Compact and powerful, the Arc 20 Watt Solar Laptop Charger powers your laptops (including MacBooks with optional adapter), DSLRs, smartphones, and other USB devices. This versatile system easily attaches to your pack and folds up neatly for storage when traveling.
- Included V88 Laptop Battery with USB-C Power Delivery
- UV- and Water-Resistant ETFE Coating
- Upgrade to the Arc 45W for double the solar charging power
- Panel Open: 77.2 x 24.4 x 0.3 cm
- Panel Closed : 19.3 x 24.4 x 1.9 cm
- Battery: 18.5 x 12.5 x 1.6 cm
- Total Weight: 1.45 kg
- Monocrystalline cells - 19% efficient
- Open Circuit Voltage: 20.0V
- Peak Voltage: 18V
- Peak Current: 1.1A
- Peak Power: 19.8 Watts
- Output Plug: Male 3.5 x 1.1 mm, includes Female 3.5x1.1mm - 5.5x2.1mm output adapter for V88 Battery
- Integrated 750mm 22 AWG cable
- Extend the cable length using the optional 1 foot, 4 foot, and 10 foot extension cables
- ETFE coating
- 2mm substrate
- Capacity: 24,000 mAh / 88.8 Watt Hours
- Output: 12V/6A, 16V/5A, 19V/4.5A, 24V/3.5A
- USB QC: 5V/3A, 3.6V-12V, 18W Max.
- USB-C PD: 5V/3A-20V/2.2A
- USB-C PD Input: 20V/2A
- DC Input: 18-25V/3A
- Protection: Short Circuit, Over Charge, Over Discharge, Over Current, Over Temperature
- Includes: Car Charger Socket, Laptop Output Cable, Set of Standard Laptop Adapters, and 18V AC Charger
- Safe for air travel (Carry-on Luggage Only)
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Compact and powerful, the Arc 20 Watt Solar Laptop Charger powers your laptops (including MacBooks with optional adapter), DSLRs, smartphones, and other USB devices. This versatile system easily attaches to your pack and folds up neatly for storage when traveling.
- Included V88 Laptop Battery with USB-C Power Delivery
- UV- and Water-Resistant ETFE Coating
- Upgrade to the Arc 45W for double the solar charging power
- Panel Open: 77.2 x 24.4 x 0.3 cm
- Panel Closed : 19.3 x 24.4 x 1.9 cm
- Battery: 18.5 x 12.5 x 1.6 cm
- Total Weight: 1.45 kg
- Monocrystalline cells - 19% efficient
- Open Circuit Voltage: 20.0V
- Peak Voltage: 18V
- Peak Current: 1.1A
- Peak Power: 19.8 Watts
- Output Plug: Male 3.5 x 1.1 mm, includes Female 3.5x1.1mm - 5.5x2.1mm output adapter for V88 Battery
- Integrated 750mm 22 AWG cable
- Extend the cable length using the optional 1 foot, 4 foot, and 10 foot extension cables
- ETFE coating
- 2mm substrate
- Capacity: 24,000 mAh / 88.8 Watt Hours
- Output: 12V/6A, 16V/5A, 19V/4.5A, 24V/3.5A
- USB QC: 5V/3A, 3.6V-12V, 18W Max.
- USB-C PD: 5V/3A-20V/2.2A
- USB-C PD Input: 20V/2A
- DC Input: 18-25V/3A
- Protection: Short Circuit, Over Charge, Over Discharge, Over Current, Over Temperature
- Includes: Car Charger Socket, Laptop Output Cable, Set of Standard Laptop Adapters, and 18V AC Charger
- Safe for air travel (Carry-on Luggage Only)
Device Charge Times
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| Device | V88 Battery | Smartphones | DSLR Cameras | 9” Tablets | 13" Laptops |
| Number of Charges from Battery | - | 7.3 | 5.2 | 3.5 | 1.3 |
| Hours to Charge from Solar Panel* | 6.0 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 1.7 | 4.6 |
*Based on good solar charging conditions.
Compatibility
Smartphones:
Charges all USB Devices including all Apple, Android, Google, and Blackberry smartphones.
Charges all known tablets using the manufacturer's USB charging cable. Digital Cameras:
Charges both DSLRs and point-and-shoot cameras that charge from USB. For DSLRs, an optional camera charger cradle that matches your camera battery (see Adapter Section) is required. Read our tutorial on solar camera charging.
Microcontrollers:
Compatible with most microcontrollers including Arduino and Raspberry Pi.
Charges most consumer grade laptops (15” or smaller) from one of our Standard or Optional Laptop Adapters. Note: Gaming laptops are not compatible with the V88 due to high power requirements that exceed the maximum output of the the battery. USB-C Laptops: Compatible with all laptops that charge from USB Type C. Charge directly from the USB-C PD Output using a USB-C to USB-C laptop cable (not included). Acer: Standard “E” or Standard “L” Adapter Apple: Optional MagSafe 1 or Optional MagSafe 2 Adapter. Read our guide to charging MacBooks for more information. ASUS: Standard “C” Adapter or Optional 4.0 x 1.35 mm Adapter
Dell: Standard DELL Adapter or Optional Dell 4.5 x 2.8 x 0.6 mm Adapter HP: Optional HP 7.4 x 5.0 x 0.6 mm Adapter or Optional HP 4.5 x 2.8 x 0.6 mm Adapter Lenovo: Standard Lenovo Square Adapter, Standard “G” Adapter, Standard “K” Adapter, or Optional Lenovo Slim Tip Adapter Microsoft: Optional Surface Pro / Book Adapter or Optional Surface 2 Adapter Samsung:Standard “H” Adapter or Standard “C” Adapter Toshiba: Standard “G” Adapter, Standard “C” Adapter, or Optional “B” Adapter For additional information, visit our Laptop Adapter Guide. AA / AAA Chargers: If your device (headlamp, flashlight, radio, etc.) uses rechargeable AA / AAA batteries, confirm the device can safely charge from a 2A power supply before charging from the V88's USB port. To ensure safe charging to your AA / AAA batteries, consider using our USB AA / AAA Charger. Medical Devices:
Not compatible with medical devices, including CPAP machines.
23 Reviews
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Reliabilty and Packability
Posted by G. OlsonDANG! Whether on the road or out in the wild, the Arc 20 is IT. It packs up to the size of small book and packs anywhere. The construction of the panel is by far the best I've seen. Dirt, water, heat, or freezing temps are no match for the Arc 20 durability. I trust it, paired with Voltaic batteries to keep my camera gear charged where ever I might be filming or photographing.
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Freakin Love the ARC 20 kit
Posted by Bruce WilsonIm an adventure film maker and photographer. I've used the Arc 20 over the past year or so and it comes with me on ever trip I go on. I like that its low profile and folds up and fits into my camera bag as well as the battery. Its reliable. I've taken it all over the world with me from South Africa to Nepal to Mexico to Iceland because its what I need to make sure my cameras and laptop are good to go for shooting in remote places. I love it and swear by it.
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Arc 20W Solar Charger Kit
Posted by Jason ThompsonI've used the Arc 20W kit for a little over two years now. My primary needs for the solar system has been using it for my photography and videography work. The locations I work in can be casual day missions to 40 day long climbing and ski expeditions in remote ranges of the world. From camera batteries to laptop charging this unit keeps my kit charged and me shooting. The dependability of the Arc 20W kit has been a major draw for me as with the lightweight nature of the system. Being able to charge batteries even in low solar periods of the day has kept me shooting which is critical.
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Amazing product!
Posted by Char ScarThis product is amazing! It is by far the best solar charging system I have seen! It worked great on my full week backpacking trip and kept all my devices charged including my cameras. Definitely check it out if your looking for a portable power solution.
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Best in Class
Posted by PeteThe Arc 20W panel, paired with the Voltaic V72 battery is a robust pairing of power and performance. Perhaps no system on the makrket blends storage capacity, portability, durability and versatility like the Arc 20W Kit. I've used this system in the desert, high mountains and sub-arctic. The kit includes a complete range of adapters for all your charging needs. That alone is priceless!
The system performed under heat, rain, snow, and -40F temperatures. It powers up everything from camera batteries, to sat phones, to laptops.
