I hesitated when packing for a trip to Wales. Lots of power or a little power? I knew I’d be having to do some writing when there, so opted for the larger portable power pack. The Easylonger Portable Power Station. [This is a version of a post from my weekly dispatch at Documentally.net. You can sign up for free. There are Amazon affiliate links in this post and on the off chance you click to … [Read more...] about The Easylonger Portable LiFePO4 Power Station
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Documenting Events – Kit List
The following kit list is what I packed before heading up to Gateshead for Thinking Digital 2015. Some of these links below are Amazon affiliate links. Please don't purchase anything on a whim. Read other reviews first. I’m not saying all this gear is what you would need to document an event. It’s just some of the kit I'm having fun experimenting with. There are also some multiples as I try to … [Read more...] about Documenting Events – Kit List
The Mu Folding Charger
I can’t remember the last time I went out without my phone. I think it was in that brief period when I thought running would be fun. As many in the same like of work, I am not only attached to the device and what it can do, I've also become aware of it’s limitations. Especially when it comes to power. If like me you use your phone to view, create and share multimedia you’ll be lucky if your … [Read more...] about The Mu Folding Charger
Wee Haz Power – The urine powered battery
My survival kit now contains more than just the basics and it's inevitable that for some emergency gear like flashlights, GPS etc, you need power. As well as a small Powerfilm solar panel, I also need batteries. I first saw the Nopopo (NO POlution POwer) batteries a couple of years ago but had not seen them anywhere to buy till recently. I ordered a packet of 4 AA batteries for ??12 … [Read more...] about Wee Haz Power – The urine powered battery
The SolarStrap from @Select_Solar
Just unboxed this nifty little iPhone solar charger from http://SelectSolar.co.uk It's designed to strap in to your clothing, backpack, bag strap or bike and stores power on an internal battery. I'll give it a test and report back. … [Read more...] about The SolarStrap from @Select_Solar