Universal Adapter Carport Power Charger (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2006)

In an age where portable electronic devices are starting to play a more significant role in backcountry travel whether strictly for pleasure, aids to navigation, journaling, or communications they all have one serious drawback: they require power. More and more of these devices rely solely on proprietary rechargeable battery technology so you do not have the option of merely swapping batteries in and out. Therefore, having a reliable way to recharge your devices has become more important and it is likely that this ztrend will continue.