Questions tagged [electronic-gear]
Questions about electronic gear, GPSs, watches, etc
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What are some ways/devices that I can use to charge my batteries in the wilderness?
When backpacking, I might carry a MagLite flashlight or something similar that requires two AA batteries. I tend to favor rechargeable batteries for a variety of reasons.
How can I recharge my ...
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What characteristics should I look for in a good torch/flashlight?
I'm looking to buy a flashlight/torch (or build my own even if that works out cheaper), and am looking to take the following into consideration:
Good battery life (LEDs would probably suit best in ...
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How can I keep my iPhone going on a multiday hike?
Taking a five day hike, and I want to take a bazillion pictures. It would be nice to have the compass & GPS functionality too, and I want something really small. The obvious choice is my iPhone....
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What percentage of campground outlets are GFCI or RCD protected?
A recent answer said:
Any mains electric (100-240V) going to a tent needs to be GFCI-protected (Europe: RCD) since you will be mixing electricity and water in close quarters. Source
I know I have ...
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When considering GPS battery life where are the best options?
I believe the 3 main options for portable GPS currently are:
Dedicated GPS unit
Smart Phone
GPS Watch
They all have somethings in common, and each have other considerations also. For this question,...
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Recommendations for two-way radios to use while skiing
Going skiing with another family next year and looking for two-way radios to use so we can stay in touch. I've used cell phones in the past but that can get awkward (and since we are going to Canada ...
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Electrical supply at camp site, what are the risks?
I parked my camper at a full hookup campsite, I plugged in my 30 Amp cord to the 30 amp plug but did not get power.
The campground owner checked the plug with a simple polarity checker and ...
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What map app would work well for via ferrata in the Dolomites?
I'm looking for suggestions for an app I could use in the Dolomites that would be good for tracking my position on both via ferrata and normal hiking routes.
I would hope that the app has good quality ...
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How much margin due to charging inefficiency should I add when calculating the size of batteries needed for a trip?
In order to charge my electrical equipment while backpacking (GPS, camera for timelapses, phone, etc) I bring along a large battery. To calculate the size of the battery you can figure out how many ...
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What to look for in a portable generator?
While shopping for a portable generator I noticed that some very similar seeming generators, have drastically different prices.
Presumably there is something besides a brand name that makes a 1000 ...