Gear

Buy it once, from the maker

Short lists, not catalogs: the brands the guides keep coming back to, linked direct. Size the system with a free calculator first — then the list tells you where the money goes.

Rated for the United States: 120/240V split phase, UL listing and a dealer network you can reach. Europe runs a separate list.

Backup Power & Transfer

The hardware between a generator and a house that stays lit.

Reliance Controls, Generac, Champion…

Solar Electrical & Monitoring

The balance-of-system parts that decide whether an array performs.

Victron Energy, Renogy, Rich Solar…

Power Stations & Expansion

Portable power and the accessories that stretch it.

EcoFlow, Bluetti, Jackery…

Water, Filtration & Sanitation

Sourcing, cleaning and closing the loop without utilities.

Sawyer, Simple Pump, Nature's Head…

Connectivity & Comms

A working site, not just a lit one.

Starlink, weBoost, Cubic Mini…

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