Of course, it’s hard to go off the grid completely nowadays but camping in the wilderness is a great way to achieve those vacation goals you’re after.

Let family and friends know where you’re going

While it’s nice to go off the grid and forget about the typical 9-5 you have, you should be informing your friends and family where you’re going. If you don’t tell them, then granted, they’re going to get a little worried about where you’ve disappeared.

It’s particularly challenging when you go off the grid because your loved ones might not be able to get in touch with you at all. So to give them peace of mind, make sure you’re letting them know where you’re trotting off to so that they don’t send out a rescue party or report you missing to the police!

Have a source of energy

A source of energy is important because while you might be well prepared and versed in survival skills, it’s always wise to have energy sources available. Whether it’s an engine that helps generate electricity for all of your appliances, a gas supply, or a water tank.

These sources of energy will make your trip more enjoyable and if you were to get stranded, you’ve at least got something to rely on.

Learn basic survival skills

Basic survival skills are useful to have whether you’re going out on your own or with family. These basic skills like how to purify water in the wild, are useful to know, should you find yourself needing to do it in a dire situation.

Of course, you’d hopefully have made every effort to ensure safety during this trip but sometimes the unexpected can happen.

Pack plenty of food

To help ensure you’re well equipped for the trip, regardless of how long it’ll take, consider taking plenty of food. Packing food and drink is important because it’s going to help keep you well-fed and hydrated during your trip.

Going off the grid does mean you’re unlikely to come across any food shops nearby, so be sure to pack everything you need ahead of time. 

Research the area well

When it comes to vacationing off-grid, it’s always good to have knowledge of the area. This is important because you want to have an awareness of what areas are going to be dangerous and which areas might involve a lot more navigation on your part to get to where you want to end up.

Researching the area will also help you avoid dangers!

Have emergency supplies on you at all times

Finally, if you’re looking to vacation safely, be sure to have plenty of emergency supplies on you that would help you out in a rescue situation.

Hopefully, with these tips, you can get a wonderful off-the-grid experience on your next vacation, wherever you go.