Outside.

It’s a beautiful day here in Tucson. I’m taking advantage of the day before record heat sets in and enjoying a few moments during a lunch break blogging on our side patio. The roar of aircraft flying in and out of nearby Davis-Monthan Air Force Base is keeping my attention. From my vantage point I can see the base about five miles away. This make me very happy.

The breezes are nice. We have a swamp cooler out here as well, which makes this even more pleasant.

A few moments of peace in a busy day.

Solar.

As I start outfitting the Jeep for off-roading or overlanding, I decided one of the foundational pieces of equipment I needed was a solid power source. Enter the Jackery 500 and a Jackery SolarSaga 100 Air.

This battery system has output for 12VDC, USB-A, and 110VAC. It can be charged with household current, 12VDC (off the Jeep’s lighter port), or by aftermentioned SolarSaga 100 Air.

Having a reliable power source in remote areas is important to me. I can charge a dead battery, run a portable air compressor, plus of course charge any electronics I may bring along. With my intention to start working remotely more often, this is a crucial cornerstone of my envisioned digital nomad existence.

When the solar panels arrived yesterday I started charging the battery with late afternoon sun. The battery charged 10% in about an hour, and the input was measured to be around 30W. Not bad for the late afternoon.

I continue to be excited about being a Jeep owner again, and the possibilities this has unlocked for us here in the desert southwest.

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🎥 Google surprised me with a short video made from my photos over the past years. It shows this day in previous years of my travels.

This month marks 9 years of traveling for me. Back in 2022 I could never imagine I’d still be on the road — and now here I am.

Watch it on Loops: https://loops.video/v/efMmPT4v84
Shared via: @rubenstorm

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Oh WOW! Up to 13% -- let's keep momentum going! THANK YOU!!!!

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I let my train go because I’m in flow and want to write. I’m in no rush — I belong everywhere if I’m ultra-confident.”

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