[pct-l] solar charger

[John Papini]

In looking for “battery cases” to attach to my iPhone 6S, I came across this external battery pack (not a battery case), which weighs only 1 oz. It has a 5000 mAh capacity, but it only weighs AN OUNCE. 

Rather than get a 1800-3000 mAh battery case that weights 3-4 oz, I think I’m going get this 1 oz battery pack, and a separate protective case (or just use an Aloksak). 

I haven’t found anything even close to being this small/lightweight, so thought I’d pass it along. If anybody has found anything lighter or more efficient, please let us know!

http://www.amazon.com/Portable-Charger-Certified-Superpak-Lightning/dp/B012YJ0Q2G <http://www.amazon.com/Portable-Charger-Certified-Superpak-Lightning/dp/B012YJ0Q2G>

John

> On Jan 23, 2016, at 4:05 PM, rbelshee <rbelshee at hotmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Yep, batteries usual win over the panels if you will have access to charging. I used a solar panel on the deck of my kayak for a two month expedition with great success, but once I started hiking I left it behind and carried a battery instead.
> 
> Having first tried solar for backpacking fifteen years ago I find I'm still saying "someday that will be really cool, but not quite yet".
> 
> 
> Rod "Steady" Belshee
> hikepaddle.blogspot.com
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