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Re: Outdoor power solution -- The sun [Re: greaser] #568662 12/23/12 02:28 AM
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Looking good!


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Re: Outdoor power solution -- The sun [Re: DogTired] #568663 12/24/12 05:46 AM
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I'm down to getting power film or goal zero. Has anyone ever tried the goal zero?


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Re: Outdoor power solution -- The sun [Re: luck] #568664 12/24/12 10:09 PM
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Those are my top two choices also Luck with JJs praise of the power film I am leaning that way.


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Re: Outdoor power solution -- The sun [Re: greaser] #568665 12/25/12 12:06 AM
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I have seen the Goal Zero in a local shop, but never used them. They seem really well built. The biggest difference I see is the Goal Zero panels are not flexible. I am too rough with my stuff to trust something that can crack.

If I were to pick up any Goal Zero products, it would be the Guide 10 Plus Adventure Kit. I don't want another battery to lug around, and the Guide 10 lets you just charge the batteries you already use - Assuming your electronics are all AA and AAA batteries like mine.

Re: Outdoor power solution -- The sun [Re: ] #568666 12/25/12 12:32 AM
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could they charge cr123s?


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Not sure about the goal Zero. They seem to have propriatary connections, nut the Powerfilm could as long as your gharger has a cigarette lighter adapter.

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Not sure about the goal Zero. They seem to have propriatary connections, nut the Powerfilm could as long as your gharger has a cigarette lighter adapter.

Okay cool well I think that about sells me.


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Re: Outdoor power solution -- The sun [Re: greaser] #568669 12/26/12 07:15 PM
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Thanks, JJ. I'm gonna get the powerfilm, but also gonna try out the small goal zero, just for my usb items like phone.


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Re: Outdoor power solution -- The sun [Re: luck] #568670 12/28/12 08:35 PM
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So, I got to try out a goal zero and ordered the adventure plus. I like having both USB and battery option with that kit.


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Re: Outdoor power solution -- The sun [Re: luck] #568671 01/06/13 12:10 AM
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My goal zere came in. A lot smaller than I thought. It came with dual nomad 7 solar panels, connections for piggybacking panels, micro USB to USB, and car charger, 4 aa batteries, aaa adapter, and charging case/power distribution center. A free led flashlight also came with the kit.

Hooked up my IPhone 5 directly to the solar panels today and took the charge from 73% to 100% in a little over an hour. Sun was bright and sky clear so this was probably the best environment for the charge. Gonna try to drain the battery pack and try to see how long it takes for a full charge tomorrow.

Initial impressions are that this is a well built system and is super easy to use. The panels are not super flexible, but are slightly pliable. This was something I was worried about when comparing it to powerfilm. Powerfilm is definitely more pliable. I would feel comfortable attaching this system to my backpack without to much worry about destroying the solar panels.

Will let you guys no more as I spend more time with it.


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right now I am looking at getting a UV sterilizer before camping season starts.
How do you guys like the ones that you have

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Re: Outdoor power solution -- The sun [Re: coyotebc] #568673 01/06/13 06:54 AM
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Bill, get ahold of JJ and Kanomar, I think they both have the UV ones. Oh and Howdy.


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