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 Re: Outdoor power solution -- The sun
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12/23/12 02:28 AM
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Re: Outdoor power solution -- The sun
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12/24/12 05:46 AM
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luck
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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]
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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
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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.
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Re: Outdoor power solution -- The sun
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12/25/12 12:32 AM
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greaser
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could they charge cr123s?
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"dein Gott schickte mich zu zerstören"
"Sic semper evello mortem Tyrannis"
"Sometimes the chance of a zombie outbreak is the only reason I need to make many of my life's Decisions." General Delivery
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Re: Outdoor power solution -- The sun
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12/25/12 02:07 AM
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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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Re: Outdoor power solution -- The sun
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12/25/12 02:50 AM
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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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"dein Gott schickte mich zu zerstören"
"Sic semper evello mortem Tyrannis"
"Sometimes the chance of a zombie outbreak is the only reason I need to make many of my life's Decisions." General Delivery
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Re: Outdoor power solution -- The sun
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12/26/12 07:15 PM
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luck
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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
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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
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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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Re: Outdoor power solution -- The sun
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01/06/13 06:50 AM
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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
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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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