>>858178Use a tarp, I usually carry two and mostly only use the one for a ground cover - sleeping innadoorway or under an overhang when it rains, picture related, most churches don't have anything going on throughout the week and often have an overhang somewhere.
A tarp is more easily replaced and it has way more versatility than a tent, plus it usually weighs less to have two tarps and some 550 rather than a 5lb tent/stakes.
>>858072I don't have a solar charging pad but they're definitely useful and I've seen several people with one. Generally I just find a random outlet, though sometimes I'll use a coffee shop to recharge.
>>858087Not much of a reason to go out to slabs, I wouldn't recommend it unless you're part of the lifestyle.