Solar Telescope Projector Screen? [& intro telescope for solar eclipse]
For your purposes, I'd really recommend just purchasing the EclipSmart. The telescope itself is of reasonable quality. If you have a camera tripod, bring it with you to view the eclipse$-$the stock tripod is so flimsy as to be useless. If you dont have one, buy one. Additionally, you should invest in different eyepieces. The telescope comes with a 20-mm EP, which will provide relatively low magnification. I'd recommend getting a 6-mm EP, and possible an intermediate one as well. 

Clear skies!

P.S. I would recommend against getting the XX14i as your first telescope. I think instead you should get a smaller EQ, in the 4-6-in bracket. Having to manually find your target will teach you much about the skies, and having to do so with a smaller aperture will humble you. I worked a 4" Alt-Az for a decade as a kid before moving to a 4.5" EQ for a year, and then finally an XT12i as a highschool sophomore. Having to find my targets in my relatively bright skies made the sights I see through my 12" that much more incredible. I think allowing yourself the same experience will be a decision you won't regret. Don't fall for aperture fever!