[pct-l] Solar charger

[Elizabeth Church]

Hi Joe - A lot of folks used the Goal Zero solar chargers in 2013, I had mixed results with mine.  I didn't get much of a charge once we got into forests in NorCal.  But, they do charge AAA or AA batteries.  With or without a solar charger, I'd definitely get a portable recharger that you can just charge in town when you can, those are best for iPhones. There are many of them - I saw Goal Zero portable chargers,  New Trent Torches, etc. They are cheap and light and easy to use and they don't leak a charge over time. If you use your iPhone for navigation, email, music/podcasts, etc the battery doesn't last long.  For your actual batteries, I would put a wall charger in your bounce box to do in town when you resupply. 

Have fun!  
Cinco


On Jan 14, 2014, at 5:37 PM, P Isabella wrote:

> Not solar but my fav is the Anker battery (Amazon)  that will charge your iphone 5 (yes, 5!) full times.
> And pretty reasonably priced.
> Mademoiselle
> 
> Sent from my iPad
> 
>> On Jan 14, 2014, at 5:30 PM, Joe Roth <jroth2353 at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Who has experience using a solar charger on the trail? What kind is the
>> best? Need it for I-phone 5 and 3-a batteries.
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