Fed up with carrying heavy bundles of wires to charge each and every one of your devices? And what do you do if you run out of camera battery at the top of Kilimanjaro?
Brunton has created a series of practical power solutions that will take you and your beloved travel gizmos to the end of the earth and back, without leaving a trail of used batteries in your wake. Brunton’s portable power solutions include the solar-powered Restore and the renewable Inspire. Here are just a few reasons why Wanderlust readers will love them.
Size
Tuck one of the hand-sized power units into your rucksack and you’ll hardly even notice it’s there. At 244g and 156g respectively, the lightweight Restore and Inspire are also tough enough to withstand a knock.
Appearance
The Restore’s no-frills rubber shell protects two polycrystalline solar panels, which enable the device to charge on the move. Meanwhile, the Inspire is a no-nonsense device, with the same rubber shell protecting a long-life lithium polymer battery that just keeps on going.
Charging time
Both the Restore and the Inspire take two hours to charge with a car charger or four hours to charge with a 2.0 USB (both of which are included). The portable power packs can then fully charge your gadgets in under two hours.
Durability
If either device were to fall out of your rucksack on your hike to the summit of Snowdon, you can be safe in the knowledge that the rubber exterior will cushion the impact and keep the device intact. However, both devices’ undersides have additional grip, meaning that these types of incident should be few and far between.
Water-resistant
You can take these power gadgets every step of the way on your travels, no matter how moist. They’re water resistant enough to withstand the monsoonal rains of South-East Asia or the sprays of Victoria Falls.
Compatibility
Anything that can be powered with a USB or a mini-USB can be charged via the Inspire or the Restore. This includes mobile phones, iPads, MP3 players, GPS systems and cameras.
For UK stockists phone 02392 528711 or check out the website www.bruntonoutdoor.com
