We’ve crafted for you a most detailed tools list and broken it all down into six sections.

1. Hand tools
2. Power tools
3. Safety tools
4. Emergency tools
5. Landscaping tools
6. High End tools (including all our solar system components)

All of which we think are suitable to have at any homestead, cabin, cottage, summer home or chalet.

We also personally curated specific off grid resources, tools and equipment at our Off Grid Amazon Storefront for you.

We hope you find this list helpful and please comment below and let us know what other tools and/or equipment you’d personally recommend having off the grid and we’ll be sure to add it to the list.

Please note: many of these links are affiliate links, so when you purchase any of these items through the links on this page, we will receive a small commission that is used to help keep The Off Grid Cabin running. We’ve found that Amazon has excellent product descriptions, detailed personal reviews, and some of the lowest prices available.

These are all products that we either personally own, use or support and if you purchase items through these links, you have our sincere thanks!

Richard is an off grid icon for some and a homesteading hero to others.

But one thing you can’t deny is that he did some amazing things with a minimal collection of hand tools. Some of which he built himself!

If you live on a homestead, have an off grid home, live in a remote area or just love DIY projects then this tools list is definitely for you.

Some of the items you’ve probably used yourself at one point or another and some you’ve maybe never heard of.

Enjoy our list of must have off grid tools!

Oh… and we’ve covered  all our solar system components in the last section at the bottom.

Make sure to scroll through to the bottom to see it!

Multi-Purpose Axe – An good axe had several purposes. We consider it a multipurpose tool and not just for chopping wood. We have also used our axe for driving stakes, to chisel through ice, dressing animals, and clearing our land when we first purchased it.

Multi-tool – Every homestead kitchen drawer needs a few tools at the ready and a good multi-tool is definitely one of them. This handy pocket tool can do the job of several tools. Pliers, wire-cutter, can & bottle opener, knife, saw blade, screwdriver tips…etc.

Adjustable wrench – While a good socket set is a must, it’s also advisable to have a medium sized adjustable wrench (monkey wrench, adjustable crescent, adjustable spanner) for working on a multitude of nuts and bolts. This can save you when you don’t have two sockets the same size.

General Purpose Claw Hammer – In the city you have a house key. Off the grid you get a hammer. This is the number one build it up and tear it down tool.

4 Foot Level – Whether you’re building your home, a shed, leveling pictures or installing kitchen cabinets the level is your very best friend. We did a full post on building the perfect foundation. Our number one secret to having a perfect foundation is making certain its square and level.

Tape Measure – Instead of finger spans, steps and “eye balling it” make sure you have a good quality tape measure. A tape measure is a wonderful tool that has several hidden features most people don’t know about. From nail notches, scribing, and even drawing circles. Make sure you know exactly what a good tape measure can do.