Reddit reviews ALLPOWERS 60W Foldable Solar Panel with 18V DC Output for Portable Generator, Laptops, 12V Car Boat RV Battery, SunPower Solar Charger with 5V USB Output for Smartphone, iPhone,and More
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3-in One: Dual USB port(5V/2.4A per port) with iSolar Technology for charging your 5V powered gadgets, and 18V DC output(18V/3A) for charging your laptop or 12V car battery and portable generator.High Efficiency: 60W SunPower solar cell is made from US, up to 23.5% efficiency, providing endless joice for laptop and other battery under sunlight.Slim and Powerful: 1/3 lighter than the same power of solar slicon. The total power increased by 1/3 in compare with the same solar panel size.Simple Style: eyeholes enable easy attachment to backpacks while hiking; Portable and frame design fit for outdoor and indoor use.Package Contents: ALLPOWERS 60W Foldable Solar Charger, 5 laptop connectors, DC 5.5x2.1mm to 5.5x2.5mm cable, 1.5m clip line, USB cables, carabiners, instruction manual, 18 monthes warrantee and friendly customer service
This solar panel might be overkill, but first hand experience says it works wonderfully. I'd much rather have more solar power than necessary to accommodate cloudy days.
You may also want to consider a spare power bank as well. Something like this battery when paired with that panel above, you should never run out of juice for you phone, and tablet if you have one.
You might also consider a 12v charging dongle that you can tap into the main battery on the bike. Would be considerably cheaper and logistically easier to charge on the bike while riding.
Very exciting, I hope you enjoy the hell out of it for many years. I've written about this before but you might be surprised when you get out there how little you need any kind of formal system. KISS, at least to start. :) To wit:
> Ideally we'd like enough power to power 1 or 2 led nights [sic] at night, maybe a small 32in TV etc. If there is enough power, a coffee maker maybe.
All that said I may not even get to my place next week and if I do I may die in the cold there, so there is the downside to just winging it. Do you have any pictures to post of what you got?
GPS tracker: stored in a hidden pocket, to track if the bag is stolen. I've had a similar bag stolen before from under my nose, and I'd like to be able to track it immediately.
Air mattress AND sleeping bag: It's a bivvy really, works well with additional thermal layers inside, like a coat or towel or dry leaves. Not enough padding for comfort sleep or thermal ground insulation. A world of difference between a good sleep and not being able to fall asleep because uncomfortable. Especially in survival situation when need to be alert and focused. The ratio between value and cost/weight/size is enormous for me.
Portable Toilet: For use in a car when stuck in heavy traffic, or waiting for accident ahead to clear.
Grappling hook: It is also a gravity hook, to pick up stuff that fell far down a steep hill or into a hole that can't get into. I've had this situation before, don't want to be caught unprepared again.
StunGun/Pistol/Spray: Not everything requires lethal level escalation. Pepper spray is nice for aggressive animals, Stun Gun is a great source of high voltage for various applications beyond immediate personal self-defense (perimeter electric fense around camp). And a gun is for 2 legged animals that need to be stopped from harming me, my family or my friends.
Luxury/Comfort: Yes, I like comfort. It is important enough for me, that I'm willing to invest in it, by having things with me, that I needed before and didn't have.
Water: I have a full bottle of water when I leave home, and 2 water filters. I should also have purifying tablets with me, which I've realized in a different response.
Car or something: It is sitting mostly in the car when traveling, because everywhere I need to go from house involves driving and/or flying. So my EDC is always GHB. I do not see why to choose a duffel over backpack, because I need to carry it around as well.
Solar panel: I was carrying one before. I have 2 foldable solar panels: large 60W https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00RFCVR62 and small one https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DD6B9IK. The large one is too large and heavy for EDC bag, and small one is somewhat worthless in my experience. And it's pretty much seasonal, since I'm in PNW. I've opted to carry powerbanks with total of 120Ah, that can power my laptop and all other electronics for 2 days, or just electronics for more than a week.
Also:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00RFCVR62/ref=psdc_2407762011_t2_B01IQMAUSA