Reddit reviews BigBlue 28W Solar Charger with Digital Ammeter, 2USB(5V/4A Max Overall), Portable Waterproof Solar Panels Phone Charger Compatible with iPhone 11/Xs/XR/X/8, iPad, Samsung Galaxy, LG, Google Pixel etc.

I'd say this is shitty because it's way more expensive than a portable solar USB charger. Reviews complain that it 'only' outputs 18W. The only big benefit for lifesaber is you can slowly charge stuff at night, which I guess is handy for those ill planned nocturnal hikes where things go awry but for every other case solar provides more power and doesn't require awkward hand motions for hours on end.

Gorruck 34L GR2 Coyote Tan - a good bag, heavy, uncomfortable, probably give it to my grandchildren in like 50 years

Flip Flops - generic things

Bigblue 28W solar charger - very good, can charge my battery up during the day if i leave it in the sun which I've never really done honestly

Jakemy hardware tools - seamed useful? i've never needed this

Army glove shells - i thought i used these a lot and were indistructable but now that i think of it, i don't use them that often and are probably pretty cheaply made.

Sharpie, pen, all weather notebook - probably should switch over to a fisher space pen...

Straws - these are probably already broken.

Whistle - really really really loud

Fire-striker, matches, lighter - i'm not sure i have enough ways to start a fire

Fresnel lens - ok, now i have enough

LED flashlight - i used to go running in the middle of the night with this flashlight, its tiny

LED flashlight - this isn't the one i have but looks kinda similar? i don't remember where i got mine

Earbuds - generic cheap earbuds

Leatherman Surge - given to me by my wife for passing the bar. thanks wife!

First Aide kit - i put mine together from stuff i've stolen from friends houses whenever i go over and use the bathroom

playing cards - these look very similar to the ones i have, they are plastic so they won't get rained on

glasses/ sunglasses - i have really bad vision

personal hygiene kit - aahhhh dry shaving

Sawyer Mini / syringe, collapsible canteen (dirty), heavy duty straw - i've never used this

collapsible canteen (clean) - i've never used this either

sewing kit - i've used this a lot

ID tags - i guess if i get blown up they'll know my blood type?

garbage bag - for when my pockets are full

elastic bands - i use these when packing to keep rolled socks and things from falling apart

Salt - i have nooooo idea why i have this

cooking grate - i'm not going to hold meat over a fire with a stick like some sort of caveman

heavy duty ziplock bag - in case my mapcase breaks and other reasons

rip-patch - leftover from when i needed a pack because i bought a crummy cheap inflatable sleeping pad.

Army Fleece Beanie - i always keep this at the top of my pack

4 Bungie Cords - not the one i use but similar. to make a field-expedient shelter

Trowel - for disposal of biological wastes

Lensatic compass - because GPS should only be a backup

Pocketboy 130 folding saw - i have a bigger one for yardwork, this small one is really great

Tent stakes - for tent staking

Ravpower 26800 Battery - use this all the time can fast chage my stuff

Battery Battery holder, cables, wall charger - all fits togehter like glove!

Army Poncho - wear it, make a tent out of it etc

Microfiber towel - not the one i use but similar. i mainly use this for when the kids accidentally fall in a lake like they tend to do for some reason

Down Jacket - cheap chinese knockoff... i feel bad for not buying american

Wet weather top - not sure this is worth the space/weight

Wet Weather bottom - not sure if this is worth the weight/space

Silkweights - PJs! and warmth

Jungle Blanket - this is a lot better than the army's woobie. lighter and warmer

Gransfors Bruks Wildlife Hatchet - again, gift from wife. she wanted me to chop things and be more manly, generally. now i come home with parts of wildlife for her to cook

Map of New England - or, how i stopped worrying and love dismounted land navigation

PT belt - keeps me safe in all situations

Compression straps - i don't like lashing things to the outside but i guess i can if i wanted to

Fork and Spoon - stole these from the kitchen. i'll probably be replacing this soon with something titanium.

​

EDIT: i just priced it out: $1,585.08 total

I use this one when camping:
https://www.amazon.com/SUAOKI-Charger-Portable-Foldable-Efficiency/dp/B0752TQ5Y7/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=solar+panel+camping&qid=1558554520&s=gateway&sr=8-4

When backpacking, I use this one as it is much smaller and lighter - but only powerful enough to charge my cellphone and my bluetooth speaker.

https://www.amazon.com/BigBlue-Charger-Digital-Waterproof-Foldable/dp/B071G4CQSR/ref=sr_1_7?keywords=solar+panel+camping&qid=1558554607&s=gateway&sr=8-7

https://www.amazon.com/BigBlue-Charger-Digital-Waterproof-Foldable/dp/B071G4CQSR I use this and it works like a champ

Zebralight headlamp. This thing is incredible. I use it every day at work, and on backpacking trips. It gets wet, dirty, dropped, and keeps on ticking. Works on an 18650. there are 3 brightness modes, and each mode has a high/low. I have the mark3 version of the H600 and on M2 i get about 12 hours of runtime at about 140LMS. I keep a spare 18650 with me, and a solar charger when im on the trail. but this light just rocks. They have handheld flashlight versions as well that are also just as good. Weights about 2.2 ounces with battery. I would recommend a decent 3500Mah battery.

links for my setup below:

http://www.zebralight.com/H600w-Mk-IV-18650-XHP35-Neutral-White-Headlamp_p_215.html

my solar panel. Works GREAT. i charge my power bank during the day(panel strapped to my pack), and my devices (flashlight/phone/HAM radio/ battery charger as needed) with the bank at night. Weighs very little, about 12 ounces

https://www.amazon.com/BigBlue-Charger-Digital-Waterproof-Foldable/dp/B071G4CQSR/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=foldable+solar+panel&qid=1555780332&s=gateway&sr=8-5

Use any power bank you want. I would recommend one with qualcomm quick charge capability, and a waterproof bag to keep it in.

My radio is a Baofeng Bf8HP programmed to all the local repeaters in my area. Id recommend getting your license, its easy.

Feel free to PM me if you have any more questions.

This gadget is interesting. The battery pack itself could run your camera for about 3 days. ( 25Amp-Hours / 0.3 amps = 75 hours = 3 days)

The solar cell claims 5 watts. The camera draws about 2 watts. So in a day, the camera needs 48 watt hours. With 10 hours of GOOD sunlight, the solar cell could replace 50 watt hours a day. So maybe this could be self sufficient... BUT you would have to weatherproof it somehow.

https://www.amazon.com/Hiluckey-Charger-25000mAh-Portable-Waterproof/dp/B07FM6PSLM/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1549572969&sr=8-4&keywords=solar+power+usb+power+bank

or if that can't keep up, maybe this bigger solar cell can be hooked up to a battery pack, and the battery pack can be connected to the camera

https://www.amazon.com/BigBlue-Charger-Digital-Waterproof-Foldable/dp/B071G4CQSR/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_sims?ie=UTF8

I recommend one of these four panel chargers.

And one of these battery packs.

Get a portable solar panel off of Amazon...charge up portable batteries during the day. Here’s one of the ones I use:


BigBlue 5V 28W Solar Charger with Digital Ammeter, Waterproof Foldable Solar Panels with Dual USB Ports Compatible with iPhone Xs/XS Max/XR/X/8/7S, iPad Pro/Air 2, Galaxy S8/S7/S6/Edge, LG, Nexus etc.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071G4CQSR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_-n4TDb0G34T1Y

Get a big 20,000mAh power brick, and a folding solar charger. Not one of those shitty little ones, something like this.

It is unlikely that you will be able to power a heater with solar power; heaters simply require too much electricity. A sleeping bag rated for the temperature you will experience is probably the most effective thing for you.

A quick look at Amazon shows the Nintendo switch has a wall outlet power adapter that outputs 5v at 1.5a. Assuming that is correct, you can charge your electrical devices from a wall outlet at McDonalds or Starbucks, or from a cigarette lighter adapter in your car. If you won't be in cities or won't be driving daily, a small solar panel and battery (I like that battery for its dual inputs, which makes it charge twice as fast) will likely be sufficient. Price for solar panel and battery about $100.

If you need more electrical power, put a roof rack on your car, then buy a battery and a 100-watt kit from Renogy (the kit includes mounting hardware, cables, a solar controller and instructions to wire everything together). Price for solar panel kit and battery about $400.

Here you go

I concur, as well as BigBlue 5V 28W Solar Charger with Digital Ammeter Waterproof Foldable Dual USB Ports Solar Battery Charger for iPhone 8/X/7/6s, iPad Pro/Air 2/Mini, Galaxy S8/S7/S6/Edge/Plus, LG, Nexus, HTC https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071G4CQSR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_803lDbBG9AJDY