LUMOS SOLAR BACKPACK
The Unplug Solar backpack houses your computer and other gadgets and uses a solar panel to
charge your devices. Yes, even indoors. The Backpack boasts of an in-built battery that can store the Solar Energy and can charge your phone two times over! The backpack comes with a wide range of mobile phone connectors for different models.
Product Specifications
Backpack specifications:
Material: Nylon, water-resistant
Weight of backpack (inclusive of Electronics): 1.4 kgs
Fits devices: can fit up to a 17” laptop comfortably
Electronics Specifications:
In-built battery capacity: 1800 mAh
Solar Panel specifications: 1.5W
Output current: Universal USB-standard output (up to 500mA)
Optional Accessories
The backpack comes with 1 free third-party accessories:
1. USB to multi-pin connector: This connector can be used to charge a wide range of mobile
phones.
Warranty
One year manufacturer replacement warranty
Pros:
* The ability to charge a phone/device using solar energy
* Given the fact that my typical cycling route was 2 hours everyday in the sun, I was able to charge my phone quite comfortably
* Personally, I am always on the lookout for solutions that let me use power off the grid - this backpack was perfect for this, even though my phone usage isn't too much
* Bottle-holders very helpful
* Very light backpack, hence not cumbersome while cycling
Cons:
* Very personal, I generally don't use leather. Hence the leather on the backpack wasn't preferred by me.
Improvements?
* A lot of cyclists use hydration packs, so a slot on the back of the bag to let the pipe in/out would be very useful.
* A waist strap might be helpful - not only will it keep the bag steady (especially while getting up to pedal harder), there can be pockets in this waist strap (helpful for carrying keys, energy bars, etc.)
* Better indicators of level of charge present; currently, the LEDs show only charging or full status, nothing in-between
* A rain cover probably?
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