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meganebula
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One way to charge your cellphone if shtf
[link to www.thepowerpot.com (secure)]
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LOL I guess the OP is one of the people who die in the first week, cell phones in shtf WTF
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LOL I guess the OP is one of the people who die in the first week, cell phones in shtf WTF
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Just call 911, OP.chuckle
Who does your thinking?
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Re: One way to charge your cellphone if shtf
Fool. With no power, what is a cell phone good for...
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Re: One way to charge your cellphone if shtf
Thats pretty cool

I live in an area that looses power easy...

and we can go a while without power...

Its nothing to be without power for 2 weeks...

so i think this is pretty cool :)

that thing in the link says it can do small lights etc

handy

Last Edited by Dr. Acula on 11/23/2012 06:33 PM
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Re: One way to charge your cellphone if shtf
Lol, you can also use it for other electronics. Check it out,it's cool-generate electricity with boiling water....
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(I'm gonna need my cell if shtf to call for help, obviously!
:) )
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Re: One way to charge your cellphone if shtf
Or [link to biolitestove.com]
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Re: One way to charge your cellphone if shtf
Thats pretty cool

I live in an area that looses power easy...

and we can go a while without power...

Its nothing to be without power for 2 weeks...

so i think this is pretty cool :)
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YAY! Someone who actually looked at it!
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Re: One way to charge your cellphone if shtf
OP stores all the survival guides as .epub files in the smartphone!
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 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 26267702


Also very cool!
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When the power goes out cell phones and even landlines tend to still work. being able to make a call would be clutch i could image... what's the verdict? powerpot or biolite?

xtorhia :)
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OP stores all the survival guides as .epub files in the smartphone!
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Yep, that's me! :) Much lighter in the pack, than all those books.
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Re: One way to charge your cellphone if shtf
Lol, you can also use it for other electronics. Check it out,it's cool-generate electricity with boiling water....
.
(I'm gonna need my cell if shtf to call for help, obviously!
:) )
 Quoting: meganebula


Ha,ha. None of the cell phone towers and cell servers will have backup power for very long. No cellular service. Duh...

Dumbass.
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11/23/2012 06:37 PM
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[link to www.cellphoneshop.net]
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Re: One way to charge your cellphone if shtf
Check this out OP

Thread: How to Charge an ipod with fruits

I wonder if it really works? Maybe someone can test it and tell us.

hf
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Re: One way to charge your cellphone if shtf
No, check this out: [link to qz.com]

Millions of people with cell phone service but NO POWER.

The cell phone infrastructure is extremely robust. Yeah you drop a call here and there but it's generally available 99.99+% of the time.

xtorhia666 :P
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Description

The PowerPot® is a robust, lightweight generator that converts heat into DC electrical power. Simply add water to the pot and place it on a heat source appropriate for boiling water. The PowerPot® will immediately start powering up your mobile electronics. The PowerPot® comes equipped with a standard USB (5V) port, making it compatible with devices you already have. The cable has three feet of heavy-duty, flame-resistant wire. The solid-state voltage regulator provides up to 5W of power to charge your high-tech devices.

The PowerPot® gives you the power to charge your electronics anytime, in any situation. Use it in the backcountry or at home during a power outage. This model is suitable for charging cell phones, GPS units, iPods, and lithium ion batteries. The power can also be used directly to run speakers, lights, fans, or other low-power appliances.
Specifications

Generator

Output


5 W Maximum

1 Amp max at 5 V (DC)

USB 2.0 port


Weight
12.1 oz (343 g), 18.2 oz (516 g) w/ lid + cord
Capacity 1.4 liter (46 oz) Dimensions 4.5" x 5.5" or 4.5" x 8" with lid
Material Hard anodized aluminum Includes

The PowerPot® with bowl/lid

5 V USB regulator (pictured above)

USB 5 LED light

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Product Details:

Fast to boil: 4.5 minutes to boil 1 liter of water
Fire power output (peak): 3.4 kw (lo) 5.5 kw (hi)
USB power output: Max continuous: 2W @5V, Peak: 4W @5V
Compatible Devices: Powers most USB-chargeable devices including smartphones
Fuel: Burns sticks, pine cones, pellets and other biomass
Packed size: Height 8.25 inches, Width 5 inches
Weight: 2 lbs 1 oz / 935 grams
Pot weight limit: 8 lbs or 1 gallon of liquid
Materials: Stainless steel, aluminum, plastic


In the box:
BioLite Stove, Firelighter, Stuff Sack, Instructions,
USB Cord (for internal battery charging)
Note: Most devices come with specific charging tips. In an effort to reduce waste, we have not included charging cables for devices.
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Re: One way to charge your cellphone if shtf
so why not just get a pair of 6 volt bikelamp gennies, and series them to a 12 volt battery(or just charge 2 6volt batts)? then any vehicle charger works, as well as being able to power a radio, a tv, an inverter. no need for fire, no need for boiling water, just clamp them to a "free on craigslist everywhere" stationary bike and spin it up...
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Re: One way to charge your cellphone if shtf
Lol, you can also use it for other electronics. Check it out,it's cool-generate electricity with boiling water....
.
(I'm gonna need my cell if shtf to call for help, obviously!
:) )
 Quoting: meganebula


Ha,ha. None of the cell phone towers and cell servers will have backup power for very long. No cellular service. Duh...

Dumbass.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 27971898


If you read the description, it says you can directly power other low voltage items, like a light bulb, or speakers.

Dumbass.
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Re: One way to charge your cellphone if shtf
solar cellphone charger:

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Re: One way to charge your cellphone if shtf
so why not just get a pair of 6 volt bikelamp gennies, and series them to a 12 volt battery(or just charge 2 6volt batts)? then any vehicle charger works, as well as being able to power a radio, a tv, an inverter. no need for fire, no need for boiling water, just clamp them to a "free on craigslist everywhere" stationary bike and spin it up...
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 28147705


Kinda heavy in the bug out bag, though.
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The people who think their cell phones will work in a big SHTF, WTF are you doing on this site?

SHEEP beyond belief, LOL cell phones after it all ends wow some of you are complete fucking tards.
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 Quoting: meganebula

That's really interesting OP. Thanks for posting it.
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Re: One way to charge your cellphone if shtf
Fucking A, that's cool.

Also, the 5v will charge 3 AA,AAA,C,D cell batteries. (1.2v-1.5v) OR one 3v CR123 or 2032 battery. If you can rig it up right.
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The people who think their cell phones will work in a big SHTF, WTF are you doing on this site?

SHEEP beyond belief, LOL cell phones after it all ends wow some of you are complete fucking tards.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 12786780


Oh, ffs. I don't even own a cell phone now. But I DO like the idea of being able to easily generate a little electricity with a device light enough for a pack. A little light could be very useful, or a little music, or or or.

Sheesh.


I knew that subject title would draw fire, but get real.
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Re: One way to charge your cellphone if shtf
On a related note, keep in mind that sometimes when cellphone service is out, texting still works. Uses a lot less battery power, too.

I also scanned all my important documents (birth cert, passport, marriage license, insurance account numbers) and emailed them to myself on gmail. If I have to run for my life and end up somewhere in another state with nada, I can still (maybe) log on to gmail and have some documentation available. Not perfect but hey, I'm trying to cover all the bases.

Sorry, not trying to hijack OPs thread... :)
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Re: One way to charge your cellphone if shtf
Lol, you can also use it for other electronics. Check it out,it's cool-generate electricity with boiling water....
.
(I'm gonna need my cell if shtf to call for help, obviously!
:) )
 Quoting: meganebula


Ha,ha. None of the cell phone towers and cell servers will have backup power for very long. No cellular service. Duh...

Dumbass.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 27971898


lol

you not know what sarcasm is?

I got tons of info stored on my iphone...

pdf's epubs etc etc

an smart phone can be a handy tool in SHTF scenario...

Sure the phone would be useless... but I dont think anyone owns a smart phone just for the phone...
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 Quoting: meganebula

That's really interesting OP. Thanks for posting it.
 Quoting: my 2 cents


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During Hurricane Sandy, even after our power came back on, we didn't have cell phone service for a while because so many of the towers were down.
"When tyrants tremble in their fear, and hear their death knell ringing,
When friends rejoice both far and near, how can I keep from singing"

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Re: One way to charge your cellphone if shtf
Lol, you can also use it for other electronics. Check it out,it's cool-generate electricity with boiling water....
.
(I'm gonna need my cell if shtf to call for help, obviously!
:) )
 Quoting: meganebula


Ha,ha. None of the cell phone towers and cell servers will have backup power for very long. No cellular service. Duh...

Dumbass.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 27971898


lol

you not know what sarcasm is?

I got tons of info stored on my iphone...

pdf's epubs etc etc

an smart phone can be a handy tool in SHTF scenario...

Sure the phone would be useless... but I dont think anyone owns a smart phone just for the phone...
 Quoting: Dr. Acula


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