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The original was posted on /r/offgridcabins by /u/CabinsInTheForest on 2025-09-20 20:51:45+00:00.

What’s up, r/OffGridCabins ? I’m u/CabinsInTheForest, knee-deep in my first off-grid cabin project in AZ. Three big lessons so far: 1) Plan your power early—solar panels beat generators for long-term savings. I’m leaning toward a 1000W portable solar kit. 2) Insulation is non-negotiable—closed-cell spray foam will keep my place cozy now that the nights are getting cool again. 3) Simple tools so far; my cordless drill and saw have been MVPs, especially when there was a gas powered tools ban in the summer I wasn’t ready for. What rookie mistakes did you make on your first build? Any must-have gear I’m missing? I’ll post my final tool list soon—stay tuned!