Looney Bin

We tested three popular insulated tumblers- Owala, Stanley, Frost Buddy- in real off grid and everyday waterfront, and camping conditions in Maine. > After testing, each tumbler shines in it's own way: > Stanley wins for durability and long hours >Owala wins for lightweight, everyday convenience and clip ability >Frost Buddy wins for budget- friendly outdoor use
Which one fits your lifestyle?
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VEVOR TOOLS LIST BELOW

Tools I Use & Will Be Testing For Next Build (VEVOR)
Affordable, practical equipment for DIY, Off-Grid, Builds

Tankless Portable Water Heater

Solar Kit

Gas Powered Water Pump

Combo Hand Tool Kit Complete with Battery

Goose Neck Barn Solar Lights

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"We're checking out the Trailblazer Work Pants- Designed for durability, water resistant fabric, stretchy for movement, deep reinforced pockets for the essential tools, we're excited to try them"

Off The Grid Surplus

"Off The Grid Surplus offers durable outdoor and work clothing designed to handle all the mud, water and long days on the build site. We've been researching their gear for our waterfront projects and spring build adventures"

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🌲 Looney Bin Maine LifeSisters • Friends • Off-Grid Journey • Waterfront Build
We’re carving a path through wild Maine woods to build an off-grid camp.
About Looney Bin Maine Life
We’re two sisters (plus a rotating cast of friends brave enough to join us) transforming raw Maine woodland into an off-grid waterfront retreat.
It’s messy. It’s hilarious. It’s Maine.
We film and document the whole thing so you can learn from our wins (and mistakes).
You will see all the pictures, videos of the journeyTHE PROJECTS SECTION
Current Builds
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Land Clearing & Mud Path (DONE)
Turning years of overgrowth into a passable trail to the water.
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Rodent-Proof Outhouse (DONE)
A full outhouse build from the ground up:
Elevated platform
Critter barriers
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Outdoor Kitchen Pergola
A semi-open cooking space with roof-eventually, prep area and really impressive cooking area
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A custom built cinder block, fire bricks, cooking with huge open grill for those Maine Lobster boilsWood & Gear Storage Shed (DONE)
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Waterfront Deck
A raised platform for morning coffee, sunsets, place to hang your towel and pure relaxationFuture Builds
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Solar Off-Grid Cabin (Planning Stage) (Equipment Testing Happening)
Solar panels
Battery bank
Low-draw appliances
Gravity-fed water system
Off-grid toilets
Backup generatorTools We Actually Use (and Recommend) Brands
Our Off-Grid Guides
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📩 Email: [email protected]📍 Maine, USA
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Maine wilderness
Rough, practical, outdoorsy
Mud, pine trees, misty mornings and star filled nights