Originally Posted by
wphamilton
Would it be the same concern if it was solar panels you could set up at the campsite instead of a public electrical outlet? Assuming you could find lightweight panels that could fold or roll up into a small package (I don't know if those exist yet, but if they did).
For me, your still sort of stuck while you wait for your items to charge and not to mention, I imagine at a slower rate than a wall socket.
Last I looked, decent solar panels were pricy and you had the bulk and extra weight to put up with.
Proportional to output power I imagine.
Whilst the suns shining, I'd prefer to be riding.
For me, the dynamo hub appears a superior solution if your looking at long days in the saddle and doesn't rely on the weather being nice although I tend not to charge my phone or gps if its raining.
I am happy to utilise the lights in all weathers, but draw the line at risking getting my new iPhone wet.
Perhaps less of an issue for those cycling shorter daily distances with some hours of daylight to spare?
My touring style is such that I ride often to close to dusk.