1. Solar Charging Backpack and their Features
Solar charging backpack is one of the most popular and
sought after bags of today. It is basically a cloth sack that
you can carry on your back and secured with two straps
which go over the shoulders. It is equipped with batteries
and thin film solar cells. The solar panels will convert solar
energy into electricity which will then be stored in the
batteries and will be utilized to power portable electronic
devices.
The bag usually features a very flexible monocrystalline
solar panel, a charge controller, battery, cords, plugs and
light bulbs. It can provide you with power that can charge
electronic equipment or devices. Solar bags are also used in
other purposes such as field research, international aid,
emergency power and disaster relief.
Some people have a misconception about this bag being heavy due to the solar panel installed
in it. The truth is that it is light in weight and can be carried easily. Depending on the models and
brands you choose, the capability of the solar backpack may vary. There are solar bags that can
power laptops for up to three hours.
After exposing the bag to the sun for six hours, it can be used to power an emergency light for
fourteen hours. Some solar backpacks are used for powering medical equipment. This may be
very helpful to places that have limited source of power and require medical attention. In
humanitarian relief efforts, these backpacks are also considered very helpful in especially when
power from the utility grid is unavailable.They can also be used to power cameras to be used in
remote areas.
There are many advantages of using solar backpacks. Again they vary from one model or brand
to another. But generally, these solar backpacks are generally lightweight making it so much
easier to carry. It may appear bulky but it does not weigh so. The flexible solar panels these
backpacks are outfitted with are very portable and light as well. Most models, if not all are
waterproof.
When power is unavailable, when far from home or the office, you can still make use your
personal devices and gadgets with the help of a solar bag.