10 ounces in a backpack is nothing but I can't see carrying in a pant or shirt pocket. Those solar charges are probably the best choice for a backpacker. They can sit on the top of the backpack and charge while hiking.
Pete
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> I agree. We just had a case of 2 hikers lost in Trubuco Canyon, Rough terrain and all, they've both been found now, (Girl was just lifted to hospital)... and although tired and dehydrated, they will be alright. They'd tried to call their peeps on Sunday night, but their BATTERY DIED in their cellphone.
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> They took off into wilderness, crappily prepared for anything. Shorts, light clothes and no provisions (!!??)
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> 10 oz, heck, even a 5oz battery could have really come in handy!
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> On Apr 4, 2013, at 12:49 PM, Jim Saklad <jimdoc@...> wrote:
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> >> I get 3-5 days of use on a single charge so 4 hours of use wouldn't be a problem for me. Top off the battery ahead of time or buy an external battery. I personally would not want to carry a heavy external battery around.
> >> Pete
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> > Is 10 oz. for 12000 mAh in a pocket-sized battery pack with a 2.1 Amp output "heavy"?
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