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Solar USB Charger?

Started by shoreline99, May 15, 2013, 11:22:07 AM

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shoreline99

Anyone have a recommendation for a solar USB charger for use while camping to charge a digital camera or cell phone? There are several out there, just trying to narrow it down.
Quote from: rowjimmy on August 25, 2015, 11:19:15 AM
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JPhishman

The Solio ones are nice. I sold a bunch when I used to work at a retail store and never had one come back.
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shoreline99

Just a follow up - I picked up a Goal Zero Switch 8 with an extra battery pack. Nice to have while camping - you charge the battery pack before you go (use any usb charger) and the solar panel will recharge it as needed. That way you're not tied to the solar panel during the day and can recharge your camera/phone/etc at night. The cell isn't strong enough to charge an iPhone directly but does a good job recharging the battery, which gives you a few charges before it needs a full recharge.
Quote from: rowjimmy on August 25, 2015, 11:19:15 AM
You're entitled to your opinion but I'm going to laugh at it.