bluedog225
Newly Enlightened
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- Sep 20, 2008
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It's been a while since I posted. I hope you can help me with a project.
I am going to attempt the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route next summer. I will be riding an Azub recumbent trike with Sturmey Archer front drum brakes. The manufacturer has had enough bad experiences with the Sturmey dynamo hub that they will not install.
I am looking at for a lightweight solar setupto use while riding and while camped.
I think most equipment will use USB connectors (18650 flashlight/front headlight; SteriPen, smartphone). I may need to charge AA/AAA for the taillightbut the charger will likely be USB connected.
I suspect I will run the headlight often and the taillight full time.The GPS will be intermittent and phone calls in the evening to touch base with family when I have service.
I was looking foradvice regarding the lightest setup that will meet these needs. The goal zero stuff looks ok but heavy.
I am guessing thatI need about 14w out of the panel but open to suggestions. And the panel is the heaviest part of this.
Do you know of ultralight (very reliable) panels or a hobbyist setup I should be looking at?
Many thanks,
Tom
I am going to attempt the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route next summer. I will be riding an Azub recumbent trike with Sturmey Archer front drum brakes. The manufacturer has had enough bad experiences with the Sturmey dynamo hub that they will not install.
I am looking at for a lightweight solar setupto use while riding and while camped.
I think most equipment will use USB connectors (18650 flashlight/front headlight; SteriPen, smartphone). I may need to charge AA/AAA for the taillightbut the charger will likely be USB connected.
I suspect I will run the headlight often and the taillight full time.The GPS will be intermittent and phone calls in the evening to touch base with family when I have service.
I was looking foradvice regarding the lightest setup that will meet these needs. The goal zero stuff looks ok but heavy.
I am guessing thatI need about 14w out of the panel but open to suggestions. And the panel is the heaviest part of this.
Do you know of ultralight (very reliable) panels or a hobbyist setup I should be looking at?
Many thanks,
Tom