Foldable/portable solar battery charger

[bobke]

Have a couple of trips lining up that will put me out of range for 3-7 days and need to get a portable/very reliable means of charging cell phones/other devices for our small crew. They’ll be turned off most times but used for nav, weather, emergency, etc and want a contingency plan, even if never utilized. Several I’ve seen reviewed were good, but could just as well crap out after 3-4 uses. Any direct experience to relate greatly appreciated.

 

[ArmyJerry]

Charge this up before you leave and use it. The microstart will be good for what you need and its light weight.

https://shop.antigravitybatteries.com/

 

[Crang]

The one I have is much older and not made anymore. I only use it backpacking though. If you have a vehicle (sounds like you will if you have a crew) you can get a power inverter pretty cheap that plugs into the cigarette lighter of your vehicle. I use mine camping/hunting. You can splurge and get a higher wattage one and keep it for disaster preparedness as well. The better ones come with a 2nd cable to clip them on to any car battery. My old Willys was designed to run on gas as low as 68 octane- its my emergency generator....

 

[bobke]

Some vehicle access, but mostly either backpacking or on mountain bike.

 

[powdahound76]

Guys I know use the Goal Zero systems. No idea personally. I just stay in the city where I am safe and protected..... ?

 

[Mike Casselton]

Weighs about a pound and will charge your phone 6 or more times. They make them larger and much smaller.

 

[thejeep]

Just leave them at home

 

[CoryT]

I use the Goal Zero Nomad 7 panel along with an Anker 15000mAh pack. The battery provides several charges for an IPhone and Nomad PDA, the panel keep the battery pack charged.

 

[Duc]

Used this for a coupe of years. Like the ability to "hand crank" some power back into the battery if weather keeps out the Sun.
https://www.goalzero.com/shop/flashlights/torch-250-flashlight/

 

[isofahunter]

I have had a Nektreck 14w pannel for 4 years paired with a battery pack and a USB light keeps things charged and bright around camp.

 

[bobke]

Thanks for the references guys. Appreciate it.

 

[DuneBoer]

I use goal zero stuff. They have good customer service.