Off-grid power has long been a subject
of interest for myself and other likeminded individuals who prefer to
best prepare for worst-case-scenarios. In my researching of power
alternatives for both off-grid living and off-grid traveling, I
gained a fascination for the concept of human-powered generators.
Years ago, I tried a few hand crank
power models that were available at the time – and found all of
them to be relatively useless, cheap, and outright impractical for a
real life application. I was however intrigued at the concept of a
DIY bicycle powered generator, but never invested the time or $ into
building one myself. // Well here it is almost a decade later, and
I've finally tried and tested a human-powered generator worth writing
home (or blogging) about ::
Quick Specs:
-size: 2.5'' x 2.25'' x
6.875''
-weight: 15 oz
-output: 10watts at 120volts
-weight: 15 oz
-output: 10watts at 120volts
Operation:
The Pocket Socket 2 provides an experience
that can be expected when using a “human-powered” generator. You
will work for your electrical gain; however, unlike other inferior
models out there – you will be able to reap the fruits of your
labor with K-Tor. I found that keeping a good momentum is very
important in utilizing this product for the desired efficiency. You
don't want to be starting and stopping a lot (but you don't want to
kill yourself either). Speaking as a physically fit person, 5
continuous minutes of cranking the Pocket Socket 2 did cause me to break
a slight sweat and take some deeper breathes.
VIDEO CORRECTION: I mistakingly was calling this device a "Power Socket" instead of it's true name: POCKET SOCKET. Please forgive my mishap as you watch the following video review!
VIDEO CORRECTION: I mistakingly was calling this device a "Power Socket" instead of it's true name: POCKET SOCKET. Please forgive my mishap as you watch the following video review!
Items I've Tested:
-iPhone 5c
(note: this phone charges at 1% per 2.75min when plugged into a wall outlet)
(charged 1% per 3.25min at my cranking momentum plugged into Pocket Socket 2)
(note: this phone charges at 1% per 2.75min when plugged into a wall outlet)
(charged 1% per 3.25min at my cranking momentum plugged into Pocket Socket 2)
-RCA Cambio
Netbook Tablet
-SteriPen Ultra
-USB Battery Power Bank
-Handheld Spotlight (I hold the light, the wife cranks ;)
-BaoFeng uv3-mark ii dual band transceiver
-SteriPen Ultra
-USB Battery Power Bank
-Handheld Spotlight (I hold the light, the wife cranks ;)
-BaoFeng uv3-mark ii dual band transceiver
-Cobra 2-way
radios
-Cobra 19DX IV CB
radio
Off-Grid & Survival uses:
The main appeal of this product for me
is it's usefulness in places (and times) where power might now be
readily available. My wife and I travel frequently to places around
the world where we can't always access electricity; and while we do
carry some portable solar USB battery banks with us, even those can
deplete and not be ready when needed. The Pocket Socket 2 affords one
the option to turn your own calories into electricity when you need
it most. Whether it's at home during a lengthy power outage or storm,
or while backpacking for a week in the wilderness, or while traveling
oversees, or even to keep in the emergency kit in the trunk of the
car – this product is worth its weight (15 oz) in investment.
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Use off-grid anywhere in the world. |
Disclosure: Work'n Man's Life
received a sample PocketSocket 2 from K-Tor for this review. The
opinions expressed in this blog are solely those of author and have
in no way been influenced by or reflect those of K-Tor.
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