Solar to charge Stanley power pack?

[MikeRuth]

Yes, that's what I'm gonna get. Just wondering how best to charge my Stanley, which normally charges by ac or cig plug.

you mention that it can be charged with a ciggy plug. If that's the case it would be simple. 

 Purchase a ciggy socket like this and then wire it to the LOAD terminals on the controller. Plug in the Power pack to the socket and your done. 

I'd suggest a call to Renogy and verify that this setup works OK since you aren't really using the controller as a battery charger. I presume it will function just fine as a power source.

 

[MikeRuth]

You can hook the renogy clips/clamps to the stanley clamps.  A possible issue is on many clamps, only one side of the jaw is actually wired, so one must make sure the jaws that are wired are mating, and of course make sure the (+) can't touch the(-) with some type of protective sleeve

The clamp to clamp hook up is not as neat/ergonomic as a ciggy plug, but it will outperform a ciggy plug, and not cutting the clamps on the renogy kit saves the warranty.

SW I have a concern about that, and that is there may be a diode protecting the internal battery from back feed. Otherwise I agree.

 

[SternWake]

Diodes cost money, I doubt the Stanley incorporates one, but it is a possibility I guess.

 

[Gypsy Jane]

Gypsy Jane, I'm interested in tipis and wish you would do a post on your tipi.

I'll be glad to.

 

[Gypsy Jane]

I'll be glad to.

Done. It's in the Hobbies on the Road subforum.

 

[VJG1977]

If you are only charging the jump pack and mostly using it to charge your phone, you can get by with a smaller, lighter and less expensive panel. 

Renogy 30 Watts 12 Volts

10 Amp PWM Charge Controller

The panel is only 23.8 x 13.5 x 1 inches ; 6.2 pounds.  you could easily add a couple of legs or just lean it against your tipi.   A 100w panel is really overkill for the jump-pack.  

Hikers and backpackers get by with 10 to 15 watt  folding panels.