Power Source

[mjjason]

Anyone have any recommendations on portable power sources that are capable of powering a laptop, camera (lights and mic), and a external monitor for a certain period of time (say 4-6 hours)?

I searched the web but am unable to find many recommended and field tested products. Any info is appreciated.

 

[Lenilenapi]

I recently bought a "jump & carry" battery jump starter for my van that also has a 12V out on it. Seems pretty strong and you could use it as direct 12V or throw in an inverter. Its heavy, but not terribly. There are lots of these out there.

Lights of course you would need to be pretty minimal for 4-6 hours.

- Lenny

 

[mjjason]

Yeah, I was thinking on camera light.

 

[dregenthal]

I recently bought a "jump & carry" battery jump starter for my van that also has a 12V out on it. Seems pretty strong and you could use it as direct 12V or throw in an inverter. Its heavy, but not terribly. There are lots of these out there.

Lights of course you would need to be pretty minimal for 4-6 hours.

- Lenny

You can say that again . . .

I tested mine to see if it would handle a 500 watt light for 5-10 minutes . . .
ha, ha, pulled it down immediately . . . "stupid me."