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is there a solar charger i could charge my garmin rino 530 with while backpacking?

Dec 23, 2007 by Kyle G | Posted in Other - Outdoor Recreation

Im going to travel some more later this year. Virginia OT and Philmont. and I try not to lug around a ton of batteries.

The Classic Solio Solar Charger costs $ 99.95 http://www.rei.com/product/764524
Read the first reviews. It requires a lot of direct sunlight (solar, duh), and nobody mentioned it attached to a backpack, but at 5.8 ounces I'm sure it's doable.

Have you considered crank power? http://www.thetravelinsider.info/roadwar riorcontent / sidewinder.htm

Or wind-power mini mill? http://www.motherearthnews.com/Alternati ve-Energy/1993-06-01/A-Wind-Powered-Ener-Charger Gy.

dose anybody know of a solar charger that i could take backpacking with me to charge a garmin rino 530hcx?

Dec 23, 2007 by Kyle G | Posted in Other - Outdoor Recreation

I'll make some fairly long trips, including Virginia's portion of the AT and Philmont this summer.

I do not know if you could find something for a low price, but there are many out there to choose from. Backpacks or modules deployment and folding or cell phone chargers, even with a control unit with the voltage settings while charging an iPod to a laptop. If you want it done already.

http://www.oynot-solar.

Communication & Location - Garmin Rino 530hcx

A very nimble-witted and basic overview of the more common capabilities of the Garmin Rino 530hcx.

Garmin Rino 530 - Can-Am ATV Forum

by AMPLANDSCAPING

I even ordered a crime 530 and a 520 from Wal Mart online. It was cheaper than most anything even on ebay. We drove last Sat. and we were in a sustained manner, of goods to reduce revenge. Things seem very strange when it is dark in the woods and hills. I have a Garmin GPS 72, but it will require to keep my behind under the trees, even w / leaves off. I count on the 530 will keep the signal clean and what I heard will.

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