Anyone here have seen a solar panel knapsack? I'm just wondering how they work.

[applegrove]

I saw one on the tv last night.

[Major Nikon]

1. I have a Goalzero Nomad, which is just a solar charger

http://www.goalzero.com/shop/p/11/Nomad%207%20Solar%20Panel/
It works very well, but is expensive. I bought it because it had great reviews. I use it to charge my ipad and iphone when I'm camping. You need close to full sunlight. With overcast or broken clouds, it won't work.

I've heard there's a lot of solar chargers out there that just don't work very well, if at all so just be sure you check the reviews on whatever you decide to buy.

[applegrove]

2. Thanks. Is there an outlet on the panels so I can plub my cell phone cord in?

[Major Nikon]

3. It has a USB port

You get up to 5 watts out of the USB outlet. It also has a 12v port and an included adapter for a cigar lighter socket like every car has. You get up to 4 watts on the 12v outlet.

[applegrove]

4. That is so cool!

[NYC_SKP]

5. I have a few different devices like that, backpack, briefcase, etc...

Ask me anything...

:P

Basically, a small solar panel produces a flow of direct current that can range in power from less than an AAA battery to several, or to a 9-volt battery, all voltages are possible.

Most personal electronic devices can be operated or charged with a low voltage DC (direct current) voltage, like 4.5 volts.

The items I own have adapters to work with different phones or iPhone or iPad, so you can hook up different things.

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