Lightweight, IPX 7 waterproof solar charger solutions for kayaks, canoes, and rafting.
This (slightly noisy) video shows the basics of attaching our solar panels to a kayak and how battery waterproofing works.
^back to topIf you plan on getting wet (which we hope you do), we recommend our single panel kits plus the optional 4 foot extension cable for charging your electronics while kayaking, canoeing or rafting. The panel is completely waterproof and easily mountable on a variety of surfaces and can be catching the sun throughout the day, even while paddling. This increases the number of hours where you are generating a charge and means more power to your devices. Tuck the battery in a dry bag or dry box (read more below) and you have a complete water loving solar charger.
In general, we recommend 3.5 Watt Kit for smartphones, 6 Watt Kit for smartphones & small tablets, 9 Watt Kit for 10-inch tablets and multi-device charging and the 17 Watt Kit for laptops and DSLRs.
^back to topYes. The panels have floated in the Indian ocean for months without losing power output. If you get salt water on the output or input of any of the cables, we suggest you rinse the connection with fresh water and let it dry out.
The most waterproof option is to run a cable into a drybox via a waterproof gland. This results in a very tight seal and is recommended if you are doing an extended trip. We offer a 'Solar Ready' Nanuk 903 (for V15 and V50), Nanuk 904 (for V50 and V75), and Nanuk 909 (for V88).
We have a blog post showing the details of this process if you are interested in creating your own case. Read more here on how to DIY a waterproof case for your battery.
A second option is to run the battery into a roll-top dry bag. This is less waterproof but certainly easier and good enough for most situations.
Our solar charger kits have 4 corner mounts. Use 3/4 inch webbing to attach the panel to whatever you have handy. We find it is helpful to use our 3/4 inch buckles so that you can clip and un-clip the panel as needed.
