The Solar AC CampTrailer with outdoor kitchen DIY - KayakLog: 10/5/2014

Getting ready for our nest camping trip

When we camp we tend to ruff it a bit. But we got a trailer for our gear recently and did some updates to it for our kayak/camping trips. We have a lot of cameras, GPS batteries, 2-way radio batteries etc.. to charge up at camp so we set up a solar charging idea for the electronics and we added a kitchen counter idea on the outside of the gear trailer. Here is our DIY  video of our work in progress to give you ideas for your own.

LogDate: 10/5/2014 

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Goal Zero - Solar Power for kayaking - KayakingLog: 11/2/2013

With all those cameras, cellphones and other electronics we take on kayaking trips I found something worth having a look at. It is a line of products by a company called "Goal Zero".

I am especially interested in the ability to charge cameras while off the grid on kayaking trips and possibly doing my photo and video editing while off grid at the camp. Goal Zero looks like the best option to date. Anyhow, attached are some videos of some of their products they have.

Additional Note: Looks like the Goal Zero Yeti 1250 is also sold at Staples Canada (online) http://www.staples.ca/en/Goal-Zero-Yeti-Solar-Generator-Kit/product_192815_2-CA_1_20001#desc_content I am thinking it is time for me to start putting some money away. ;)

More info about GoalZero check out http://www.youtube.com/user/GoalZeroSolar
http://goalzero.ca/ (Canada) and http://www.goalzero.com/ (USA)

~GuyThaLizard




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KAYAKING GEAR: Nokero Solar phone chargers & FIRE POWER!

MORE INFO: http://inhabitat.com/how-the-nokero-sunray-pro-power-solar-charger-saved-my-skin-my-sanity-during-hurricane-sandy/




Energy-Generating USB Camping Pot Charges Gadgets as You Cook!

MORE INFO: http://inhabitat.com/energy-generating-usb-camping-pot-charges-gadgets-as-you-cook/

Raptor: The solar-powered, trail-ready, smartphone-charging weather alert radio

MORE INFO: http://www.etoncorp.com/en/productdisplay/raptor

MORE TOP GREEN GADGETS: http://inhabitat.com/top-6-green-gadgets-for-fall-camping/

Sun-Volt SOLAR CHARGER Update now has a Standard USB output! - Charging my Blackberry "au'natural"

I just picked up another Scosche Sun-Volt Solar Charger. The "SOLBAT2"

Quite impressed so far. Basically the same as the old one (previous post) but with a few cool changes.

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They added a..

1. Window Bracket with suction cups that can stay on the windshield of the car.
2. Carabiner to hang it from your backpack or what have you.
3. Standard USB output so you can charge anything that is USB. ie:iPhone, iPod, Blackberry even a USB flashlight.
4. Push button with tiny indicator lights for battery strength and large green output and a red input indicator lights.
5. the casing looks a lot more sturdy and shaped smoother.

As you can see it is charging my Blackberry from the indicator.

The casing looks like it would resist a little weather and the connections are at the bottom of the unit when hung by the carabiner. The charging process seems to be a lot more rapid than the older one. The input connection is the size of the newer Blackberry USB connection. So you can charge the unit via your new Blackberry's wall charger if you have a newer model. It also comes equipped with a USB charger for when there is no sunshine and you need a quick charge. I will be taking both Sun-Volt chargers when I go kayaking so I can have one always charged while charging my Blackberry.

Price wasn't too bad either. By original plan was to buy a car USB charger to keep in the car so I can keep my BB charged up but this Solar charger was less expensive by about 10 bucks. The Sun-Volt is a lot more practical for what I do for recreation so at $29.98 at Wal-Mart (Canada) it was a far better deal and solar is better for the environment and hey if the sunshine is free why not take advantage of it!

Previous Sun-Volt Post

Well great news, my Blackberry is almost fully charged from less than half since I started writing this blog post. Charging indicator still going strong. Loving this new version of the Sun-Volt! :)

Hope you liked the post!

~Guy

 

 

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Solar Charger for iPhone, iPod and others (Guangzhou)

I came across this site for a Solar charger for the iPhone iPod etc.  (click here for site link)

"..This product can not only for the iphone, but also suitable for other cell phones, MP3, MP4, PDA, etc digital products charging" (Guangzhou)

 

I do not use this product but thought I would share the info for you to check out if it interests you. If you want to explore this product for more info for your type cellphone etc. at http://gzhawk.com

Guy

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