Recommend a lightweight solar phone charger?

A

AFB_CF_2018

New Member

Time of past OR future Camino

Newbie. Walking CN June/July 2018.

• May 13, 2018

• #1

Hi all

Wondering if anyone can recommend a lightweight solar charger for an IPhone 8? I live in the States and leave in early june. Only looking for something I can order in the states.

Thanks!

A

 

Anniesantiago

Veteran Member

Donating Member

Time of past OR future Camino

2006 to date: Over 21 Caminos. See signature line

• May 13, 2018

• #2

I love my renogy charger. Got it on amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01K63CO0O/?tag=casaivar02-20

 

MikeJS

Veteran Member

Donating Member

Time of past OR future Camino

Olvidado/San Salvador/Primitivo 2019

• May 13, 2018

• #3

Personally, I would recommend a Power Bank instead (https://www.amazon.com/s/?tag=casaivar02-20) mine will recharge my phone 3 times and its far more reliable than a solar charger.

 

trecile

Moderator

Staff member

Donating Member

Time of past OR future Camino

Francés, Norte, Salvador, Primitivo, Portuguese

• May 13, 2018

• #4

Is there a reason why you think that you'll need a solar charger? The Camino isn't a wilderness hike. There are plenty of places to plug in your devices. As @MikeJS suggested, I take a small power bank.

 

A

AFB_CF_2018

New Member

Time of past OR future Camino

Newbie. Walking CN June/July 2018.

• May 13, 2018

• #5

Just thinking of not having to plug things in. Vacillating between solar and a back up battery. I’ll be in the Norte for 5 weeks but posted in Frances because more people read it.

 

t2andreo

Veteran Member

Donating Member

Time of past OR future Camino

2013 - 2018 , Pilgrim Office volunteer 2014 - 2022

• May 13, 2018

• #6

IMHO, this is useless weight, and one more thing to lose. The others are correct. There are plenty of outlets to plug in your charger. All you need is a plug pin adapter. The native Apple charger will work fine on Euro current (220 vac, 50 hz).

Also, you can pick up an Apple Euro charger in any mobile / phone shop for Euro 24,99. Similarly, lightning cords are ubiquitous.

Hope this helps.

 

Juspassinthru

in our minds, we're vagabonds, you and I

Donating Member

Time of past OR future Camino

Camino Francés 2017, Inglés 2019, Aragónes 2024

• May 13, 2018

• #7

Something else to carry, I never had a problem finding a place to recharge, if you get low between Albergues, most bars will let you charge your devices for the cost of a cafe con leche or beer.

 

Sixwheeler

Active Member

Time of past OR future Camino

2013

• May 13, 2018

• #8

Honestly? Solar chargers are a complete waste of time in my opinion; take a good power bank and a continental charger ( I got mine from amazon.fr) with at least two USB outlets (allows you to share) so that you can keep your devices and your power bank charged up. My charger is by Anker and has served me very well.
Ultreïa

 

Chris & Winny

New Member

Time of past OR future Camino

From The Netherlands to SdC in 2019

• May 24, 2018

• #9

We found a Waka waka solar panel, which also has a torch option. By buying one, you support charity projects as initiated by the Waka waka organisation.
If the sun has gone for a walk, it can also be charged from a conventional socket.
https://us.waka-waka.com/ tells you more about this device.