Kinda bummed reading this; but also a bit relieved (less on my ToDoList now). I was thinking of getting into backpacking; but reading this...I think I'll skip it. I don't have a lot of $ to throw at a light weight device/battery/solar panel; much less the reg backpacking gear. I'll plan on using my ...

Wow...thanks for the info : ) I did some searching & think this is what I'd need?!? Am I missing anything? * Battery: https://www.walmart.com/ip/12V-35Ah-U1-BATTERY-MK-MU-1SLD-M-AGM-NUT-AND-TERMINALS/132663828 * Case: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Snap-Top-Everstart-Marine-Battery-Box/16781379 or a ‘sm...