If you're heading off to the woods but have a lot of gadgets to keep alive, there are a few power sources you'll want to consider.
True camping purists are likely to put their phones on airplane mode for their camping trip, but let’s face it: if you’re a giant nerd like me, you’re going to have plenty of gadgets to keep topped up. Not only do you need power for your phone and tablet, but also enough juice to keep your fellow campers going as well. If you have a dedicated camera that you’re using through your weekend, you might need to keep a backup battery charged.
We’ve looked at quite a few models in this category, including the Anker PowerHouse II, the Jackery Explorer 1000, and the EcoFlow Delta. They all have their pros and cons, but quibbles about minor feature or performance differences aside, you’re getting a boatload of power. The big catch here is that these things are heavy. If you’re going for a long hike to your site, you’ll need to gauge the necessity and potentially downsize to more portable batteries.
I used the Goal Zero Nomad 100 panels on two weekends. One was at the cottage with great weather and lots of sky clearance. I only needed to adjust their position twice in the day. The amount of power I was generating was tapping out the capacity on the Sherpa AC100 battery I had plugged into the solar panels. Even with multiple devices being charged with it throughout the day, I was routinely wishing I had brought a bigger battery to capitalize on all those rays.
Charging phones with fire One of my favorite camping accessories within recent years has been the BioLite CampStove. It uses a thermoelectric generator to make electricity when putting together a fire. Useful accessories like a grill and kettle and a smart packing system make it a practical addition to your camping kit.
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