[pct-l] Solar Chargers

[James F. Miller]

I did exactly as Chris. Extra batteries and a charger for town. Lighter than a solar charger. I use a Droid X
Bigfoot Jim

> Date: Fri, 5 Apr 2013 08:30:58 -0500
> From: chris.pratt89 at yahoo.com
> To: pct-l at backcountry.net
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Solar Chargers
> 
> Tim,
> 
> I carry a Samsung Galaxy S.  I carry 2 or 3 extra batteries and a lite 
> weight wall charger (get them off eBay).  I do not leave the phone on 
> unless I need the GPS or I'm in town making calls.  This way the 
> batteries last several weeks without charging.  Weight wise this is a 
> very light option.  Every time I've thought about using solar chargers I 
> get hung up with the weight and the hassle of hanging it on my backpack.
> 
> Chris
> On 4/4/2013 9:50 PM, Tim Gustafson wrote:
> > Hi,
> >
> > I'm planning on bringing my Android phone on my trip this year, but it
> > only lasts about a day on a single charge.  Last year, I saw a handful
> > of different folks that had various solar chargers attached to their
> > backpacks.  Can anyone recommend one or the other?  I know there's a
> > lot of variation in quality and performance, so I was hoping to get
> > some feedback from some people who've used them.  Thanks!
> >
> > --
> >
> > Tim Gustafson
> > tjg at tgustafson.com
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