Flexable Solar Panels **********
03-17-05, 08:05 PM
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Flexable Solar Panels **********
Has anyone had any luck with portable solar panels while on tour ??? ... just want to charge batteries for camera, cellphone etc.
Thanks,
Terry
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Terry
03-17-05, 08:39 PM
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Terry I have had the same idea. The flex panels might be a while in coming so I am building a simple and cheap solid panel set up to charge batteries while I ride on my BOB tralier. The panels are from Princess Auto and cost about 20.00 cnd
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I haven't used one but there are several brands avalable
https://www.backcountry.com/store/BRU...keyword=031005
https://www.backcountry.com/store/BRU...keyword=031005
03-18-05, 12:09 AM
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i´m thinking about this one, but it´s a bit out of my budget for the moment.
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Coleman sells the I-Sun portable solar power system that produces 2.2 amps. You can link several of them together for more output and you can add a battery charger also. Plenty to power lights, charge a cell phone, and power an i-pod. Definitely in the plans for my next tour.
