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A solar flashlight has incredible advantages over a conventional battery-powered light. You typically don't need one unless the grid is down (blackout, natural disasters) or there is no grid at all (camping, wilderness hikes). And from an environmental standpoint they are completely carbon neutral. They can be used in remote conditions where it is impossible to find any source of power. This article looks at some of the top solar powered flashlights available. We are biased, of course, but we think GoSun's SolarLight is the best you can buy. It is cheap and portable, but packs enough lumens to illuminate any campsite. It has multiple modes, including a lantern mode. It has a built-in rechargeable battery so that you can recharge with either your GoSun charger or trickle charge with the sun. Plus the USB adapter on the flashlight means that it too can be an alternate charging source for your portable goods. A Look at Solar Powered FlashLights A good solar flashlig...

Laterns seem like a throwback - the sort of thing you imagine a gold prospector carrying around, along with his pickaxe, all while sporting a massive beard. But they are essential when you want illumination when there's no electricity. The problem is that you have to rely on kerosene or batteries. Kerosene smells terrible and is flammable. And even the best lithium ion batteries run out. The solution is solar lanterns. One of the most transformative technologies that has yet to reach those who need it most are solar lanternst. An estimated 1.1 billion people – 14% of the global population – do not have access to electricity.  They have to rely on kerosene or other dangerous forms of fuel that are a fire hazard and threaten smoke inhalation damage. A solar light can be a boon to off-grid families in need so they can live safer, brighter and more productive lives Scroll down to see the best solar lanterns you can find. Solar Lamp 50 This portable solar light provides 50 lumen of ligh...

A good coffee maker for camping needs to be rugged enough to handle the outdoors yet finely crafted to make a good brew. The problem, though, is portability; a coffee maker is never enough by itself. You need to heat water, necessitated a portable stove or iron pot to put on the fire. There's a better way to make a coffee maker for camping. And GoSun, which has invented everything from incredible solar stoves to off-grid fridges to entire solar kitchens -- has cracked the code. Introducing the GoSun Brew, an all-in-one coffee pot that combines a 130-Watt heater, integrated french press, drink-thru opening and leak-proof lid, all in one cup. This doubled insulated mug will keep your coffee hot for hours, Power to Make Coffee in the Palm of Your Hand The GoSun Brew is the ultimate off-grid coffee machine for people on the go.Gas station coffee doesn't cut it and setting up a cook stove requires a bunch of parts, time, and planning. With GoSun Brew, all you need is coffee grinds, ...

A solar battery is a dream-come true for those who want to keep their devices charged anytime, anywhere. With the right solar battery and charger, you can charge your phone, tablet, and camera with the sun. Check out below to see which solar charger and battery is right for you. We have small chargers for phones, and massive ones to cook a meal for four or power a refrigerator. Designed with portability in mind, these lightweight panels will keep you juiced up wherever the adventure leads. Solar Panel 10 Our SolarFlex 10 charges your phone while traveling or camping. Connect any device via USB, place in the Sun and you can charge about at fast as a typical wall outlet charger. Solar Panel 30 Our SolarPanel 30+ is perfect for charging devices using nothing but sunshine. It's simple, just connect any device and place in the sun. Under full sun, this will charge about at fast as a typical wall outlet charger. Shop the Solar Panel 30 ➞ Solar Table 60 Designed to charge the PowerBank+, ...

 A recent spate of hurricanes in the American South has brought up a new round of discussions on the effects of climate change on severe weather events. But an overlooked danger that hurricanes cause is the massively increased use of gas generators. And there is good reason to think that emissions from these generators lead to more deaths than the hurricanes themselves. GoSun has always advocated the use of solar-powered devices to create carbon-neutral power. Our top-of-the-line product in this regard is Solar Table Back to the dangers of gas generators. According to a recent article from the Houston Chronicle, carbon monoxide poisoning from generators appears to have killed more people in Louisiana and Texas than Hurricane Laura itself. It claimed eight lives along the Gulf Coast, an area that the storm damaged several buildings and left 500,000 without power. Consumer Reports says users should never run a generator in an enclosed space. It should be kept at least 20 feet from th...

 GoSun’s Solar Kitchen is the ultimate off-grid cooking solution. It lets you cook and refrigerate your food, and even charge all your USB-powered electric devices, with absolutely no electrical outlets needed. Cook your food with the GoSunFusion—a solar cooker with a battery bank that makes food day or night—and refrigerate it with the GoSunChill, an electric cooler that needs no ice. You can power both the Chill and the Fusion (and keep your devices charged) with theSolarTable 60, a table covered with solar panels. No other kitchen is as portable as GoSun’s Solar Kitchen. All three of its main appliances either have wheels or can attach to something that does. The GoSunChill is arguable the only fridge designed to stay on the go. It has a built-in pull-out handle and built-in wheels. TheSolarTable 60 also folds up easily, attaching to the handles of the Chill like a roller bag. To complete the arrangement, the Fusion can be bungeed onto the Chill with a built-in bungee bar. The S...

 Smartphones, even if at 100 percent battery, can go dead in a day, which is far less time than it takes for the power grid to be restored in the worst natural disasters. With that in mind, here are solar-powered devices we recommended using to make sure your cell phone has endless battery life. Some of these solar phone chargers will top off your phone. Others produce enough electricity to power your phone, lights, and even a battery-powered cooler. Here are the best solar phone chargers to get you through the next power outage. Read the full article, because we think the best solution is the final one. The GoSun SolarFlex 10 is a solar cell phone charger that easily folds up and produces an incredible amount of electricity to charge all your USB devices. It can charge up your phone with its built-in USB port as fast at your plug-in outlet. The Flex is perfect for charging your devices using nothing but sunshine. Under full sun, this will charge about at fast as a typical wall out...

Electric coolers offer innumerable advantages over traditional ice coolers. They don't require ice (that means no more soggy food), they truly operate off the grid, and they usually weigh less than an ice-packed 20-quart cooler. But that doesn't mean that all electric coolers are created equal. In this post, we'll dig into why the GoSun Chill is the best electric cooler on the market. First, a bit about electric coolers. Before the lithium-ion revolution, solar-powered coolers used heavy lead-acid batteries, which tended to deteriorate, especially in hot climates, or were misused for other purposes. Plus, the batteries had to be replaced approximately every three years and were disposed of as hazardous waste. If not, they resulted in lead pollution. GoSun, the company behind the best-selling Fusion (the first solar cooker that works at night), has changed everything by releasing the first viable solar-powered cooler: the Chill. It's a fridge that doesn't have t...

There are many factors to consider when making such a move. How do you handle practical utilities issues like plumbing, electricity, sewage, and water? What are the challenges that come with living in a tiny house, especially one that is off the grid? How handy do you have to be to overcome the challenges that will inevitably come? What do you do about appliances that require electricity but you can't live without? The good news is that you do not have to be a complete hermit to live in a tiny house, nor do you have to adopt an Amish lifestyle and completely forsake electricity. New solar powered devices are coming to market that make living off the grid easier than ever. According to a profile from Sharable, tiny houses are a good way to reduce your ecological footprint, save money, spend practically zero dollars on utilities, and lead an overall less stressful life. They spoke with small house dweller Merete Mueller about this lifestyle. “One benefit to tiny house living,” says ...

The GoSun Flow is doing things with solar energy that few ever considered. It purifies water up to 99.99% of all pathogens -- making it a portable handwashing station, shower, and source of clean water. It's small enough to fit into a backpack, which means clean water can now go wherever a person can. The word has gotten out, and Flow is getting incredible praise from around the world. Don't' believe us? Here are reviews from four countries. Dubai Through years of development, GoSun has designed the Flow to make everyone’s outdoor water needs as easy as possible. It is unrivaled for both water purification and delivery in a mobile package. More than simply a water purifier, the GoSun Flow serves as an entire kitchen sink. With available upgrades, it can be converted into a full-on portable shower complete with clean, hot water. The all-in-one unit includes a faucet, pump, filter, powerbank, and solar panels. It can also be powered by a USB outlet. Slovakia GoSun returns wi...

The GoSun Flow is doing things with solar energy that few ever considered. It purifies water -- up to 99.99% of all pathogens -- making it a portable handwashing station, shower, and source of clean water. It's small enough to fit into a backpack, which means clean water can now go wherever a person can.  The word has gotten out, and Flow is getting incredible praise from around the world. Don't' believe us? Here are reviews from four countries. Dubai Through years of development, GoSun has designed the Flow to make everyone’s outdoor water needs as easy as possible. It is unrivaled for both water purification and delivery in a mobile package. More than simply a water purifier, the GoSun Flow serves as an entire kitchen sink. With available upgrades, it can be converted into a full-on portable shower complete with clean, hot water. The all-in-one unit includes a faucet, pump, filter, powerbank, and solar panels. It can also be powered by a USB outlet. ...

GoSun recently launched the Flow, a solar-powered water purifier that is small enough to fit in a backpack but produces enough clean water to wash your dishes or even take a show. It's the world's first portable solar-powered purifier yet small enough to fit in a backpack. Instead of manual pumping, a USB-powered pump enables the delivery of water to wherever you need it. For good measure, it includes a power bank that supplies to power the pump but can also run off a mobile phone or be charged directly by a solar charger (like this).  And it purifies water well. Really well. Like, 9999 parts per 10,000 of water-born pathogens well. E nergy Live News has a rundown of how effectively the Flow does its job: The purification of one liter of water is estimated to take approximately one minute. Patrick Sherwin, Founder and CEO of GoSun, said: “We believe that now is the time to work together, innovate, and create products that make the world cleaner and more re...

After nearly two months of CDC announcements about the best way to prevent the spread of coronavirus, hand washing remains the most effective tactic. Dr. Anthony Fauci saidthe following: "When you gradually come back, you don’t jump into it with both feet. You say what are the things you could still do and still approach normal. One of them is absolute compulsive hand washing. The other is you don’t ever shake anybody’s hands.” GoSun believes it can help make handwashing easier, no matter how far away you are from fresh water. Our newest product, the Flow (available for pre-order now), is a solar-powered water purifier that also makes for a portable hand washing station. The Flow doesn't only purify water with solar power. It acts as an entire kitchen sink that can fit into a backpack. Your handwashing station now goes everywhere you do. But it does so much more than that.Here are more things the Flow is capable of: Purify water: Filter removes 99.99% of p...

Because there is currently no vaccine or formally approved medical treatment for COVID-19, authorities have stressed the need for social distancing. Johns Hopkins describes it as "deliberately increasing the physical space between people to avoid spreading illness. Staying at least six feet away from other people." Most Americans are currently working from home and avoiding stores, with the exception of grocery stores, hardware stores, and other places with essential items. But even with limited contact at these retail locations and proper practice of social distancing, the possibility of COVID-19 transmission still exists. We at GoSun have always supported off-grid cooking and cooling. In the past, we posted articles about using off-grid items to help survive grid failure during wildfires, hurricanes, and other natural disasters. In light of the global coronavirus pandemic, we're now thinking about ways that off-grid technology can help us with this current c...

GoSun has always tried to make off-grid living better, more convenient, and more sustainable. Since releasing our first solar oven, the GoSun Sport, in 2013, we have introduced a line of cookers, solar lights, solar phone chargers, and a solar cooler that eliminates the need for ice. Cooking, light, and refrigeration supply just about all you need to truly live off-grid. But not everything. After all, you can't live if you don't have water. That's why we're so excited to introduce the Flow.  GoSun’s latest product (available for pre-order May 2020) not only purifies water with solar power, but it's an entire kitchen sink that can fit into a backpack, so you're able to sanitize while away from home. Starting at $139, the Flow will have several upgrades to include a faucet, sink basin, and hot shower. Here's more about what the Flow can do: Purify water: Filter removes 99.99% of pathogens, including viruses USB ready: The first USB...

When worst-case scenarios come true, you need to have survivalist gear on hand. Most of us could guess the necessary items that any human needs, such as food, potable water, and shelter. Other items are less obvious but no less necessary when it comes to survival.  The National Parks Service put together a list of essential itemsin your survivalist gear kit. We will list those here, along with recommendations of specific items that will allow you to ride out almost any disaster.  These items are a collection of first aid and emergency items organized into ten categories. It should be noted that health and safety items are not limited to the ones on this list; they can vary widely depending on your activity or location. Nine Essential Items of Survivalist Gear 1. SUN PROTECTION – Sunglasses, sunscreen, and hat Sun protection, whether sunglasses, a hat, or sunscreen, is vital for protecting your skin and eyes against UV rays that cause sunburns and skin ...

GoSun has always tried to make off-grid living better, more convenient, and more sustainable. Since releasing our first solar oven, the GoSun Sport, in 2013, we have introduced a line of cookers, solar lights, solar phone chargers, and a solar cooler that eliminates the need for ice. Cooking, light, and refrigeration supply just about all you need to truly live off-grid. But not everything. After all, you can't live if you don't have water. That's why we're so excited to introduce the Flow.  GoSun’s latest product (available for pre-order May 2020) not only purifies water with solar power, but it's an entire kitchen sink that can fit into a backpack, so you're able to sanitize while away from home. Starting at $139, the Flow will have several upgrades to include a faucet, sink basin, and hot shower. Here's more about what the Flow can do: Purify water: Filter removes 99.99% of pathogens, including viruses USB ready: The first US...

With the spread of COVID-19, one business has been doing surprisingly well: prepper stores. The new clientele aren't your typical backwoods survivalists either: they're accountants, IT workers, and contractors. Everyone wants dehydrated fruit, first-aid kits, and mylar blankets. According to the Hustle, the most committed preppers have invested tens of thousands of dollars and years to build up their prepper bunkers. One prepper, Charles, has spent over $10 on supplies, including: 2 years’ worth of non-perishable food (tuna, corned beef, tomato sauce, cereal, vacuum-sealed frozen meats, beans, MREs) “Bug-out” bags: Portable kits containing the essentials required to survive for 3 days (water, food, face masks, first-aid, shelter) Specialized tools, like $300 knives, shovels, and radios What GoSun Can Offer While we would never wish for the type of situation that would make off-grid living necessary, GoSun built many products to make such living as ea...

The Chill is GoSun's 12-volt solar cooler that keeps your food cool, has three USB ports on its Powerbank, and produces 200 lumens of light. It's secret to being the most effective 12-volt cooler on the market is using only half the power compared to a regular car fridge. In fact, we performed a test to prove it. Here's the competition breakdown: The contenders: A GoSun Chill vs. a car fridge. Both carry 40 liters. The scenario: For a control, they were both placed outside on a 75°F sunny day. Both were cranked down to 40°F. They were tested side-by-side to remove all variables such as wind speed, outdoor air temperature, nearby shade, and other factors. The result: The Chill used half the energy of the car fridge.  Here's a more detailed breakdown. The Chill used half the energy. Using an IR scanner, infrared camera, and a Kill a Watt Meter (energy consumption tracker) you can see below how the Chill is using .03 kilowatt-hours (kWh) vs. .06 ...

One of the biggest roadblocks to a good camping trip is sufficient lighting. Once the Sun goes down, if you don't have enough headlamps or LED lights, then finding anything becomes nearly impossible. And if your batteries run out, then it's (literally) lights out. That's why solar camping lights are so great. They never run out of batteries and are built for portability. Below are listed some of the best solar camping lights. Sun King Pico The Sun King Pico redefines portable light. With its built-in solar panel and 360-degree tilt, the Pico combines adaptability and reliability into a compact package. A perfect home or travel accessory, that provides up to 72 hours of  light per day on a full charge. 5x brighter than kerosene Integrated solar design 72 hours of light on low mode Perfect for camping, RV, and emergency Sun King Pro The Sun King Pro defines the industry's gold standard in affordable solar-powered lanterns w...