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Flexible Solar Panel Project
I'm going to be carrying this for a week-long trip to provide power for the use of gps on my android smartphone. The solar panel will be mounted to the outside of...
Solar Panels??
We hiked the JMT this summer north to soutch for three weeks and used a PowerFilm USB + AA Solar Panel Charger to charge AA batteries (Sanyo Enelope) for several devices. We...
Solar Panels??
Anyone with experience using these? Looking to get one of these for next season. I have experience with big ones, but I suspect that you are looking for something small. Some of...
Options for Charging Electronics
Do the staffed camps in the backcountry at Philmont typically have electricity where I might be able to charge personal electronics? I'm at least bringing a camera, a GoPro, Â a headlamp, and...
Help Choosing New Hiking/BP Camera
I’m  thinking about buying a new camera for hiking and backpacking and I’m looking for suggestions. I currently use a Panasonic LX7. It has been fantastic, but the lens sometimes won’t retract...
MYOG USB power bank
The silicone sleeve weather seals out and protects the usb port and is easy to pull back to expose the port. It came with a 25g case that holds two, if you...
Power Bank Testing Results
So at the suggestion of David Thomas I bought myself a voltmeter/ammeter and have since been going HOG WILD. I've tested every cable in my house, bought more batteries and cables than...
Colorado Hiking in October Gearlist - Version 2
Version 2, hopefully more organized and more complete. I'm not overly worried on this trip about ultralight...I'll figure that out as I go. More concerned about it being comprehensive. Again, wide open...
Budget UL solar panels hack
I've always been intrigued by solar power, and have been curious about incorporating it into my backpacking, despite some very valid arguments against it, but weight and/or price has prevented me. Now...
Project: 4oz 1A USB Charger
So I'm planning a Grand Canyon Corridor R2R2R for early November, and in an effort to save weight, my Iphone 4S is my GPS, music player, camera, camcorder, etc. It's a 6...
measuring USB power bank capacity
does anyone measure the capacity of their USB power bank? I measured my 2200 mAh spec'd cheap-o and it only delivers 500 mAh. Using my USB power meter I wonder if this...
Your Favorite Flashlight
Arguably, if weight were my only concern at all I'd simply exercise the discipline of being bedded down before the sun sets. But it's not, and even if this were my focus...
Nitecore NB10000 Gen 3
So the Nitecore NB10000 gen 3 is out. They removed the USB-A port on the gen3 and it can charge faster-22.5w vs 20w. What is odd is the rated energy is 18%...
Has the spirit of ultralight been lost?
Also I suppose that for me, a phone carries the smell of civilization more than a map. It's a bit more of a tether to the world, if only because of all...
Solar panel to charge Anker power bank for Backcountry CPAP use
I'm going backpacking next month , first time since being on nightly CPAP. Using a Resmed Airmini. I have an Anker power back that puts out 65W requird by the Airmini: Anker...
MYOG USB power bank
Missed my point about the temperature. And it's an important one. As far as I can see, the battery does not have a thermal shutoff. So, if, for example, you wrapped the...
NB10000
I previously made a MYOG USB powerbank https://backpackinglight.com/forums/topic/myog-usb-power-bank/ That was an interesting exercise but probably not useful generally I did make a powerbank with an 18650 battery. 2.5 ounces. 12.3 Wh. 4.9 Wh/oz. ...
Charging Gone Wild
The number of USB chargeable devices that I own has grown over the last decade. And while these devices are a lot lighter than some of their alternatives, they all will need...
How Reliable Are Steripens?
Trying to decide whether to lay out the money for the newest UL automatic start/stop USB-rechargeable model. My brother has been through two and doesn't use them anymore because he had failures...
Best Portable Charger
What is the best portable smartphone charger to carry on the trail for 1-2 week trips? Lighter is better, tougher is better....obviously. I don't want to fool with solar chargers, just want...
