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Solar Power Bank

Takman

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Looking for input/guidance on Solar Power Bank recommendations for a backpack NWT Sheep hunt. 12 days potential in the field. Powering InReach, phone and hearing aids. Hoping to get feedback from actual experience. Help?
 
Add up total amount of wattage needed or device uses for a start. Are you going to be on the move or in a place for longer durations? Finding something lightweight mire compact for ease or..........
If you can leave it open to receive recharge you could be added by a battery pack.

More info needed on how much power is required
 
I'd also google Gritty Hunter. They are going steep and deep for weeks at a time and running all you listed plus camera gear as well. Sometimes they are leaving the solar panels at camp sometimes on their pack top during the days.

Not a sheep hunt but I went on a remote hunt and took two 10,000 battery packs. My backup batteries and those added lots of weight I wouldn't take again even on horseback. You don't "need" half of what you think you do. A PEAK headlamp or knock off is magic and one of my best finds. Think bear on carcass and LOTS of light is worth $$$

I also practiced letting devices run down and recharging to see what that ate up and that was helpful. I would color code or mark charging cords next time too for finding correct one in the dark. (paint pen) Remember, all lithium and batteries must go in your carryon too so this takes up quite a bit of a man purse.
 
I've had good luck with this combo. I've had the battery pack for 3 years and used the solar charger for a 6 day pack hunt this year. The solar charger will charge the battery pack full in 5-6 hours. I tested before I took it out on the trip with the same results at home and on the mountain. I used it for Inreach, headlamp, and phone (OnX).

 
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