Just wondering what prices you can now get Lithium batteries for over in the States? I am hoping to get a small battery for my BOB and maybe a small low wattage solar panel for that as well.
Also looking at deep cycle batteries for home use, in case of emergencies and power outages etc. Lithium's seem quite expensive still but slowly coming down in price. Have been investigating ones that are used in Golf Carts, Motorbikes and similar but not so sure how suitable they are. I think for deep cycle battery I may have to go traditional lead acid maybe sealed AGM battery or one I can also use with a electric outboard for a small boat (dual use). I enjoy fishing and plan doing some more on lakes and reservoirs.
Plan on having up to 100 or 200w solar panels at home that I will use to keep the battery topped up and will pass through that and any extra energy I will put back into the system with a grid tie inverter which should knock a small percentage off my electricity bills.
Portable solar power is really quite expensive for the flexible roll up panels. Small wattage regular panels I'm not sure how small you can go to fit one in a BOB but keep weight to a minimum, they are not lightweight the regular panels. I have been watching videos on You Tube for people making their own panels just from buying the solar cells cheaply. It seems you would be able to make some sort of solution this way that is cost effective, light weight and portable, and also a lot cheaper even accounting for any cells you accidentally damage and waste in the process.
Finally, just wondered if anyone has a hand crank that they use for power in emergency situations and where you can buy them? I don't see much mention of this or pedal power solutions for a SHTF situation. It may be something to consider though if you want to avoid detection and having your e.g. wind generator, solar panels taken by TPTB or anyone else for that matter.
Also looking at deep cycle batteries for home use, in case of emergencies and power outages etc. Lithium's seem quite expensive still but slowly coming down in price. Have been investigating ones that are used in Golf Carts, Motorbikes and similar but not so sure how suitable they are. I think for deep cycle battery I may have to go traditional lead acid maybe sealed AGM battery or one I can also use with a electric outboard for a small boat (dual use). I enjoy fishing and plan doing some more on lakes and reservoirs.
Plan on having up to 100 or 200w solar panels at home that I will use to keep the battery topped up and will pass through that and any extra energy I will put back into the system with a grid tie inverter which should knock a small percentage off my electricity bills.
Portable solar power is really quite expensive for the flexible roll up panels. Small wattage regular panels I'm not sure how small you can go to fit one in a BOB but keep weight to a minimum, they are not lightweight the regular panels. I have been watching videos on You Tube for people making their own panels just from buying the solar cells cheaply. It seems you would be able to make some sort of solution this way that is cost effective, light weight and portable, and also a lot cheaper even accounting for any cells you accidentally damage and waste in the process.
Finally, just wondered if anyone has a hand crank that they use for power in emergency situations and where you can buy them? I don't see much mention of this or pedal power solutions for a SHTF situation. It may be something to consider though if you want to avoid detection and having your e.g. wind generator, solar panels taken by TPTB or anyone else for that matter.