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Powertraveller Solarmonkey Adventurer Solar Charger

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    Powertraveller Solarmonkey Adventurer Solar Charger

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    The lightweight Powertraveller Solarmonkey Adventurer solar charger combines an efficient solar charger with an internal battery, perfect for world travel to places where electricity may be scarce.

    • The Adventurer was developed over several years with feedback from real power users in some of the planet's most inhospitable places
    • Charges 5-volt devices including phones, tablets, music players, portable game players, GPS units, e-readers and more
    • iPhone® 5 can be charged with a USB adapter (not included; available for purchase from Apple)
    • Slim and compact clamshell design opens to reveal 2 polysilicon solar panels that feature up to 17% photovoltaic efficiency with a maximum output of 3 watts (700mA at 5 volts)
    • 2,500mAh internal lithium polymer battery can be fully charged within 12 hrs. under optimal sunlight
    • Self switching auto-load feature allows the Solarmonkey Adventurer to automatically start charging at optimal levels when you connect your device
    • Solar energy detection activates a maximum power point tracker that charges your device efficiently in low light
    • Besides drawing power from the sun, the Adventurer can be charged from a wall socket or DC outlet (AC and DC adapters not included)
    • Save time by charging the internal battery and your device simultaneously; LED indicator glows red while the unit is charging and turns green when it's fully charged
    • Powertraveller Solarmonkey Adventurer comes with a tough travel case, rip-and-stick attachment strap, Apple device cable, 5 adapter tips and USB cable

    Please Note: This item contains a lithium battery and cannot be shipped to APO, FPO, U.S. Territories, international destinations or Hawaii, and are only available for in-store pickup in Alaska.

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    Powertraveller Solarmonkey Adventurer Solar Charger Specs
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    Description
    Best use
    Multisport
    12 hours
    Wall
    Yes
    Lithium
    Plastic
    6.6 x 3.7 x 0.8 inches
    9.3 ounces
    Charge time (hrs)
    External charge
    Battery included
    Battery type
    Material(s)
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    Weight

    Powertraveller Solarmonkey Adventurer Solar Charger Customer Reviews

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    Powertraveller Solarmonkey Adventurer Solar Charger
     
    3.8

    (based on 4 reviews)

    75%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • Good power output (3)
    • Long lasting (3)

    Cons

      Best Uses

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        Mar

        11

        2013

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Worth the investment!

        By Survival Bros

        from Seaside, OR

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        Pros

        • Long Lasting
        • Powerful
        • Sleek

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Backpacking
          • Emergency Equipment
          • Travel

          Comments about Powertraveller Solarmonkey Adventurer Solar Charger:

          The Solarmonkey Adventurer is powerful for its small size. It charged my iPhone 4S quickly. It's also light weight. I just hang it from my bag and go. I highly recommend this product. It helps me stay off the grid.

          • Primary use:
          • Personal
          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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          Jan

          3

          2013

          (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

           
          4.0

          Great Solar Charger

          By CamMac811

          from Arcadia, Ca

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          Pros

          • Charges Quickly
          • Good Value
          • Long Lasting
          • Powerful
          • Reliable Performance

          Cons

          • Lacks Wall Charger

          Best Uses

          • Portable Electronics
          • Travel

          Comments about Powertraveller Solarmonkey Adventurer Solar Charger:

          I let it sit in the windshield of my car and when i need it i have it right there. It lasts a long time after charging too. I wish it would come with a wall charger, in case I needed it for portability at night.

          • Primary use:
          • Personal
          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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          Sep

          7

          2012

          (2 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          Solarmonkey Adventurer is AWESOME!!

          By Karen Team SOLE

          from Big Bear Lake, CA

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          Pros

          • Charges Quickly
          • Good Value
          • Long Lasting
          • Powerful
          • Reliable Performance

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Lm Usb Bike Lights
            • Portable Electronics
            • Smart Phone

            Comments about Powertraveller Solarmonkey Adventurer Solar Charger:

            This all in one solar charger rocks! You can charge it in the sun or charge it at home and be ready to be on the go. I use it on the ski slopes, hiking and mountaineering to charge my portable electronics. It's is lightweight, easy to use and reliable. Power Traveller is making the BEST solar equipment out there.

            • Primary use:
            • Personal
            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

            (2 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

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            Aug

            27

            2012

            (22 of 26 customers found this review helpful)

             
            1.0

            You've been warned!

            By Karpaasi

            from Cary, NC

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            Pros

              Cons

              • Charges slowly
              • Inconsistent Performance
              • Lacks Power
              • Pricey / Poor Value

              Best Uses

                Comments about Powertraveller Solarmonkey Adventurer Solar Charger:

                I've been searching for a decent solar kit to use during a two week trek in the Alps. I started with the Joos. I can't speak to how well it works, but it's too big and heavy to be considered a hiking charger (I'm trying to keep my pack as light as possible). I did test the Goal Zero Guide 10 Plus Mobile Kit. I knew it wouldn't charge my Google Nexus 7 directly, but the Guide 10 Plus Battery Pack also failed to charge my tablet while the tablet was turned on (a different USB cable did allow me to charge it while on). Granted, this is a minor inconvenience. The biggest problem with this specific Goal Zero kit is the time it takes the panels to recharge the battery pack. Goal Zero says it takes 6-8 hours. I had the panels in the sun for several hours yesterday, and the battery pack hadn't charged much at all.

                The Powertraveller Solarmonkey Adventurer looked like a winning combination. Efficient panels (the video shows them charging in overcast Welsh weather) with an internal battery. First, I charged the internal battery via USB. The next day the internal battery gave my Nexus 7 a 61% charge (16% to 77% in 3 hours). Per the literature and the video, I kept the Nexus 7 tethered to the panels, since the panels are supposed to be smart enough to switch between charging an attached device and the internal battery. A few hours later the panels had actually drained my battery (77% to 55%). I hadn't been using the tablet at all, so this is a mystery to me.

                Today I had the solarmonkey in sunny conditions for 10-11 hours. It wasn't in direct sunlight the whole time, but again, it's supposed to work in less than ideal conditions (again, rainy Welsh weather). In 10-11 hours the battery only gave my Nexus 7 a 12% charge. Sorry, but that's just unacceptable.

                Let's talk about the marketing video. Squash Falconer uses the charger in her car, attaches it to her iPad and charges it during a rainy day and has enough juice to charge her phone at camp that night. My friends, the video is simply a lie. There is no way she was able to charge her iPad and phone after a day of hiking in overcast, rainy conditions.

                In summary, you've been warned. This product simply doesn't live up to the hype.

                • Primary use:
                • Personal
                • Was this a gift?:
                • No

                Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

                (22 of 26 customers found this review helpful)

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