Hello. I'm planning for an 8 week trip through Patagonia later this month. I will carry an iPad mini as a luxury item. After researching solar panels here, it seems like I may be better off with an external battery pack. I think I'll be out in the wilds for perhaps 7 days at a time. Apple claims 10 hours of battery life for the mini, and I probably get close to that when turning the brightness down and using it to read.
I'd be content if I could get 1-2 additional full charges for my iPad with a device that weighs less than 8 oz. Given the state of solar panel technology, is the external pack still my best option? It would also be great if the recharging solution could charge CR123 or AA batteries.
Thank you.

