Array Solar Backpack for Laptops

Bought the original Array Solar Backpack and still use it 4 or 5 years now. I saw this new Array Solar Backpack on Kickstarter, absolutely had to order it. The purpose for this upgrade was how it seems almost meant to carry the DJI Phantom 4 drone, drone controller, and the Glyph FPV headset with room to spare somehow. It's an excellent product and I highly recommend it. I still use the original Array for everyday carrying as my IT office.

I bought the solar Array backpack 6 months ago. I have used in on a trip to Disneyland with 6 adults, 4 kids (kept all of our of phone charged), trip to NY where we walked all day for a week, multiple trips to other cities where we are walking & on day hikes. For all these trips we would have used a backpack anyways & having the solar power is fantastic. We never have to worry about power anymore (primary used for phones, have used on my surface &, charge my camera), we no longer bring our small external cell battery if we have this. The bag is standard backpack size & we have no issues with storage. It really does not weight anything different when it's on your back. You charge the battery at night & solar just maintains the battery all day. I'm honestly looking at buying this bag as gifts for a few family members. It's been one of my most practical and favorite tech buys in a while. The only negative thing I can think of is the number of folks who stop you to ask about the bag. I'm always happy to chat and it's wonderful for small talk it just happens a lot & I feel like a sales rep sometimes. Disney was 8-10 conversation an hour & even in NY lots of talks at cross walks while waiting on lights.

Got this for my brother who is a big tech and sustainability fan . Ended up being the perfect gift, especially for someone who travels a lot . Big enough to fit all your needs in, but small enough to not be a burden . Three thumbs up !

I have been a Voltaic fan since day 1. It is the only back pack I have had in the last 6-7 years. My first one lasted me for years. I took it all over the world. My last one lasted about 2+ Years. The reason why I am returning to try out the Array vs Converter. I feel like they are of course great. However, between the 2 I think there should be an in between. The top section is a bit bulky. I get the specific use case that it is being used for, but it would be nice for something between the Converter and The Array. Other than that it is great, sturdy and I am thinking of using the Converter but with the Array laptop battery. I am not sure it will even work, but I am testing the concept now.

Wish me luck!

-M

I bought this Array pack by mail order and was delighted that it lived up to the billing when it arrived (even with a charged battery). It feels high quality and long-lasting and the panels charge the battery even on a dull, rainy day in England. And the sales support by Julia Connors was second to none. Well done Voltaics!

I have had the solar Array backpack for a number of years in the old style and have loved having it everywhere I have been, which included a trip to Bologna, trekking through the hills of the Appenines, a trip to Acapulco, and Puerto Vallarta Mexico, as well as numerous jaunts through many towns and locales in Northern and Southern California. It has served my incredibly well, and I was excited to back the new design, which improves upon the old design slightly. The case is semi-rigid, which creates a nice pocket for stuff that won't get smushed as easily. Great for photographers, and protecting sensitive photo equipment and having the freedom in the wild to keep your devices fully charged for free. The battery is very good, able to charge anything from cellphones and GPS devices, to cameras and laptops. The solar panels produce a good amount of energy on their own, enough to keep a cellphone from dying while sending a critical text. (Happened before). All in all, this is an excellent product for those self-sufficiency seekers who love to be out in the wild, but can't live without energy for devices. I highly recommend this backpack to travelers, photographers, anyone that makes the world their office, and even to the average person who wants to save a bit on their energy bill by charging up their energy hungry devices using the freely available, immense power of the sun.