Basics of Off-Grid Living
Basics of Off-Grid Living
A Powerpoint-assisted presentation on the basics of living off-grid. Beneficial to anyone who is getting ready to live off-grid or thinking about doing so in the future. This presentation covers a wide variety of topics (briefly) such as land acquisition, how to source power, water, and many other important subjects for a self-sufficient lifestyle.
Class Length
About 2 hours
Skill Level
Beginner
PRICE
FREE
Class Size
Maximum of 30
What to Bring
- Water Bottle
- Notepad
Age
Any
Cameron Yarberry - Owner of Urban and Rural Survival, LLC
I grew up in Montana, and began my enjoyment of the outdoors there. It really blossomed during my college years in Fort Collins, CO where I enjoyed fishing and taking yearly trips elk hunting near Montrose, CO. The experiences and friendships I strengthened, especially on my elk hunting trips, completely changed my life. I learned how to push myself physically in some of the gnarliest terrain in the United States, battling the weather and trying to chase one of the most amazing creatures on Earth.
My story also took a unique twist where I became exposed to the occult and esoteric side of life. I developed a deep sense of spirituality which also became an integral part of my being and helped me understand why I am the way I am. I moved out to Montrose and continued this inner practice, while also focusing on creating a sustainable way of living for myself.
This is, of course, still a work in progress. I currently live off-grid on 40 acres looking at the beautiful San Juan mountains.
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Putting the new fiber laser to use! Ai generated image on a pmag. Good times coming ahead, big announcement soon!
#laserengraving #laser #custom #ar15 #2a #2amendment #fiberlaser
The new setup for hunting this year 🤩 stoked
Browning xbolt mountain pro w/ zeiss conquest
#elkhunting #hunting #elkhunter #hiking #backpacking #backpackhunter #fall #colorado #rockymountains
Found a few delicacies today
#foraging #forager #mushroomhunting #mushroom #hiking #rockymountains #colorado
Little hard to see, but one of the funnest parts of the greyops class with @fieldcraftdefense , running figure 8s around barrels shooting steel, thanks for the fun class, get out and take a class with them boys!
@jdawg_elliott @fieldcraftdefense
Epic mushy hunt! Quick 30 minute foray treated us great! One of the best times of the year, can't wait to find more 🤘
#forager #foraging #mushroomhunting #mushroom #colorado #hiking #summer
First ever search for burn morels, hauled out about 25 lbs! 9 miles of off-trail hiking paid off. Super fun weekend @renaissance_mountain_woman @e_ricknasty
#morel #morelmushrooms #foraging #forager #hiking #mushroom #mushroomhunting #summer #colorado
A most gentle reminder this country was founded on rebellion ;) happy 4th
Yummy oyster find today. Gonna be a good mushroom year; super amped.
#foraging #forager #mushroom #mushroomhunting #selfsufficient #mountains #colorado #summer #hiking
This lasted a couple hours. Sometimes you have to fight for life..
#nature #natureismetal #naturevibes #wildlife #wildlifephotography #outdoors #predator #thermal
Awesome group kicking ass during our defensive handgun 100 class! Come train with us 🤙 #ccw #concealedcarry #selfsufficient #selfdefense #firearmstraining
Reposted for quality! Having a great time with @dirty.bastards.collective
Take some private training with us and get 1 on 1, focused attention! Email info@ursurvival.com or call/text 9707650398 to schedule. Let's stay frosty!!
Our awesome group of homeschoolers and parents we started working with, this time learning about different ways to filter water and cook food/boil water in the backcountry. Stoked to do a backpack trip with them, love the enthusiasm!
#colorado #greatoutdoors #mountains #camping #carcamping #backpacking #hiking #summer #selfsufficient #nature #naturevibes @jetboil @katadyn_group
What an EPIC day! Got to enjoy nature, find and eat some delicious morels, and teach a private concealed carry class in a garage full of supercars. What a rough life!
#colorado #telluride #nature #morel #morelmushrooms #mushroomhunting #greatoutdoors #hiking #ccw #concealedcarry #2a #2amendment
Thankful for the opportunity to hook @montrosecountyso with some new battle/duty belts from @koreessentials ! Once you go with Kore you'll never go back. Thanks and be safe guys.
#leo #lawenforcement #gear #2a #2amendment #edc #edcgear #ccw #swat #tactical
Had an awesome time teaching some young homeschoolers how to pack a backpack! Love seeing young ones getting interested in the great outdoors, especially when you live in a place like Montrose! Next time we will learn about water filters, cooking stoves, etc!
With @jory.danger
#nature #backpacking #camping #greatoutdoors #hiking #colorado #outdoors #outdoorsman
Living off the land baby. Foraging for fees taps into something deep within us..
#foraging #forager #morel #morelmushrooms #nature #greatoutdoors #spring #colorado
Had a killer time that weekend with the boys! Go take some training with @tacticalcowboyofficial !
Push those boundaries, go for speed, it may save your life one day..
#ccw #concealedcarry #selfdefense #handguntraining #handgun #firearmstraining #firearms #2a #2amendment
@gbrsgroup @gatorzeyewear @shadowsystemscorp @viktosbrand
We can't tell you how many times we have trained folks with poor/cheap gear, and it ends up being quite the frustrating day at the range. Spend that little bit of extra money and get a proper kydex holster that fits your gun!! If you want to pass the tests found in our defensive handgun courses, a holster like this custom setup from @jory.danger will go a long way 🤙
#edc #edcgear #ccw #concealedcarry #concealcarry #pistol #handgun #carrygun #2a #2amendment
First time ever doing zerchers, hit 225 for 2. Not too shabby, Ima have to hit more of these 💪🏼
#lifting #gym #gymmotivation #fitness #fitnessmotivation #weightlifting #squats #exercise #fit #selfsufficient
Can you pass these tests? Come take our Defensive Handgun 100 class April 14th! New curriculum which we are super amped about! You won't want to miss this one! Sign up on www.ursurvival.com
#ccw #concealedcarry #handguntraining #firearmstraining #pistoltraining #2a #2amendment
Took a few years off sparring. Getting back into it. Little rusty but we will get there! Thx for the rounds @jack.m.taylor
#boxing #boxingtraining #sparring #sparringday #fighting #selfdefense
Fun training with the boys @danb9873 @jory.danger
Working on that @tacticalcowboy01 mobility box drill.
#2a #2amendment #firearmstraining #firearms #pistoltraining #guns
EPIC training with some homies and @tacticalcowboy01 and the mentors! Thankful for such a killer opportunity to step our game up. Onwards and upwards! Take some training with those guys, they are dialed!
@j.stone_34
Send it!
#firearms #firearmstraining #firearmsinstructor #gun #guns #ar15 #pistol #2a #2amendment #sendit
Give this one a go! #pistol #pistoltraining #handgun #handguntraining #firearms #firearmstraining #firearmsinstructor #2a #2amendment #staydeadly #selfdefense #selfsufficient
Spying on elk in my back yard with the nightvision goggles :)
#nightvision #night #nightvisiongoggles #wildlife #elk #nature #colorado
Are you prepared? #winter #snow #colorado #survival #prepared #preparedness #selfsufficient #selfsufficiency #colorado
Which are you? #prepared #preparedness #selfsufficient #selfsufficiency #emergency #emergencypreparedness #survival #warpoet #winter #colorado
The ones who are serious go out and train in the weather ❄️
Thanks for the great session, looking forward to more!
#training #trainhard #2a #2amendment #firearms #firearmstraining #defender #selfdefense #pistol #gun #guns #colorado
Going down the 300 BLK rabbit hole, naturally we have to engrave some mags right?
Here is to peace, love and wisdom. See all of you on the other side.
Happy Holidays, be safe and enjoy. Cheers to you
Living off grid is so cool.
#offgrid #offgridliving #selfsufficient #selfsufficiency #solar #solarpanels #solarpower
Having a grand ol time. A parameter that I like to see with folks I teach who concealed carry is to be able to draw from concealment and put 3 rounds on an A Zone target in under 3 seconds from approximately 5 yards. This is a good foundational point and proves the shooter has put in consistent time and training in. It generally will take up to a couple thousand rounds and consistent training to be able to do this. Are you able to hit that benchmark?
#ccw #guns #gun #handgun #pistol #2a #selfdefense #firearms #firearmstraining #firearmsinstructor
@gatorzeyewear
I'd say gratitude is something we could all be better about, regardless of political beliefs, age, race, sex etc. There is always plenty to be thankful for, even when it doesn't seem so. Cheers and Happy Thanksgiving.
#thanksgiving #gratitude #blessed #blessings #colorado #fall #rockymountains #mountains #mountainview #nature #naturevibes #greatoutdoors
Why i love where I live.. #mountains #mountainview #rockymountains #colorado #fall #winter #scenery #greatoutdoors #snow #elk #elkhunting #elkhunter
When your hunting pack is almost as tall as you are.. off for some wilderness therapy
#elkhunter #elkhunting #elk #hunting #hunter #colorado #rockymountains #mountains #meateater #selfsufficient #selfsufficiency
Need I say more?.. #mountains #mountainview #rockymountains #colorado #fall #fallcolors #greatoutdoors #nature #naturevibes #naturephotography #naturelover #aspens #elk #elkhunter #elkhunting
Ratting canning is fun.. #ar15 #gun #guns #2a #2amendment #firearms #custom #art #artproject #selfdefense #selfsufficiency
@aeroprecision @gbrsgroup
Such a fun day teaching these ladies who took our Women's Defensive Handgun 100 course this weekend. We still have spots left for our October 7th class! @oneasteriskindustries
#firearms #firearmstraining #firearmsinstructor #2a #2amendment #selfdefense #selfsufficient #selfsufficiency #pistol #trainhard #guns
Today I have chosen to make a post reminding people the origins of the word "apocalypse", which has origins in Latin meaning "to unveil, an uncovering of something". Or one might also look at is as a "de-occulting". We might argue that we are living through an apocalypse, and events like what happened today 22 years ago have facilitated that process. It is a slow, painful, but necessary process. Onward and forward.
#911 #september11 #occult #occultism #awakening #spirituality #esoteric #greatawakeningworldwide #consciousness
Can you use an electric dryer off grid? How much power does it use? Watch this for a real-time explanation!
#offgrid #offgridliving #homestead #homesteading #diy #selfsufficient #selfsufficiency #solar #solarsystem #solarpanels #solarpower
Weird year this year but persistence pays off. We eatin good tonight baby!
#mushroomhunting #mushroom #foraging #rockymountains #colorado #nature #greatoutdoors #chanterelles #ediblemushrooms #hiking
The sight-in process doesn't have to be complicated. Especially on a shorter sight in such as the 36 yard zero I experimented with today. First time with an lpvo and I have to admit I'm digging it. 3 groups to sight in, first two shots way low right. Don't be afraid to make large corrections; on these I moved it about 12 clicks in each direction and it is a 1/2 moa adjustment. After this I had one more large correction to make, and I got lucky because I put all three rounds basically touching in the bullseye. After that is was all fun pinging some steel out to 550 yds.
#ar15 #556 #longrangeshooting #precisionshooting #2a #2amendment #firearms #firearmstraining #gun #guns
@aeroprecision #sigsauer
Fun things you do when you have a laser engraver..
#laser #laserengraving #ar15 #gun #guns #2a #2amendment #custom #firearms @aeroprecision
It's that time of year again. What I love about elk hunting is the extraordinary amount of effort it takes to pull a legit hunt together. It requires consistent physical training to be able to drag an elk out of rugged mountains on your back. Consistent practice and shooting with a rifle to get everything dialed in, collect DOPE, and feel confident to take that shot.
And a hefty amount of gear and knowledge of how to use said gear to be able to handle what 12000ft will throw at you at the end of October in Colorado. Can't wait for this year's hunt!!
#elk #elkhunting #elkhunter #hunting #hunter #rifle #longrangeshooting #colorado #rockymountains #fall
Man I like finding cool stuff. So many treasures nature offers, if you go and look
#fossil #fossils #ammonite #southwest #desert #colorado #rockymountains #summer #archaeology
Wetterhorn peak summit from west fork Cimarron. This was my first real hike of the summer, been a little lazy 😬 and I paid for it lol. Not going to lie, this one kicked my ass pretty good. I've done this hike before off 1 hour of sleep and for some reason, this time it was even harder. Approx 14.5 miles round trip, and close to 5000ft elevation gain. Glad to have a couple solid dudes join me
@jack.m.taylor
#hiking #backpacking #14er #rockymountains #rockies #colorado #summer #camping #outdoors #greatoutdoors #nature #wildlife #mountains
Happy 4th everyone. Here's to freedom 🤙
#4thofjuly #fourthofjuly #america #summer #fireworks #funny #funnymemes #humor #sadbuttrue
@northamericanrescue
My first chickens ever! Thanks to my neighbors for hooking me up. I am slowly beginning to train them to be the most chill homies ever..
#homesteading #homestead #rurallife #rural #ruralliving #offgrid #offgridliving #chickens #selfsufficient #selfsufficiency
Chicken coop update! She's 95% done!
#chickens #offgrid #offgridliving #rural #ruralliving #rurallife #homestead #homesteading #selfsufficient
Homestead update!
#homestead #homesteading #chickens #offgrid #offgridliving #diy #construction #building #colorado #southwest #colorado #summer
POV: you enjoy a little Sunday evening stargazing with the Nods in the front yard 😁
#nightvision #nods #nvgs #night #tnvc #stars #milkyway #stargazing #colorado #desert #southwest
When you camp in between teaching concealed carry classes..
#camping #colorado #rockymountains #summer #2a #2amendment #concealedcarry #firearmsinstructor #firearmsafety #guns #training
Backcountry awareness. Exploring nature is one of my favorite things to do, but there are of course always some risks. Here are some good general precautions:
-Tell someone where you're going
-Have more "stuff" than you think you need (clothing, food, water, emergency supplies
-Carry medical, and carry REAL medical not just a booboo pouch. Know how to use it
-Be aware of your surroundings and be careful about pushing your limits too far. Challenge yourself, but get home alive to share the story.
-Carry a means of self protection and know how to use it, whether it be a gun, spray etc.
Enjoy nature and enjoy it safely!! -URS
#nature #colorado #summer #mountains #sanjuanmountains #rockymountains #wildlife #wilderness #hiking #backpacking #outdoors
Engraved AR mag for a homie 👌 hit us up if you want to personalize your pmags!
#ar15 #guns #firearms #2a #laser #laserengraving #magpul
Happy Memorial Day weekend to all of you, be safe, enjoy yourselves, get out there and live life to the fullest and make our time here worth it. Love, URS
Infrared module on the new laser is dooope! Gonna be turning out pmags like crazy..
#laser #laserengraving #2a #2amendment #guns #ar15 #magpul #smallbusiness #custom #firearms
Posts for chicken coop/enclosure set! Video coming upon completion..
#homestead #homesteading #rural #rurallife #ruralliving #offgrid #offgridliving #chickens #eggs #colorado #spring #sunset
Concealed carry class tomorrow (Friday) night in montrose, and Saturday in grand junction! Let's get some last minute sign ups! Sign up at Colorado.gunclass.com!
First time looking for morels was a success! Can't get enough of nature and all the gifts and teachings she offers. Bonus pic of me being ridiculous..
#foraging #nature #wilderness #wildernessculture #fungi #mushroomhunting #mushroom #colorado #rockymountains #desert #spring
Another super fun private pistol/carbine class with these guys. Good times had by all! Come train with us 🤙
#firearmstraining #firearms #trainhard #handgun #ar15 #pistol #tactical #tactics #2a #2amendment #warriorpoetsociety #protector #preparedness #survival
Sometimes I like to have fun... #fitness #fitnessmotivation #gym #gymmotivation #gymrat #workout #workoutmotivation #calisthenics #ropeclimb
Learning some knife throwing tonight.. I see some possible knife throwing classes being offered through Urban and Rural Survival 😁
#knifethrowing #throwing #throwingknives #ninja #knives #knifeporn
Something I have been working on lately that I think we can all be better at: gratitude. I'm grateful I live in such a beautiful place, I'm grateful nature is such a great teacher, I'm grateful for awesome friends and awesome family, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to grow and better myself every day.
#nature #colorado #outdoors #outdoorsman #rockymountains #mountains #desert #elk #wildlife
Some awesome fossil finds today. Get out there and explore!
#fossil #geology #archaeology #hiking #nature #outdoors #colorado #explore
What we do at home- welding some target stands
#welding #weldinglife #fabrication #diy #diyproject #offgrid #offgridliving #shooting #2a
Having some fun with the laser at @ouraysilversmiths and customizing some gear! Can't wait to learn more about the laser and experiment. I see one of these in the future for Urban and Rural Survival..
#laser #tech #technology #custom #smallbusiness #smallbusinessowner #smallbusinesssupport #nerd #nerdlife
Little bit of fun plinking tonight..
#gun #guns #firearms #firearmstraining #pistol #handgun #shooting #shootingday #rangetime #2a #2amendment
Awesome camping trip in SW Colorado this weekend! As we move into the seasons of outdoor activity, here are some things to keep in mind:
Who are you going with? How far? Do you have maps? What will the weather be like? Do you have appropriate clothing, enough food and water (plus extra), and a means of sleeping comfortably, even in cold temps? How about medical? Do you have a GOOD medical kit and some basic knowledge of how to use what's inside it? Will there be cell service? What will you do if an emergency happens or even an inconvenient situation? Are you prepared? Stay safe and enjoy what nature has to offer!
#nature #outdoors #greatoutdoors #mountains
#camping #hiking #backpacking #colorado
#overlanding #4x4 #rockymountains #survival #prepared #preparedness
How much does a cloudy day affect solar power? #offgrid #solar #solarsystem #offgridliving #homestead #homesteading #selfsufficient #selfsufficiency #colorado #nature
Credit card payments for small business! Stop giving money to giant, predatory companies like Paypal. #smallbusiness #business #2a #2amendment #finances #guns #firearms
@monumentpayments
Having some fun.. Can't get better if you don't TRAIN! #gun #guns #pistol #handgun #firearms #firearmstraining #2amendment #2a
@gbrsgroup @shadowsystemscorp @koreessentials.backup @koreessentials @gatorzeyewear @vertx_official
Yearly ice fishing trip at a 11,500ft elevation lake. Always a great time, good company, yummy food and drink, and some interesting conversations. Plus it gets me out of my winter hibernation and gets me back in shape for upcoming spring activities. See you next year, Naylor
#colorado #mountains #rockymountains #winter #icefishing #snowshoeing #backpacking #nature #greatoutdoors #camping
Will you DO SOMETHING?
#preparedness #edc #prepper #warriorpoet #survival #lionsnotsheep #communityfirst #bethedifference
The new EDC 🤩 finally made it happen.
@shadowsystemscorp @holosun @olightworldd_ #edc #edcgear #firearms #guns #2a #2amendment #pistol #concealedcarry #concealcarry #handgun
Finishing off 2022 in Maui, Hawaii. Not a bad place to be. 2022, and the few years before it, have been challenging to say the least. But without challenge, there is no growth. These last few years have tested me in many ways, but I'd say I have become a better person because of it.
I still have a long ways to go, and I will never let myself stop growing, but looking back, I have to remember I have also come a long ways. I seek growth physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. To be lacking in any of these areas is to be incomplete. We have so much potential as humans, and I look forward to continued growth with all of you. Thanks for being with me on this journey.
#newyear #newyearresolution #2022 #growth #growthmindset #selfimprovement #selfsufficient #selfsufficiency
Review of the new Every Day Carry TQ by Snakestaff Systems. Really cool little product that makes carrying a tourniquet a whole lot easier. Looking forward to further testing on this little guy. #edc #everydaycarry #edcgear #tq #medical #first aid #gear
Pistol Tact reload! #gun #guns #firearms #firearmstraining #2a #2amendment #selfdefense #pistol #edc @ronintactics @koreessentials @canik @canikusa @vertx_official
Being fit is essential to living a healthy, balanced life of well being. It also is a key to being self-sufficient and being a "prepper". How will you take care of others if you don't take care of yourself? How will you help in an emergency if you are huffing and puffing and can't handle a demanding situation? Get out there and find what works for from an exercise standpoint and keep at it!
#gym #fitness #workout #workoutmotivation #fitnessmotivation #calisthenics #weightlifting #exercise
A little over a month ago a hunter died in our area. I made this presentation in light of him and others who have found themselves in trouble while enjoying the outdoors.
#camping #hiking #backpacking #nature #greatoutdoors #backcountry #hunting
Running some drills and working those muscles so the skills don't degrade.
Check out our store for sweet merch! https://www.ursurvival.com/store/
Songs used in video: Yarin Primak - Speed Up and Grisly Brill- Duty Calls
#pistol #guns #shooting #handgun #firearms #firearmstraining #2a #2amendment
Last hunt of the year on buddy's pond this AM before work. Grateful for the experience, fun times with cool people and of course grateful for the animals and the food that will go in the freezer. Clean, delicious food that is not poisoned or tainted by humanity's touch.
#hunting #waterfowl #waterfowlhunting #birdhunting #selfsufficient #meateater
@berettaofficial @jdanielson18
Fun, adventerous, and beautiful but unsuccessful 1st Rifle Hunt here in Colorado. Great times with great friends! #elk #elkhunting #hunting #backpacking #colorado #rockymountains #nature
EDC baby!
#2a #2amendment #everydaycarry #edc #gun #guns #pistol #handgun #firearms @oneasteriskindustries @mesashootingsportsco @vertx_official @koreessentials @sigsauerusa @darkangelmedical @leathermantools @spyderco_inc
Finally hit a <7 second FAST test with my pistol. Time to work towards that 5 second mark now..
#2a #2amendment #handgun #handguntraining #pistol #canik #firearms #firearmtraining
Fun scout for our upcoming 1st rifle elk hunt here in Colorado. We experienced just about every kind of weather possible: sunshine with nice temps, heavy rain, hail, and thundersnow, culminating to some of the most epic views we have ever had! Good thing we came prepared with proper gear. Just because it is nice weather at home doesn't mean it can't get nasty at 12000ft! Saw a few groups of elk out in the evening, just weren't able to get any good footage.
#elk #elkhunting #hunt #hunting #Colorado #fall #rockymountains #biggamehunting
Elk season draws oh so near. Thunder and lightning all night last night with snow. Hiked up here in a tshirt. Gotta be ready for anything when you play in the big mountains
#elk #elkhunting #hunting #biggamehunting #Colorado #fall #mountains #nature #snow #aspens #naturephotography #photography
Elk hunting is much more than the moment the bullet or arrow strikes the animal. It takes time, effort, and strategy to scout, put boots on the ground, find out where they hang out and then plan the logistics for the actual hunt. But of course, that is what makes it so awesome right?
#elk #elkhunting #elkcountry #hunting #biggamehunting #Colorado #fall
Awesome pics from our last private pistol/carbine class! Always have a blast with these guys. Can't wait to keep working with them!
#guns #2a #2amendment #pistol #ar15 #firearms #firearmstraining
New edc set up. Sig P365XL with @holosun red dot and @streamlightinc tlr7 sub flashlight. To finish out, one sexy IWB holster from our friends @mesashootingsportsco
New EDC video coming soon!
#sigsauer #edc #everydaycarry #guns #pistol #concealedcarry #2a #2amendment
Does anyone else go find wild edible mushrooms after a gun show? Just me?
#guns #2a #2amendment #gunshow #foraging #mushrooms #survival
It's been kinda slow for me so far this year. Kinda frustrating, but found this today, westslope, CO. Had it with an elk steak and some edamame, it was so good I almost cried 🤤 More content to come regarding foraging!
#colorado #rockymountains #sanjuanmountains #summer #mushrooms #wildmushroom #food #foodporn #foodie
New video up on our Youtube channel, Urban and Rural Survival. Footage of a private pistol/carbine class we did. Get out and train!
#guns #firearms #2a #2amendment #firearmstraining #training #sheriff #survival #selfdefense
Katadyn 6.0 L gravity filter. Get you one!
#backpacking #backpacker #camping #hiking #greatoutdoors #colorado #rockymountains #outdoors #hunting #elkhunter
After much deliberation, we are excited to announce the new name and logo!!!! Ambiocc is now Urban and Rural Survival. Can't wait to keep growing with all of you!
#survival #edc #guns #2a #2ndamendment #firearmstraining #cpr #cprtraining #offgrid #offgridliving #homesteading
Reppin that @koreessentials gear baby. Dare I say I look good with it too 🤫
#battlebelt #2a #2amendment #guns #pistol #firearmstraining #handgun #shooting
Gotta have an EDC pack! Been really digging the @vertx_official Commuter Sling 2.0. Over the last several years I have really learned to focus on systems and organization and it has done wonders for me.
#edc #everydaycarry #backpack #pack #bag