Now this could come in handy.

What are everyones thoughts on Solar charging systems? Like this one.

Voltaic Fuse 10W Solar Laptop Charger

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Originally Posted by nikonpup

soon you will have to employ some locals to carry all your stuff. :-)

Haha well I do need to keep my fitness up for my job, so what better way than to carry along gear that will make any holiday that more enjoyable

Originally Posted by John101477

Goal Zero seems to be the most trusted and used for portable charging. I know quite a few people who use them
Portable Solar Battery Charger | Portable Solar Panels | Off-Grid Solar Generators | Goal Zero - Extreme Portable Power

Yeah I have been looking at those ones aswell.
Just wish the power pack didn't look like a thermos lol.

Still seems a little expensive. I know newer solar technology is out there that is cheaper, but it doesn't seem to be making it to market quite yet.

This is the cheapest price I found:
Amazon.com: Voltaic Systems 1023 Fuse 10W Solar Laptop Charger, 14-20V/4A Input, 16000mAh, 60 Watt Hour Capacity, Silver: Computers & Accessories

hehehe....always makes me laugh....prices like $309.99........what....are they ashamed to charge that extra penny to round it off to $310? Is anyone really fooled by this so called "marketing" strategy? Seriously....does $309.99 sound cheaper than $310?

On a different note: while new technology certainly makes things easier, it doesn't necessarily make things cheaper!

I have the option of loaning a solar unit from a mate while I am away so I may take them up on that offer for now.

When I first saw this photo I thought it was one of the "bullet proof" backpacks that fear stricken parents here in the US are buying for their kids. It's hard to believe there are people willing to pay for such an item (it's pretty expensive, maybe more than this solar pack) let alone actually believe that a bullet proof backpack is the answer. It's official, we've all gone off the deep end here in the states!