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Solar Energy Find of the Week
By Solar energy | February 6, 2009
Voltaic Solar Panel Backpack
While installation of solar panels on my roof will have to wait have to wait a while, here’s a great way to incorporate solar energy into the smaller, everyday living of life.
The solar panels on the pack charge a battery which stores the energy till you need it. And it charges while you’re on the go, shopping, biking, hiking, or just running those everyday errands.
This solar backpack provides you with energy to charge you cell phone, iPod, digital camera, and more…but it won’t charge your lap top.
From the Amazon site:
Product Features
* High density padding in the shoulder straps and back panel for comfort
* Nylon mesh backing material for better air flow
* The solar panels provide protection for fragile items inside the front pocket
* Wire channels throughout the bag take power to the shoulder strap and for headphones etc.
* Adjustable phone / MP3 pouch on the shoulderProduct Description
*Second lined MP3 / sunglasses pouch inside,
*Optional clip in padded laptop sleeves,
*Bladder pouch and channels to run the tube to the shoulder strap, *Includes a 2,200mAh Li-Ion battery pack with 3 voltage settings to store solar power,
*When not in the sun, the battery can be charged using the AC travel charger or DC car charger,
*Comes with 11 standard adaptors including a car charger socket and USB adaptor so you can always use a standard charger for your device, Includes adaptor plugs in universal sizes for common cell phones, which eliminate the need to use a car charger for common devices,
*The three solar panels are tough, light weight, waterproof, and generate up to 4 watts of power.
*The Voltaic Backpack is built tough for use as a weekend hike bag or as a large daypack.
*There are pockets and wire channels for multiple electronic devices and 1,850 cubic inches of storage space.
If you have used on of these, leave a comment to let us know what you think of it. Thanks!
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