Just because you are heading out fishing, camping or hiking doesn’t mean you need to be without power. Solar energy is not only a great option for helping the environment, it is also highly practical because it provides backup, wherever there is sunlight.
This means you have access to lighting, charging and emergency power, no matter where you are at the time. We think that makes hitting the great outdoors an even more attractive idea, as well as peace of mind that you’re backed by safety in emergency situations.
So, here are five of the best portable solar power solutions available on the market today.
This sleek-looking foldable charger is the perfect solar-charging device for your sensitive devices – like smartphones and tablets. It comes with a built-in ammeter so you can see the precise amount of energy that is being supplied to these devices.
It adapts through its built-in intelligence chip, so if the input current of your iPhone is 1A, you will get a display showing that is the energy is being provided. This way you can charge your devices without fear of damaging them with excessive amounts of electricity.
The charger itself is made from tough, waterproof industrial-strength PET polymer fabric, so it will even protect your devices from light rain and fog while it charges them.
Jackery SolarSaga 60W Solar Panel
The world’s first lithium portable power station has come a long way since the first model in 2015 and will provide you with all of the sustainable power you need when you are a long way from mains electricity. It boasts an extremely high conversion efficiency rate of 23 per cent, is lightweight, foldable and extremely durable which makes it perfectly suited for your camping expeditions.
A foldable pouch including solar panels that automatically detects the device you plug into and delivers the right level of charge to protect your sensitive equipment. Suitable for iPads, iPhones, Android devices and almost anything that can be charged via USB. Weather-resistant and featuring all of the clips you need to hang it from trees, it gives maximum sun exposure while your device is safely housed inside and charging.
ENEGON Portable Outdoor Solar Panel Power Bank
A highly portable device that holds enough power to charge an iPhone X almost 10 times over before needing another charge from the sun. The 26800mAh Li-polymer battery can be charged using the sun or via USB for versatility and includes three outlets for simultaneous charging of devices. It also features LED flashlights and an SOS mode, making it the perfect companion for hiking.
XINPUGUANG 100W Flexible Solar Panel
The perfect power solution for camping, these panels will flex up to 30 degrees so they can perfectly contour to your RV, caravan, car, truck, trailer, cabin or boat. They are extremely lightweight but is much stronger than glass and aluminium models so it will handle the tough stuff when you are getting away from it all.
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