The brand - new Biolite Solar Panel 5+ simplifies solar power use with its Optimal Sun System. This system precisely aligns the panel to the sun, ensuring you're always in the best position to soak up sunlight. With an integrated 3200 mAh battery, you can power up your devices in real - time when the sun shines or use stored energy when it's cloudy. Key features include a 5 - watt high - efficiency monocrystalline design that can charge phones, tablets, cameras, and Biolite gear. The Optimal Sun System comes with an integrated sundial for direct sunlight alignment and a 360º kickstand, perfect for uneven ground or hanging from trees and tents. The on - board 3200 mAh battery ensures you have power even after sunset. Its ultraslim design uses minimalist materials, keeping it thin and improving efficiency through heat dissipation. Solar 5+ has dimensions of 25.65 x 20.83 x 2.54 cm, weighs 390 g, and has a micro USB input and USB output. It's splash - resistant, with a 3,200 mAh (8Wh) battery and a peak power output of 5 watts per hour. The Solar 10+ measures 25.7 x 20.8 x 2.4 cm, weighs 550 g, also has a micro USB in and USB out. It has an IPX4 water - resistance rating, a 3,200 mAh (11Wh) Grade A monocrystalline battery, and a 10 - watt power output. It can auto - reconnect, and comes with a SolarPanel 10+, a micro USB cable, and instructions.
Using your Biolite Solar Panel is a breeze. First, find a sunny spot and use the integrated sundial in the Optimal Sun System to align the panel directly towards the sun. You can use the 360º kickstand to place it on uneven ground or hang it from trees or tents. Connect your devices like phones, tablets, or cameras to the USB output. When the sun is shining, the panel will charge your devices in real - time. If it gets cloudy or at night, the on - board battery will take over. As for maintenance, keep the panel clean by gently wiping it with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid exposing it to harsh chemicals or extreme temperatures. For the Solar 10+, since it can auto - reconnect, you don't have to worry about losing the connection easily. Just make sure the micro USB cable is properly plugged in. If it gets wet, let it dry completely before using it again, especially for the Solar 5+ which is only splash - resistant.
