When it comes to spending time in Nature, it appears that there are two approaches to how you do it in this modern day. On one extreme, there’s the old school, live off the land, create your shelter and being completely cut off from the technological world we live in now. Then there’s the opposite take, where you bring all the gadgets with you like an oversized RV, packed with generator, full kitchen and bar, with a four-wheeler in tow. For as long as I remember, it’s been that way, one extreme or the other. But with modern advances, new innovation offer us new possibilities.
I prefer to take a rather centered approach to my wild world explorations, which includes taking breaks throughout each day to connect and disconnect from technology. For when I’m not communing with Nature, I work and write on a laptop and practice photographer whenever the mood and light strikes, so I need my gadgets and I need them to stay powered up at all times. Five years ago, I had to plan around my ability to power up. I would plan out my day and work strategically, because as a backpacker and avid wilderness camper, there were times when it was days before I could recharge everything.
Fast forward to today and all those worries and inconveniences have washed away, thanks to companies like Renogy who continue to push the limits of innovation. I reached out to Renogy to test and feature one of their many portable power solutions. Renogy specializes in mobile power, solar panels, chargers and other electronic awesomeness. Renege was kind enough to send out their PHOENIX 100 Mini Power Station and their E.FLEX 21 Portable Solar Panel, which is all you need to be powered anywhere the sun shines.
Fast forward to today and all those worries and inconveniences have washed away, thanks to companies like Renogy who continue to push the limits of innovation. I reached out to Renogy to test and feature one of their many portable power solutions. Renogy specializes in mobile power, solar panels, chargers and other electronic awesomeness. Renege was kind enough to send out their PHOENIX 100 Mini Power Station and their E.FLEX 21 Portable Solar Panel, which is all you need to be powered anywhere the sun shines.
No more are the days when you need gasoline and a hefty loud generator to power yourself in the middle of nowhere. Renogy has answered my concerns as a backpacker, because the Phoenix 100 is about the size of a soda can and the E.FLEX 21 is smaller than most daily planners. When you’re a backpacker like me, where you’re carrying everything you need on your back, from your clothes to your toiletries to camp gear, every literal inch and ounce matters greatly.
The Phoenix 100 is as beastly as it is cute. It’s jam-packed with 21700mAh lithium-ion batteries, which means you can charge your iPhone 11 times before you have to start thinking about refueling this bad boy. It’s small, it’s well built and it’s a beautiful saving grace for backpackers and travelers everywhere. This Mini Power Station is very compact and overpowered for its size, but versatile in how it provides three outlet options: USB-A, USB-C and AC. AC is the one that surprised me, because with this little power bank, I can power anything that plugs into a traditional wall outlet, from my laptop to my a television, and beyond. The possibilities are infinite.
The Phoenix 100 is as beastly as it is cute. It’s jam-packed with 21700mAh lithium-ion batteries, which means you can charge your iPhone 11 times before you have to start thinking about refueling this bad boy. It’s small, it’s well built and it’s a beautiful saving grace for backpackers and travelers everywhere. This Mini Power Station is very compact and overpowered for its size, but versatile in how it provides three outlet options: USB-A, USB-C and AC. AC is the one that surprised me, because with this little power bank, I can power anything that plugs into a traditional wall outlet, from my laptop to my a television, and beyond. The possibilities are infinite.
The Phoenix 100 can power mobile devices and home appliances with up to 100W. It has built-in current surge protection, which protects your devices and the power station from any circuit issues. This battery is huge and it’s well designed, so much so that it even cools itself with its air vents and dust sheet protected bottom design. And what’s more is it’s rated to last more than 1,000 charge cycles. The Phoenix weighs in at 17.8 ounces and measures 2.7”x2.7”x6.1”, which makes it a very powerful and tiny travel necessity.
Renogy’s E.FLEX 21 Portable Solar Panel is a brilliant accessory for the Phoenix 100 Power Station, mainly due to its ability to efficiency recharge it while also remaining a convenient size. The E.FLEX 21 is a trifold panel that transforms sunlight into usable electric current. It has an energy conversion efficiency of 22-25%. I love this little solar panel, because it’s sleek and efficient in its functioning as well as its design. What’s more is that Renogy designed this solar panel to directly charge your devices with a live stream current, via two USB ports. It’s water resistent and made with rugged nylon that helps you stay powered even in unpredictable weather conditions. The E.FLEX 21 Solar Panel weighs 1.2 lbs and measures in at 18.74”x11.4” unfolded and a mere 11.4”x6.22” when folded.
If you would like to learn more about Renogy, click here.
Renogy’s E.FLEX 21 Portable Solar Panel is a brilliant accessory for the Phoenix 100 Power Station, mainly due to its ability to efficiency recharge it while also remaining a convenient size. The E.FLEX 21 is a trifold panel that transforms sunlight into usable electric current. It has an energy conversion efficiency of 22-25%. I love this little solar panel, because it’s sleek and efficient in its functioning as well as its design. What’s more is that Renogy designed this solar panel to directly charge your devices with a live stream current, via two USB ports. It’s water resistent and made with rugged nylon that helps you stay powered even in unpredictable weather conditions. The E.FLEX 21 Solar Panel weighs 1.2 lbs and measures in at 18.74”x11.4” unfolded and a mere 11.4”x6.22” when folded.
If you would like to learn more about Renogy, click here.
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