Having a monkey on the back is usually equated to a serious problem that won’t go away. But having a Solarmonkey on the back could actually solve a problem of juicing up digital equipment while on the go – thus solving a rather annoying (if not exactly serious) problem.
Solarmonkey Adventurer is actually the latest in Powertraveller’s line of portable solar chargers, and the first to include an internal storage battery, which means that not only can a device be powered up while the sun is shining but energy can be saved for later juicing as well. In fact the charger can send power to both an internal battery and an external 5 v USB device so it can be used to charge now and charge later.
Solar charging isn’t really that new or unique but Powertravller understands that it needs to be rugged as well, and Solarmonkey Adventurer is one example of a product that is ready to go just about anywhere. It features two solar panels in an insulated clam shell, and offers netted storage for stashing other small gear. It is designed to be water and shock resistant, and can be easily attached to a backpack, thus putting the Solarmonkey on the back!
And if you can’t afford the $132 price… might we suggest charging it?