10/2/2017 Kalipak 601_558-Watt Portable Solar Generator Review

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With the advances of technology, it’s become easier and easier for campers to bring
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modern conveniences with them when they’re out in the woods or going on a long road
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trip. While many people used to bring a good book in the past, the modern camper now
chooses to bring electronic tools and appliances with him in order to get by.

It’s a tiny piece of luxury that can make one’s camping experience even more enjoyable.
Even when you’re not camping, it can be handy to have a generator at home in order to
help you through those pesky blackouts so that you can still take care of some of your
chores.

But rechargeable batteries can only get you so far, and not all devices can have their
batteries switched out this way. That’s where a portable generator can come in handy to
provide all the power you need. The traditional model of generator uses some kind of fuel
in order to provide power, but there are solar generators that do the same job just as well.
Even more, these models don’t require you to burden yourself with the extra bulk of fuel
containers and don’t pollute the atmosphere. After all, isn’t camping about getting back to
nature? To nd out how solar energy works, check out our article on this interesting topic.

That’s what the KaliPAK 601 558-Watt Portable Solar Generator was designed for, and it’s
not like any solar power generator that’s out there on the market. In comparison to its
competitors, it’s a lot more portable, has better performance ratings, and looks generally
more attractive than other solar generators that are out there. One would think that with a

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generator that’s so small and light you wouldn’t be able to charge a cellphone with it, but
the KaliPAK is more than what you’ve bargained for.

It has the best energy output to weight ratio, with 558/14lb, which is more than what can
be said for the other solar generators in the market. Just how much is that? In a single
charge, this generator can power ve LED bulbs (400 lumens) for 120 hours, a 10-Watt
ood projector (900 lumens) for 60 hours, or a 20-Watt ood projector (1800 lumens) for
30 hours. That’s de nitely a lot of power that you can spread around to your other devices
before you’ll need to recharge again.

The KaliPAK was created and developed after Hurricane Sandy in 2012, where plenty of
people were left without power for weeks on end. Researchers in the green sector were
trying to nd an effective way of helping people to be self-su cient during these troubling
times without impacting the environment too terribly. Solar power was their answer, and
they found a way to harness as much of it as possible in this handy little package.
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 0 Many people have struggled in the past, dealing with solar panels that are too rigid and
xed to adjust to the direction of the sun, but the KaliPAK 601 found a way to compensate
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for that with its all-in-one-kit that includes a 40-Watt FX Flexbow solar panel. This allows
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for the maximum amount of solar power to be trapped so that it can be better used,
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instead of having it wasted.
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Total Has the sun shifted so that now there’s a shadow falling across your solar panels? Just
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generators can boast the same features. To give you plenty of other options to suit your
needs, read our article on alternative energy sources for the homes.

Why you should consider ge ing one

Other than the fact that it’s much more useful and portable than a gas generator, you don’t
have to wait to get to your campsite to start charging it. The solar panels themselves can
be placed on the dashboard or on the roof rack of your car, so you can charge while you
head to your destination. It’s the epitome of having portable electricity at your ngertips,
and KaliPAK has designed a generator that will help you make the most of it.

One thing that people worry about the most with solar generators or power supplies is that
when they’re not using any of the power, it’s being wasted and will generally waste away
until it’s dry again.

But you can worry a lot less, since it comes with a free app that you can have on your
phone that allows you to monitor how much power is stored and how much you’re
consuming with each charge and use of the generator. That allows you to allocate your
power as you need so you’re not wasting any of it on frivolous purposes. It all connects

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easily to your phone through Bluetooth, so you won’t have to worry about carrying any
extra cords with you.

The KaliPAK works great in emergency situations, either when you’re out camping or when
you’re at home and the power has gone out. You have an immediate solution to take care
of those smaller problems, like charging your phone so you can contact the authorities.
And if there’s no sun for you to power this handy device, you can still charge it through the
use of a wall socket or car outlet, so you can get just a little juice for when you really need
it.

Impo ant speci cations and features

The KaliPAK 601 models are known for providing up to 590 Watts of solar power, and they
can store it all in a handy 39Ah battery. This is capable of providing power to smart
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At $999, that’s an affordable price for the convenience you’ll receive out of this small and
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itself has several USB ports for small electronic devices, and 12V power switches for
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laptops, lights and mini-fridges.
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And on top of all that, the KaliPAK comes with a wide variety of other accessories to make
your camping trip even more comfortable, such as an all-weather raincoat, extra space in
the pack for your survival kit and water bottles, and included wall charger and car-lighter
adapter for when it just isn’t sunny out that day.

So, instead of being caught out at night or in the rain, bored out of your mind and worrying
about keeping your tent lit, this handy solar generator could be exactly what you need to
include in your survival kit the next time you decide to go camping. It’s so versatile that
you could even use it in the house for your smaller devices when you’re suffering from
blackouts or brownouts, allowing you to stay in contact with your loved ones.

It may seem on the expensive end of generators, but the elimination of purchasing fuel
over and over again de nitely makes this a more sound option, on both the environment
and your wallet.

See our list of the best compact solar generator to help you with more options.

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Samuel Funt
Samuel is a prepper with over 15 years of experience. Samuel is excited to share his
knowledge and the things he learns while travelling in British Columbia, Canada where he lives
and around the world.

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Isabel Jackson
This thing will be really great as an all-in-one portable power supply for a couple of gadgets. Bet you just
take it home wait when the sun’s up, plug it in, all charged up for the next day. But just thinking if this is
big enough to last all day with a laptop or bigger devices while charged on?

Michael Connington
Portable solar generators are great! I would however recommend carrying an extra battery pack or two,
solar power can only get you so far after all.

jeanwhite88
Don’t you think diesel generators work better and provide more power than this? Im thinking solar
generators are more delicate to deploy especially in crisis area because these things basically need

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sunlight but disasters frequently happened in tightly packed areas and with all the tall buildings maybe
this lowers the e ciency?

James Slater
Interesting! How big of a room can this portable generator heat? I can only imagine.
I am thinking about installing a solar panel, but a portable one could do wonders for my cabin out of
town.

Samuel Funt
Thank you James for sharing your opinion with us.

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