Solar Charger and Light

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(24 July 2012, 13:40)WetandCold Wrote: It’s cheap and just maybe worth having for the torch alone, I would not read to much into the product info below, but would suggest that as an emergency device over a period of days should at least give some juice to power a small device long enough to be of use.

Anyone want to argue this feel free because I really don't know myself.


Bright LED light, great for camping, reading and keeping in your car
3 hours of solar charging can provide up to an hour of bright light or a 30 minute charge for your mobile phone or other devices.


1200mAh internal battery charges via the solar panel or via USB to charge your digital devices.


Charges handheld devices whilst having its internal battery charged by its solar cells or USB charge cable.


Ideal for charging mobile phones, MP3 players and more
The solar panels can charge the internal battery in as little as 12 hours or 3 hours when using the supplied USB charging cable.


Overcharge, discharge and short circuit protection.


Includes 5 connectors for the most popular mobile phones.


This portable charging system can power any handheld device anywhere, anytime. That’s not all though, the unit comes with a 60 lumen torch, perfect for reading and camping.


Its internal battery is charged either via the solar panels which take energy from the sun and store it in the battery, or from a computers’ USB port. Should the connector required for your device not be included in the pack, you can use the original USB charging cable supplied with your device.


http://www.maplin.co.uk/solar-charger-an...=298597705

Hi W&C

For the price this looks a really splendid little device.

Paul's right that the output is fairly small. In fact will be minimal in winter months, but as a charger to drop into a BOB its really neat.

I've been on the look out for a device to keep my low power walkie talkies topped up. USB charge output is also completely compatible, so these are perfect. My home brew Garden Lantern conversion works of a fashion, but I needed something less Heath-Robinson for the bag. These look perfect.

I ordered mine this morning :-) I'll let you know how it performs for my intended usage.

Thanks for the heads up on this.

LS