Best Solar Powered Chargers

LifePack Solar Powered Backpack

• The LifePack Solar Powered Backpack includes features like a retractable 3-digit combination lock, reinforced cable for securing to table legs, various compartments, hidden pockets, and lockable zippers for securing gadgets and documents.
• Users expressed skepticism about the product, with one mentioning, "A cheap camping solar panel and bike lock attached to a bag for $280? No thanks?" and doubting the one hour of direct sunlight for 25% smartphone charge claim.
• Some users criticized the design, stating, "the whole product is just some Chinese crap that already exists." Others mentioned concerns about the solar panel's capability and the quality of the backpack material.

Goal Zero Nomad 7 Plus Solar Panel

• The Goal Zero Nomad 7 Plus Solar Panel is highlighted as a more portable charging system priced at $159.98.
• Users appreciated the durability and functionality of the product, with one stating, "The construction is very solid, and the solar power bank is the best feature."
• There were concerns about the effectiveness of the solar panel, with users questioning the charging capacity and suggesting separate items for a solar panel and speaker.

Voltaic Systems Solar Backpack (mentioned in comments)

• Users recommended checking out Voltaic Systems for a solar-powered backpack without speakers, emphasizing functionality over unnecessary add-ons.
• One user shared their positive experience with a different solar-powered Bluetooth speaker, indicating satisfaction with the product.

General Comments

• Users expressed disbelief in the exaggerated capabilities of certain products, with references to previous scams like selling dehydrated water and ineffective strategies for passing a drug test, which led to skepticism towards solar power banks.
• Criticisms were also directed towards the high prices of some solar-powered chargers, lack of efficiency in solar panels, concerns about product quality and design, and the merging of unnecessary features like speakers with backpacks.

Tesla Supercharger Solar Panels

• Users discussed Tesla's plans to integrate solar panels into supercharger sites, with concerns about the feasibility of generating enough solar power for a high usage scenario and the massive land requirement for sufficient solar panels.
• Ideas were floated around potential uses for excess solar energy, addressing seasonal variations, and leveraging solar power for other purposes like aluminum smelting or supplying the grid.
• Some users expressed support for Tesla's innovative approach, while others raised questions about the sustainability and practicality of solely relying on solar power for superchargers.

These comments highlight a range of sentiments regarding solar-powered chargers, from skepticism about product claims and design to discussions about the practicality and feasibility of integrating solar energy into charging infrastructure.