Anyone have exp w/ Solar Chargers

[Abui]

Memory and snow? Add in storms and fatigue... Unless you've loaded alternate routes/waypoints/safe houses etc. a GPS can't help you find anything except reversing your steps.

Taking a SPOT and DeLorme GPS?
http://www.findmespot.com/en/index.php?cid=219

http://gizmodo.com/5477478/spot-gps-rescue-gadget-tested-by-getting-lost-in-snow-country

 

[ManInAShed]

Beats me, usually I get by up there with a couple old maps from the 50s and a compass. But the maps finally disintegrated, and the others convinced me to try whatever system it is they've got there. I figured I'd bring it as a backup. I ordered a powerfilm. ...but if I've got to babysit the gps the whole time, i'll probably just grab new maps instead. Arriving in Atikokan tomorrow for staging, thanks for the info everybody.

 

[Jslow]

Well keep us posted souds like an adventure

 

[Burner]

Awesome adventure! post a report!

 

[whybother]

did a little research. these look cool, but i don't know how well they work....

http://www.voltaicsystems.com/

 

[ManInAShed]

Made it. A few spectacular close calls due to deteriorating ice formations from an unexpected sunshine blast that sent temps up from the -30 to -50 range to around freezing for a few days, but all in all, a great expedition. Wound up rendevouzing in Yellowknife, NT. Will do Nunavut next year. I'll process pics & vids this weekend & post somethin here.

Didn't use their GPS system afterall. There's no tech like low-tech, baby. Thanks again for everyones tips in this thread.

Pete

 

[Abui]

There's no tech like low-tech, baby. Thanks again for everyones tips in this thread.

Pete

Did you start your fires by rubbing two sticks together? :lol:

 

[dirtsnack]

Geez just came across these:
http://www.rockynational.com/2616_F-SOLARROLL4-5_Brunton_SolarRoll_45_Watt_Flexible_Solar_Panel.html

 

[Doughboy]

Made it. A few spectacular close calls due to deteriorating ice formations from an unexpected sunshine blast that sent temps up from the -30 to -50 range to around freezing for a few days, but all in all, a great expedition. Wound up rendevouzing in Yellowknife, NT. Will do Nunavut next year. I'll process pics & vids this weekend & post somethin here.

Didn't use their GPS system afterall. There's no tech like low-tech, baby. Thanks again for everyones tips in this thread.

Pete

Looking forward to hearing about this trip!

 

[profnachos]

I just ordered this product from Amazon.com. Not sure if it will work, but it's pretty inexpensive, so I am taking my chances.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001LBT50I

Will try to use it this Saturday on the Path SART ride. It will be a long strenuous ride, but hopefully it will keep my phone battery charged up enough to record the whole trip on Strava.com and also allow me to take some pics.

 

[Jslow]

Its a battery and solar cell or just sucks power from the sun and puts it somewhere else? looks cool