Portable Solar Chargers and Mini Solar Chargers

In today’s jam packed lifestyles, that most of us lead, portable solar chargers and mini solar chargers are becoming more popular and easier to use. If you are an outdoor enthusiast, you know that a USB port or electrical outlet is not going to be handy in most instances. Portable solar chargers give you the convenience of being able to harness the sun’s energy to power your mobile phone products, MP3 player, e-reader, GPS, camera, and other USB powered gadgets. Everyone knows what it’s like to have your mobile phone die at the most inopportune time. A portable solar charger has a battery that stores energy and can act as a backup for your mobile phone product. Today’s smartphones aren’t just used for talking; even if you can’t get a cell phone signal when you’re out hiking, you might use your smartphone to take pictures or videos or listen to your favorite music. Mini solar chargers can make sure you always have power for your portable devices while camping, hiking, canoeing, RV-ing, or on any vacation.

There are many different types of Solar for you products available to purchase online. Depending on your budget and how heavy you are willing for the solar unit to be, you can find the perfect mini solar charger for your use.

One of the top rated portable solar chargers is the FatCat Solstice 2.5. It weighs about half a pound and is one of the heaviest mini solar chargers due to the size of its battery, which is two to three times the size of the average cell phone. It comes with 11 connector tips and a USB charging cable that allow you to connect iPods, MP3s, BlackBerrys, and Nokia, LG, mini Nokia, PDA, PSP, GPS, Sony Ericsson, Samsung, and Motorola products. You can choose 4.5, 5, 6.3, and 9V outputs. The unit is charged by the sun, USB or AC adapter. Additional connectors can be purchased.

Solar for you comes in smaller sizes like the Solio Bolt that weighs only 5.3 ounces and folds to create a compact package that easily fits in your purse, backpack or glove compartment. The Bolt has one button functioning that allows you to charge the unit or charge an appliance from the unit. The battery typically lasts up to three years and is easily replaced by the user. It charges units at the same rate as a normal wall unit charger. One full day of sun will charge the Bolt’s battery or you can charge it using the micro USB port and USB charging cable that comes with it, in as little as 4.5 hours.

Portable mini solar chargers start at around 25.00 dollars and can cost over 200.00 dollars. Depending on additional features that you get with the basic charger and solar panels, the price goes up. Some chargers come with built in LED flashlights. The charger may come with suction cups or clips to facilitate hanging the solar panels on a window or from a backpack or tent.

Portable mini solar chargers are a must have for busy individuals that need to stay connected at all times.