I frequently use Onan, Kawasaki, and Honda gasoline generators in the
field, but the noise that most of them produce makes them worthless for
camping.  I was very impressed by the Honda Superquiet series of
lightweight generators used by a Navy research organization a couple
years ago.  Look at

http://www.hondapowerequipment.com/gensup.htm

Mike Snow

Owen wrote:
> I am heading down to Aldamas Mexico again this coming weekend with my kids, a neighbor, and his two kids. We will be very remote and the night heat has me concerned.
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> Ideally I would like to find an reasonably quiet generator that will run a portable ac unit.
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> After reading the archives I am hesitant to start this up again. That said I was unable to find any specific recommendations. I saw some discussion of sub 20lb and quiet in the range of 60db. Anyone know of a particular brand or model that would work? I am going to go hunt down the peak power load of my 5000 btu ac.
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> Owen Brand