This backpack solar generator can help you ignore nature

Bluetti has taken portable power to an absurd level with its new Handsfree Backpack Power Stations. They come in large or taller versions, depending on how long – and with how much gear – you want to stay powered up in the great outdoors.

They're aimed primarily at outdoor photographers, but Bluetti also thinks they'll appeal to hikers, climbers, campers, adventurers, bikepackers and motorcyclists… any nerd who wants to go beyond the cabin with their gadgets. All inputs and outputs are accessible via a side wall in the backpacks without having to remove the solar generator first. These ports can also be managed and monitored via Bluetooth via the Bluetti app.

In addition to this huge battery, you can carry a lot of equipment and a small solar panel.
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The $299 Handsfree 1 solar generator includes a 42L backpack and is capable of powering AC devices up to 300W with an LFP storage capacity of 268.8Wh. That's enough to charge a DJI Mavic 3 (approx. 77 Wh) or a laptop about three times. The $399 Handsfree 2 boosts the battery to 700W/512Wh in a massive 60L pack.

The solar generators themselves are large and relatively thin and have five outputs (1x AC, 2x 100W USB-C and 2x 15W USB-A). Both have XT60 solar inputs to keep the batteries charged: 12V-28V/200W max for Handsfree 1 and 12V-45V/350W max for Handsfree 2. Handsfree 1 measures 11.3 x 3 .7 x 11 inches (286.5 x 95 x 280 mm). and weighs 5 kg, while the larger Handsfree 2 measures 305 × 105 × 385 mm (12 × 4.1 × 15.2 inches) and 7.5 kg (16.5 pounds).

The backpacks feature numerous pockets to organize all your gear as well as Molle straps for external transport. However, they are only water-repellent, but Bluetti includes a rain cover. There is no weight listed for the packs, but they look the part difficult.

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