Masa Takei a self-proclaimed urbanite sets out from the busy Vancouver metropolis to spend a year living off the grid in Haida Gwaii. With no running water, no electricity or other comforts of home, he joins the off grid community to experience living the simple life. Nearly 2000 kms from his hometown of Vancouver, as part of his year on the island, Masa has to build his own rustic off grid cabin with a hammer and a chainsaw, learn to hunt and gather his own food.