Solar Panel Viability for Alaska Moose Hunt in Sept.?

[Ohiostickbow]

Hi all, I am filming a 10 day Alaska Moose hunt this fall and I'm trying to determine the best charging source for my camera batteries, gopro, phone, etc. with weight being a big consideration. Does anyone have any first-hand experience with solar panels in Alaska and their effectiveness? My concern is the variability of weather and potential lack of sunlight. I am considering a larger Big Blue 28 W along with a couple power banks. I typically pack in the power banks I need for recharging but with 10 days of filming the battery required is getting cumbersome.

 

[jdement]

Im not sure how much power you're consuming. Solar will help for sure but sept is more overcast than the summer months and you have 12-14 hours of daylight depending on early vs late moose season. Off an 8W charger it'll take me 1-2 days get a 3k ma battery pack charged. Obviously yours is more effective.

 

[Ohiostickbow]

Thanks for the input, I will definitely be consuming more than I will be able to replenish. I am factoring 3-4 camera batteries per day at 2280 ma each, which does not include phone battery, mics, etc. I went ahead and picked up the big blue 28w solar panel, along with power banks to cover me for the majority of the trip. I plan to keep a power bank charging the entirety of the trip whenever possible. I will report back after, heading out Thursday afternoon!

 

[Scorpion]

I had great success with the 28W Big Blue on my late August caribou hunt on the north slope. I was only using it to charge my phone, inReach, and 20,000 mAH power bank. I was able to charge my phone in less than two hours when getting full sunlight.

We spent a lot of time glassing from base camp so I was able to move it as necessary to take advantage of the sun’s angle.