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Introduction: Are you constantly on the go and in need of a reliable portable power pack? Look no further! In this article, we have conducted an extensive analysis and comparison of various battery boxes and power stations to help you find the perfect portable power solution. Whether you're a frequent traveler, an outdoor enthusiast, or someone who values preparedness for emergencies, we have gathered all the essential information you need to make an informed decision. Understanding Common Power Needs : To be honest, when it comes to common power needs, most of the mentioned power stations and battery boxes can meet your requirements. They are suitable for tasks such as charging mobile phones and tablets via USB, powering notebooks or drones through 110V/220V or USB-C connections, operating compressor fridges with 12V car sockets, and recharging the power stations through wall power, car sockets, or solar power. These devices cover the basics and provide a reliable power source fo

Ecoflow Delta2 vs DIY Battery

Today I would like to compare how well these battery boxes perform compared to a homemade project, at least on paper. And also look at the advantages and disadvantages, not ignoring the cost side. We will compare the high-quality components with a similarly equipped Ecoflow Delta2, which we have already presented here. For the comparison, I only choose really good components, those that I would currently use for a DIY project myself. Here's my selection of components, I'm already excited! The power supply in the touring vehicle. A DIY project vs an Ecoflow Delta2 - which battery or power supply is better? 12v charger Victron Orion-Tr 12/24-10 240W for charging from the alternator 125 USD, 1.5 kg weight EDECOA 2000w inverter 12v 230v voltage converter or inverter 300 USD, 4.0kg weight 2 x solar charge controller MPPT 75/15 Victron Energy 12V 15A 200 USD, 1 kg weight Shore power charger Victron Energy 230V , 12 V/30A-3 220 USD, 1.4 kg weight 100Ah LiFePO4 battery ECO-WORTHY 1

Mods I wouldn`t do again for overlanding or vanlife

After over 68350 miles of international overlanding (110`000km) with the rig showed above, done in the past 9 years it is definitively time for an analytic view. Which mod wouldnt we do again, which mod would we install on a newly buildup? Therefore I did several overlanding trips with rental cars in the US and Asia who was near stock, done by tent and icebox, I can too compare a bit. For shure the travel region makes severall mods more necessary and handy. My rig was done to cross africa and feels very fine for that purpose. Later on the Panamericana it feels partly a bit overdone. A lot of thos stuff is optional for many of us, like the reason why we are travelling extended. Therefore I will list each mod and write about where it was necessary, where not. I guess this way you can better decice if it is helpful for your own travel needs. Too the choosen vehicle makes a bit difference, if you look at the Land Cruiser 200, that is a very capable rig in the original configuration. An of

Paso Mayer - from O`Higgins to Argentina (routa 40) by 4x4

The most southern crossing between Argentina and Chile is one of these adventures by 4x4 who is not well known. You had to drive over the paso Mayer. Below you can see a Video of these border crossing! Too bad that I didnt know about, as I was there at 2015! For that purpose we did write this blog here, to collect and provide those informations for other travellers! We was even in o`Higgins and not even detect the track leg who is leading to argentina. But let us see, if this Track is worth to consider at the first place: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSwGsGXRj4o The Movie shows the beauty of the landscape and too the challange of the track, what should have be done with 2 cars for your own safety. The movie shows us too the limitations of a heavy vehicle in direct comparison. And the movie is another example to show us travellers, why carrying a drone is nice - if you use them. These guys was playing with the water too - you dont have to use all of these showed crossings... ;-

Roof load weight and the roof top tent

Travelling with an RTT is not that uncommon anymore, but comes with a couple of disadvantages which are not that well known. We will start with those and will discuss further advantages or disadvantages later on in this article. Often the weight of these roofracks together with a RTT exceed the weight limits that the car manufacturer allows for that roof. In addition, the weight limits as specified by the roofrack manufacturers typically differ between using them off- and on-road. Let's analyze that a bit deeper with the help of an example. We will compare one of the strongest Toyota Land Cruiser 200, with a weight limit of 150kg (330lbs) for the roof, with a Ford Ranger UTE, which is commonly used for overlanding. Some RTT and their weight 24kgs - Decathlon RTT (noname) 42kgs - GZ Aluminium Canopies ultra-lightweight carbon fiber clam shell 43kgs - Frontrunner soft shell 45kgs - Eezi-awn jazz and series 3 soft shells 48kgs - Thule Tepui Ayer 2 soft shell 66kgs - Magnolia