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Use green energy with this solar generators, useful list for every camper.
The Goal Zero Yeti 400 is not as large as the name implies; the accompanying solar panel easily folds down for storage with handles for convenient transportation, and the battery unit's compact frame takes up about as much space as large lunchbox. The front of the diminutive console sports a beastly amount of gadget charging options with sockets to fit most devices. The generator only effectively supports 12 volts devices, however, and the solar panel provides a slow charge to the main battery. So while the Goal Zero Yeti will keep your phone charged or the music bumping, don't count on it for any larger appliances.
Be Prepared Solar offers up this green solution to emergency power. It is economically priced, offering power output and solar power on par with its competitors at a fraction of the price. The no-frills approach does have its downsides. The battery unit has an industrial, handmade look to it and is also very heavy (though it appears wheels come standard). The instructions are also somewhat frequently cited as difficult to understand, and while there are several 110-volt plugs as well as a single USB port, there are no sockets for smaller-wattage devices; the people at Be Prepared Solar seem quite willing to build custom models to rectify that, should it be an issue.
As the name implies, this Renogy piece requires neither a separate purchase to power it nor multiple trips back and forth to set up. What's more, the all-in-one solar power generator only weighs in at an underwhelming 12 pounds. With a briefcase-like appearance and convenient handle-and-plug layout, the Firefly is ideal for keeping phones and radios charged during those outdoor adventures. That it is one of the most moderately priced entries on the list is just icing on the cake.
