EnerPlex - Packr Base Solar Backpack - Camo
Model: PK-ALPHA-CA
SKU: 5372500
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Customers frequently mention the Packr Backpack's numerous compartments and roomy size as significant advantages, praising its capacity to hold laptops and other essentials. However, concerns exist regarding the solar panel's charging efficiency and durability, as well as the sturdiness and comfort of the straps and the quality of the materials used. Some users have experienced issues with strap breakage and slow charging times.
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As far as the solar panel and the charging capability goes I would give this about a 4 out of 5. This is great for anyone who is always outdoors or loves to get out and just walk for a long period of time. It does take awhile to charge up a phone and to be able to charge it at a steady rate you would need to have the phone turned off and not in use. It would also need direct sunlight to shine on the whole panel so sitting in shade or having it behind a window would slow or even completely stop the charge. I would also recommend only using the Micro USB cable provided seeing as it charges the device the best when plugged into the panel. Other cables seem to fall short or dont charge the device at all. On a comfort level I would give it about a 3.5 out of 5. When youre out in the sun and have a solar panel on your back you can definitely feel the heat gather throughout the bag. Taking it on and off is recommended due to the warmth it brings to your back especially during the summer days. Overall the straps arent as padded as I would prefer and the clips that bring the straps closer together fit tight and arent very comfortable. Ultilization of space and quality of material would give it a 4.5. Big enough pockets to fit my 17 inch laptop in and still have room for the cables, water, and a book, maybe even more if Ireally wanted to. The only problem I have had is that the bungie cord to one of the side pockets has detached, leaving the pocket open and unable to close.
This review is from EnerPlex - Packr Backpack - Orange
Posted by TPas
A nice sized backpack for school of light hiking. The solar panel needs direct sunlight for optimum charging and even then charge times are long, I find it is best for keeping a backup juice pack charged but have charged my Samsung galaxy 6 with it, When there are no other sources this is the best I got.
This review is from EnerPlex - Packr Backpack - Green
Posted by surfman
I love the light weight of this backpack and the immense amount of space in it, however, the reason for buying it was for the solar panel feature. I actually wrote an E-Mail to the manufacturing company regarding this because I have not been able to get it to charge up. They replied that it really has to charge up under DIRECT SUNLIGHT. Well, I live in an apartment in Brooklyn with the next door apt's brick walls facing my windows so I cannot get it to charge. If you are a teenager that is outside a lot or a hiker or something outdoorsy, I would definitely recommend this though. Besides that it is a nice light and roomy backpack and I bought two on Deal of The Day so I only spend $39 on each, however, I am considering returning one of them for my own situation... I am just never outside in sunlight. :(
This review is from EnerPlex - Packr Backpack - Gray
Posted by FrequentShopper