Special Offer from Grid Down: 7% Off for Freesteaders!

[GRID DOWN]

Hey Freesteaders!

As many of you know, GRID DOWN is a believer in real self reliance, off grid living, and building resilient homesteads. We hope this forum grows strong and becomes a go to place for like minded people around the world.

As our way of supporting the community and helping everyone become more prepared, we’re offering a special 7% discount to all Freesteaders. Just use coupon code freesteading at checkout on griddown.com. We’re here to help in any way we can — whether it’s answering questions about energy storage, sharing knowledge, or just being part of the conversation.

About Grid Down​

Grid Down specializes in premium, EMP protected energy storage systems built for when the grid goes down and for everyday off grid living. Our flagship Redoubt® line offers whole home battery systems ranging from 14kWh up to 171kWh, paired with powerful hybrid inverters. Every system comes fully integrated with military grade EMP Shield protection (including lightning and CME defense), a 10 year warranty, and a $25,000 insurance backed lightning protection guarantee.

We also offer the Bugout® portable power stations (1.6kWh to 7kWh) for camping, bug out bags, or smaller setups, and the Citadel™ line for larger commercial or big homestead needs. All our systems are designed for high capacity, safety, and ease of installation — perfect for homesteaders who want reliable power no matter what happens.

If you’re serious about energy independence, check us out at https://griddown.com. Use code freesteading for your 7% off. We look forward to being active members here and supporting the Freesteading movement.

Questions? Just ask below

 

[Jules]

I would love to be able to get one of these systems at some point. Currently I don’t need anymore than 15k, and eventually when things are expanded I don’t think I would need anything bigger than the 42k.

 

[Baldwin Family Farms]

Hey Freesteaders!

As many of you know, GRID DOWN is a believer in real self reliance, off grid living, and building resilient homesteads. We hope this forum grows strong and becomes a go to place for like minded people around the world.

As our way of supporting the community and helping everyone become more prepared, we’re offering a special 7% discount to all Freesteaders. Just use coupon code freesteading at checkout on griddown.com. We’re here to help in any way we can — whether it’s answering questions about energy storage, sharing knowledge, or just being part of the conversation.

About Grid Down​

Grid Down specializes in premium, EMP protected energy storage systems built for when the grid goes down and for everyday off grid living. Our flagship Redoubt® line offers whole home battery systems ranging from 14kWh up to 171kWh, paired with powerful hybrid inverters. Every system comes fully integrated with military grade EMP Shield protection (including lightning and CME defense), a 10 year warranty, and a $25,000 insurance backed lightning protection guarantee.

We also offer the Bugout® portable power stations (1.6kWh to 7kWh) for camping, bug out bags, or smaller setups, and the Citadel™ line for larger commercial or big homestead needs. All our systems are designed for high capacity, safety, and ease of installation — perfect for homesteaders who want reliable power no matter what happens.

If you’re serious about energy independence, check us out at https://griddown.com. Use code freesteading for your 7% off. We look forward to being active members here and supporting the Freesteading movement.

Questions? Just ask below

Interested in the Bugout system - I need something to power my Dad's needs if the power goes out - for all the stuff that keeps him alive. The VA doesn't provide backup power for his gear and finding something that isn't backdoored to self destructive with a China killswitch is proving to be difficult to locate - at reasonable prices. I'd much rather buy a prebuilt unit with a warranty, and I have thought about just building my own, but even then locating pieces without backdoored components with killswitches is difficult.

How many input volts and watts of solar can the bugout handle?

 

[GRID DOWN]

Interested in the Bugout system - I need something to power my Dad's needs if the power goes out - for all the stuff that keeps him alive. The VA doesn't provide backup power for his gear and finding something that isn't backdoored to self destructive with a China killswitch is proving to be difficult to locate - at reasonable prices. I'd much rather buy a prebuilt unit with a warranty, and I have thought about just building my own, but even then locating pieces without backdoored components with killswitches is difficult.

How many input volts and watts of solar can the bugout handle?

The Grid Down Bugout has a maximum solar input of 600W (24–60V MPPT via Anderson connector).

Key Specs for the Base 1.61 kWh Bugout Unit
• Solar/DC Charge Capacity: 600W (24V @ 25A max) griddown.com
• Solar Input Port: 1x Anderson-compatible (24V @ 25A)
• Min. solar charge time (to full, assuming ideal conditions): ~2h 35m at max input
• Battery: LiFePO4, 1,612 Wh, 3,500+ cycles
• Inverter: 3,000W continuous / 6,000W surge
• Other inputs: AC wall charging (up to ~1,500W+ implied for the 2h35m time)

We also sell 100W portable 12V or 24V panels ($239–299 each) that pair directly with it.

Practical Recommendations
• For solid daily recharge in a bugout: Aim for 200–400W of panels. This accounts for real-world losses (angle, heat, clouds, wiring — typically 60–80% efficiency). In 4–5 peak sun hours, 300W rated panels can deliver ~700–1,000+ Wh/day.
• Maxed out: You can connect up to 600W total (e.g., six 100W panels or a mix with their rigid options like 410–425W panels).
• Larger Bugout models (4.29 kWh or 6.97 kWh with expansion) likely share similar or higher input limits — check the specific bundle.

This setup is EMP-protected (with EMP Shield protection) and designed for grid-down portability.

 

[Baldwin Family Farms]

The Grid Down Bugout has a maximum solar input of 600W (24–60V MPPT via Anderson connector).

Key Specs for the Base 1.61 kWh Bugout Unit
• Solar/DC Charge Capacity: 600W (24V @ 25A max) griddown.com
• Solar Input Port: 1x Anderson-compatible (24V @ 25A)
• Min. solar charge time (to full, assuming ideal conditions): ~2h 35m at max input
• Battery: LiFePO4, 1,612 Wh, 3,500+ cycles
• Inverter: 3,000W continuous / 6,000W surge
• Other inputs: AC wall charging (up to ~1,500W+ implied for the 2h35m time)

We also sell 100W portable 12V or 24V panels ($239–299 each) that pair directly with it.

Practical Recommendations
• For solid daily recharge in a bugout: Aim for 200–400W of panels. This accounts for real-world losses (angle, heat, clouds, wiring — typically 60–80% efficiency). In 4–5 peak sun hours, 300W rated panels can deliver ~700–1,000+ Wh/day.
• Maxed out: You can connect up to 600W total (e.g., six 100W panels or a mix with their rigid options like 410–425W panels).
• Larger Bugout models (4.29 kWh or 6.97 kWh with expansion) likely share similar or higher input limits — check the specific bundle.

This setup is EMP-protected (with EMP Shield protection) and designed for grid-down portability.

Does it come with one of those fancy grid down t-shirts so he can wear it while watching old war movies - or is there a merch section on the website too?

 

[GRID DOWN]

Does it come with one of those fancy grid down t-shirts so he can wear it while watching old war movies - or is there a merch section on the website too?

HAHA.. I think we are more than happy to send you a T-Shirt if you order a BUGOUT! We don't normally do that but, because your from Freesteading, I think thats a cool extra kicker added to the order!

In fact, for anyone reading, we are happy to send you a Shirt if you buy from Grid Down as long as you came from Freestading!

 

[Baldwin Family Farms]

Always promote the Brands doing it Right(eous).

I'll talk it over with him and see if he wants to pull the trigger on that now, or wait until the power goes out and he's kicking himself in the "I'm not able to breathe!!!"