When the campfire ban hits or the wind won’t cooperate, roll film anyway. Projector Pants turns any flat-ish rock into a 1–2 person screen so you can share route overlays, weather frames, or a 90‑minute documentary about grams—quietly and without smoke.
Technical Specifications
- Weight: 1.2 oz (34 g) device-only
- Brightness: ~80 ANSI lumens (peak), ~35 lumens in ‘embers’ mode
- Power: Gait dynamo + ultra-cap buffer (≈3–5 Wh usable), USB‑C trickle optional
- Throw: 0.3–2.0 m optimal; auto-keystone ±18°
- Focus: Fixed wide; depth-of-field favors 0.6–1.2 m
- Audio: Piezo driver optimized for mug/cup resonance
Field Notes / Pro Tips
- A light-colored pot lid makes a tight little screen in wind.
- Face the projection slightly off-axis to avoid drawing bugs to your face.
- Download topo tiles and clip short loops; continuous 12‑min loops recharge well while walking.
What’s Included
- Projector unit
- Short USB‑C cable (for civilized handoffs at huts)
- Two elastic keepers for belt or pack strap mounting
- One extremely light sticker
Note: Energy capture from walking varies with terrain, stride, and enthusiasm. Movies longer than your patience may require USB assistance.