[pct-l] Solar Panel Info?

[jon at kenneke.com (jon)]

I just bought a couple of flexible 5-watt panels from Northern Tool. They
have them on special for $35.00, which is a great price! The panels have
grommets for mounting, and come with a cigarette lighter adapter.

Pretty spiffy.

Jon

On Mon, 9 Jan 2006, Jeff Moorehead wrote:

> Hi Jim,
>  I have been experimenting with this same idea for awhile. First, I made
> sure that all electronic gadgets that I am taking use AA batteries and not
> the proprietary variety. Here's what I've found. A hi wattage charger will
> tend to charge much faster= less one full set of batteries to carry but is
> heavier. A slow 'trickle-type' charger is much lighter but takes a whole day
> + of exposure (14 hours) to charge a set of 4 empty AA, so this would imply
> that you would need 2 full set of backups if you always want to have your
> gadgets ready to work their wonders (one set in the equipment, one ready set
> in your pack, one set being charged). I have chosen this latter system-- I
> am not sure about the ounce for ounce comparison, but to me this system is
> more foolproof and an easier concept. You mount the tiny panel on your
> backpack with some velcro mounts and tuck the battery tray inside your pack.
> Here's the link to purchase them-- note that they've done all the soldering
> and installed a diode so you won't have to worry about 'reverse charging'
> when the sun goes away:
>
> http://store.sundancesolar.com/flsobachfor4.html
>
>
> >I am trying to find some information about using a small, roll-up solar
> > >panel to recharge the batteries on my GPS and camera during my 2006 >hike.
> >Does anyone have any experience with them, and could you
>
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