FL > Doe Lake, Ocala National Forest>Jan. 14-19, 2016>HANGCON

[scoutmom]

Any hangers familiar with any solar power charging gear? I spend a lot of time camping in the forest and one thing that's an issue is charging phones. Sure, I'd love to leave it in the car but with a family and pregnant wife its crucial I'm able to be reached or make calls out. When I'm in the forest I'm near my jeep so pack weight is NOT an issue. Starting the jeep and leaving it running is inconvenient and for this trip I'd love something like this to avoid having to charge at the car. Just looking for first hand experience.

http://www.amazon.com/Mobile-Power-2...ct_top?ie=UTF8

I use a portable cell phone charger. The higher the mAh the more charges. If in doubt buy 2. Takes 24 hours to recharge them.

[Sparkfly88]

Any hangers familiar with any solar power charging gear? I spend a lot of time camping in the forest and one thing that's an issue is charging phones. Sure, I'd love to leave it in the car but with a family and pregnant wife its crucial I'm able to be reached or make calls out. When I'm in the forest I'm near my jeep so pack weight is NOT an issue. Starting the jeep and leaving it running is inconvenient and for this trip I'd love something like this to avoid having to charge at the car. Just looking for first hand experience.

http://www.amazon.com/Mobile-Power-2...ct_top?ie=UTF8

This is what I use. No solar power needed. Plenty of juice for multiple charges of all devices. Used it for 3 days and barely used it's charge.

Anker Astro E5 16000mAh Compact Portable Charger (2nd Generation, Upgraded Quality,Premium Panasonic Battery Cells Inside, External Battery Power Bank) with PowerIQ Technology https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N2T7U90..._-YBIwb69GS431

[Junebugdawn]

Also last year I saw a bunch of people with the same clear solar hanging lanterns that were accordion style, any suggestions on those? Saw a bunch on Amazon for $18+ but the ones I saw last year seemed way less complex so I assume would be cheaper.

Luminaid and Luci lanterns are pretty popular. I have the Luminaid lantern. It has 3 light levels and flashing. Luci makes a color changing one now, too.

[olddog]

Also look up http://sunlightlantern.com/. They are the original manufacturer of the Luci.

[Gumbo]

Also last year I saw a bunch of people with the same clear solar hanging lanterns that were accordion style, any suggestions on those? Saw a bunch on Amazon for $18+ but the ones I saw last year seemed way less complex so I assume would be cheaper.

There will be two of these in the raffle this year.

[itsandy]

Any hangers familiar with any solar power charging gear? I spend a lot of time camping in the forest and one thing that's an issue is charging phones. Sure, I'd love to leave it in the car but with a family and pregnant wife its crucial I'm able to be reached or make calls out. When I'm in the forest I'm near my jeep so pack weight is NOT an issue. Starting the jeep and leaving it running is inconvenient and for this trip I'd love something like this to avoid having to charge at the car. Just looking for first hand experience.

http://www.amazon.com/Mobile-Power-2...ct_top?ie=UTF8

I use GoalZero, Guide 10. Small, fits in a map case for waterproof on my kayak. Never fails. The battery pack will charge an iphone from totally dead to full, two times. I will have it with me if you need it. I also have a couple of different battery packs. You are welcome to use as well.

[itsandy]

There will be two of these in the raffle this year.

Raffle? There's a raffle?

[Gumbo]

Raffle? There's a raffle?

I know right?!!! Some crazy fellow is making a boat too!

[Sparkfly88]

PMs are flowing in for the Dropbox! I hope to see some awesome photos posted in.

[Timberrr]

Regarding the charging of batteries.....

No problem.

The Hall has about a dozen 110V standard duplex outlets where you can plug in. Obviously, no one is responsible for the security of any equipment you leave plugged in and unattended.

There are also outlets in the bathrooms. For curling irons, I guess.....