[Zebra]

I'm sure there are a number of people on GAF that have fantasized about vanishing into this sort of lifestyle. There's something romantic about it, I've always felt.

I wish the photographer would have included more information, such as where in north America these groups are, but the photos are fascinating nonetheless.

http://www.ericvalli.com/index.php?/.../off-the-grid/

A few favorites:

More at the link.

[shagg_187]

"I wish the photographer would have included more information, such as where in north America these groups are, but the photos are fascinating nonetheless."

Kills the whole purpose of being off-the-grid, doesn't it?

[alphaNoid]

This is my dads dream. I love the outdoors myself, fishing, camping, hiking and nature but I dont think I could leave the grid. Ive been 'online' since the 80s with a 300 baud modem so its in my blood.

Very romantic like you said though, a fantasy and I envy those who are so carefree they can pull it off.

edit. Now I'm inspired to go take photos today.

[Salvor.Hardin]

"I wish the photographer would have included more information, such as where in north America these groups are, but the photos are fascinating nonetheless." Kills the whole purpose of being off-the-grid, doesn't it?

You don't know what off-the-grid means do you? :P

[Buzzati]

Wait...so how do they play PS3 games?

[disappeared]

Someday...

[KibblesBits]

Wait...so how do they play PS3 games?

They have Vita.

[Wubby]

Someone needs to tell these guys that the Civil War ended.

[Vulcano's assistant]

that last pic in the link breaks the mood

[Lionel Mandrake]

Nature's a nice place to visit, but I wouldn't want to live there.

[MechDX]

They are off the grid but are now on GAF.

mind blown

[John Dunbar]

that's one strange horse.

[SalsaShark]

that beard is more like off the chartz yo

[navanman]

that last pic in the link breaks the mood

Indeed. Living off the grid with no shoes but in your convenience stores..

[AAequal]

Seems like he is making documentary about these people.
Watch sneak peek here http://www.mfilomeno.com/eric-valli/...n-canal--.html

[wenis]

Ahead of their time.

[disappeared]

that's one strange horse.

That's one beautiful photograph.

[Ninja Beagle]

Here is a guy who 'quit money' and went into the wild to live in a cave.

http://vimeo.com/40669770

[shagg_187]

You don't know what off-the-grid means do you? :P

I hope I do. :P

What I'm trying to say is that people have a tendency of making it "tourist attractions spots" i.e. an increase of people joining them or following them. Telling where they are is simply going to attract the wrong crowd. They're off-the-grid for a reason.

[Pollux]

Ahead of their time.

They'll be some of the few that survive after the zombie apocalypse.

[PSFan]

They're just ready for when WW3 sets us back 300 years. Albert Einstein's famous WW quote will come true!

[AgentOtaku]

Whoa!

[Escape Goat]

I hope I do. :P What I'm trying to say is that people have a tendency of making it "tourist attractions spots" i.e. an increase of people joining them or following them. Telling where they are is simply going to attract the wrong crowd. They're off-the-grid for a reason.

what is the wrong crowd?

[Dai101]

Wait...so how do they play PS3 games?

You funny, everyone knows ps3 has no games.

[Riggs]

I've been living off the grid for 5 years. Not all glory I can tell you that much. Brb watching pilot of breaking bad again.

[Bulbo Urethral Baggins]

what is the wrong crowd?

Hipsters

[East Lake]

At least when the group in the convenience store is done they can transition seamlessly into indie band.

[Kinyou]

I'm really having a hard time figuring out how old she might be.

[Riggs]

At least when the group in the convenience store is done they can transition seamlessly into indie band.

Form like voltron!

[kruis]

I wonder if that girl is off the grid only during the summer when it's fun and easy. Nature will kill you if you're an unprepared idealist.

[Zeppelin]

I'm really having a hard time figuring out how old she might be.

Assuming it's the same woman as in the picture with the horses above I'd say she's around 40.

[AAequal]

I hope I do. :P What I'm trying to say is that people have a tendency of making it "tourist attractions spots" i.e. an increase of people joining them or following them. Telling where they are is simply going to attract the wrong crowd. They're off-the-grid for a reason.

There is going to be documentary of some sort, pics are from it.
http://www.mfilomeno.com/eric-valli/...n-canal--.html
I hope it's more about people actually living there and not about city people who gives the lifestyle a shot for what ever reason and after month writes a blog about it.

[Bulbo Urethral Baggins]

A lesson on how not to do it.

[alphaNoid]

I'm really having a hard time figuring out how old she might be.

Late 30s, check the link and a near the bottom there is a clear in focus image of her face looking at the camera.

[Kinyou]

Assuming it's the same woman as in the picture with the horses above I'd say she's around 40.

Yeah, that seems like a reasonable guess. It's just that her face and hair look so old (especially in the store pic) while her body looks so young.

[John Rabbit]

I wonder if that girl is off the grid only during the summer when it's fun and easy. Nature will kill you if you're an unprepared idealist.

why would you assume that about only the girl?

also, i don't know why living "off-the-grid" has to mean "looks like i fell out of a remington painting". is it really necessary to survival to adorn your various jugs and jars with pseudo native artwork or put feathers in your hair?

surely somebody is doing this without reverting to 1880s fashion.

[evil solrac v3.0]

find that last picture offensive.....

[kruis]

also, i don't know why living "off-the-grid" has to mean "looks like i fell out of a remington painting". is it really necessary to survival to adorn your various jugs and jars with pseudo native artwork or put feathers in your hair? surely somebody is doing this without reverting to 1880s fashion.

Those guys looked like they were doing a fashion shoot.



Wearing sandals when you're roughing it? Really?

[Escape Goat]

These people will inherit the earth post-apocalypse.

[sangreal]

why would you assume that about only the girl? also, i don't know why living "off-the-grid" has to mean "looks like i fell out of a remington painting". is it really necessary to survival to adorn your various jugs and jars with pseudo native artwork or put feathers in your hair?

I don't think living off-the-grid means doing only what is necessary to survive. If you're living off the land (I don't think off-the-grid is a good your options for decoration/individuality are pretty limited.

surely somebody is doing this without reverting to 1880s fashion.

We call them bums

[Menelaus]

I wish the photographer knew how to use his camera, these pictures suck! He can't even focus properly for the portraits.

[John Rabbit]

Those guys looked like they were doing a fashion shoot. Wearing sandals when you're roughing it? Really?

well, obviously for a photographer he(or she) is going to pick the most visually interesting subjects to capture. i'm not doubting the validity of these pictures and these people, more the message the pictures themselves send about what it means to be "off the grid". disconnecting yourself from government provided power sources doesn't automatically mean your clothes turn to hide and your shoes disappear or become moccasins. it's entirely possible to wear modern clothing and not use electricity or water/sewage utilities.

with the amish looking folk it seems like they're purposely being anachronistic for some reason i'll likely never know from just looking at the photos. but the dude with the arbitrary feather in his hair and the flower child with the painted jug and the hollowed out horn/gourd hanging from her belt...just look like extras from a period piece of post-apocalyptic film.

[East Lake]

Wearing sandals when you're roughing it? Really?

Your feet can really toughen up quite well if you don't protect them, and on the plus side sandals will dry fast and they won't smell as bad from trapping all the dirt and sweat inside like boots. I'd pass on all the leather shit they're wearing though, but I guess it's probably durable (and stylish...)

[Lactose_Intolerant]

These people will inherit the earth post-apocalypse.

Well, looking at the picture above your post, that time might already be here.

[NEOPARADIGM]

Ahead of their time.

Amen.

[low-G]

Boy these people sure will feel dumb when I'm visiting alien worlds in my personal space ship and doing alien girls that are super kawaii.

[AAequal]

Eh, The women in first pic is keeping even blog. Not really that off-the-grid.
http://www.lynxvilden.com/
edit. she keeps some sort survivalist school :D

"Class of 2012"
http://www.lynxvilden.com/p/2012-schedule.html

Those guys looked like they were doing a fashion shoot. Wearing sandals when you're roughing it? Really?

[OpinionatedCyborg]

Those guys looked like they were doing a fashion shoot. Wearing sandals when you're roughing it? Really?

pretty sure I came across these people in skyrim. can't remember if I slaughtered them after they tried to steal from me or not.

[Menelaus]

girl in the back = would

[East Lake]