The same batteries you use for power tools. There's a lot of discussion of on board generation, and it's important as a source - along with shore power. How we use it with accessories is often dependent on that device having some kind of rechargeable battery in it - or being powered by one via USB.
This concept came to mind when I picked up a 750 watt inverter marked down in the discount aisle at Wally World, and it expanded when I noticed Ryobi has a battery "cap" charger that just slips on. The inefficiency of hooking up 12vdc to gain 110 AC isn't being ignored, in this case Ryobi had a device that would charge their batts off 12vdc but then abandoned it. Workmen or DIY need a charging source in their vehicle to keep their tools running out in the field. Aside from a small inverter generator, having an hard wired inverter running while transiting from one place to another is feasible.
The results are keeping a small set of batts charged while rotating them thru the numerous accessories available, and Ryobi isn't the only one, but does seem to have some of the least expensive. I took inventory of what I had and found a small AM/FM radio, table lamp, vacuum, and air compressor, all suitable for use camping. I've been beating on that vacuum for years now, it shows it, but cleaning up wood ash around the stove in the winter, wet leaves tracked in, dry spills, etc it's left in the living room and earning it's keep. It would get a lot of camp use, brooms can't do it all. Other tool makers offer the same in their assortments to add to the usefulness of the battery packs in their system. As more batts arrive on the market as slide ins, adapters are becoming much more common to change the diverse terminal arrangements and work as a cross breed combo. I don't expect a universal power tool interface, it does offer some interchangeability making different systems compatible.
I'm not thinking a leaf blower is actually "camp equipment", but the above, fans, cell phone charging, etc takes the load off a integrated battery set now and again. A 20v impact gun for lug nuts has changed my opportunities (to loan it to my neighbor working on his zero turn) by eliminating the compressor and 100 ft of hose to use a pneumatic one. Out in the field some farmers keep a generator and 110v compressor in the bed of their truck, I accomplish much the same with battery powered I already own. Much lighter, less to pack etc.
If you already spent the money building a power tool assortment, consider how those (very) expensive batteries could be used out in the wild. How to charge them won't be a universal answer, some can use solar, others a genset, an onboard inverter off the vehicle system is common, too. This may free up some budgeting as tool only pricing is pretty good when you are already invested in a battery type. Not hyping the wild green brand as much as the concept, as usual, shop the system then individual devices. I'm starting a diversion into Hercules from HF as I upgrade, the first item was a 1/2" drive impact with free 5A battery. That combo was a half price deal and moving into brushless is a significant improvement.
Got batts?
This concept came to mind when I picked up a 750 watt inverter marked down in the discount aisle at Wally World, and it expanded when I noticed Ryobi has a battery "cap" charger that just slips on. The inefficiency of hooking up 12vdc to gain 110 AC isn't being ignored, in this case Ryobi had a device that would charge their batts off 12vdc but then abandoned it. Workmen or DIY need a charging source in their vehicle to keep their tools running out in the field. Aside from a small inverter generator, having an hard wired inverter running while transiting from one place to another is feasible.
The results are keeping a small set of batts charged while rotating them thru the numerous accessories available, and Ryobi isn't the only one, but does seem to have some of the least expensive. I took inventory of what I had and found a small AM/FM radio, table lamp, vacuum, and air compressor, all suitable for use camping. I've been beating on that vacuum for years now, it shows it, but cleaning up wood ash around the stove in the winter, wet leaves tracked in, dry spills, etc it's left in the living room and earning it's keep. It would get a lot of camp use, brooms can't do it all. Other tool makers offer the same in their assortments to add to the usefulness of the battery packs in their system. As more batts arrive on the market as slide ins, adapters are becoming much more common to change the diverse terminal arrangements and work as a cross breed combo. I don't expect a universal power tool interface, it does offer some interchangeability making different systems compatible.
I'm not thinking a leaf blower is actually "camp equipment", but the above, fans, cell phone charging, etc takes the load off a integrated battery set now and again. A 20v impact gun for lug nuts has changed my opportunities (to loan it to my neighbor working on his zero turn) by eliminating the compressor and 100 ft of hose to use a pneumatic one. Out in the field some farmers keep a generator and 110v compressor in the bed of their truck, I accomplish much the same with battery powered I already own. Much lighter, less to pack etc.
If you already spent the money building a power tool assortment, consider how those (very) expensive batteries could be used out in the wild. How to charge them won't be a universal answer, some can use solar, others a genset, an onboard inverter off the vehicle system is common, too. This may free up some budgeting as tool only pricing is pretty good when you are already invested in a battery type. Not hyping the wild green brand as much as the concept, as usual, shop the system then individual devices. I'm starting a diversion into Hercules from HF as I upgrade, the first item was a 1/2" drive impact with free 5A battery. That combo was a half price deal and moving into brushless is a significant improvement.
Got batts?
