Tpoppa Posted May 25, 2017 Report Share Posted May 25, 2017 This might come in really handy for those that like to camp and ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaCinci Posted May 25, 2017 Report Share Posted May 25, 2017 You'd think so...I've had several solar charger things like that and not one of them has been worth a crap at charging from the sun. Takes forever. I don't think solar cells have improved much recently...especially the lower cost ones that are in gadgets like these. Would love to see one that was worthwhile! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted May 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2017 A full charge from the sun would take 3-4 days (or plugged in overnight). That should be enough power to charge a phons at least 4 times. Seems like it will keep up with my phone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qman Posted May 26, 2017 Report Share Posted May 26, 2017 12 hours ago, Tpoppa said: A full charge from the sun would take 3-4 days (or plugged in overnight). That should be enough power to charge a phons at least 4 times. Seems like it will keep up with my phone. When you live in the Permacloud of Ohio, solar doesnt make much sense. Better to charge a battery pack from a running bike to have power available when it's not! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Z. Heimer Posted May 26, 2017 Report Share Posted May 26, 2017 https://www.walmart.com/ip/X-DRAGON-10000mAh-Portable-Solar-Charger-Power-Bank-for-iPhone-iPad-Android-Phones-and-Tablets-Gopro-Camera-and-Other-5V-USB-devices-Orange/831647656?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=5544&adid=22222222227069949443&wmlspartner=wmtlabs&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=t&wl3=177712030315&wl4=pla-283353836824&wl5=9015457&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=115062031&wl11=online&wl12=831647656&wl13=&veh=sem For 20 bucks and if I traveled like Danimal I would find it a worthwhile safety item. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted May 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2017 1 hour ago, Qman said: When you live in the Permacloud of Ohio, solar doesnt make much sense. Better to charge a battery pack from a running bike to have power available when it's not! It doesn't seem to need direct sunlight. As long as there's daylight or your in a lighted room it's pretty much always charging. Solar is listed as the backup charging method as it's not as fast as an outlet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaCinci Posted May 26, 2017 Report Share Posted May 26, 2017 If it's got a pretty large battery capacity and you'll be off the grid for a good length of time where charging for several days is not an issue then it would be a good tool. I'd rather have it as a emergency backup than not have it. For $20, it's pretty much a no-brainer. You can barely buy a standalone battery backup for that much, much less a solar powered one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted May 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2017 (edited) The one I got is 10,000mah, there's also a 20,000 version. My phone is about 1,500...so it's plenty. Just throw it in the map pouch of a tank bag, or attach it to something like a top box and I think you'd be just fine. It's also has an LED flashlight and a compass. Not the exact one I have, but close. Edited May 26, 2017 by Tpoppa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted May 26, 2017 Report Share Posted May 26, 2017 I use one of these. https://www.amazon.com/Anker-PowerCore-20100-Capacity-Technology/dp/B00X5RV14Y I charge it up before I go and throw it in the tank bag. I can charge my phone like four times from dead with it. I use it when I travel for work also. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted May 26, 2017 Report Share Posted May 26, 2017 I carry a larger Anker for this, and jumping Triumphs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qman Posted May 26, 2017 Report Share Posted May 26, 2017 Regarding solar...I just picked up one of these for motorcycle camping this summer... https://luminaid.com/collections/solar-lights/products/luminaid-packlite-16 Seems pretty sweet with a decent amount of output, and packs very small. havent tested the battery life as yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted May 26, 2017 Report Share Posted May 26, 2017 I can see the value with solar if I'm going to be without a power source for weeks or more, but I usually rely on my bike/truck/powerpack for my phone and gps charging. But the solar pack would definitely be good for SHTF preparedness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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