Originally Posted by
Russ Roth
I'd looked at these at REI and I just wasn't certain there's a real guarantee of getting enough lighting. Many of the trails that we've followed in the past had a lot of tree growth that limited lighting, there might be enough time while camping I just didnt know how well they work overall.
Why don't you buy some solar lights, and try them out. If you like them, you can use them on future trips. I don't know what other lights you may use, so I cant tell you how they will compare. For casual riders who just want to get around after dark, these are brilliant. They could also be used as flashlights while camping. After using them, come back to this forum and let us know what you think.
Originally Posted by
Russ Roth
We carried 2 power banks with us last year and due to constant roaming ended up draining them by the end of 5 days; this year I don't expect to be roaming except in some of the more rural areas and even then not for long. A couple extra might not be the worst idea but they do start to add up weight and space and I'd like to trim things down.
You can buy power banks with solar panels on them, which charge the batteries. I suggest you buy these.