Know Your Numbers: Precise Battery Charging Times with MPPT Technology

In our regular journeys off grid, knowing exactly how long our batteries will take to charge isn't just helpful—it's freedom. This calculator transforms complex electrical formulas into simple answers, letting us plan our day with confidence. Whether we're chasing sunshine or waiting out storms, understanding our power situation means more time enjoying the trails, the surf, the camp,  and less time worrying about running out of juice. It's the difference between hoping and knowing.

How Long Will My Battery Last? Easy Camper Calculator

Always looking at new gadgets that promise to make camping easier?

Me too. Trouble is, they rarely tell you how much power they'll chew through.
I use this simple calculator to figure out if a new gadget will drain my battery faster than I can say "where’s the solar panel?"

If you're curious too, scroll down and plug in a few numbers — it might just save you a flat battery out bush!

Camping in Wild Weather: Surfing Big Waves and Chasing Moonlight

We left after an early surf on Saturday morning and drove 2 hours south. No one had booked our site for Friday night, so we drove straight in and set up. The waves were huge, coming from the south, so big that they wrapped into the bay, which is usually calm and flat. We had a great time there early in the morning before the winds picked up.