Camping is a great way to disengage from modern fast-paced, always-on lifestyles by basking in the great outdoors. I had no choice but to live “off the grid” one weekend last summer when the incompatible power at our campsite left us with no way to power up smartphones and tablets.
Naturally, I had the foresight to bring at least one portable battery, but once that was depleted we had to make do with an occasional sip of DC power from our truck. Having learned this lesson the hard way I’ll come better prepared next time, with a portable solar charger that will keep the outdoor fun going for days.
Open-air power
The Secur SP-6000 Ultimate Solar Charger ($125) packs dual six-watt solar panels and a rechargeable 10,000 mAh Lithium battery into a rugged premium case weighing 20.4 ounces. When closed, the 6.0 x 10.5-inch SP-6000 is small enough to fit into most backpacks, tote bags, or even larger purses.
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