{"id":8980,"date":"2014-03-25T08:30:26","date_gmt":"2014-03-25T12:30:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/?p=8980"},"modified":"2017-11-19T10:43:38","modified_gmt":"2017-11-19T15:43:38","slug":"mpowerpad-2-charges-devices-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/mpowerpad-2-charges-devices-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"mPowerpad 2 charges your devices from the sun"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/feature1.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-8983\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/feature1-600x243.jpg?resize=600%2C243\" alt=\"mPowerpad 2 \" width=\"600\" height=\"243\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/feature1.jpg?resize=600%2C243&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/feature1.jpg?resize=150%2C60&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/feature1.jpg?resize=300%2C121&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/feature1.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a>[easyazon_link asin=&#8221;B00JSQV6JQ&#8221; locale=&#8221;US&#8221; new_window=&#8221;default&#8221; nofollow=&#8221;default&#8221; tag=&#8221;thetra03-20&#8243; add_to_cart=&#8221;default&#8221; cloaking=&#8221;default&#8221; localization=&#8221;default&#8221; popups=&#8221;default&#8221;]mPowerpad 2[\/easyazon_link]\u00a0is perhaps the most versatile solar power panel I\u2019ve ever encountered. Not satisfied to just be a solar collector, the mPowerpad 2 is the Swiss Army knife of solar panels. Sure, it collects power, but let\u2019s look at all it does after the collection process.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/mPowerpad2_thumbnails_2-1.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-8981\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/mPowerpad2_thumbnails_2-1-600x241.jpg?resize=600%2C241\" alt=\"mPowerpad 2 \" width=\"600\" height=\"241\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/mPowerpad2_thumbnails_2-1.jpg?resize=600%2C241&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/mPowerpad2_thumbnails_2-1.jpg?resize=150%2C60&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/mPowerpad2_thumbnails_2-1.jpg?resize=300%2C120&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/mPowerpad2_thumbnails_2-1.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a>I\u2019ve been testing the Pro model (also comes in the Lite, Plus, and Ultra.)\u00a0 Not all the features come on the other models, so <span class=\"removed_link\" title=\"http:\/\/thirdwavepower.com\/?page_id=57\">check the Product Range tab<\/span> to see which features come on which models.<\/p>\n<p>Two storage units gather and hold power. The main unit has a 6600mAh capacity and the removable mPowerpack50 holds another 5000mAh.\u00a0 The small power pack will easily fit in your backpack and give you multiple iPhone recharges. Together, the two units could charge your smartphone 5 to 8 times or your iPad 1 to 2 times.<\/p>\n<p>Each unit comes with its own flashlight.\u00a0 Press the button twice and get a handy stream of emergency illumination.\u00a0 There is also a tiny reading light on the front of the unit. Both the flashlight and the reading light can function as an SOS light, pulsing out the message in Morse code.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/mPowerpad2_thumbnails_1-1.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-8982\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/mPowerpad2_thumbnails_1-1-600x241.jpg?resize=600%2C241\" alt=\"mPowerpad 2 \" width=\"600\" height=\"241\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/mPowerpad2_thumbnails_1-1.jpg?resize=600%2C241&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/mPowerpad2_thumbnails_1-1.jpg?resize=150%2C60&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/mPowerpad2_thumbnails_1-1.jpg?resize=300%2C120&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/mPowerpad2_thumbnails_1-1.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Pro model also comes with an FM radio and an ultrasonic insect repellant, which keeps bugs away that don\u2019t like high frequency sounds. (I\u2019ll have to wait for the polar vortex to leave to test that one.)<\/p>\n<p>Using the solar panels are ideal when you are away from the grid or heaven forbid, the grid goes down. Expect at least 14 hours of sunlight to fully recharge the unit. \u00a0This rating varies widely depending on the intensity of the sun&#8217;s rays. \u00a0Winter sun in Cleveland, often did not fully recharge the main unit.<\/p>\n<p>You can do it faster with a wall plug, but you should ideally use a 2Amp USB charger (most are 1A.) \u00a0Before you head out, charge the two packs completely and then just use solar to keep them topped up.<\/p>\n<p>To see all the models and their capabilities, check their website at <a href=\"http:\/\/thirdwavepower.com\/\">http:\/\/thirdwavepower.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n[easyazon_block add_to_cart=&#8221;default&#8221; align=&#8221;left&#8221; asin=&#8221;B00JSQV5M4&#8243; cloaking=&#8221;default&#8221; layout=&#8221;top&#8221; localization=&#8221;default&#8221; locale=&#8221;US&#8221; nofollow=&#8221;default&#8221; new_window=&#8221;default&#8221; tag=&#8221;thetra03-20&#8243;]mPowerpad 2[\/easyazon_block][easyazon_block add_to_cart=&#8221;default&#8221; align=&#8221;left&#8221; asin=&#8221;B00JSQV6JQ&#8221; cloaking=&#8221;default&#8221; layout=&#8221;top&#8221; localization=&#8221;default&#8221; locale=&#8221;US&#8221; nofollow=&#8221;default&#8221; new_window=&#8221;default&#8221; tag=&#8221;thetra03-20&#8243;]mPowerpad 2[\/easyazon_block][easyazon_block add_to_cart=&#8221;default&#8221; align=&#8221;left&#8221; asin=&#8221;B00JSQV6P0&#8243; cloaking=&#8221;default&#8221; layout=&#8221;top&#8221; localization=&#8221;default&#8221; locale=&#8221;US&#8221; nofollow=&#8221;default&#8221; new_window=&#8221;default&#8221; tag=&#8221;thetra03-20&#8243;]mPowerpad 2[\/easyazon_block][easyazon_block add_to_cart=&#8221;default&#8221; align=&#8221;left&#8221; asin=&#8221;B00JSQV5QU&#8221; cloaking=&#8221;default&#8221; layout=&#8221;top&#8221; localization=&#8221;default&#8221; locale=&#8221;US&#8221; nofollow=&#8221;default&#8221; new_window=&#8221;default&#8221; tag=&#8221;thetra03-20&#8243;]mPowerpad 2[\/easyazon_block][easyazon_cta add_to_cart=&#8221;default&#8221; align=&#8221;left&#8221; asin=&#8221;B00JSQV6JQ&#8221; cloaking=&#8221;default&#8221; height=&#8221;28&#8243; key=&#8221;small-light&#8221; localization=&#8221;default&#8221; locale=&#8221;US&#8221; nofollow=&#8221;default&#8221; new_window=&#8221;default&#8221; tag=&#8221;thetra03-20&#8243; width=&#8221;120&#8243;]mPowerpad 2[\/easyazon_cta]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[easyazon_link asin=&#8221;B00JSQV6JQ&#8221; locale=&#8221;US&#8221; new_window=&#8221;default&#8221; nofollow=&#8221;default&#8221; tag=&#8221;thetra03-20&#8243; add_to_cart=&#8221;default&#8221; cloaking=&#8221;default&#8221; localization=&#8221;default&#8221; popups=&#8221;default&#8221;]mPowerpad 2[\/easyazon_link]\u00a0is perhaps the most versatile solar power panel I\u2019ve ever encountered. 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