PowerFilm integrated solar panels (thin film on plastic) are developed and manufactured with a proprietary roll process and they are truly rollable unlike other thin film technologies that are only somewhat flexible. PowerFilm solar panels are all monolithically integrated which eliminates the need for damage-prone manual connections of individual solar cells. PowerFilm is made of [...]
Material: Titanium, Stainless Steel, plastic Size: 3-1/8″diam x 5-1/2″ Weight: 6.3 oz Follow the link below for the titanium latte foamer. What’s another 4.9oz to make your mornings complete. $52.95 via snowpeak.com Print Friendly
This would be a pretty niffy device to have on hand while venturing into the woods. You will never need to worry about your two-way radios becoming just added weight with dead batteries. Just use Ni-MH rechargeable batteries and your Eton FR1000 can double as a battery charger. If they added solar as another means [...]
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Weighting at only 1.45oz with 1 AA battery installed the ZLH501 has a max output of 96 lumens* and can run for 2.3 straight hours. On the lower settings, 18 and 3.3 lumens runs for 19hours and 3.5 days respectively. Takes one AA size; alkaline, 1.5v lithium primary, NiMH rechargeable, or 3.7v 14500 Li-ion rechargeable. [...]
Looking for the perfect pocket knife? The search is over. Switch is the ultimate modular utility device, with 18 different attachments so you can mix and match your most frequently used tools. Customize your Switch’s width by swapping out the inner axles. $68 via quirky.com Print Friendly
Features locking blade, wood saw, gutting blade, cap lifter with can opener and other useful tools for your exploration. Comes with a life time warranty. I sent mine in once for a broken spring from all the abuse I put on it. Got it back with everything polished and/or replaced looking like new. $52 via [...]
Compact at 5.5″ long this 0.5 watt light is really bright at 30 lumens. It will run continuously for up to 10 hours and the LED has a 100,000 hour life span. Built of strong anodized aluminum with knurled anti-slip finish. A convenient pocket clip is built in and comes with batteries. I don’t remember [...]
Though this is currently only a prototype, BioLite look like they are onto something pretty nice. Current Prototype specs are: (from their website) Boils 1 liter of water in 4 minutes. Kindles in 2 minutes Burns twigs, sticks, underbrush, pine cones, pellets, rice husks Folds for easy packing 7.5” Tall X 4.75” Diameter Weighs 1lb [...]