Voltaic Systems 1022 Array Solar Laptop Charger Backpack - Charcoal
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Product Feature
- Solar Charger Specifications:
- 8.0 Watts of Solar Panel generate power in sunlight. Panels are waterproof, lightweight and built to withstand abuse.
- Charge times: About 10 hours in direct sun will fully charge an iPad or iPad 2, longer for 3rd Generation iPad, other tablets may take less time.
- Peak Output: 6 Volts, 1,333mA or 12 Volts, 667mA
- Universal Battery Pack stores power for use anytime and is specially designed to charge efficiently from solar. When not in the sun, the battery can be charged from normal or high-powered USB ports.
Product Description
Charge times: Battery will be fully charged 10 hours of direct sunlightOutput: Two output ports, a 5.0V, 600mA via USB port and 5.0V 2A from high-powered USB port. Can charge two devices at the same time.Connect to Devices via the normal and high-powered USB Ports or 5 standard adapters.Bag Specifications:Padded Sleeve: Fits and protects iPad or other tabletInterior Pocket: Mesh pocket stores adapters and cables Fabric: 600D shell made from recycled PET (soda bottles),which iswaterproof, lightweight and UV resistant -Materials:Voltaic Systems 1022 Array Solar Laptop Charger Backpack - Charcoal Review
I purchased this backpack after a full week of research - while crews restored power from Hurricane Sandy. My only regret is that I didn't purchased it sooner. I call it my "mobile powerstation", because I often use it for unpowered train commute situations, as a backup power source. I can't even begin to describe the extraordinarily thoughtful design of this product, but I'll try:1) Sturdy, enviro-friendly backpack has plenty of storage space for commuting or weekend trips. Lots of panels and compartments - including a padded laptop section - so you can easily view and access your 'stuff'. The Solar panel section can zip-on and zip-off. It neatly houses the battery, connector tips, and an AC power cord (for optionally recharging the battery from a wall socket). Still it is all very lightweight - especially compared to my rolling backpack - the other 'must-have' I recommend for road warrior equipment. The front badge (red plastic icon) is powered by the panel - so you can get a visible red light when the solar panel is exposed to sun.
2) Super Battery! This has got to be one of the most powerful batteries available in such a compact form factor. I have used this battery on my 2+ hr commute to power my 'phablet' and modem. I have yet to manage to drain it on a trip. I haven't needed it yet for my Macbook Air, since the battery lasts several hours, but I have no doubt it will serve - either buy a magsafe adapter from voltaic, or use a magsafe-auto/truck power converter available here on amazon. I chose the DC cigarette lighter converter, so I'll have more options for power sources.
3) Super Solar Panel! Well constructed and sturdy outer panel can either charge the included battery, or charge up to 2 devices at once. You can power or charge a typical 5v smartphone device, plus a more power-hungry 12 or 18v device while the sun's up.
I can't say enough good things about this backpack, because it perfectly fits my particular need and addresses my power-insecurities in a "green" way. I plan to purchase another for a friend who lives in the tropics where getting consistent power is often a problem.
Don't let another storm or "wall-socket-less" outing find you without a setup like this. I write this as another 3-day blizzard approaches, confident this power-setup can get me through the expected "72-hour black-out".
PLEASE NOTE: Both the panel and the battery supply DC output. So if you plan to charge a laptop, make sure it accepts DC power (apparently some laptops like Dell will run off it, but not charge off it). If you have questions you should contact the folks at voltaic dot com before your purchase. There's an instruction sheet included, so it takes about 10 minutes to educate yourself on the full setup - super straightforward. Just check the requirements of the devices you want to charge.
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