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Brunton Solaris 26 Solar Panel | 
| Brand: Brunton
Category: Sports
Buy New: $275.97 - $619.00
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Sales Rank: 5322
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MPN: F-SOLARIS26
ASIN: B002LBHOBE
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Product Description
With eight flexible CIGS solar cells and the ability to charge in low-light conditions, the Brunton Solaris 26 ushers in the next generation of backcountry solar power. Even on dreary overcast days, the Solaris 26 pumps out the 12 volts of power required to charge your video camera or laptop, or even to jump your dead car battery. A blocking diode prevents battery drain when this Brunton solar panel is out of juice from charging all day. The included vehicle outlet adapter enables you to charge just about any type of 12-volt electronics that have a car plug. The Solaris 26 folds down to the size of a one-inch-thick piece of paper for easy transport. If you still don't have enough power to charge your electronics, link as many as three of these solar cells together to really get the juice flowing around base camp.
Product Features- Dimensions: [Open] 21.5 x 37.5in; [folded] 11 x 8.5 x 1in
- Power Output: 26 Watts
- Weight: 28oz (794g)
- Warranty: 1 Year
- Country of Origin: Mexico
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better than expected September 15, 2009
bargainhunterva (va)
I got this to charge my Duracell 600 and to use to charge D batteries, run fans, play music etc. It has exceeded my expectations. The first time I used it the day was overcast in my treed yard, but it still put out plenty of power for mp3 player and external speakers. It also charged a phone at the same time. It puts out 12-18v even on a partly cloudy day in Va. It has sufficient amps to run a netbook in realtime.
My only complaint is with the cords, or lack of cords. I purchased a variety of 12v adapters and cigarette lighter plug adapters. You will probably like a cigarette lighter extension cord. If you are at a table in the shade, the provided cord isn't long enough to run to the array in a sunnier spot. It would have been nice to have the omni adapter cord much longer and to provide another shorter cord solely for joining two panels [which I will be doing]. I will make a patch cord for joining.
If you purchase the Duracell 600, the ac charging inlet will allow you to use this array for charging and I guess even trickle charging without getting any kind of regulator, as the Duracell uses the onboard ac regulator, which also trickle charges. This was a huge benny for me. Just plug and go. This fact is documented in the manual as well as the correct jack to use on your solar panel. Nice touch for the Duracell.
This is well made and really sci fi cool looking. What I didn't immediately realize is that these panels actually use mono crystal cells. It doesn't look like it, though. I expect that it will last a good while.
More energy than I expected September 5, 2009
Gemisphere (Philly)
I bought this with the Xantrex Technologies 852-2070 XPower PowerPack Energy Pack for the inverter and energy storage. They complement each other really well. The panel is able to collect a great amount of energy and keep things running for hours.
Great backup and recharging resource August 30, 2009
C. Wood (Ohio, United States)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I have a portable 600W backup battery for my laptop and other electronics that I keep for emergencies, and I wanted a way to recharge it if the electricity were to ever go out for more than a day. I ordered this Brunton solar array because I had been reading a Blog belonging to a US serviceman in Iraq who mentioned that he used one to recharge his laptop in the field. I ordered one and spent a day testing it, and I'm very happy with it. In direct sunlight it seems to work as advertised and I've used the Brunton solar array to recharge my Duracell backup battery, my cell phone, and my laptop. I have even continued recharging on overcast days, although the energy output must be reduced, it still seemed to produce a respectable charge. The overcast day piqued my curiosity, so I decided to test the array. I went inside to see how low of a light could still generate a charge. I was shocked to find that I was able to recharge my cell phone using the incandescent light over my dining room table. With the exception of the position of the connection ports (as mentioned in other reviews of this product) I'm very happy with the design and use of the Brunton solar array. If it wasn't so expensive I'd buy a second one.
Really nice August 4, 2009
L. Russo
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
After just recently installing solar panels on my roof (and loving it), I've been going a little solar crazy and have been buying all kinds of solar toys.
I bought both this and the "30 Watt Mono-crystalline Portable Briefcase Solar Panel 12V Charger - temper proof glass" from "Exciting Products". I connected both to a light duty tire inflator with a 12v cigarette lighter plug (with both PV systems in direct, noon sunlight). The briefcase panels never got the compressor moving while the Brunton started it up right away. Although listed at 26 watts, the Brunton generated more power for me than the "30 watt" briefcase panel.
The Brunton folds easily and neatly into something that fits in a glove compartment, the finish of it is nice and you can tell it's made of good materials and workmanship.
It's a great unit that truly exceeded my expectations.
Great portable solar array for camping and backpacking July 14, 2009
R. Maben (Lincoln, NE United States)
Great product. Since it is foldable it works well for camping/backpacking. At the last campout, it was continously in use. It provides the needed power for charging an emergency phone as well as a gps device. When unfolded, this really becomes quite large. The grommets do help very well. Be sure to read the amperage and voltage your device needs prior to purchase. I would recommend this product.
The weight is 27oz for the array + 12V adapter. Or 25 for array only. This is a bit heavy for ultralight backpacking, however, it does have the power at 26W (15.4V/1600mA) needed.
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