"Once set up, you have options. You can let the turbine charge up the internal battery and then use that to charge your devices, or you can attach a power bank to the turbine. Your choice depends on how you're using the setup. Using the entire turbine as a big power bank makes sense for odd top-ups on the move, but in a base camp setting, it's better to charge separate power banks and use those, keeping the reserve in the turbine for backup on still days."
"The Shine Turbine kit comes with everything you need -- the turbine, a stand, guy lines, pegs, and cables. Setting up the first few times took a bit longer than I expected, especially if you're trying to do it while it's blowing a gale. But as with most things, it does get easier with practice."
"There's also a knack to setting the guy lines out effectively, which took me a while to figure out -- a process that would have been a lot faster had I read the manual -- because I found the setup all shaky the first few times. But once you get it figured out, it's very robust."
Solar generators have become popular and more capable, but limited sunlight can prompt a shift to wind power. Portable wind turbines can charge smartphones, tablets, and other devices. The Shine Turbine kit includes the turbine, a stand, guy lines, pegs, and cables. Initial setup can be slow and tricky, especially in strong winds, and correctly setting guy lines improves stability. Once configured, the system is robust. The turbine can charge its internal battery or feed a power bank; for base camp use, charge separate power banks and keep the turbine reserve for calm days.
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