Most of us would have a hard time living without our devices, even when we're enjoying the great outdoors. Whether we're on a quick hike or camping deep in the woods, who among us wouldn't want their phone charged up? Running out of battery isn't just frustrating but also dangerous, especially if you're far away from home. The good news is that this is entirely possible, even if you're miles from the nearest electrical outlet.
Solar generators -- essentially a portable power station hooked up to a solar panel -- can charge your devices and soak up extra energy from the sun. "Ultimately, what this is, is convenient, on-the-go power that allows us to live our on-the-go lives, whether you're camping or off-grid or taking an extended vacation," said Shawn Budiac, vice president, divisional merchandising manager at Batteries Plus. Here's what you need to know about how solar generators can become a part of your next camping trip.
Solar generators and camping If you've never heard of a portable power station , it's essentially a big battery that you can bring with you and use to power your electronics. These portable batteries are considered "solar generators" when they're paired with portable solar panels, which can in turn top off the power station to keep your power supply running. This has tons of uses when you're camping.
You can plug in your phone to keep it charged, or if you find yourself working remotely from the woods, power up your laptop . Or you could hook up some LED .