Can you clip it to a backpack and have it work (in a fully opened position) while hiking?
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What I found is that the devices you connect to the charger may be sensitive to how much energy they are getting from the charger, and in some cases they would stop charging if the current dropped by too much (for example, if a cloud obscured the sun) and would not restart even when full sunlight was restored. I don't think there is any mechanical reason you couldn't hike with it open and exposed to the sun, but if you were hiking in the trees, or if the sun is coming and going because of clouds, you might find that some devices don't charge. I tried charging and ipad, and Android phone, and a Garmin GPS watch - the only device that didn't mind the sun going away was the watch. What I found is that the devices you connect to the charger may be sensitive to how much energy they are getting from the charger, and in some cases they would stop charging if the current dropped by too much (for example, if a cloud obscured the sun) and would not restart even when full sunlight was restored. I don't think there is any mechanical reason you couldn't hike with it open and exposed to the sun, but if you were hiking in the trees, or if the sun is coming and going because of clouds, you might find that some devices don't charge. I tried charging and ipad, and Android phone,... » Read More What I found is that the devices you connect to the charger may be sensitive to how much energy they are getting from the charger, and in some cases they would stop charging if the current dropped by too much (for example, if a cloud obscured the sun) and would not restart even when full sunlight was restored. I don't think there is any mechanical reason you couldn't hike with it open and exposed to the sun, but if you were hiking in the trees, or if the sun is coming and going because of clouds, you might find that some devices don't charge. I tried charging and ipad, and Android phone, and a Garmin GPS watch - the only device that didn't mind the sun going away was the watch. « Show Less
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I tried to engineer a solution using heavy duty binder clips to fasten it to my backpack but was unsuccessful. If you can fashion a mount that incorperates some sort of finger bracket to grasp the edges of the array you may be successful. In short, whatever you do will have to be a homebrewed solution. There is no loop (would be a great feature) or something to assist with mounting. On the other hand, I didn't really need it. While hiking, whenever we stopped for a break, I plugged my phone in and positioned the array where it would receive max sunlight exposure. The array is really impressive and powerful enough to keep my devices charged. I tried to engineer a solution using heavy duty binder clips to fasten it to my backpack but was unsuccessful. If you can fashion a mount that incorperates some sort of finger bracket to grasp the edges of the array you may be successful. In short, whatever you do will have to be a homebrewed solution. There is no loop (would be a great feature) or something to assist with mounting. On the other hand, I didn't really need it. While hiking, whenever we stopped for a break, I plugged my phone in and positioned the array where it would receive max sunlight exposure. The array is... » Read More I tried to engineer a solution using heavy duty binder clips to fasten it to my backpack but was unsuccessful. If you can fashion a mount that incorperates some sort of finger bracket to grasp the edges of the array you may be successful. In short, whatever you do will have to be a homebrewed solution. There is no loop (would be a great feature) or something to assist with mounting. On the other hand, I didn't really need it. While hiking, whenever we stopped for a break, I plugged my phone in and positioned the array where it would receive max sunlight exposure. The array is really impressive and powerful enough to keep my devices charged. « Show Less
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Providing all the panels are receiving direct sunlight it would work. Some devices may not charge if all the panels are not fully exposed to sunlight.
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I would think not, it charges very slowly and needs to have the sun shining on it in order to charge the cell phone.
851954
Yea but it wasn't big enough for my backpack clip to fit in I have a north face and attached another bigger loop on it to get it secured on my back pack
971942
If you are fairly flexible, you MIGHT be able to; however, the backpack is fairly deep, so unless you have the material in a tall binder or perhaps a paper bag with handles, it will probably be pretty difficult. Good luck - I know this can be very frustrating.
908072
Yes just take out the frame and connect to shoulder straps directly to the pack.
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There is a loop/handle on it that I attach to my pack with a carabiner. I don't know that I'd try to hang it on my belt, it doesn't have a way to attach to a belt securely. It will flop around.
75017
yes you could as is but you would be better served using a Nite Ize S binder to hook it to your pack as I do with mine
35895
If this is still an issue, the slide switch is located just under the nozzle holding mount within the portion forming the handle. That means it is fairly well protected if you carry it in a loose bag like a backpack. However, if you plan to use it for camping, my opinion is that it probably would seem too heavy for any long treks.
469814
There's a plastic tube inside the fabric you can pull out so yes you would be able to cut it shorter and no I strap it to my back pack with no problems its pretty solid
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Yes, you could. It has a clip. But for securinty (like it not coming off), I zip tied mine on my wedge. Also, whenever I stop, it stays with the wedge and I don't have t worry about it being stolen. BRIGHT light!
150726
Depends on you. If you don't want to carry around a full pack, or something that looks huge and floppy for just some day hiking, then yes. Otherwise... no?
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yes, but its not comfortable and a bad idea to use it if the strings are cocked. i cock my string at the car and walk in encase i see something on the hike
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I was able to do that with mine..it was a little tricky but I found an area on my pack and play where I could attach it.
2223671
That's exactly how I carried mine. clipped to my backpack with a carabiner turned upside down. so the flashlight & holder hang from the wider end of the carabiner:)
613776
Hi Luke - It depends on the way you'd attach the hiking bag. This bag has straps where a meat bag can be strapped on so just about anything could be strapped back there.
945465
If not filled with water. It's pretty tall. It has a nifty clip at the top and you could clip it to your backpack.
1338606
You cant because there is no strap or clip. You could put it in your pocket I guess. I only use it sitting down so its not an issue for me.
1963504
yes, it can carried as backpack. I experienced one of the shoulder trap got unhook 3-4 times. The design and the hook seem good quality. I just didn't see why that one side got unhook several times.