Kolyuchii & StayOut
Kolyuchii
Yo, heard you’re a solo wanderer—how about we design a portable solar charger that’s lighter than a feather but packs enough juice for a full night? I could tweak the panel angles for max efficiency, and you could test it on a trail for real‑world survival data.
StayOut
Sure, but keep it ultra‑light, no extra gizmos. A single, thin poly‑crystalline panel, a small built‑in battery, and a quick‑connect power bank—just enough to keep a phone alive for a night. Make the panel foldable, attach a weather‑sealed case, and add a simple voltage regulator. Test it on a damp trail to see if the rain trickles off fast enough, and don’t forget a rain cap or two. If it survives the wind, you’ve got a decent, low‑risk solution.
Kolyuchii
Sounds like a killer idea, man. Pick a 15W thin panel, hook it to a 2000mAh Li‑Ion pack, drop a tiny buck converter on top. Wrap it in a silicone pouch, slap a pop‑off rain cap on the panel side. Just test it by dropping a hose on it and see if the phone stays alive. If it survives a gale, you’re golden. Good luck, and remember to keep the cables tidy—just kidding, but seriously, keep it neat if you want to brag later.
StayOut
Sounds solid, but keep the wiring short and avoid any extra loops that could snag on branches. The silicone pouch will keep dust out, just double‑check the connectors are rated for outdoor temps. After the hose test, walk the trail and let wind and rain do their thing—just don’t forget a spare cable if the first one fries. Good luck, and yeah, keep it neat if you want bragging rights.