Things To Consider Before Buying Solar Charger For Camping

Solar travel chargers are used widely nowadays and they can literally charge different types of devices apart from your phone. Its ability to use the Sun’s energy and charge any divide makes it even more advantageous when you are away from a source of electricity. So you can use the Sun’s power whenever you are on a camping trip or if you have to remain outdoors mainly due to your profession. Although you are aware of the technology used to design these chargers, here are a few things you need to consider before buying one for yourself:

Output Capacity

What is it that you will be charging with your solar travel charger? Answering this question is necessary as you need a different power capacity to charge multiple devices. Typically, if you are going to charge your smartphone, it will require a minimum 1A current to charge properly. But it will charge the phone rapidly if more amps are supplied. So it is advisable to review the ports on your device and check the type of amperage they receive. If it has several ports, check all the specifications for them separately as the device makers often add ports with distinctive amperage.

Power Supply

Power or wattage is another aspect to check, as certain devices need different amounts of wattage. Charging an Android smartphone, for instance, will require approximately 5W, but it will be 7W for an iPhone (note that 7W is also compatible with Android). Charging devices such as tablets, which have a big power appetite, will require even more power supply than these. Simply put, higher wattage will charge your devices faster. But keep in mind that the cost you will see while buying these chargers will also be high.

Type Of Ports

The solar charger may have different types of ports, most of which are the standard USB ones. Still, it is better to check their types as there are a few chargers with several ports that enable charging for different devices. Also, note that you will need to carry charging cables so as to charge your smartphone using the panel.

Added Batteries

Lastly and importantly, check if you want to get batteries added with your charger. If buying a solar charger without batteries, you will have the phone charged while it is plugged into the charger under sunlight. But, if you have the added benefit of batteries, the charger will store its power in them simultaneously during charging. You can utilize those batteries later at night or when the sunlight isn’t available to charge your phone.

Usually, chargers that come with added batteries are preferable for many. If this is your desired option as well, you should check the battery capacity. A battery with a higher capacity will store more power, so try choosing the one with the utmost capacity as per your budget.

Key Highlights To Look For

After considering the above-mentioned factors, here are a few highlights that you may want to see while making a decision:

Durability and strength: Check whether the charger casing is durable or not. The overall strength is something that will go a long way, as you will need a charger that won’t break easily. It's a genuine issue to look for when chances of getting it dropped or pressed into a bag are pretty high during your outdoor trips.

Getting it waterproofed: Although waterproofing your charger may not be extremely crucial, there will be odds of leaving it outside in the rain. Getting something spilled is also likely to happen, so getting the charger waterproofed may turn out beneficial.

Overall weight: This is another factor to consider while being outdoors and carrying the charger during the journey. So its weight will also add up to your overall baggage. Purchasing a solar charger that is portable and light-weight deems an easy option.

Easy to use: This goes without saying, the charger must be easy to set up and use so that you can save more time for other vital stuff. A convenient option is advisable in order to have a satisfactory experience, especially when you are camping and waiting for the fun to begin!

Synergy Wave LLP comes with a wide range of products to fulfill your solar power needs. If you are looking for a solar travel charger along with a backpack and solar travel camera bag, visit our products section and get your purchase started.