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The Voltaic Backpack is built tough for use as a weekend hike bag or as a large daypack. There are pockets and wire channels for multiple electronic devices and 1,850 cubic inches of storage space.

• 4 watts of solar power for fast charging
• The solar panels protect fragile items inside
• Included battery pack which stores power until you need it
  11 adaptors for easy connection to handheld electronics
• Fully padded laptop sleeve for up to a 17” laptop (16.5” x 11” x 3” or 42cm x 28cm x 7cm)
• Wire channels throughout the bag for headphones, bladder tubes etc.
• Adjustable phone / MP3 pouch on the shoulder
• Removable waist strap
• High density padding in the shoulder straps and back
• Mesh backing material for better air flow
• Shell uses 600D fabric made from recycled PET (soda bottles), which is tough, water resistant and light weight

Specifications:

Fabric: 600D shell made from recycled PET (soda bottles), UV resistant PU, 1680D nylon base, and sandwich mesh back, inside pockets use PET mesh
Weight: 3.5 lbs (1,590 grams) including battery and solar panels
Dimensions: 20” high x 10-15”wide x 7-10” deep (51cm high x 25-38cm wide x 18-25cm deep)
Volume: 1,850 cubic inches (30 liters)

Electronics:

• 4 Watts of Solar Power: From three tough, light weight, waterproof solar panels
• 4-6 hours of direct sunlight produce enough charge to fully charge a typical cell phone – see charging times
• Battery Included: 4,400mAh at 3.6 volts Li-Ion battery pack with 3 voltage settings to store solar power
• When not in the sun, the battery can be charged using the AC travel charger or DC car charger making it just as useful on the grid as off
• 11 standard adaptors for easy connections to common cell phones and universal plugs
  Includes a car charger socket and USB adaptor so you can always use a standard charger for your device
• Note: It is not designed to charge laptops, it will however charge cell phones, sat phones, PDAs, GPSs, iPods, cameras and most other handheld electronics
• Indicator light inside the logo shows when the panels are generating a charge

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Solar Bag: Backpack

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The Voltaic Generator is the first solar bag powerful enough to charge a laptop, using high efficiency solar cells. It includes a battery pack custom designed to efficiently store and convert the electricity generated. It will also charge cell phones and most other hand held electronics.

• Solar panel generates up to 15 watts using 20% efficienct cells, enough to fully charge the Voltaic battery in about 5 hours.
• The included battery pack stores the equivalent of a typical laptop charge and automatically delivers the required output voltages
• Common adaptors are included for connection to laptops, phones and other handheld devices. Optional reconfigured MagSafe adapter available for MacBooks.
  Or connect via USB or car charger
• Fabrics made from recycled PET (soda bottles), which is tough and water resistant

Specifications:

• Material: 600D shell made from 100% recycled PET (soda bottles). Webbing, mesh and 150D lining all made from 100% recycled PET. Aluminum frame covered in UV resistant PU. Aluminum and PU hardware. Silicon handle.
• Weight: 4.5 lbs (2,050 grams) including solar panel and battery.
• Dimensions: 17”x12”x 3.5” (43×31×9cm)—will hold up to a 17” MacBook Pro
• Volume: 700 cubic inches (12 liters)
• Indicator light inside the handle shows when the panels are generating a charge
  

  Solar Laptop Charger - Indicator light in handle

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The Voltaic Messenger is reinforced and padded to carry and protect a laptop. It has large zipped pockets for documents, and multiple small pockets for electronic devices. Ideal for use in town or as a travel bag.

• 4 watts of solar power for fast charging
• The solar panels protect fragile items inside
• Included battery pack which stores power until you need it
• 11 adaptors for easy connection to handheld electronics
• Adjustable padded laptop sleeve, for laptops with up to a 15” screen (14” x 10” x 2” or 35cm x 25cm x 5cm)
• Wire channels throughout the bag for headphones, power etc.
• Padded adjustable shoulder strap
• Will fit the optional phone / MP3 pouch
• Shell uses 600D fabric made from recycled PET (soda bottles), which is tough, water resistant and light weight.
• Oversized nylon zips for extra strength

Specifications:

Fabric: 600D shell made from recycled PET (soda bottles), UV resistant PU, and inside pockets use PET mesh
Weight: 3.25 lbs (1,500 grams) including battery and solar panels
Dimensions: 14.5”x11.5”x 4-5.5” (37×29×10-14cm)
Volume: 850 cubic inches (14 liters)

Electronics:

• 4 Watts of Solar Power: From three tough, light weight, waterproof solar panels
• 4-6 hours of direct sunlight produce enough charge to fully charge a typical cell phone – see charging times
• Battery Included: 4,400mAh at 3.6 volts Li-Ion battery pack with 3 voltage settings to store solar power
• When not in the sun, the battery can be charged using the AC travel charger or DC car charger making it just as useful on the grid as off
• 11 standard adaptors for easy connections to common cell phones and universal plugs
• Includes a car charger socket and USB adaptor so you can always use a standard charger for your device
• Note: It is not designed to charge laptops, it will however charge cell phones, sat phones, PDAs, GPSs, iPods, cameras and most other handheld electronics
• Indicator light inside the logo shows when the panels are generating a charge

Messenger Solar Bag Close Up

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