy Until It Tells the Truth

Does anyone like Google’s AI summaries? If so, they weren’t on the Judge’s bench in a specific Bavarian courtroom recently, where it was ruled that yes, Google is liable for the hallucinations of its…

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SURVIVAL LIFE · 9h

9 Ways to Navigate Without GPS 2026

How to Navigate Without GPS: At a Glance If your phone dies or cell service drops, you can stay on track using classic off-grid tactics. Here is the fast track to navigating without tech: The Golden …

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OUTDOOR LIFE · 1d

My Father Died from a Snakebite. I Expect I Will Too, One Day

This story, “Never Drop Your Guard,” appeared in the February 1963 issue of Outdoor Life. Allen’s “Snakes Alive” exhibit was popular and you can find an excellent collection of vintage photographs of…

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GARDENER'S PATH · 1d

Tips for Companion Planting in Your Herb Garden

Herbs make powerful companion plants, and not just in your vegetable patch. With strong aromas and tastes, their pest-repelling, beneficial insect-attracting, and other benefits can extend to fellow …

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OFF THE GRID NEWS · 1d

War… Covenant… And The Judgment of Nations

A Biblical Perspective On The Modern Conflict With Iran War is one of the most revealing realities in human history. It strips away political rhetoric, exposes the faith commitments of nations, and d…

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OFF THE GRID NEWS · 1d

The Liberty Bell’s Forgotten Warning

What America’s 250th Birthday Really Means As the fireworks explode over Washington this July 4th and we as a nation raise a collective toast to 250 years of American independence, most Americans w…

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GEARJUNKIE · 2d

Tall People Camping Gear, Royal Dutch E-Bike, ‘Color of the Year’ Diving Watch, and More Emerging Gear

There’s nothing wrong with wanting your gear to be stylish as well as functional — and this week has plenty of gear that checks both boxes. Looking to add some color to your outdoor life? Then you’ll…

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