aka Tom Reingold
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: New York, NY, and High Falls, NY, USA
Posts: 40,506
Bikes: 1962 Rudge Sports, 1971 Raleigh Super Course, 1971 Raleigh Pro Track, 1974 Raleigh International, 1975 Viscount Fixie, 1982 McLean, 1996 Lemond (Ti), 2002 Burley Zydeco tandem
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Really, solar panels are useful? I read the ratings from time to time, and it seems that the space required and the small output don't justify the expense. And you pretty much need ideal conditions, and it isn't always easy to drape them on your bike over your baggage. But I'd be glad to know I'm wrong. I haven't toured much recently, but I suspect batteries seem like the best bridge between power outlets. It also pays to reduce power consumption as much as possible.