“Go solar. Be back never.” That’s the tagline for, BirkSun, the new backpack company on the block looking to change your backpack for the better by enabling it to do a whole lot more than just carry your stuff. When you realize you can always stay on even when you’re away from the house, going back home may become unnecessary. Adventure awaits!
The sun is a constant we can nearly always count on, especially in California, where all the BirkSun bags are designed. With that consistency, they figured let’s put that natural resource to some good use. So all the bags feature solar panels that are waterproof, lightweight and incredibly durable. Simply hook up your device to your bag and let it bask in the sunlight. With 3 to 4.4-watt panels, a smartphone will charge +1% for every 3-4 minutes exposed.
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The BirkSun line up features bags that are perfect for the beach, the hike, the commute (try the Connect Classic, with a messenger silhouette) or just to carry the necessities. Full specs available on each bag at BirkSun.com/collections.
All photos courtesy of Birksun.
Spotlight | BirkSun Solar Powered Backpacks
Get a bag that does a whole lot more than just carry your stuff. BirkSun backpacks can charge your phone and electronics all by way of sunlight.
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Boost Backpack
Shown in Tropical White, the Boost Backpack, $99.99, features a 3-watt solar panel with built in USB. 3 minutes of sunlight = 1% charge. -
Boost, in Tahoe Navy
Colorblocking gets interesting when the bottom half of your backpack is a cush grey, the top half is a vibrant navy, and onset is a black solar powered technology patch.
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Boost Sport
Available on pre-order right now, the Boost Sport, $249.99, is the BirkSun bag on steroids. With a 3-watt Monocrystalline SunPower solar panel, it has a built-in 3,000 mAh battery with USB port, fits a 15" MacBook Pro & powers smart phones at wall-outlet speeds. #impressed
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London
The limited edition London, $199, available in tan or black, is a special collab with Helen Owen. Perfect for the girlfriend, this bag is made of durable 12oz waxed cotton fabric, meaning as you wear this bag, your day to day life is going to make it look unique to you.
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Up Close with the London
Checking out the details, we see the London has elegant leather trim along with custom hardware.
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Elevate Mossy
Designed in tandem with Mossy Oak, (and it's obvious), the Elevate Mossy, $169.99, features a 4.4-watt solar panel, plus a laptop sleeve, and a reservoir pocket to store a water pack. 2 minutes of sunlight = 1% charge
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Boost Classic
The Boost classic, $99.99, pictured in Highland Green, has that time honored silhouette while keep all your gadgets juices on the go.
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Connect Classic
The Classic Cut, $99, is ideal for keeping your devices charged while on your commute.
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Clean Cut, Connect Classic
Small, solar powered things, also come in small packages. Try the Connect Classic, $99.99. Available in Obsidian (black/grey or light teal/teal.)
