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RAVPower Solar Charger 28W Solar Panel with 3 USB Port Travel Charger – REVIEW and UNBOXING

I bought the RAVPower Solar Charger 28W Solar Panel with 3 USB Port Travel Charger ( https://amzn.to/3hyKIhZ) on Amazon for $49. I was planning to take this solar panel on my camping trip this week. In this video I will unbox and review this portable solar travel charger.
It comes with the 28W solar panel, 2 USB micro cables, and 4 metal hooks.

Why: I needed a portable compact solar travel charger for my road trips and place on my under my windshield when I was parked with the window open. The specifications and function is quite good on this charger 28 Watts with 3 USB ports outputting 2.1A per port. The built in charge controller works well.

The solar panels are very efficient and stores very compact compared to my previous DOKIO 80 Watt folding solar panel kit ( https://amzn.to/2OXphuA ). I typically use my 80 watt during multiple day camping trips to charge my USB devices and my 12 volt car battery by leaving it on top of the car windshield. I also use several solar security lights ( https://amzn.to/3hAE0b3 ) for my house to quickly add security lighting to places with limited power. They have worked well for the past 2 years.

REVIEW: I tested the panel on my porch to charge my power banks. In 4 hours, it topped off half-full my Miady 26800mAh PD Portable Charger Power Bank ( https://amzn.to/2WXHWuL ). The temperature was about 70 degrees worked well with all 3 USB ports at 2.1A. I decided to place the unit on my car dash board to check size and fit. 5 minutes placing it on my dash, 3 USB port charge controller fell off! Apparently the glue or adhesive backing did not stick well to the nylon material.

CONCLUSION: While it still charges, the glue is not durable in heat. The temperature was less than 75 degrees in the car. I will still bring it with me on my trip however i feel who ever designed it did not pick the correct adhesive. I read more reviews on Amazon ( https://amzn.to/3hyKIhZ ) and others experienced similar glue issues. If i had mounted this on my backpack, the charge port would have torn off during the hike. The charging is fine, the build and design missed the mark. I have sent an email to RavPower for a resolution, if not its going to be returned.

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Costco GREENER WAYS ORGANIC – DEET FREE Bug Repellent 3 – Pack $9 (Normally $14)

Costco has GREENER WAYS Organic – DEET FREE Bug Repellent ( https://amzn.to/32WrXB6 ) in a three pack for $9.99 (Normally $14.49). I normally buy one of these 3 packs from Costco a year. Its been about 3 years now. For forest hikes and camping areas with ticks, I will use DEET based bug repellent like Off Deep Forest ( https://amzn.to/2EfxoAx ). No use in taking a risk with health.

I use Greenways Organic DEET FREE bug repellent ( https://amzn.to/32WrXB6 ). I have a bottle in the car and at my front and rear house doors. I spray myself when i go work on the garden or for an after dinner walk at dusk. I use this almost every day and it works for the 1-2 hours i am out. I also use it for my day or urban hikes, but typically reapply after 2-3 hours.

For forest hikes and camping areas with ticks, I will use DEET based bug repellent like Off Deep Forest ( https://amzn.to/2EfxoAx ). I will spray it on my hiking clothing to prevent having it touch my skin. No use in taking a risk with health with either the bugs or DEET.

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How to use a neck gaiter / bandanna as a face covering, beanie, or head band.

This video is to show you how I use put on a bandanna and a neck gaiter: as a face mask, beanie, and head band. If you are tired of wearing ear loop face masks, I have used bandannas ( https://amzn.to/2WATdAR ) and gaiter face masks ( https://amzn.to/2BhVrOk ) as a face covering when I got hiking in the desert, biking, or if a store requires a face mask for shopping. I find it easier on my ears than ear loop masks. It also is made of either cotton fabric, or microfiber quick drying polyester and spandex. It is very breathable and very comfortable. It is also more fashionable than a traditional face covering as there are many patterns and designs online. My Youtube vlogs may have associated affiliate links to products that I may earn from qualifying purchases.

I typically use neck gaiter or bandanna on long hikes and wet them to cool my body temperature down. It also protects my skin on my face and neck from the sun and dust when outdoors. It can also be used as a headband during a workout or as a beanie to cover you head or hair if you dont have a hat. Bandannas are also handy as a quick wash cloth during a hike. This video is to show you how I use put on a bandanna and a neck gaiter: as a face mask, beanie, and head band.

Neck Gaiter: Probably the most easy to use ( https://amzn.to/2BhVrOk )
To cover you face: Simply wear the tube of fabric it on your neck and pull up to cover your half your face. To use it as a head band, just pull up the tube of fabric above your eye brows. To make a beanie, pull up the bottom tube above your brow and pull the top of the tube to up and to the back of your head.

Bandanna: Versatile ( https://amzn.to/2WATdAR )
To make a face covering, fold the square into a triangle and tie it behind your head. put two knots to secure the bandanna. Adjust so its above your nose and below your eyes. This will protect half you face and your neck from sun and dust.
To make a beanie or head covering, fold the square in half. Place above your your eye brow and secure it to the back of your head using two knots. Peel back the first layer of the bandanna and slip it behind and under the knot made. For the front layer of cloth, start rolling it up your face to build tension and slip the ends into the sides of the beanie. Simple.
To make a head band simply fold in half, fold in 1-2 inches of fabric, over its self to make a head band then tie it behind your head above your eye brows.

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