[pct-l] Electronics

[Dan C. aka Thumper]

Shelly,

I've used the SanDisk Sansa Clip 8GB.  It weighs in at .56oz but it does have an internal battery.  The playing time is around 10 hours per specs but I typically get closer to 12.  One of the features I like is that there is a Sleep mode that you can select and the device will turn itself off in 2 hours or less.  The device has other features including an FM radio.   Here is a link for the item on Amazon:  http://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Sansa-Clip-Player-Black/dp/B005FVNH04/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1389664977&sr=8-2&keywords=sandisk+sansa+8gb

As for power, since you would not need spare batteries I recommend a Lipstick Power Bank (2600ma). It weighs in at less than 1 oz and comes with a compatible cable (USB to Mirco USB).  If fact you may find this item could replace your solar device and come out with a net weight savings, although you may want to have 2 or 3 of these devices. Here is the Amazon link:  http://www.amazon.com/Chromo-2600mAh-Lipstick-External-Battery/dp/B0094JCZ5G/ref=sr_1_3?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1389665408&sr=1-3&keywords=power+stick

So to keep all of this stuff charged get a small light weight 5v USB charger that plugs into a wall outlet.  I like this one from HTC as it weighs in at less than 2 ozs.  Amazon link:  http://www.amazon.com/Charger-Incredible-Inspire-Power-TC-U250/dp/B005LALOKY/ref=sr_1_1?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1389665853&sr=1-1&keywords=HTC+5v+usb+charger 

Thumper


Shelly Wrote:
I am going to show my ignorance here but here goes. I am looking for a
small, very lightweight (of course) MP3'ish kind of device that I can take
with me on my upcoming PCT hike. I want to be able to listen to books and
music and the device needs to use removable batteries. Preferably one AAA
battery… or there a-bouts. Possibly a couple of ounces in weight? I am
hopelessly clueless about these things. I have an iPod but am trying to
avoid battery situations that require infield charging since I carry an
iPhone that takes up all the solar charging capacity I have in each day.
Thank you ever so much.
Shelly