Brunton Explorer2 Solar Panel
Priced: $35.83 - $96.00
Brunton Explorer2 Solar Panel - Brunton Explorer2 Folding Solar Panel - The Explorer2 Folding Solar Panel by Brunton is a versatile folding solar charger which recharges many types of portable electronic devices. This compact workhorse folds to fit into crowded backpacks and saddle bags. It now charges at a whopping full 1000mA under good sun. The Explorer2 is perfect for juicing handheld electronics including the most demanding smart phones. Easy. Efficient. Effective. The Explorer2 Solar Portable Power by Brunton is a compact, convenient solar charger that will keep you powered up and going.
Insulation:
- Folds down to 4.5 x 9.5 x 1in so you can easily pack it up and carry it through rugged terrain
Manufactured:
- Made in China
Features:
- 5v, 1000mA USB output is compatible with most MP3 players, portable game consoles, and smart phones
- Set of 4 polycrystalline solar panels convert sunlight put out up to 1,000mA of electricity for recharging GPS units, smart phones, PDAs, iPods® and other USB devices
- Thin lightweight and compact
- Independent panels to maximize performance
- The Brunton Explorer 2 solar panel folds to 9 x 4.5 x 1 in.
- 1,000 mA / 5V mini-USB output
- Four polycrystaline solar panels absorb the sun's radiation while the flexible package and loop holes enables custom orientations on your pack, tent, or anywhere with lots of sun
- With a 1,000 mAh / 5V (5 Watts)output, the Explorer has the juice to power most handheld electronics.
- The panel captures the sun's energy and channels it through a USB output to efficiently power up your personal electronics.
- Also compatible with Brunton power systems (sold separately) for storing the energy and for SyncTech headlamps and task lights (sold separately)
- 90% power capture charges devices quickly
- Foldable lightweight design goes anywhere
- 14.8 oz.
- Integrates with Brunton power systems for even more off-the-grid power
Gander Mountain
From Brunton, the pioneers of portable solar power, comes one of the most efficient and compact integrated solar charger available: the Explorer Foldable Solar Panel. A whopping 90% power capture means charging portable devices like iPods, smartphones and more is fast and easy with this power-packed solar charger. The Explorer's foldable, lightweight, flexible design allow it to be taken anywhere. Four independent polycrystalline solar panels maximize performance. Outputs 1,000 mA/5V (5 watts). USB output can charge many types of handheld electronics. Dimensions: 4.5" x 9" x 1". Weight: 4.8 oz.?
Backcountry.com (Fall 2013)
A small solar power station that charges your smart phone or GPS while way off the grid.
The Brunton Explorer Foldable Solar Panel can add extra security to your trek or wilderness escape by quickly charging your cell phone, GPS, or other small, USB-compatible electronics. With these four compact solar panels, one hour of good sun can provide enough battery power in your cell phone for eight hours of talking. During long treks or true wilderness missions, this 14.8-ounce solar won't weigh you down, yet it offers a great deal of convenience as well as an extra layer of safety.
Campmor
Brunton's Explorer2 Foldable Solar Charger is a compact workhorse that's perfect for powering up handheld electronics including the most demanding smart phones. It now pumps a full 1000mA using the power of the sun to run your portable electronic devices. It can be used to directly charge your electronic devices, or can be integrated with Brunton® power pack battery systems such as Brunton's Inspire(Campmor Sku# 86686) for off the grid power. Thin, lightweight, flexible and portable, the Explorer2 is just what you need for trail, travel or when the electric goes out.
Adorama
The Brunton Explorer 2 Foldable Solar Panel folds to fit into crowded backpacks and saddle bags and now pumps a full 1000 mA under good sun; perfect for juicing handheld electronics including the most demanding smart phones.
Sierra Trading Post
Brunton's Explorer solar charger keeps your iPod GPS or smartphone charged in the wilderness and also when traveling overseas, with fast-charging panels that capture 90% solar power, even in low light.
Northern River Supply
The Brunton Explorer2™ Solar Panel is a foldable, compact power source for capturing sunlight to recharge your electronic devices when you take them into the great outdoors.REI
The Brunton Explorer 2 solar panel is a compact workhorse that folds down to fit easily inside a backpack or drybag. It captures the sun's energy and juices up a wide range of handeld electronics.
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SunnySports
This compact workhorse folds to fit into crowded backpacks and saddle bags, and now pumps a full 1000mA under good sun; perfect for juicing handheld electronicsincluding the most demanding smart phones
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| Activity: | Backpacking |
|---|---|
| Battery included: | No |
| Compatibility: | Brunton SyncTech enabled headlamps and task lights |
| Dimensions: | Folded: 4.5 x 9 x 1" / 11.4 x 22.8 x 2.54 cm |
| Folded dimensions: | 4.5 L x 9 W x 1 inches D |
| Material: | Polycrystalline |
| Output: | 1000 mAh / 5V (5 Watts) |
| Panel Type: | Polycrystaline |
| Recommended Use: | camping, backpacking, trekking, outdoor adventures |
| Size Folded: | 4.5" x 9.5" x 1" |
| Size Unfolded: | 27.25" x 9.5" |
| USB Output: | 5v, 1000mA |
| Unfolded Dimensions: | 27.25 x 9.5 in |
| Warranty: | 1 year |
| Weight: | 14.8 oz / 419.5 g |
| Weight [with packaging]: | 1.25 lb |
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Brunton Explorer2 Solar Panel Reviews:
Positive Reviews:
I got this solar charger to use charging AA eneloop batteries and my ipod. It has a high power output and works very well with the Brunton Solo Batt Pack, charging 4 AA or AAA batteries relatively quickly. What it cannot do is charge my ipod touch. It turns out that this is because of Apple, not a flaw in the charger. For whatever reason, they made it so that you simply cannot charge a 3rd gen. touch with this charger. What I found quite by accident is that if you plug a Boxwave Ipad charging adapter (<$10) into the solar panel's usb port first, then plug the docking cable into the adapter and the ipod, it will start charging after a 30 or so second delay. You need direct sunlight, or it gives you the scolding "charging is not supported with this accessory" message and glares at you. If you don't use the adapter, it doesn't even do this much. It just ignores the solar panel altogether. This unit has high power output, is relatively compact and allows you to charge pretty much anything that can be charged with a usb port completely off the grid.
Worked great for camera batteries!
We used this panel to keep 4 camera and 2 phone batteries charged while in Africa. It worked great even with low sunlight.
Negative Reviews:
Disappointed
I purchased this unit for a week-long camping trip with the expectation that my group would use it to keep our cell phones operable out in the woods.
I liked the fact that it does not have an internal battery, which keeps the weight down somewhat, but it's not exactly light, so consider that if this is a backpacking purchase.
Once on our trip, we set out the panels on a cloudless 80-degree day in direct sunlight and plugged in a Droid smart phone. The phone indicated it was charging and everything looked good. However, checking back after 4 hours, we discovered the phone had actually lost net charge.
Next, we tried leaving the phone turned off. After a similar 4-5 hour period, the phone showed it had only progressed one bar on its charge scale.
Thinking it was a problem with that phone, we tried numerous other devices over the following days – including an iPhone and a Motorola external battery pack – with exactly the same results.
When we returned from our trip, I contacted Brunton through its customer service email address listed on its web page to ask if my experience was a normal one.
It's been a week, and I have not heard back. I've also Googled around and found reviews on other sites of people complaining of the same experience, so I'm a bit mystified why this product is being marketed at all - seeing as most people have smart phones these days that require a bit more juice to charge.
Thankfully, the great folks at REI allowed me to return mine without any questions.
I liked the fact that it does not have an internal battery, which keeps the weight down somewhat, but it's not exactly light, so consider that if this is a backpacking purchase.
Once on our trip, we set out the panels on a cloudless 80-degree day in direct sunlight and plugged in a Droid smart phone. The phone indicated it was charging and everything looked good. However, checking back after 4 hours, we discovered the phone had actually lost net charge.
Next, we tried leaving the phone turned off. After a similar 4-5 hour period, the phone showed it had only progressed one bar on its charge scale.
Thinking it was a problem with that phone, we tried numerous other devices over the following days – including an iPhone and a Motorola external battery pack – with exactly the same results.
When we returned from our trip, I contacted Brunton through its customer service email address listed on its web page to ask if my experience was a normal one.
It's been a week, and I have not heard back. I've also Googled around and found reviews on other sites of people complaining of the same experience, so I'm a bit mystified why this product is being marketed at all - seeing as most people have smart phones these days that require a bit more juice to charge.
Thankfully, the great folks at REI allowed me to return mine without any questions.
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