Motorcycle Goes 300 Miles on 1 Liter of Water
A motorcycle that runs on water! It will go about 300 miles on just one liter of water. A Brazilian man has modified a small motorcycle to run on hydrogen. We …
How To Make a 5 Gallon Bucket Water Filter
It could happen to you… you might have to drink water from a source you don’t trust like the pond down the road or a barrel of rain water. You …
UN Warns of 40 Percent Water Shortfall by 2030
The world could face a 40% water shortfall by 2030 if we don’t drastically reduce the amount of water we are consuming and use more efficient water management systems. “Many …
55 Gallon Drums – Metal VS Plastic – Which Is Better?
Here at Off Grid World we are often asked which 55 gallon drum container is better for storing, heating, transporting water, food or other use. This article is primarily for …
Build A 500,000 BTU Solar Water Heater
Build A 500,000 BTU Solar Water Heater. In this video from NikTheCat, you will learn how to build your very own 500,000 BTU solar water heater. Even on overcast days, …
5 DIY Outdoor Solar Shower Ideas
Outdoor showers have always been popular for beach-dwellers, but they are becoming more mainstream for large, upscale houses and tiny off grid cabins alike. An outdoor shower is great …
The ‘Drinkable Book’ Can Save Lives & Provide Purified Water for Years
Clean water is essential to human life, but sadly, many people around the world do not have access to uncontaminated water. More than 3.4 million people across the globe die …
Transpiration for Simple Survival Water Collection
One of the easiest ways to collect water in emergency situations is the transpiration technique. Using just a clear plastic bag and some type of cordage for tying, you can …
DIY Solar Water Distillers Purify Contaminated Water
In circumstances where water is plentiful but unsafe to drink, knowing how to obtain clean drinking water could mean the difference between life and death. Sadly, there are many disaster …
Simple Rain Barrel System Collects 825 Gallons of Water
This simple rain barrel configuration collects over 825 gallons of water from the rain gutter on one house. Using PVC pipes, these inexpensive 55-gallon plastic barrels are connected together …