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Look into solar chargers, you guys! Environment, yay!
Show me one that actually works. I have not have much success.
Exactly. They're good for backup solutions, or when you're off grid for a long time. But they just don't have the capacity that's available in the rechargeable market these days.
Batteries have really evolved leaps and bounds these past 10-20 years. I think a lot of stems from research into electric cars. The R&D in that sector slowly filters down into normal everyday batteries. Solar's been making some strides too, but I think it's mainly been in lowering the cost. You just can't capture that much power atm with half a square foot panel.
I am bringing my phone, little point and shoot camera, and my go pro. I need a lot of juice. The battery operated is what I'm going with. The rechargeable one is nice for just my phone but it only charges twice before it dies. For my other equipment, I just need more. MORE. MORE. MORE. MORE.
Can you use a car charger? I guess if you are in tent only that's not an option...
I'm trying an experiment at Bonnaroo--I was gifted with two 3' x 2' solar panels. My hubby who is soul mate to McGuyver has gotten a regulator for the panels and attached it to a 12 volt portable power pack like you use to jump start cars so it charges the battery. We've tested it in the back yard and as long as it is sunny it runs a 12 volt fan all day. I guess it's a good thing I drive a minivan!
I am bringing my phone, little point and shoot camera, and my go pro. I need a lot of juice. The battery operated is what I'm going with. The rechargeable one is nice for just my phone but it only charges twice before it dies. For my other equipment, I just need more. MORE. MORE. MORE. MORE.
What capacity is your rechargeable one? Seems to be pretty low in the 5k mAh range. There are MUCH more powerful options out there for a good price too. For ~$25 you can get one that will charge your phone 4-6 times depending on what phone you have. And they make ones that have 20k+ mAh too, but those are in the $50 and up price range.
I'm curious, do you have a link to the disposable battery one you use? I'm just curious how many batteries and what type it uses.
I am bringing my phone, little point and shoot camera, and my go pro. I need a lot of juice. The battery operated is what I'm going with. The rechargeable one is nice for just my phone but it only charges twice before it dies. For my other equipment, I just need more. MORE. MORE. MORE. MORE.
What capacity is your rechargeable one? Seems to be pretty low in the 5k mAh range. There are MUCH more powerful options out there for a good price too. For ~$25 you can get one that will charge your phone 4-6 times depending on what phone you have. And they make ones that have 20k+ mAh too, but those are in the $50 and up price range.
I'm curious, do you have a link to the disposable battery one you use? I'm just curious how many batteries and what type it uses.
I bought my rechargeable one last year the day before bonnaroo so I didn't really research anything. the few camping trips I've done since roo, it has charged my phone and been enough for the whole weekend.
I bought my battery one on amazon -- when I get home later I'll link it to you so you can look. I think it takes between 4-6 AA batteries?
Actually that's not too bad! Bet it's a noisy motherquacker though...
We have a Honda EU3000is...it was right at 2 grand but it is so quiet you can talk normally by it, and the power is so clean you can run a computer with it. Worth every penny if you live somewhere you lose power a lot.
Remember if it's cloudy you will lose the usefulness of the solar one...also it has to be in direct sunlight to work well--is there somewhere you can leave it in the sun that it won't "walk off"?
Remember if it's cloudy you will lose the usefulness of the solar one...also it has to be in direct sunlight to work well--is there somewhere you can leave it in the sun that it won't "walk off"?
I was thinking it could clip on my camelbak? If it wasn't rainy? I think you have convinced me otherwise.
I haven't personally used the solar one you linked, but just keep in mind the solar part is just meant to help keep it topped off. You'll still need to charge it with an electrical outlet, the solar part just helps give you a little buffer. But a little buffer is better then no buffer.
If you do go with the Anker, actually get the E4 in either white, or black w/blue accents for $26, slightly better mAh/$ then the E3. Not a big difference though.
One thing to keep in mind, with the Anker, it's possible to output 3A. So if you're charging a large device like an iPad or tablet, that would definitely come in handy. The solar one can only do 2A in one of the ports.
Of course my Anker died last week. It is only a year old, so I contacted their customer service earlier today. Supposedly they have an 18 month guarantee. This thread reminded me to contact them, so thanks OP!
Definitely get an Anker, but get something with more juice than 10,000mAh. You'll just end up having to buy another one down the road. 20,000mAh at the very least is what you should be shooting for.
Definitely get an Anker, but get something with more juice than 10,000mAh. You'll just end up having to buy another one down the road. 20,000mAh at the very least is what you should be shooting for.
I'd have to disagree, unless you needed more ports for something. But keep in mind all 4 ports on the 20k are limited to 4A output TOTAL between all 4. So if you're charging an iPad at 3A, the other plug is only outputting 1A.
The 20k mAh is $80, so 250 mAh/$
The 13k mAh is $26, so 500 mAh/$
You could buy 3 of the 13k for the same price as the 20k one, and have 39k of power on tap.
The 20k does charge itself faster it appears, but as far as power on tap, doesn't matter.
Just like most electronics, go one or two steps down from the top of the line to find the best bang for the buck.
Definitely get an Anker, but get something with more juice than 10,000mAh. You'll just end up having to buy another one down the road. 20,000mAh at the very least is what you should be shooting for.
I'd have to disagree, unless you needed more ports for something. But keep in mind all 4 ports on the 20k are limited to 4A output TOTAL between all 4. So if you're charging an iPad at 3A, the other plug is only outputting 1A.
The 20k mAh is $80, so 250 mAh/$
The 13k mAh is $26, so 500 mAh/$
You could buy 3 of the 13k for the same price as the 20k one, and have 39k of power on tap.
The 20k does charge itself faster it appears, but as far as power on tap, doesn't matter.
Just like most electronics, go one or two steps down from the top of the line to find the best bang for the buck.
Definitely get an Anker, but get something with more juice than 10,000mAh. You'll just end up having to buy another one down the road. 20,000mAh at the very least is what you should be shooting for.
I'd have to disagree, unless you needed more ports for something. But keep in mind all 4 ports on the 20k are limited to 4A output TOTAL between all 4. So if you're charging an iPad at 3A, the other plug is only outputting 1A.
The 20k mAh is $80, so 250 mAh/$
The 13k mAh is $26, so 500 mAh/$
You could buy 3 of the 13k for the same price as the 20k one, and have 39k of power on tap.
The 20k does charge itself faster it appears, but as far as power on tap, doesn't matter.
Just like most electronics, go one or two steps down from the top of the line to find the best bang for the buck.
UGH Y'all just made it worse! I was going to go for the cute black one with the blue lights for $25.99, but I just saw this 16K one for $36.99... Is that 4K mAh that big of a difference, I no good in the math.
I'd have to disagree, unless you needed more ports for something. But keep in mind all 4 ports on the 20k are limited to 4A output TOTAL between all 4. So if you're charging an iPad at 3A, the other plug is only outputting 1A.
The 20k mAh is $80, so 250 mAh/$
The 13k mAh is $26, so 500 mAh/$
You could buy 3 of the 13k for the same price as the 20k one, and have 39k of power on tap.
The 20k does charge itself faster it appears, but as far as power on tap, doesn't matter.
Just like most electronics, go one or two steps down from the top of the line to find the best bang for the buck.
UGH Y'all just made it worse! I was going to go for the cute black one with the blue lights for $25.99, but I just saw this 16K one for $36.99... Is that 4K mAh that big of a difference, I no good in the math.
Go with the $26 one, better value. 3k mAh would be enough to charge your phone another full time to time and half (depending on phone).
E4: 13k mAh for $26 = 500 mAh per dollar E5: 16k mAh for $37 = 432 mAh per dollar
UGH Y'all just made it worse! I was going to go for the cute black one with the blue lights for $25.99, but I just saw this 16K one for $36.99... Is that 4K mAh that big of a difference, I no good in the math.
Go with the $26 one, better value. 4k mAh would be enough to charge your phone another full time to time and half (depending on phone).
E4: 13k mAh for $26 = 500 mAh per dollar E5: 16k mAh for $37 = 432 mAh per dollar
Definitely get an Anker, but get something with more juice than 10,000mAh. You'll just end up having to buy another one down the road. 20,000mAh at the very least is what you should be shooting for.
I'd have to disagree, unless you needed more ports for something. But keep in mind all 4 ports on the 20k are limited to 4A output TOTAL between all 4. So if you're charging an iPad at 3A, the other plug is only outputting 1A.
The 20k mAh is $80, so 250 mAh/$
The 13k mAh is $26, so 500 mAh/$
You could buy 3 of the 13k for the same price as the 20k one, and have 39k of power on tap.
The 20k does charge itself faster it appears, but as far as power on tap, doesn't matter.
Just like most electronics, go one or two steps down from the top of the line to find the best bang for the buck.
What if I don't want to schlep multiple chargers around?
