Charging cameras in the wilderness

If you are going to be in the wilderness for an extended period of time (7-10 days), what do you do to charge your camera batteries? Also cell phones?

Solar power would be the best solution. You could also use a hand-cranked generator.

Where can I get something like that?

Battery Junction Is a reputable dealer. I have no association with them but have used them in the past. They may have what your looking for. I would call them after brousing their web site.

Why not a grip and some AA batteries ?

Use something like this http://www.amazon.com …attery+cell+pho​ne+charger to charge the phone ( you might need to get a different one...)

To me, it'd be cheaper and lighter weight than a solar powered solution... Most solar powered solutions are gonna be costly-- panels, battery to charge during the day to, a separate 12V capable battery charger for the camera ( our local camera store carries these for about $20 )... A solar powered solution would cost several hundred dollars and wholly dependent upon the sun to charge... A couple of 36 pack of AA's would be simpler, perhaps lighter, and definitely cheaper...

I found this page useful

http://www.modernoutpo​st.com …_Canon_lp-e6_battery.html

7-10 days is not a big deal for batteries to last depending on how much you'll shoot.

I got well over 2000 shots out of my 60d with grip and 2 batteries. I didnt charge my batteries for weeks at a time.(LP=E6 batteries, same as your 7d and your 5d3). I now have a 7d and havent had to charge my batteries in over 2 weeks.

So, if you plan on taking thousands of shot in the 7-10 days then perhaps you could bring 4 batteries with you. If you charge them they will last quite some time depending on what batteries you use.

jhayesvw wrote in post #15433790
7-10 days is not a big deal for batteries to last depending on how much you'll shoot.

I got well over 2000 shots out of my 60d with grip and 2 batteries. I didnt charge my batteries for weeks at a time.(LP=E6 batteries, same as your 7d and your 5d3). I now have a 7d and havent had to charge my batteries in over 2 weeks.

So, if you plan on taking thousands of shot in the 7-10 days then perhaps you could bring 4 batteries with you. If you charge them they will last quite some time depending on what batteries you use.

Totally agree. Unless you're constantly taking shots, just take a couple of extra batteries with you and you should be fine. No need to weigh yourself down with anything more than that.

When I'm away doing foreign motorsports events I simply take loads of AA batteries and my battery grip. Been caught too many times on a Sunday in the boonies with no possibility of recharging anything.

The last few posts are ignoring the cell phone charging issue brought up by the OP.

SkipD wrote in post #15434288
The last few posts are ignoring the cell phone charging issue brought up by the OP.

With that in mind, Check out the REI website. They have a number of solar/crank chargers listed that can take care of battery recharging. REI among other wilderness outfitters carry these things

SkipD wrote in post #15434288
The last few posts are ignoring the cell phone charging issue brought up by the OP.

Who needs a phone? Phone em when you get back home. Use the mobile as I do, as an emergency contact system only.

If you have cell service, then you're not in the wilderness, IMO

Last time I checked, 6 AA batteries only held only 50% of full charge of 2 LP-E6 batteries. (meaning at full charge, the remaining battery life is already at 50%)

Vagabond mini.