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I'm planning my trip along the Camino in July.I recently bought a solar charger that I can hang on my pack.I let it sit out in the sun and so far it's getting the job done so it should be good to go on the road.
Are you going to use a GPS from your phone or a dedicated unit?
I used this for my phone (on high camera and GPS usage days), and was happy with the performance but it was a little bulky (thick).Since I am planning to use GPS on this walk, I am leaning towards a portable battery charger. For those who have done this or plan too, which battery do you use or plan to use? Are thay worth the extra weight? Joe
Since I am planning to use GPS on this walk, I am leaning towards a portable battery charger. For those who have done this or plan too, which battery do you use or plan to use? Are thay worth the extra weight?
Joe
Why do walkers feel the need to use GPS - what's happened to all the perfectly good yellow arrows?
Why do walkers feel the need to use GPS - what's happened to all the perfectly good yellow arrows?
Spursfan:
I am not using the GPS as a directional. Just using the function to track my daily walk (ie: distance walked, steps, etc.) I still plan to just follow the arrows or my intuition when necessary.
Joe
Joe
Even so, why bother - the distance between all points is in all the guidebooks - and, as for the number of steps, I'd rather not know!
I should think you'd be able to find an outlet to charge the GPS every night. Also, you could keep the cord handy and ask nicely in any bar you stop at if you could use their power. If you are purchasing a beverage or meal, they may not mind..
Sure, I get it. One idea: would a little Apple power charger plug also work for your watch? It's tiny and a USB port. I'd think you'd just have to check the output amount.Alipilgrim:
The GPS is in my watch. What is needed is a USB port, not so readily available.
Joe
Since I am planning to use GPS on this walk, I am leaning towards a portable battery charger. For those who have done this or plan too, which battery do you use or plan to use? Are thay worth the extra weight?
Joe
I'll be carrying my Garmin GPS, which tends to eat through batteries quite quickly. To save myself from having to either carry a whole load of spares, or else have to find replacements every few days, I've decided to go with rechargeable batteries and a charger. The clever thing is, though, that if the batteries are in the charger, it can also be used to charge anything with a micro-USB port.
Wish they would invent another Garminfone. Built by Asus and Garmin with stand alone GPS and free Garmin lifetime maps. Still use it for navigation in my car.
@Ahhhs, I dont think OP stated where his camino begins or ends, but if on CP, or using GPS several hours a day he will need portable battery pack.
Buen Camino,
Janice
MaidinBham:
I will be walking a Madrid-Frances-Invierno Camino. Starting on March 31st. I believe using GPS to monitor my walk will require a portable charger. I have decided to go with the Anker 2010, 20000 mah charger. It should be more than enough. The only issue, imo, is it weighs 12 0z's.
Ultreya,
Joe
I'll be carrying my Garmin GPS, which tends to eat through batteries quite quickly. To save myself from having to either carry a whole load of spares, or else have to find replacements every few days, I've decided to go with rechargeable batteries and a charger. The clever thing is, though, that if the batteries are in the charger, it can also be used to charge anything with a micro-USB port.
Hi @Rob the Slob, OK - so you charge your camera battery while it is inside the camera (as opposed to having a separate charger that you plug right into the wall outlet)?
I am planning on taking this external charger Anker PowerCore 5000, Ultra-Compact 5000mAh External Battery with High-Speed Charging Technology, Power Bank for iPhone, iPad, Samsung Galaxy and More https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CU1EC6Y/?tag=casaivar02-20Since I am planning to use GPS on this walk, I am leaning towards a portable battery charger. For those who have done this or plan too, which battery do you use or plan to use? Are thay worth the extra weight?
Joe
Last year I debated taking a GPS device but in the end, did not. I didn’t need it.Since I am planning to use GPS on this walk, I am leaning towards a portable battery charger. For those who have done this or plan too, which battery do you use or plan to use? Are thay worth the extra weight?
Joe
I got the Anker Powercore 13000 for my next Camino. It weighs 240g/8.5oz. I thought it was a good compromise size.Since I am planning to use GPS on this walk, I am leaning towards a portable battery charger. For those who have done this or plan too, which battery do you use or plan to use? Are thay worth the extra weight?
Joe
I got the Anker Powercore 13000 for my next Camino. It weighs 240g/8.5oz. I thought it was a good compromise size.
Good to know. Here is my thinking on bringing this next Camino. I sleep way better if I can listen to white noise through earbuds. Many albergues don’t have power outlets near beds. So, I’m thinking that I could use the Anker unit for extra power to make it through the night and not wake with a near dead iPhone. I’ve tried ear plugs but I just can’t sleep with them. I wind up hearing my blood pulsing through my veins.I used an Anker with near the same Mah rating. I used it to power my GoPro continuously for 10+ hours for the video from SJPdP to Roncesvalles. I still had about 25% of its capacity remaining at the end.
I did mail it, and the other video gear stuff home the next day when the project was finished, though.
I think there is restriction in "Wh" not in "mAh". And this limit is 100Wh max.Keep in mind that there is restrictions on airplanes for batteries over 10'000 mAh in capacity...
That's pretty much what I bring, except that my earbuds stay in without a Buff.This is my essential Camino sleep kit. The buff holds the earbuds in at night. I use the White Noise app on my iPhone to sleep. I’m not a fan of earplugs. The Belkin adapter allows my to listen to the earbuds while charging my iPhone. The Anker power pack is for the nights when I have no outlet near me. Finally, the power adapter provides three USB ports for charging and an electrical outlet. Not shown is the ten-foot long Anker Lightning cable.
I too bought a solar powered charger/battery pack for CF2018.Since I am planning to use GPS on this walk, I am leaning towards a portable battery charger. For those who have done this or plan too, which battery do you use or plan to use? Are thay worth the extra weight?
Joe
Yes I did, but forgot. I edited the post to add the photo.That's pretty much what I bring, except that my earbuds stay in without a Buff.
Did you plan to post a picture here?
Some routes are still not that well marked and it can be easy to go adrift. The GPS adds certainty.Joe
Even so, why bother - the distance between all points is in all the guidebooks - and, as for the number of steps, I'd rather not know!
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