Brunton has just come out with this small solar charger that has a powerful battery included in one package. Brunton has a winner here with the Restore. Small, portable, and easy to pack, Brunton has been moving towards a new generation of solar powered batteries for small electronics.
The Brunton portable power Restore solar powered electronic charger is the equivalent of 1,372 AA batteries which can save you about $1,500 and the environment at the same time! Brunton is truly the pioneers of portable solar power and have produced the most efficient and compact integrated solar charger available with an attractive price tag so that everyone can have one.
We took the Brunton Restore on a weekend camping trip off the grid by Lake Tahoe in early March 2010 just after it was released. Using the Restore to recharge my cell phone and iPod worked quickly and easily allowing me to live 3 days without outside power other than what I brought with me. Brunton has developed some of the most efficient portable solar panels the Restore being one of them. Brunton Restore has a attractive 90% power capture which means charging portable devices like iPods, cell phones, digital cameras is fast and easy with this power-packed hybrid solar charger. Especially considering the size and the price tag we are happy to have this product in our lineup of Brunton portable power products.
Restore product information (PDF file will open in separate page):
One fully charged Restore will charge:
Cell Phone = 11 hours of talk time.
Smart Phone = 13 hours of talk time.
Portable game console. = 11 hours of game time.
MP3 Player. = 70 hours of music.
Solar Panels: Two (2) 100 mA polycrystalline
Battery Storage: 2,200 mAh battery.
Output: 1,000 mA / 5V (USB 2.0 compatible)
Dimensions: 3″ x 5.75″ x 1.13″
Weight: 7.2 oz
Mini-USB output with after market options for all other hand-held electronics
Charges from solar panel, computer USB or from included DC car cigarette lighter adapter
Water resistant. Durable rubberized shell. Internal rechargeable lithium polymer battery. Power gauge and auto shut-off, you can feel confident taking the Brunton Restore backpacking hiking the grand canyon, on your next mountain outdoor vacation, adventure trail hiking vacations or camping outdoors on your next rafting trip.
$89 Here Brunton Portable Power Restore
