I have only used the product once, and it charged my iPhone 5. You have to use the higher setting in order to get it to work, but it works. I bought this charger because I am a backpacker. I am hiking the Colorado Trail (Denver to Durango - 500 miles) that goes through the mountains. No real access to any civilization. I want the phone for pictures and communication when I am within cellular signal range. It is a lot lighter than the Joos Orange solar charger I have (which weighs in at a whopping 30 oz with cords. This charger itself, without the cartridge weighs in at 5.25 oz (149g.) The cartridge itself weighs 3.875 oz (110g) This essentially gives you 6 days of hiking and taking pictures for 9.125 oz. (257g)
Now, I must clarify, I have only used this charger one time, so I could get it out into the field and it could break. It seems pretty sturdy though and I am extremely happy with the purchase. It should fit my needs for off-grid power with minimal weight and no need for an electric socket.
after attempted use:I would not suggest this unit--at least not for the iPhone 5 or the Samsung galaxy. It does not charge the unit well. The one that i have requires constant rebooting and resetting. By constant, I mean, every 30-45 seconds the unit has to be reset. Even if I shut the iphone down, the surge restarts the iphone and drains the battery even more. I would advise against this unit at all costs. I have heard good things about the external batteries, and I will more than likely go with one of those, depending on the weight. I hate to post bad reviews on products, but this one is absolutely not easy to use, and ends up taking more time to troubleshoot than it would take to hike into town every day and sit for 2 hours in a coffee shop to recharge your iPhone 5.
reading the other reviews and working with Brunton (great customer service, btw) there may be a way to make this unit work, but the hassle of sharpshooting and tweaking the unit is not worth the effort. It may very well be too soon in this products life to purchase. It is not cheap, by any means. I can't return the product, unfortunately.
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 7.9 x 6.9 x 2.4 inches |
|---|---|
| Package Weight | 1.06 Pounds |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 5.25 x 1 x 2.75 inches |
| Item Weight | 0.32 Pounds |
| Brand Name | Brunton |
| Color | Yellow |
| Suggested Users | Unisex |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Brunton Sporting Goods |
| Part Number | 1899590_Gelb |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| Size | One Size |
| Sport Type | Camping & Hiking |
