^ Boost MPPT are NOT the same as Buck MPPT. The common MPPT is a Buck (step down) since most panels have higher voltage than the battery voltage. Buck MPPT is a big win if you run higher voltage panels (say two 12V panels in series) - this lowers the output current on the feed wires from the...
Dogs have good night vision - your city lights will blind her and yourself. Sometimes less is better :)
There's lots of inexpensive LED lights on ebay/amazon. They'll work good enough for camp lights. I have DIY lights for around camp and they are all dimmable so I have the light *I* need -...
Your phones at 2A charging rate are at *5V*. That's a lot less than 1A from 12.8V (DC : DC converters in the chargers).
2A per light and 4 of them - if those are LEDs then your camp must appear like a small city at night. Even 12W (1A) of LED lighting is a heck of a lot of light. Do you not...