Solar Charging/Juice Storage Devices

[cleatus]

I use mine with tremble outdoors. You can buy the maps you want and have off line viewing with gps. No service needed.

 

[GoatNuts]

I too am looking for a way to recharge my phone or at least know that I have that ability in the woods.

Has anyone ever tried or seen this unit?

http://www.amazon.com/Astro-Mini-Ul...5&sr=1-1&keywords=portable+cell+phone+charger

It is only $20 bucks, packs one recharge and seems to have great amazon reviews in addition to weighting only 2.7 oz.

GoatNuts

 

[trophytaka]

i was thinkin bout possibly getn the brunton ember but still undecided

 

[slim9300]

I have three of the New Trent external batteries. I choose the size based on the length of the trip. I also own a Goal Zero solar charger and Nomad 10 battery pack. The New Trent battery is by far the way to go in my opinion unless you plan on being in the backcountry longer than 10 days.

 

[Doj4Whlr]

Goal Zero has worked well for me. BTW- besides all the multiple uses described here already, I actually use my phone for a phone when I have service. Getting away doesn't necessarily mean I don't want to talk to Little Man or my wife.

 

[idahoelkhunter]

I have been using a Goal Zero Sherpa 50 Kit and so far this thing is sweet !

Mark

 

[tttoadman]

Has anyone successfully charged a Garmin Rino with one of the larger New Trent battery packs?

 

[lchavez]

GPS, I pair it with my Delorme inreach for off the grid communication, flash light, entertainment device, camera, E-book or Audio book, Alarm clock...

For multiuse items nothing beat a smart phone.

I also pair mine with inreach, works well and the battery last forever.

 

[Above Timber]

I use a Rayovac portable back-up charger it works with multiple devices and only weight 2.125 oz. It is like plugging your phone into the wall you can use your phone instantly and do not have to wait for the device to charge.

 

[mtnclimber]

Whats the lightest solar charger out there, anyone?

 

[eltaco]

My solio charger is pretty lightweight, but doesn't have a lot of capacity, either. Worked well for me last season though.

I've been considering trying a New Trent out, but I still haven't figured out if I can charge the batteries on my Garmin using the usb cable. Does anyone know if this is possible? If I can use the new Trent to power my GPS and relieve my use of AA batteries, I could justify the weight... otherwise I'll likely stick with the solio and extra batteries

 

[ST52v]

I just saw a new trent on amazon the other day for under $40 for the 12000 unit.