battery free 5v power solution - kickstarter

[Egg Born Son]

Found this on kickstarter. It will power 5V usb devices such as sound recorders. Lightweight since it doesn't use batteries, it uses a fuel generator that runs on lighter fluid. Weighs between 160-200g depending on fuel level. I find the form factor more attractive than something like the DVD case-sized Anker power solutions that just don't seem to fit well anywhere on the rig. It can generate enough power to recharge 11 iphones on a single refuel which I guestimate is the equivalent of 12,000-15,000mah (based on a single iphone recharge power station rated at 1350mah). $79 at early bird prices.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/265641170/kraftwerk-highly-innovative-portable-power-plant

 

[OldCorpse]

Interesting. However, I'm a bit skeptical about their ability to deliver... call it a gut feel. Other issues: how easy is it going to be to buy the fuel tanks - is it going to be a big hassle... at least with a battery, you can plug in anywhere, but carrying around those fuel tanks in your pocket, not keen on that. I don't know. It's interesting, but I am not going to be an early adopter here. YMMV.