Totally get where you're coming from. Water was always in the background for me too, until I realized just how quickly you burn through it even in normal life. But for me, the big regret is not diving into solar power setups way earlier. I kept telling myself that the gear was too expensive, or that the tech was gonna get way better if I waited. Meanwhile, we had this big blackout a few years back—nothing, not even a radio or a way to keep my small fridge humming. I couldn’t play music, couldn’t even power a USB light. Felt pretty helpless.
Now I’ve got a small solar rig and some battery storage, and it’s made a world of difference. Not just for emergencies either—it’s helped me cut the cord a little from the grid day-to-day. Wish I’d
