[pct-l] solar charger

[John Papini]

A few people have emailed me to say that they own a Superpak i2 and that it actually weighs 4.2 oz, not 1oz as advertised in the tech specs listed on their website (which for some curious reason lists the “Tech Specs” section twice: http://www.myunu.com/superpak-i2.html <http://www.myunu.com/superpak-i2.html>) , or in the technical specifications listed on either of their Amazon sites (http://www.amazon.com/Portable-Charger-Certified-Superpak-Lightning/dp/B012YJ0Q2G <http://www.amazon.com/Portable-Charger-Certified-Superpak-Lightning/dp/B012YJ0Q2G> or http://www.amazon.com/Portable-Charger-Certified-Superpak-Lightning/dp/B012YJ32LS/ref=sr_1_2?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1453690944&sr=1-2&keywords=superpak+i2 <http://www.amazon.com/Portable-Charger-Certified-Superpak-Lightning/dp/B012YJ32LS/ref=sr_1_2?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1453690944&sr=1-2&keywords=superpak+i2>). 

I ordered the black version, which shipped yesterday, and is slated to arrive Tuesday; I will weigh it upon receipt. If it is 4.2 oz as some have suggested, and not 1 oz as advertised, I’ll let you all know. 

I’m hoping that the few who report having 4.2 oz Superpak I2’s have an older edition (if such a thing exists). If the version I receive is more than 1 oz, I will definitely be returning it, as well as asking the company to correct its misleading marketing materials.

I’ll keep you posted!

John


> On Jan 23, 2016, at 9:33 PM, John Papini <johnthomaspapini at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> 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 <mailto: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
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