Solar Backpacks Are A Useful Invention For Those On The Move

I like the idea of solar backpacks, having the ability to not simply carry around your portable electronics , but also having the ability to charge them while on the go. For the most part, solar backpacks aren't incredibly feasible , just because of the fact that the solar panel on the majority of solar backpacks does not cover a very big surface area. That being said , there are one or two big name brands that produce a very nice quality backpack, and even offer an impressive five watts of power. 5 watts isn't really enough power to keep all of your personal electronic devices fully charged, but it can definitely generate some power over a couple of hours of direct sunlight.

The thing that I like the most about solar backpacks is that they're not a whole lot more expensive than regular backpacks. One brand for example , Samsonite, which produces some of the best quality bags and carrying cases, also makes a solar backpack with a big solar panel sewn into the back of it. A good quality Samsonite bag without a solar panel would already run you around $100, but with the solar panel added , it is only $135. So you aren't really paying much more for the solar feature included . Even if there's not an immediate way to use the solar feature, it's always a good thing to have the feature on hand for those just in case times when you're in a bind .

But for real usability , it is still only really worth it for persons of pretty specific circumstances. Most people don't spend nearly enough time in sunlight to make a solar backpack worth the time and money . Students and backpackers are probably the only large segment of the population that could make full use of a technology like this. Businessmen who always find themselves on the go could probably also make use of solar backpacks , but most of us who spend most of their waking hours at a desk right next to an electrical outlet, we don't really need a technology like this.

But personal solar panels are really beginning to change the way that people do outdoor adventures. One activity in particular, Geocaching, makes great use of personal solar technology. Geochaching, for people who don't know about it, is essentially a mix of backpacking and treasure hunting. Most people utilize GPS and other little devices to get the job done, and like having the ability to power them while on the move. Another outdoor activity that personal solar is enhancing is boating. Peel and stick solar technology are showing up on boats all across the country . It is pretty neat .

While these technologies are amazing the real problem with solar backpacks is that they just aren't able to produce enough juice to make them very effective. That's why many people who use personal solar technology, purchase a flexible solar pad or some brand of peel and stick solar. These tend to generate more electricity and are pretty useful for most adventures in the great outdoors . These technologies is a bit more expensive, but they really get the job done. So for people serious about being able to charge their portable electronic devices through the power of the sun, you might want to check into other portable technology as a better solution.


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Check out the Samsonite solar backpack. In the realm of solar backpacks, it's the best out there . You might also want to look into peel and stick solar panels as a feasibly solution for your electricity needs.