Didn't know where else to put this, but I felt the urge to share it when I saw it, and thought you slrpnk folks might get a kick out of it!

EDIT: Since there's some skepticism over the panel, the source I got it from:

https://outofedenwalk.nationalgeographic.org/2013-04-trail-notes-solar-camel/

“The only uncomplaining one is Madoita, the lead camel. He is both warmed and shaded by a $600 blanket of photovoltaic silicon cells. He is a belching, furry, ambulatory wall plug for my satellite phone. We take turns cleaning the dust from these cells with a cloth. A new chore on an ancient caravan trail: Wiping down your solar camel.”

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[–] 17 points 6 months ago (2 children)

It's a rubber backed carpet, likely used for daily prayers.

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  • [–] [S] 3 points 6 months ago

    https://outofedenwalk.nationalgeographic.org/2013-04-trail-notes-solar-camel/

    “The only uncomplaining one is Madoita, the lead camel. He is both warmed and shaded by a $600 blanket of photovoltaic silicon cells. He is a belching, furry, ambulatory wall plug for my satellite phone. We take turns cleaning the dust from these cells with a cloth. A new chore on an ancient caravan trail: Wiping down your solar camel.”

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