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The Mighty Tiberious
02-07-2012, 12:37
Looking for the best way to charge my iPhone on the Appalachian Trail.
Photography, Journal, Map, and Books.
Battery backups offer 1-2 charges before getting heavy. Do not want to carry a brick plug to charge a brick battery.
Would like to read iBooks on phone every evening.
Has anyone used hydrogen fuel cells on the Appalachian Trail?
Example:
http://www.powertrekk.com/
WingedMonkey
02-07-2012, 16:56
Looking for the best way to charge my iPhone on the Appalachian Trail.
Photography, Journal, Map, and Books.
Battery backups offer 1-2 charges before getting heavy. Do not want to carry a brick plug to charge a brick battery.
Would like to read iBooks on phone every evening.
Has anyone used hydrogen fuel cells on the Appalachian Trail?
Example:
http://www.powertrekk.com/
A: It retails for $230
B: It weighs 8.6 oz
C: Each charge takes a one time use "powerpuck", which you would also have to carry at 1.2 oz each. And dispose of.
D: The "powerpucks" cost $4 each.
It's a cute toy, but not practical for a thru hike.
I'm working on a way to charge cell phones using Snicker Bars. Problem is they never last long enough during the testing phase.
It's a cute toy, but not practical for a thru hike.
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I'm working on a way to charge cell phones using Snicker Bars. Problem is they never last long enough during the testing phase.
If there was a way to conveniently capture and utilize methane or hiker funk in general, I'd be able to provide power for the herd.