[pct-l] Solar Charger

Mon Mar 15 06:55:44 CDT 2010

P have one of those. Have not yet field tested it, but hope to shortly. here
is a link to a better price than the one below.

http://solarworld.com/PowerFilmFoldable.htm

Redwood

On Mon, Mar 15, 2010 at 12:25 AM, Eugene <atetuna at hotmail.com> wrote:

>
> This thing looks like it could be a good match for it.  It'd top off AA
> batteries too.
>
> http://www.powerfilmsolar.com/foldable-solar-chargers/usb-aa.php
>
> > From: justinsmith91 at hotmail.com
> > To: pct-l at backcountry.net
> > Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 23:05:19 +0000
> > Subject: [pct-l] Solar Charger
> >
> >
> > I have been looking at the Peek Pronto as a device for updating an online
> journal but it looks like I may have found a 2nd generation Iphone that I
> could use. Does anybody have any experience with a solar charger for this
> device, I understand the battery life is not superior.
> >
> > Thank you
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Inspiring Children to Explore the Outdoors
> > www.inspireout.com
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > > From: pct-l-request at backcountry.net
> > > Subject: Pct-l Digest, Vol 26, Issue 10
> > > To: pct-l at backcountry.net
> > > Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2010 08:45:23 -0600
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> > > Today's Topics:
> > >
> > > 1. San Diego Hiker Hosting (Halfmile)
> > > 2. Re: Digital Journals - What Device to use
> > > (Diane at Santa Barbara Hikes dot com)
> > > 3. Re: Sunglasses (Erik The Black)
> > > 4. Re: Who wants HIKER TRASH stickers? (Andrea Dinsmore)
> > > 5. Digital Journals - What Device to use
> > > (boundforadventure at gmail.com)
> > > 6. Snow around Combs Peak? (Joe McDougall)
> > > 7. Re: REI (Richard Beamish)
> > > 8. Re: REI (Ellen Shopes)
> > > 9. sinlge wall *tents* in Oregon / Washington (charles kennedy)
> > > 10. Questions (Trekker4 at aol.com)
> > > 11. Re: Sunglasses (gwschenk at socal.rr.com)
> > >
> > >
> > > ----------------------------------------------------------------------
> > >
> > > Message: 1
> > > Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 21:17:28 -0800
> > > From: Halfmile <list at lon.net>
> > > Subject: [pct-l] San Diego Hiker Hosting
> > > To: PCT MailingList <pct-l at backcountry.net>
> > > Message-ID:
> > > <324d57761002032117i2bc96c9aq2d3e062afe99ab84 at mail.gmail.com>
> > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1
> > >
> > > This year my girlfriend and I will be hosting PCT hikers in our
> > > apartment in Chula Vista, eight miles south of San Diego.
> > >
> > > We can offer hikers a deluxe air mattress in our spare room or a sofa
> > > to sleep on, help with last minute errands, and early morning rides to
> > > the PCT. Because of work schedules and rush hour gridlock we may not
> > > always be able to pick you up at the airport, but a $5 bus/trolley
> > > ride goes from the airport or Amtrak station directly to our door. If
> > > you prefer the privacy of your own motel room, we can recommend nearby
> > > motels and help with errands and transportation to the trail.
> > >
> > > Kickoff week we are going to try something different...
> > > We will be staying at the Lake Morena Campground April 18 - 22 and I
> > > will commute back to Chula Vista each day for work. After work, I can
> > > take a carload of hikers to the campground. You can spend the night at
> > > the campground and in the morning I will drop hikers at the start of
> > > the PCT at sunrise on my way to work.
> > >
> > > We won't be able to do airport pickups Kickoff week, but a $5
> > > bus/trolley ride will take you from the airport or Amtrak station to
> > > the college campus where I work. A large grocery store and Rite Aid
> > > drugstore are across the street and if needed we can swing by the
> > > Chula Vista REI on the way out of town. During kickoff week, I will
> > > return to Lake Morena Campground each day around 5 pm, so your flights
> > > will need to arrive in San Diego by early afternoon for this to be a
> > > good option for you.
> > >
> > > Just email halfmile at pctmap.net and let us know how we can help.
> > >
> > > -Halfmile
> > >
> > >
> > > ------------------------------
> > >
> > > Message: 2
> > > Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 22:01:01 -0800
> > > From: Diane at Santa Barbara Hikes dot com
> > > <diane at santabarbarahikes.com>
> > > Subject: Re: [pct-l] Digital Journals - What Device to use
> > > To: pct-l at backcountry.net
> > > Message-ID:
> > > <D2836BAD-5D0D-49FA-9922-4B3DF91E1A93 at santabarbarahikes.com>
> > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; delsp=yes; format=flowed
> > >
> > > You could do what I did. Carry a paper journal, not an electronic
> > > one. Write your online journal while in town. You can go to town
> > > often enough through Ashland to be able to keep your journal updated
> > > well.
> > >
> > > If you don't want to carry paper, computers are available often
> > > enough you can write from memory most of the important things. I
> > > usually did not transcribe my paper journal, I just spewed forth from
> > > memory.
> > >
> > > It gets a lot harder once you get into Oregon and Washington, but you
> > > can find computers there to update at least every few weeks.
> > >
> > > Diane
> > >
> > > On Feb 3, 2010, at 9:14 PM, pct-l-request at backcountry.net wrote:
> > >
> > > > Subject: Re: [pct-l] Digital Journals - What Device to use
> > > > To: <pct-l at backcountry.net>
> > > > Message-ID: <012501caa54e$05b7e390$1127aab0$@ca>
> > > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
> > > >
> > > > Hmm, some of these options do make my pocketmail seem awfully
> > > > heavy. I've
> > > > always disliked the idea of having anything more connected with me
> > > > on the
> > > > trail though - feels like it spoils the sense of actually being
> > > > away from
> > > > civilization.
> > > >
> > > > P178
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > ------------------------------
> > >
> > > Message: 3
> > > Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 22:23:08 -0800
> > > From: "Erik The Black" <erik at eriktheblack.com>
> > > Subject: Re: [pct-l] Sunglasses
> > > To: "'PCT MailingList'" <pct-l at backcountry.net>
> > > Message-ID: <310FC9825C364C0CA7F1BE0EF5829131 at OfficeLaptop>
> > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
> > >
> > > I always manage to destroy several pairs of sunglasses on the trail, so
> I
> > > end up buying lots of gas-station cheapies in trail towns.
> > >
> > > How do you guys keep your good sunglasses protected from being crushed
> or
> > > scratched when you aren't wearing them? Do you store them inside a hard
> > > case?
> > >
> > >
> > > Happy trails,
> > > Erik the Black
> > >
> > > -----------------------------------------
> > > My New Backpacking Blog:
> > > http://www.blackwoodspress.com/blog/
> > > -----------------------------------------
> > > Pacific Crest Trail Atlas:
> > > http://www.blackwoodspress.com/pct/atlas/
> > > -----------------------------------------
> > >
> > >
> > > ...
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Jtm [mailto:jtmlite at gmail.com]
> > > Sent: Wednesday, February 03, 2010 5:55 PM
> > > To: Jim Keener ( J J ); PCT MailingList
> > > Subject: Re: [pct-l] Sunglasses
> > >
> > > I go with smith and costa del mar. Both companies optics are top notch
> and
> > > you cant beat their repair/replacement policies. I do a good job taking
> > > care of my glasses so i try to avoid the cheap ones. Im sure you'll
> find
> > > something that fits your needs, there are so many options.
> > > od
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Jim Keener ( J J ) <pct2010 at ridgetrailhiker.com>
> > > Sent: Wednesday, February 03, 2010 9:41 AM
> > > To: PCT MailingList <pct-l at backcountry.net>
> > > Subject: [pct-l] Sunglasses
> > >
> > > Greetings,
> > >
> > > What works best for you? I'm thinking of Native. Expensive, but nearly
> > > perfect in my experience. Very light. Snug, but not tight. But again,
> > > expensive
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > ------------------------------
> > >
> > > Message: 4
> > > Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 22:24:44 -0800
> > > From: Andrea Dinsmore <zaqueltooocool at gmail.com>
> > > Subject: Re: [pct-l] Who wants HIKER TRASH stickers?
> > > To: Amanda L Silvestri <aslive at sbcglobal.net>
> > > Cc: pct-l at backcountry.net
> > > Message-ID:
> > > <f2a521471002032224i2dfc94ecy8145a38f4f897d1b at mail.gmail.com>
> > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1
> > >
> > > Maybe some businesses near the trail who are hiker friendly might post
> the
> > > sticker in their windows. I've got one on my rear window.
> > >
> > > PCT MOM
> > >
> > >
> > > ------------------------------
> > >
> > > Message: 5
> > > Date: Thu, 04 Feb 2010 06:29:15 +0000
> > > From: boundforadventure at gmail.com
> > > Subject: [pct-l] Digital Journals - What Device to use
> > > To: pct-l at backcountry.net
> > > Message-ID: <0016e6441f9e30ac37047ec07428 at google.com>
> > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed; delsp=yes
> > >
> > > I have a BlackBerry Curve that I used for journals/emails and camera
> this
> > > past summer on the North Country Trail. I carried my Olympus camera as
> > > well, never used it, and gave it to my mom. I did have some battery
> issues
> > > with the BlackBerry due to a solar charger discharging the battery
> instead
> > > of charging. I have since purchased an additional battery. Since the
> > > batteries are so light weight, that's what I'll be carrying in the
> future.
> > >
> > > I had a Pocketmail, but when I section hiked Oregon in 2008, I had a
> very
> > > difficult time locating pay phones; even when I did, not all
> transmitted
> > > messages.
> > >
> > > My keyboarding skills are about as accurate on the BB as on the PM. I
> found
> > > it advantageous to proofread my entries the next night.
> > >
> > > N
> > >
> > >
> > > Hmm, some of these options do make my pocketmail seem awfully heavy.
> I've
> > > always disliked the idea of having anything more connected with me on
> the
> > > trail though - feels like it spoils the sense of actually being away
> from
> > > civilization.
> > >
> > > P178
> > >
> > >
> > > ------------------------------
> > >
> > > Message: 6
> > > Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2010 02:27:16 -0800 (PST)
> > > From: Joe McDougall <long4trails at yahoo.com>
> > > Subject: [pct-l] Snow around Combs Peak?
> > > To: PCT Posts <pct-l at backcountry.net>
> > > Message-ID: <83340.90104.qm at web57006.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
> > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1
> > >
> > > My small group day-hiked Scissors Crossing to Barrel Springs on 1/18
> and finished before the rain (what an awesome day!). My buddy and I are
> planning a 51-miler from Barrel Springs to Hwy 74 in mid-February.? The snow
> level was as low as 4,000 ft near in Los Angeles?County near Tejon
> Ranch/Gorman a few weeks ago.? Anyone know what the recent snow looks like
> around 5,000 ft before and after Combs Peak and near Hwy 74???? Many thanks.
> > >
> > > Long4Trails
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > ------------------------------
> > >
> > > Message: 7
> > > Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2010 02:41:53 -0800 (PST)
> > > From: Richard Beamish <dbeamish1943 at yahoo.com>
> > > Subject: Re: [pct-l] REI
> > > To: pct-l at backcountry.net
> > > Message-ID: <407405.78199.qm at web31007.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
> > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
> > >
> > > I was in my local REI a couple of months ago and was talking light
> ultra to one of the staff and they had never heard of companies like
> Tarptent.
> > >
> > > Richard Beamish
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > ________________________________
> > > From: Tortoise <Tortoise73 at charter.net>
> > > To: jomike at cot.net
> > > Cc: pct-l at backcountry.net
> > > Sent: Wed, February 3, 2010 8:22:20 PM
> > > Subject: Re: [pct-l] REI
> > >
> > > Since I'm reducing my pack weight, I find very little stuff I want at
> REI.
> > >
> > > They just don't seem to have much for those of us wanting to go light
> > > weight; I'm not sure they even understand what "light weight
> > > backpacking" really is.
> > >
> > > Tortoise
> > >
> > > Because truth matters"
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > jomike at cot.net wrote:
> > > > I must admit, I have everything you list with the exception of the
> > > > replacement tooth pick.
> > > >
> > > > But, between you and some other responses I've received I definitely
> need to
> > > > re-examine my shopping techniques and forget about "need" and go with
> > > > "want"! If I look at it that way....I'd be broke! But it would have
> been fun
> > > > while it lasted. As I always say, you can never have too much gear!
> > > >
> > > > are we there yet?
> > > >
> > >
> > > Don't ask me, I just arrived.
> > >
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> > > ------------------------------
> > >
> > > Message: 8
> > > Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2010 03:50:37 -0600
> > > From: "Ellen Shopes" <igellen at comcast.net>
> > > Subject: Re: [pct-l] REI
> > > To: <pct-l at backcountry.net>
> > > Message-ID: <9C5A18131EF749B3BB9ECD16A6258A81 at ELLEN>
> > > Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
> > > reply-type=original
> > >
> > > Most retail stores don't speak UL for a couple of reasons. First, no
> one is
> > > marketing their product to them; they are smaller business, sometimes
> > > 'cottage industries'. Second, UL products are sometimes a bit pricey,
> and
> > > some stores may feel that the product wouldn't move.
> > >
> > > My husband and I have taken UL products to our local store and
> encouraged
> > > them to look into selling these products, with some success.
> > >
> > > Elderly Ellen
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Richard Beamish" <dbeamish1943 at yahoo.com>
> > > To: <pct-l at backcountry.net>
> > > Sent: Thursday, February 04, 2010 4:41 AM
> > > Subject: Re: [pct-l] REI
> > >
> > >
> > > >I was in my local REI a couple of months ago and was talking light
> ultra to
> > > >one of the staff and they had never heard of companies like Tarptent.
> > > >
> > > > Richard Beamish
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > ________________________________
> > > > From: Tortoise <Tortoise73 at charter.net>
> > > > To: jomike at cot.net
> > > > Cc: pct-l at backcountry.net
> > > > Sent: Wed, February 3, 2010 8:22:20 PM
> > > > Subject: Re: [pct-l] REI
> > > >
> > > > Since I'm reducing my pack weight, I find very little stuff I want at
> REI.
> > > >
> > > > They just don't seem to have much for those of us wanting to go light
> > > > weight; I'm not sure they even understand what "light weight
> > > > backpacking" really is.
> > > >
> > > > Tortoise
> > > >
> > > > Because truth matters"
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > jomike at cot.net wrote:
> > > >> I must admit, I have everything you list with the exception of the
> > > >> replacement tooth pick.
> > > >>
> > > >> But, between you and some other responses I've received I definitely
> need
> > > >> to
> > > >> re-examine my shopping techniques and forget about "need" and go
> with
> > > >> "want"! If I look at it that way....I'd be broke! But it would have
> been
> > > >> fun
> > > >> while it lasted. As I always say, you can never have too much gear!
> > > >>
> > > >> are we there yet?
> > > >>
> > > >
> > > > Don't ask me, I just arrived.
> > > >
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> > >
> > > ------------------------------
> > >
> > > Message: 9
> > > Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2010 06:41:38 -0600
> > > From: charles kennedy <northshore_sandman at hotmail.com>
> > > Subject: [pct-l] sinlge wall *tents* in Oregon / Washington
> > > To: <pct-l at backcountry.net>
> > > Message-ID: <BAY139-W12F109E633D4DDF1EA38B8E6550 at phx.gbl>
> > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
> > >
> > >
> > > Would like to now how the single wall tents fare up north on the
> trail.. Also anyone opt
> > >
> > > to change out a little wt for better results up the trails.. ie:
> ultralite tents not tarps!'
> > >
> > > Also - wonder how the CONTRAIL held up after 5 months of use??
> > >
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> > >
> > > Message: 10
> > > Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2010 08:13:34 EST
> > > From: Trekker4 at aol.com
> > > Subject: [pct-l] Questions
> > > To: feedback at getpeek.com
> > > Cc: pct-l at backcountry.net, cdt-l at backcountry.net, at-l at backcountry.net
> > > Message-ID: <33cc.114af28d.389c21fe at aol.com>
> > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII"
> > >
> > > This morning, some of your site links aren't working, such as FAQ; I'm
> > > having no problems with any other sites.
> > >
> > > 1. I find no "what's in the box info", so ... what is? Where are photos
> of
> > > "what's in the box'?
> > > 2. Do you offer insurance for loss or breakage of the device?
> Otherwise,
> > > the "lifetime service" offered by Amazon.com only applies to one's
> first
> > > device, and is a false claim.
> > > 2a. What is the cost of a replacement device? Will you ship a
> > > replacement device immediately, to minimize a customer's inconvenience,
> such as a
> > > backpacker only in a resupply town for a day - who can't necessarily
> send in
> > > a bad device while hiking and wait another week or 2 for a replacement
> in
> > > a different town, that changes every week.
> > > 3. I find no info about availability and cost of extra batteries.
> > > 4. Can the "seeking a signal" function be turned off to extend battery
> > > life? easily?
> > > 5. On amazon.com and costco.com there is a wide swath of negative
> > > feedback, from bad devices to flimsy devices to bad email service to
> bad customer
> > > service. Please comment on those 4 general areas, as to what's been
> done to
> > > addresses these concerns.
> > >
> > > 6. Please respond to the above 3 "Copy" To addresses also; they
> represent
> > > a few hundred long distance backpackers on 3 long US trails:
> Appalachian,
> > > Pacific Crest, and Continental Divide Trails.
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > > Bob "Trekker"
> > > Big Bend Desert Denizen, and...
> > > Naturalized Citizen - Republic of Texas
> > >
> > >
> > > ------------------------------
> > >
> > > Message: 11
> > > Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2010 14:45:22 +0000
> > > From: <gwschenk at socal.rr.com>
> > > Subject: Re: [pct-l] Sunglasses
> > > To: 'PCT MailingList' <pct-l at backcountry.net>, Erik The Black
> > > <erik at eriktheblack.com>
> > > Message-ID: <20100204144522.KU135.60561.root at hrndva-web21-z01>
> > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
> > >
> > > ---- Erik The Black <erik at eriktheblack.com> wrote:
> > > > I always manage to destroy several pairs of sunglasses on the trail,
> so I
> > > > end up buying lots of gas-station cheapies in trail towns.
> > > >
> > > > How do you guys keep your good sunglasses protected from being
> crushed or
> > > > scratched when you aren't wearing them? Do you store them inside a
> hard
> > > > case?
> > >
> > > Yes, I keep my prescription glasses in a hardcase. Been doing it for
> years and there's never been an issue.
> > >
> > > Gary
> > >
> > >
> > > ------------------------------
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