Charge your phone from the Sun Built with upgraded, custom fabric that blends seamlessly with our waterproof solar panels. Never worry about finding another wall outlet again. "I absolutely love my birksun. It has come in handy on so many occasions. It's the only backpack I will go anywhere with. I swear it charges my phone faster than the wall outlet!" -Grace K Designed for music festivals, beach strolls, and weekend getaways. Always adventure with a fully charged smartphone. Join the BirkSun Family Sign up for exclusive BirkSun updates and product launches. Interested in Larger Orders? Sign up here and one of our team members will reach out.HomeSolar Garden & PatioSolar Powered Backpacks Keep all of your electronics charged up while you are on the go with the BEST solar backpack on the market. Our backpack is the best because it has the most efficient solar panel and we include a battery pack with 2 USB ports, capable of charging both phones and even iPads!

Charge 2 Devices at once! What makes this the best solar backpack on the market? 4.4 Watt Panel - Can charge an iPhone 5s in just 3 Hours of Sunlight! 2.4 Amp High Speed Charging 2 USB Ports - lets you charge two devices at once! Supports iPad - Most backpacks do not offer iPad Charging! BirkSun Quality Design - Most have cheap zippers & few pockets. Rate This Product: or Create a Review (5 Ratings, 1 Review)Backpack makers like to consider their products “enablers,” company executives say, especially of active lifestyles. No matter where you go or what you do, a reliable backpack can keep your stuff safe and sound right there with you. Now, backpacks are enabling your smartphone addiction. Traditionally, backpacks are toted along on activities where you need to store your phone while you disconnect. That could be an afternoon spent hiking or a day at the beach or an after-work gym session. But consumers simply love their phones and tablets so much that packmakers are changing their products so devices can be used continuously.

“There’s not a single one of us that probably hasn’t had our phone die or come close to dying at least once a week,” said Jeff Popp, co-founder and product director of Co.Alition backpacks. “People do need this.” And what would “this” be? A battery-equipped backpack, of course. “In the past, bags filled the purpose of carrying physical objects around, but now we need a way to carry more than physical objects, like power and data,” Popp said. samsonite wanderpacks laptop backpack 44 cmHis bags, which were featured on ABC’s “Shark Tank,” include both charging and data-storing features. eberlestock skycrane ii backpackThey sell for $149, a price not quite fit for back-to-school shopping. washington sq backpack mp1220

But the adult backpack is catching on, according to industry data. Backpacks are a $522 million business in the United States and sales are up almost 5 percent this year over last, according to market research firm NPD Group. To vie for their share of the market, both entrenched market players like Osprey and entrepreneurs with Kickstarter pages have taken to claiming their bags are smarter or chicer or sportier than everyone else’s. STM bags, which cost $239, have a built-in battery that is good for 15 to 20 hours of power. f stop loka camera backpack“Technology is such an integral part of what we do, so we thought the merging of tech and a backpack would really complete the loop of our day,” said Adina Jacobs, co-founder and product director of Australia-based STM bags. avery 1943 backpackCalifornia-based BirkSun designs its backpacks around a 7-by-5 inch solar panel that charges — you guessed it — a built-in battery. fyt backpack

You could also plug your backpack into the wall to recharge. “With us moving to such a connected device society, I feel like we really have a differentiating factor in solar,” said Carson Finkle, BirkSun’s head of marketing and partnerships. If these high-tech backpacks sound a bit nerdy, executives counter that it’s certainly more trendy than carrying a briefcase. But can you really take that thing into a business meeting? Yes, backpack makers unsurprisingly argue, and they’re on a mission to spruce up their merchandise and offer them to business people of any age. “We battle this idea of professionals thinking it’s not okay to carry a backpack because they think of a fifth-grader,” Popp said. “We’re trying to change that perception to make it professional. You can wear street clothes and it would look good. You can wear it with a suit it would look good.” Part of that charge involves muted tones — no Power Rangers, here — and the kind of gizmos innovators will want to brag about to clients and Janice in accounting.

The backpack look says, “I went hiking this weekend, and the power of the sun charged my laptop,” designers say. And with a fully charged phone, wearers will be able to tweet that message, as well. Read more from The Washington Post’s Innovations section.  Why we scoff when McDonald’s hands out fitness trackers Why perceived inequality leads people to resist innovation What glow-in-the-dark mosquitoes can teach us about human smellWe're here to help. Are the bag and solar panel waterproof? Yes, all BirkSun solar panels are waterproof, lightweight, and highly durable. Bags are built to withstand rain/wind, however, they cannot be submerged in water. What is your Return Policy? Hit the beach, pack your bags, go nuts at a music festival. If you're not obsessed by day 30, we'll take your BirkSun back for a full refund. Free shipping on the way back for all domestic orders. All clearance items - under $100 - are final sale. Are the bags TSA travel approved? How fast will a BirkSun bag charge my phone?