andygates

I'm a gadget queen so I had to work out something to keep my kit going during my upcoming extended cycle tour.  Now, there's a lot of dynohub-and-battery-charger arrangements coming to market, but I lack the dynohub and don't want to tie stuff to one bike (or any bike).  Solar is the obvious candidate, and most of the commercial "backpacking solar" is expensive and rather underpowered.  Here's what I settled on:

( Where does he get those wonderful toys? )

Balloons!  Half is mylar, half is clear, and the delicate electronics are inside.  When inflated, it forms a parabolic reflector. Sweet.