| Vacations are a fantastic time for the family to get | | | | carried like a portable radio. Quick energy can be |
| together and relax. Some families enjoy camping in | | | | obtained from these small devices, whether running a |
| remote areas or at a rustic cabin. There are instances | | | | light source or an electric griddle. Pocket-sized solar |
| where the amount of time spent on vacation depends | | | | powered chargers for phones can be life saving |
| on the resources available, such as electricity. Having a | | | | devices during an emergency. |
| portable solar power source can be the answer to this | | | | There are instances when the car-adapter is left at |
| dilemma. There are small generators that run on solar | | | | home and your cell phone needs charging during a trip. |
| power for people to take along with them on trips, in | | | | Being able to charge it with solar power means that |
| order to make life a bit easier while roughing it in the | | | | you can charge your phone from anywhere the sun is |
| wilderness. | | | | available, even the side of the road! |
| Even if a solar generator isn't used all the time, it is | | | | Journalists who enjoy writing in remote locations might |
| often added comfort just knowing it is available if | | | | need an alternate source of power for their laptop |
| needed. A variety of sizes are available in order to | | | | computer, especially if the nearest source of electricity |
| accommodate the various needs of a family or | | | | is miles away. A portable source of solar power is |
| individual. The amount of space for additional items | | | | fantastic for supplying enough power to run a laptop |
| when traveling can be limited at times, so there are | | | | long enough to charge the battery for later use. The |
| compact models which can easily power small | | | | possibilities for portable power sources that use the |
| appliances. The larger generator units are capable of | | | | sun's energy are nearly limitless. |
| running multiple pieces of equipment with little wear and | | | | Additional types of portable solar power come in the |
| tear on the generator. | | | | form of camping gear such as solar head lamps, and |
| Solar powered generators are excellent for car | | | | flexible and foldable solar panels, which can be used |
| camping, for use in a cabin that doesn't have a power | | | | almost anywhere. Nowadays you can find backpacks |
| supply, for running a refrigerator, water pump or lights | | | | with solar cells, wireless weather stations, and many |
| in a boat or RV. These can be great for emergency | | | | different sizes of solar batteries. |
| situations as well, such as running electrical equipment | | | | The amount of Watts produced will vary between |
| that may be needed during power outages. | | | | each type of portable solar device. It's helpful to |
| Smaller solar power sources can run a drill or skill saw | | | | determine the maximum amount of energy that is |
| with little effort, in order for someone to make | | | | needed, in order to save money on the number of |
| emergency repairs to a home that has been damaged | | | | portable devices you will need to purchase. There are |
| from a recent storm. Many times power will be | | | | new uses being discovered for solar energy every |
| unavailable for multiple days after a major natural | | | | day, and it is not only fun but also beneficial for the |
| disaster. | | | | environment to use solar energy whenever and |
| Handheld solar power is handy when camping and | | | | wherever we can! |
| fishing. These usually have a handle and can be | | | | |