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Update:<\/strong> We found one more method you can get your electricity from. Read on further!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Camping is an inspiring way to enjoy the woods, mountains and beaches of our country. It fulfills the need for being outdoors that all human beings have, and communing with nature can be a transformative experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can still enjoy the modern comforts of home on a camping trip, though, and it doesn’t take anything away from the adventure. The only hitch is figuring out how to get electricity while camping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Your phone, camera and laptop all have batteries that will need to be recharged if you’re going to stay away from civilization for several days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lights will also be needed if you plan to stay up past dark each night, and especially if you decide to read or play games with your fellow campers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For your convenience, we’ve listed several ways to obtain electricity to power your gadgets and equipment the next time you go camping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Safety First<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whatever power source you use, be cautious about using electricity while camping<\/a>. It’s perfectly safe as long as you follow basic precautions. It can be risky to use electricity inside a damp tent unless it’s properly shielded and connected. If you’re hooking up to campsite-supplied electricity, you’ll need a special, heavy-duty waterproof connector line that includes damp-proof sockets for plugging in your equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Type<\/th>Description<\/th>Product<\/th>Remarks<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Gas Generator<\/a><\/td>Runs on fuel<\/td>DS4000S Portable Generator<\/a><\/td>Bulkier and heavier compared to other types of generators. Many campsites have banned usage of gas generators because of fumes that they emit.<\/td><\/tr>
Thermoelectric Generator (TEG)<\/a><\/td>Runs on heat<\/td>BioLite CampStove 2+<\/a><\/td>These cookstoves have built in TEG to generate electricity and cook your food at the same time. However, the electricity generated is just enough to power small appliances.<\/td><\/tr>
Pedal Generator<\/a><\/td>Runs on your calories<\/td>K-Tor Power Box 50<\/a><\/td>Usually used for an emergency but if you think you lack enough exercise you can consider this.<\/td><\/tr>
Car Battery<\/a><\/td>Take out from your car<\/td>BESTEK Power Inverter DC to AC Car Inverter with Dual USB Car Adapter<\/a><\/td>Probably need a power inverter so it doesn\u2019t fry your electronics. Take note not to use it for long because you might not have enough charge to start your car<\/td><\/tr>
Compact Portable Battery Packs<\/a><\/td>Easily available<\/td>Goal Zero Sherpa 100 Power Bank<\/a><\/td>There is a wide range of battery packs that come different capacities. Some are big enough to charge your laptop.<\/td><\/tr>
Solar Power<\/a><\/td>Runs on solar energy<\/td>Anker SOLIX PS100 Solar Panel<\/a><\/td>Clean energy. However, a solar generator is highly dependent on the presence of the sun. Not a good choice if you are camping in a cave.<\/td><\/tr>
Wind\/Water Turbine<\/a><\/td>Runs on kinetic energy<\/td>WaterLily Water Turbine<\/a><\/td>Works any time of the day as long as you are near a river or a windy place.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n