Gear Review: Solight Solar Lantern & Charger
Solight QWNN self-inflating solar light provides up to 40 hours of lighting after an 8-10-hour solar charge.
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Gear Review: GoSun Solar Flashlight
un Solar Flashlight provides 280 lumens of light, and includes a lantern mode, spotlight, and red emergency strobe setting.
Out There Installs More Solar Power with Eco Depot
Eco Depot installed six additional panels to Out There’s Spokane office that produce another 1.83 kilowatt hours of energy production on top of the previous 4.680 kilowatt hour generating capacity.
7 Ways to Go Solar in Your Backyard
When you’re not out safely exploring the trails, if you’re like me, you’ve found yourself with a lot more time at home this year, which means a lot more time in your backyard. These solar projects won’t fill the hole of getting patio beers with your friends, but they will spice up the ambience in your yard to make …
Out There goes Solar
This August, Out There Outdoors magazine made the shift to solar power for their Spokane office where much of each issue is created. The print edition of Out There has been around the Spokane area for nearly 15 years and is now available for free at hundreds of locations around the Northwest. “Powering a major …
What to Know Before Installing A Home Solar System
Some think that installing solar panels on your home only makes sense if you live in Nevada or the sunny southwest. Not true. Spokane’s solar potential is enough to pay for itself, according to Jeremy Patterson of Voltric Electric, a locally owned and operated business that provides electrical contracting services and installs solar panels. If …
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Summertime Backcountry Gear: EnerPlex Kickr IV Portable Solar Charger & Jumpr Slate 5K Power Bank
On two different mountain bike trips to Bend, Oregon, in recent years, our lost-out-in-the-woods camp vibe was disrupted by a dead car battery thanks to our bad habit of playing car stereo tunes and charging phones from cigarette lighter chargers for way too long. Nothing delays a morning bike ride like having to hike down …
Go Solar with Avista’s Community Solar Program
Community solar is a fast-growing solar option sometimes referred to as a solar farm, solar garden or solar array. The Avista Community Solar Program makes renewable energy easy, accessible and right for the environment. It’s a great way to take advantage of solar energy if you rent or don’t have a good site for your …
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Tips for Buying the Right RV
Thinking about upgrading your camping game? The process of trying to figure out which RV is right for you is exciting, but it can also be a little overwhelming. I found that out a few years back when we upgraded from a 1983 GMC camper van to a new Ford Transit camper build by Vandoit. …