Anyone Actually Tried Living Off-Grid for a Month?

PrepperLinda65

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Anyone Actually Tried Living Off-Grid for a Month?

Has anyone here actually tried living completely off-grid for an extended period, say a full month or more? I'm curious about real-world experiences—not just weekend getaways or camping trips, but actually running a household off solar, well water, maybe wood heat, and handling all your own waste.

What were the biggest day-to-day challenges you ran into? Did anyone have problems with power reliability, food storage (especially refrigeration), or medical emergencies? I've read plenty about composting toilets and rainwater catchment, but
 
What were the biggest day-to-day challenges you ran into? Did anyone have problems with power reliability, food storage (especially refrigeration), or medical emergencies? I've read plenty about composting toilets and rainwater catchment, but

Power reliability was my biggest headache, honestly. Solar worked most days, but those cloudy stretches threw everything off—keeping things cold was a constant worry. I ended up using a root cellar for veggies and herbs, which helped a lot, but dairy and meat