Solar panels

[The Ouzo]

5 hours ago, FondTF2 said:

Maybe there is a business opportunity on the horizon: Helmet with built in solar panels????

I present to you the POC Omne Eternal

https://www.pocsports.com/products/omne-eternal

[DonatelloOnPinarello]

19 hours ago, capediver said:

PedalCell have a unit that looks like the real deal, apparently puts out between 15 and 20W, comes with neat looking hub with 2 USB ports, a bit pricey though...there's link to handy s/sheet that helps predict charging capacity......mmmm...maybe, maybe

https://pedalcell.com/products/pedalcell

That's a very lekker looking device, but at nearly R5k before shipping you really really need to be sure you need it. 

 

I suppose keeping high powered lights charged up over multiple day adventures it could be a life saver, but I have had great success in the past on 4/5 day bike packing trips using a large power bank from Rommos (think 30 000mah) and a small solar charger. Just strap the panel to the top of your bag and connected to the power bank during the day, and never ran out of battery for charging phone/GPS/watch small lights, and it cost a lot less than 299usd.

This is the power bank I use:

https://www.takealot.com/romoss-sense-8-30000mah-qc-type-c-power-bank-white/PLID53431117

And the older version of this solar panel:

https://www.decathlon.co.za/powerbank-solar-panels-batteries/168693-2803-trek-100-10w-portable-solar-charger.html#/6702-demodelcolor-8485459/9-demodelsize-254

 

So long as the power bank is fully charged before heading out, it's never gone below 60% over a 4/5 day trip

[Frosty]

2 hours ago, ouzo said:

I present to you the POC Omne Eternal

https://www.pocsports.com/products/omne-eternal

Nice looking lid, but only available in black? Not so good in the hotter climates.
At least for me, I find my black lid is too hot compared to my older white one.

[capediver]

2 hours ago, DonatelloOnPinarello said:

That's a very lekker looking device, but at nearly R5k before shipping you really really need to be sure you need it. 

 

I suppose keeping high powered lights charged up over multiple day adventures it could be a life saver, but I have had great success in the past on 4/5 day bike packing trips using a large power bank from Rommos (think 30 000mah) and a small solar charger. Just strap the panel to the top of your bag and connected to the power bank during the day, and never ran out of battery for charging phone/GPS/watch small lights, and it cost a lot less than 299usd.

This is the power bank I use:

https://www.takealot.com/romoss-sense-8-30000mah-qc-type-c-power-bank-white/PLID53431117

And the older version of this solar panel:

https://www.decathlon.co.za/powerbank-solar-panels-batteries/168693-2803-trek-100-10w-portable-solar-charger.html#/6702-demodelcolor-8485459/9-demodelsize-254

 

So long as the power bank is fully charged before heading out, it's never gone below 60% over a 4/5 day trip

Yesssss..thanks for the panel link!