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I'll be in Iceland next August for the total solar eclipse and will be bringing along a telescope to capture the event. I need a portable power station that can keep my setup running for a few hours minimum and would like to pick up one in Rekjavik or Keflavik before heading to the Westfjords.

I've poked around the interwebs and found Iceland Camping Equipment renting an Anker Solix C300X (288Wh) that meets my specs and light on my wallet as a bonus. I can use a cigarette plug that connects to the car but there is a possibility I will need to set up my equipment far from my parking spot.

Is there any website or store that you recommend or is Iceland Camping Equipment a good rental company,

I've had the pleasure of freedom camping in both places last June and I'm currently planning a 9-day trip in late June when the winter moon is kept away. I'd like to maximise the potential number of clear nights so I'm wondering if there are any Kiwis or seasoned NZ astrophotographers here who can offer some advice regarding both areas?

I have a preference for Arthur's Pass (Klondyke Corner Campsite to be specific) because I experienced the darkest, clearest nights there but I noticed aircraft regularly commuting across the sky every so often.

Lake Tekapo is my other option but the nights were cloudy half the time and the heavy trucks rumbling across the highway might affect my exposures