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How does this compare to a micro solar panel?
by TrispusAttucks 4y ago
How does this compare to a micro solar panel?
- pg_bot 4y agoThe economics don't make sense to me. You can get a solar panel and portable power station for less cost today for similar or better power output. The only benefit here is that this will work in the dark, but even then I'd rather just put more money into battery storage. Combine that with the fact that this is a kickstarter and not a product sitting on store shelves, and that small wind turbines generally don't make much sense due to the laws of physics with regard to efficient power production. Hard pass.
- im3w1l 4y agoIt's nicer to hike on a sunny day than a windy day.
- maxerickson 4y agohttps://www.outdoorgearlab.com/topics/camping-and-hiking/best-solar-charger https://www.outdoorgearlab.com/topics/camping-and-hiking/bes... I guess you would often get closer to the true output of the 20+W solar panels, at least during summer daytime. I haven't done extended hiking or similar, but I expect "phone off" (and maybe a usb battery) is pretty competitive as a solution, with charging when it happens to be available.
- conk 4y agoI’ve done a lot of backpacking and tried various approaches inluding solar panels but I’ve settled on bringing a good 10,000mah rechargeable usb battery pack. With this I can keep my garmen inreach mini, iPhone and headlamp charged for 5-6 days on the trail with a battery that weighs 6oz.