Phone charging bushcraft style

[BigM]

Hi All,

Just came across this little guy being advertised on TechCrunch. A flame powered phone charger, perfect for camping etc. when the phone dies.

They're crowdfunding at the moment, so you could even get in on the action from the get-go.

http://techcrunch.com/2013/09/26/flamestower/?ncid=tcdaily

 

[rik_uk3]

Interesting little gadget.

 

[treadlightly]

What a good idea. Could work well.

 

[Bucephalas]

I hope it gets to launch. Looks like a great product.


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[Ecoman]

Next out will be a TV you can plug into a tree

 

[Trunks]

I similar product already exists:
www.powerpot.com

 

[david1]

bushcraft is where we go to get away from technology !

 

[rik_uk3]

Don't forget this, just a radio and light though
http://www.pelam.de/product_info.php?cPath=28_109&products_id=530

Non of these gizmo's throw out a lot of power, very doubtful it would get anywhere near fully charging a 'smartphone' and would indeed just get a few minutes runtime ....but I like gizmo's so I'll keep an eye on this one. The battery bank I've started using gives out 10.5w, these thermoelectric give around 2w.

 

[Gaudette]

bushcraft is where we go to get away from technology !

I fear a "what constitutes technology" element may enter this thread!

 

[ADz-1983]

I dont see the point. Much better to simply take a smaller/more compact USB power bank with you. You can charge your device(s) fully multiple times shorter period then this would take.

This device is just a gimmick.

 

[dave89]

"I'm a low tech man in a high tech world." Phil Robertson

 

[Ecoman]

Anyone got a 6 mile extension lead I could borrow? I'm off up Goat Fell and I don't want to miss Ray Mears on the box!

 

[treadlightly]

I fear a "what constitutes technology" element may enter this thread!

My thought exactly :yikes:. Hopefully we will be spared

 

[rik_uk3]

Anyone got a 6 mile extension lead I could borrow? I'm off up Goat Fell and I don't want to miss Ray Mears on the box!

Android tablet, internet dongle, TVcatchup.com...job done. Or, leave the dongle and store the recorded shows on the tablet

 

[mrcharly]

I dont see the point. Much better to simply take a smaller/more compact USB power bank with you. You can charge your device(s) fully multiple times shorter period then this would take.

This device is just a gimmick.

Erm, because you are on a long trip and want to be able to charge things like, say, a GPS?

 

[rik_uk3]

Erm, because you are on a long trip and want to be able to charge things like, say, a GPS?

Erm, the power bank does a better job.

 

[belzeebob23]

well you can power a light bulb from lemons.
bob

Next out will be a TV you can plug into a tree

 

[Goatboy]

well you can power a light bulb from lemons.
bob

That'll be the new ECO Christmas tree this year, everyone buys a lemon tree and it lights it's own bulbs, plus plenty lemons for the prawn cocktails and G&T's! Everyone's a winner.

 

[Ecoman]

LOL @ Goatboy

 

[Paddytray]

To be fair bushcraft is what most of us probably do in our sheds/man caves/gardens .
And I personally have a ps3 so I can watch youtube while tinkering .
And a tablet plugged into a big loud sound system so I can hear it over the various power tools .
I've seen a power bank in action and they are great but this little tool is still more interesting to me personally.
Will a big flame give more power ? so controlling the flame to keep the power going would & could be fun .
right ? .
I could do with either one of these or a power bank as having kids and cartoons can be a life saver .
Like when its raining and they are not used to roughing it under a tarp (been there).
They :swordfigh until I managed to get a cartoon playing on my phone propped up on a bag .
Half hours bliss then the phone died lol