equipment$35–60used in 1 side quest
Portable battery bank with solar panel
A rechargeable battery pack with built-in solar panels that can charge your devices in the field. Provides backup power during long exploration days while teaching basic solar energy principles through direct use.
What to look for
- 1Capacity between 20,000–30,000mAh (higher is heavier with diminishing returns)
- 2Solar panel wattage of at least 5W for realistic charge speeds
- 3Multiple output ports for charging different devices
- 4Battery level indicator showing remaining charge
- 5Rugged casing rated for outdoor use (not just splash-resistant)
Skip
- Units where solar is decorative and charges take multiple days
- Cheap banks advertising impossibly high capacities (50,000mAh+ at $30)
- Integrated cables that can't be replaced when they fail
Used for: Maintaining phone power during extended sessions · Emergency charging without outlets · Learning solar energy basics through practice · Reducing dependence on wall power
Side quests that use it
Pick the adventure first; the gear follows.
