Fuel Cells for Backup Power

[Nathan Watts]

Looks like a fuel cell powered USB charger will be hitting the market. Sounds like these might be quite a bit lighter than Lithium Ion batteries, though more costly.

I find it encouraging as I bring usb battery pack with me for recharging my electronic devices. Lower weight and/or higher energy density is definitely appealing.

http://www.lilliputiansystemsinc.com/news.php?id=5

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2404140,00.asp

[David Vo]

Interesting indeed. What are some popular portable battery backup solutions for backpackers today? I don't mean solar, but actual power packs. I have a lightweight Duracell unit but I know it wouldn't be able to charge my phone battery past 40% (that's probably a high estimate actually). I have a heavier duty one but it's quite large and heavy.

[Roger Caffin]

The Lilliputian press release was 2008.
Nothing has happened so far.

Cheers

[Nathan Watts]

Roger,

The news link from PC mag was from yesterday. They're going to be sold at brookstone stores.

The Lilliputian link I only included as more background on the technology and the note about being half the weight of the lightest battery options -something I think makes this relevant to BPL

[Roger Caffin]

Hi Nathan

> The news link from PC mag was from yesterday.
That is good news then. I missed that.
Hum …

Cheers

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