Lithium vs Lead-Acid Batteries for Arizona's Extreme Heat: 2026 Comparison
In Arizona, 115-degree days don't just make you sweat—they destroy traditional batteries. We break down why the old lead-acid vs. lithium debate is settled for desert dwellers, and why upgrading now saves you thousands later.
How to Size Your Off-Grid Solar System: Arizona Homeowner's Calculator Guide
Most off-grid failures start with bad math. Learn exactly how to calculate your energy needs, size your battery bank for 3-5 days of autonomy, and build a system that handles Arizona's extremes without flinching.
5 Critical Mistakes to Avoid When Planning Your Off-Grid Solar System in Arizona
After 3 years designing custom off-grid solar grids across Arizona, Nevada, and Colorado, I've seen the same costly mistakes repeated. Learn the 5 critical errors that can cost thousands—and how to avoid them when planning your energy independence.
The Freedom of Off-Grid Living: Why the Southwest Is the Perfect Place to Unplug 🌄☀️
Camping on Site with Ghost. Building a Custom Solar Grid in the Colorado Mountains.
What Is Off-Grid Living? A Beginner’s Guide to Solar Power in Arizona
Custom Off-Grid Solar Grid Near Kingman, AZ
Your Off-Grid Eyes and Boots on the Ground in Arizona
Moving off-grid is an exciting adventure, but what if you’re hundreds—or even thousands—of miles away while your land is being developed? That’s where we come in.
Steve’s SHOT Show 2025 Adventure: Big Innovations & Bigger Plans
What happens when you let Steve loose at the biggest firearms and outdoor industry event of the year? He hunts down the coolest, most innovative products and features exclusive interviews on our YouTube channel The Wolves Den Ranch.
Best Business Awards
We dusted off the desert & attended the Best Business Awards Ceremony & Gala to interview award winning entrepreneurs for our new podcast channels, Mission Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Wellness. It was an absolutely lovely evening (and now we’ve put our fine clothes back in storage & returned to off grid life).
Hurricane Helene: volunteering in the aftermath
North Carolina has always held a special place in our heart. We were fortunate enough to find an opportunity to volunteer & were inspired seeing the small communities of Hot Springs & Marshall, NC working together to rebuild. Read the full story!

