In this week’s bareboat charter gear feature, I’m going to suggest the Xantrex Micro Inverter.

Why? Chances are, you (and your crew… especially young kid crew) probably have a handful of electronics you’ll pack along with you on your charter. You probably have an iPod, a digital camera, maybe a camcorder, and likely a few other things (FRS walkie talkies, handheld GPS, handheld VHF, etc.).

With most of these electronics, your battery will get you about a day of flights and half a day into your charter before you need to recharge them. When chartering, it’s rare to get shorepower. So, this little gadget can help you charge those essentials and capture those great digital pics captured by power hungry digital cameras.