[pct-l] nPower PEG

[Kevin Cook]

I hear you John. If it doesn't work, then I'm no worse off than I am if I
can't get it. Having it lets me use my iPhone for more things is all. If the
PEG fails, I'll probably use one of those devices that lets you charge it
from AAs. I've pretty much ruled out solar.

The iPhone isn't critical. My safety won't be at risk or anything. My wife
is also going, so between us, we have 2 iPhones. If we are conscious about
conserving battery, we should always have one available for things like
being a GPS.

I mostly want the PEG so I can create a GPS trace of the whole trail. I know
several hikers have already done this, but the more data we collect, the
more accurately we have the trail mapped.

On Fri, Mar 25, 2011 at 5:55 PM, John Abela <pacificcresttrail2011 at gmail.com
> wrote:

> I am still going to question the viability and reliability of this
> product to keep an iPhone powered.
>
> Do I love the concept - heck yeah. I would even buy one IF it proved
> to actually provide enough power to recharge the power-hungry iPhone.
>
> But, I just don't know Kevin... seems like a huge risk at this point.
> You've got what... 20-25 days left to get your gear in order... and
> you want to go out on the PCT with something that will have very very
> little trail proveness (guess I have to make up that word).
>
> While I am a huge fan of solar systems, even the high dollar ones are
> still risky.
>
> If you are planning to use your iPhone for everything you have said
> you are going to use it for Kevin, it will be a primary piece of
> equipment for you. Why put yourself at risk with some product that
> just had a circuit board issue. We both know what that means... and we
> both should know that is not something that should be screaming red
> flags - considering your time line, considering the inability for
> anybody to get this product under review and actual on-trail miles.
> Sigh, a whole host of red flags here Kevin...
>
> As much as I may not like them, nor you like them, maybe those things
> you throw batteries into and plug it into your device is the better
> way to go at this point in time.
>
> Just some things to consider.
>
> John
>
>
> On Fri, Mar 25, 2011 at 4:14 PM, Kevin Cook <hikelite at gmail.com> wrote:
> > When I spoke with Ann this morning, she said they had a problem with the
> > circuit boards and had to change suppliers. She said all backorders would
> be
> > out next week and that I should also be able to get one shipped next
> week. I
> > bet you get yours sooner than you think!
> >
> > I was getting pretty worried about how to power my iPhone. It was
> probably
> > my biggest gear concern that was still unresolved. So relieved to have
> that
> > taken care of!
> >
> > On Fri, Mar 25, 2011 at 12:57 PM, Halfmile <list at lon.net> wrote:
> >
> >> Kevin,
> >> I ordered one on 9/13/10, so far it has not shipped. Your post
> >> prompted me to call for an update as I have not heard about my order
> >> since a 1/4/11 email. They said they had a parts problems and had to
> >> change a supplier. It's suppose to ship in a few weeks.
> >> -Halfmile
> >>
> >> On Fri, Mar 25, 2011 at 11:55 AM, Kevin <hikelite at gmail.com> wrote:
> >> > Did anyone get their hands on an nPower PEG yet?
> >> >
> >> > Finally spoke to someone there and they said they are shipping this
> week.
> >> I think Halfmile had one ordered.
> >> >
> >> > Misspellings and typos brought to you by iPhone.
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