[Leica] What to do when there's no current bush to plug into?

[kcarney1 at cox.net (Ken Carney)]

On 1/20/2011 11:20 AM, Adam Bridge wrote:
> We're contemplating a rafting trip down the Grand Canyon. It's a 13 or 14
> day event. There are no convenient sources of electricity at the bottom of
> the canyon. But I'd like to take my M8 and maybe a video camera. How to
> charge them?
>
> I figure the LUG readership hunkers down in the outback on more than a few
> occasions. Are there solar solutions? How well do they work?
>
> Yes, yes, I know the alternative: shoot film. Nevertheless, I'd like a
> digital solution.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Adam Bridge
>
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Some of the more mobile military units (e.g. Special Forces) have field 
solar chargers.  Not sure, but I think Magnalite is the provider.  You 
might check with them.

Ken