Off the grid: 10 awesome solar chargers for smartphones and tablets
posted by Nick T.
/ Mar 10, 2015, 1:31 PM
Raise your hand if you've ever been stuck with a dead cell phone and no charger for it within a 10-mile radius. Okay, chances are you've never been in such a situation, but in case you were, we know what could have helped you get your handset up and running – a solar-powered charger with a convenient USB output.
Yes, solar-powered chargers for smartphones and tablets exist and come in a broad range of sizes. In the slideshow below, you'll find 10 such chargers, made to provide the vital 5 volts of USB output at any place illuminated by the sun's rays.
10 portable solar chargers for smartphones and tablets
6 Comments
3. arch_angel
Posts: 1651; Member since: Feb 20, 2015
pretty cool id defiantly get one if i planed on going camping or taking a long hike
posted on Mar 10, 2015, 2:01 PM 0
8. theguy2345
Posts: 1216; Member since: Jun 24, 2014
The guy in the thumbnail looks so casual, just sitting their with his solar charging backpack.
posted on Mar 10, 2015, 2:19 PM 1
13. TBomb
Posts: 1002; Member since: Dec 28, 2012
I have a home made one of these... not nearly as clean or fancy looking but I pair it with this app:Http://AppStore.com/solartracker (I think the link should work) but t helps track the sun so i know what angle to put my tracker at. super cool stuff
Price: $29.99 (8W model) or $59.99 (14W model)